Inquire with Alexa’s Echo Dot regarding the time, weather, and music. Pro tip: Utilize it as a timer in the kitchen while preparing meals.
**How Can I Determine If a Deal Is Worth It?**
ABC: Always be vigilant. Investigating the price of an item is essential for assessing a discount. Prevent deceptive marketing and inflated pricing by taking a moment to search online for multi-store price comparisons.
A handy resource is [Camelcamelcamel](https://www.camelcamelcamel.com), which monitors Amazon’s price trends. Input the Amazon link or ASIN into Camelcamelcamel’s search field to view an item’s lowest, average, and historical price changes. Lightning Deals may not be included, but previous prices offer useful insights. [Keepa](https://cna.st/affiliate-link/PoZAjw7Nn8PV7QzQfppVpYTACd4Xn8wBhzz96DLV8EsfCAAV7yv8zLRJSsxBmMBbMs9vERbK9n5PLzVm7Rd1JbkMQab1sf5U5uvrnXP21CytPTB3cWpdtUNvSPzV44eMupgTkz4aiWndmGFEK2ofMSraUtmgkaZxztnc3bS33kuaSwqFwBMR18tHsqAb5UiVUDksx592n8GXmykcDRa5cvUhpsNSJPtC4kMP83ojZ51iJDsJ7Kc7cof4Uygg71fC4m2bpkirb9NDf6QzKbPnxr5ZU3NJfkMh4rUWuT5LbcCx7GL) provides an extension to exhibit price history directly on Amazon pages.
These resources may not be infallible, but monitoring prices prior to sales (and any MSRP hikes) can be advantageous. Utilizing these tools in tandem can help assess deal legitimacy.
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**What Is a Lightning Deal?**
Lightning Deals are limited-time promotions available for a few hours on Amazon, commonly during significant sales events. Items may sell out quickly, and while a waitlist may be available, availability is not assured.
Lightning Deals often feature impulse items such as cosmetics or toys. Prime members can preview forthcoming deals on Amazon’s website and app. The app alerts you prior to the start of deals. We will feature top Lightning Deals in a live blog throughout the event.
**How Is the Invite-Only Deals System Structured?**
Sought-after deals can sell out rapidly. Amazon launched an invite-only initiative during Prime Day to mitigate this. Prime members can submit requests for invitations for items likely to be sold out. This applies to select products in various categories such as electronics and beauty.
Click “Request Invite” on the page to potentially purchase at the discounted price, but there is no guarantee. Amazon screens out “bot-like submissions” from requests and selects from genuine customers, although the exact process remains ambiguous.