Prime Day alternatives: How to get a bargain even without a Prime subscription

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Prime Day has begun and Amazon is once again luring bargain hunters to its platform with deals and discounts. But what do you do if you don’t have a Prime subscription, don’t like shopping on Amazon or are simply looking for more choice? Enter Prime Day alternatives…

Thankfully, it’s not just Amazon that is offering attractive discounts to customers this week on 16 and 17 July. Online shops are not going to simply leave the field to Amazon and are offering their own alternative deals for Prime Day — and some even have better prices than the US competitor!

Argos

Argos has many items on offer for its Summer Sale (ends today 16 July) and also has many gaming items included in the worthwhile GAMING10 code, which offers 10% off selected games consoles, games and accessories. Here’s just a few examples:

• Meta Quest 3 128GB All-In-One Mixed Reality Headset for £368.99 with code GAMING10
• CRKD Nitro Deck Controller For Nintendo Switch for £35.99 with code GAMING10

eBay

The popular online marketplace and Amazon competitor eBay is also offering interesting deals during Prime Day. eBay offers a vast selection of new and pre-owned tech and gaming products, often at significantly lower prices. You can save even more using voucher codes, for example:

• Celebrate with 15% off: eBay UK anniversary deals with selected sellers using code SIZZLE15. Ends 21 July
• Resident Evil 4 Remake Gold Edition (PS5) for £29.71 using code SIZZLE15

Currys

A haven for tech enthusiasts, Currys offers a wide range of electronics, appliances, and gaming consoles. Currys also has plenty of codes to choose from on its website, on tech items like Google Pixel smartphones and home projectors, not to mention some nice codes out there, for example:

• 15% on all Digital Downloads (games or subscription cards) until 31 July 2024
• Google Pixel 8 Pro Smartphone for £649

John Lewis

While they might not have the sheer volume of deals as Amazon, John Lewis often offers competitive discounts on popular tech and gaming brands during Prime Day. Try using codes for John Lewis like TECHTRADE10, such as:

• Sony WH-1000XM4 Noise Cancelling Wireless Headphones for £170.99 with code TECHTRADE10
• Toshiba 43UF3D53DB (2022) LED HDR 4K Ultra HD Smart Fire TV for £179 with code TOSHIBATV30

Search around for deals

Don’t blindly follow the Prime Day hype. Use comparison websites and price trackers to ensure you’re getting the best deal. Consider the total cost, including delivery fees, before making a purchase. Finally, prioritise reputable retailers with good customer service policies for a stress-free shopping experience.

You can find all the information about Prime Day 2024 in our overview. It’s not just during the summer shopping event that it’s worth comparing prices. Find out here which 7 mistakes you should avoid when shopping online on Prime Day and beyond.

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