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Amazon Prime Day

lovesfootball — Tue, 08 Jun 2021 13:10:35 GMT

I'm thinking about purchasing a piece of exercise equipment, but not sure if I should wait until Prime Day. Is this type of product included in the big sale?? Thanks in advance.

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JeanLouiseFinch — Tue, 08 Jun 2021 13:50:55 GMT

You can log onto Amazon and type Prime Day Deals 2021 in the search bar, to see what's coming up on the sale

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lovesfootball — Tue, 08 Jun 2021 14:26:02 GMT

Thanks, I’ll check it out!

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kittycatmeow — Tue, 08 Jun 2021 16:49:32 GMT

I would definitely wait until Prime Day, especially for a a large & expensive item like exercise equipment. I bought a Kindle ereader during last years Prime Day and saved about $40! They have amazing values that day.

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gardenman — Wed, 09 Jun 2021 11:49:47 GMT

I add items I want to my wish list on Amazon and also use the Honey extension to Droplist any item I like so I get a notification if the price falls. Prices on pretty much everything change by the minute on Prime Days, so you have to be ready to pounce when something gets marked down.

I'd been looking to get a new 8" Fire tablet and broke one of my own rules by getting it earlier, but HSN had them on sale for $59.99 and then they sent me a coupon for $10 off anything, so my final cost for the tablet was just $53.30 after tax. I'll be peeking at the price on Prime Day, but the $49.99 is typically Amazon's lowest price for that tablet also.

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10sluvr — Thu, 10 Jun 2021 20:23:41 GMT

i wanted a treadmill from amazon, so i was waiting until black friday. well, they sold out before BF and it was january before they were back in stock. Not everything goes on sale. I have a growing wishlist, so i hope it will be a good prime day! good luck to all.

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chickenbutt — Thu, 10 Jun 2021 22:09:44 GMT

@JeanLouiseFinch wrote:
You can log onto Amazon and type Prime Day Deals 2021 in the search bar, to see what's coming up on the sale

I just went there and actually happened to type in exactly that, and I didn't get the deals info. What am I doing wrong? TIA

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gardenman — Sun, 13 Jun 2021 00:47:37 GMT

@chickenbutt wrote:
@JeanLouiseFinch wrote:
You can log onto Amazon and type Prime Day Deals 2021 in the search bar, to see what's coming up on the sale

I just went there and actually happened to type in exactly that, and I didn't get the deals info. What am I doing wrong? TIA

You're not doing anything wrong. They don't make it that easy. The deals will change from hour to hour so anything I'm interested in goes on my wishlist. I also have the Honey extension and droplist things I'm interested in on Honey and they notify me if a price drops. And I follow "The Deal Guy" on YouTube who updates the best deals all Prime Day. (Days actually as it's a two-day event.)

As a rule, anything Amazon-branded will definitely go on sale. Maybe not their brand new 10" tablets, as they just hit the market a few weeks ago. They may hold off on offering them until Black Friday. The 7" and 8" Fire tablets will be on sale. The Fire TV devices of every type will be on sale. Kindle readers will be on sale. Various HDTVs will be on sale. I bought a cat tree two years ago marked down around 50%. They often have Crocs on sale for Prime Day if you're a Croc wearer. You just have to keep an eye open all through the sale to find the best deals.

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patbz — Sun, 13 Jun 2021 00:52:18 GMT

I just checked and new 10.1" tablet will be on sale but so far nothing about 8" ( which I need for a grand).

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Nuttmeg — Sun, 13 Jun 2021 01:09:09 GMT

Thanks you. I am going to look at the specs on the new 10" tablet.

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gardenman — Sun, 13 Jun 2021 11:30:32 GMT

@patbz wrote:
I just checked and new 10.1" tablet will be on sale but so far nothing about 8" ( which I need for a grand).

The 8" Fire Tablets were just on sale at HSN for $59.99 with a Caseable case. HSN also had sent me a $10 off coupon on anything so I combined the two and got it for $49.99 ($53.30 after taxes.) The price at HSN is back up to their normal $119.99 now.

You're apt to see it on sale without a case for $49.99 on Prime Day. Amazon's sale prices vary rather wildly, but $49.99-$69.99 tend to be their sale prices for the 8" Fire tablets. That's down from their normal $89.99. The Caseable case hasn't come yet but has been shipped. (God help me, it's coming through UPS Mail Innovations. That means it'll spend several days in nearby Bridgeport before arriving.) I've got the tablet though and it's very nice.

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patbz — Sun, 13 Jun 2021 15:23:02 GMT

I would never mess with the caseable case; once I ordered a Fire deal on either QVC or HSN and didn't bother to redeem it. On Amazon there many (not Amazon branded) cases in all price ranges and I just order one of those ( mine are never over $14). I've been buying Fires in all sizes since the beginning (approaching 20 for me and Grands). My favorite size is 8" as its light, fast and can slip it in my purse so I can read a book when I'm in waiting rooms.

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gardenman — Sun, 13 Jun 2021 16:24:01 GMT

@patbz

Yeah, the Caseable case was included but it wasn't a deal maker or breaker for me. Since I had the free coupon I redeemed it and the case is reportedly printed, shipped, and on its way. I'll see how it is when it gets here, but for free, I'll give it a shot.

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shoesnbags — Sun, 13 Jun 2021 17:54:28 GMT

@10sluvr wrote:
i wanted a treadmill from amazon, so i was waiting until black friday. well, they sold out before BF and it was january before they were back in stock. Not everything goes on sale. I have a growing wishlist, so i hope it will be a good prime day! good luck to all.

@10sluvr

I'm currently shopping for a treadmill on Amazon. I need one that folds so it takes up less space. Did you ever get yours? If you're happy with it, do you mind sharing which one you bought?

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Nuttmeg — Sun, 13 Jun 2021 18:56:33 GMT

I brought a HD 10 plus 64GB tablet with and an Amazon case for $219. I was able to get a CC Prime deal and use rewards points.

I buy a Moko case with a Fire tablet not this time. A few reviewers said the case was too small, and the estimated delivery was June 29-July 8. My new tablet will come Tuesday June 15th.

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10sluvr — Mon, 14 Jun 2021 11:45:54 GMT

@shoesnbags wrote:
@10sluvr wrote:
i wanted a treadmill from amazon, so i was waiting until black friday. well, they sold out before BF and it was january before they were back in stock. Not everything goes on sale. I have a growing wishlist, so i hope it will be a good prime day! good luck to all.
@10sluvr
I'm currently shopping for a treadmill on Amazon. I need one that folds so it takes up less space. Did you ever get yours? If you're happy with it, do you mind sharing which one you bought?

I bought the xterra tr150. when i bought in jan. it was $50.00 more than today. I'm prime member and i got 5 monthly pmts. i like the treadmill, but i'm just a walker, not runner. it is heavy, we took it downstairs in pieces and put together there. hubs assembled in about 30 mins. i like because it's quiet and not too fancy. The guy that cuts my hair also bought one and is happy.

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shoesnbags — Mon, 14 Jun 2021 23:22:04 GMT

@10sluvr

That's one of the treadmills I'm considering, so it's a big help to know that you like yours (and your hairdresser, too). I don't need a lot of bells and whistles, either - just that it folds and has a place to put my ipad while I'm walking.

My only concern is that the walking surface is only 16" wide. I was used to a wider belt on the treadmills at the gym that I went to for the past 18 years or so. Since I read on my Ipad while I walk, and don't hold on, I'm afraid that I might step off the narrower belt and fall. So I've also looked at treadmills with 20" belts, but of course they come with all of those other features I don't need, and cost more as well. It's a hard decision, so I really appreciate your reply!

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hckynut — Tue, 15 Jun 2021 05:10:57 GMT

@shoesnbags

I have 2 treadmills, 1 of which I bought in 1984, and it has over 20,000 miles on it. It's belt is only 14" wide, and I trained on it for running Road Races from a 1 mile race and every distance in between, up to and including a full marathon(26.2 miles).

My newer one has a longer and wider belt(60"X18") and I have never used it for running. Just a little of my background on Treadmill running.

Have I gotten hurt will running on one? Yes, slipped and flew off the the end, but. I had my Treadmill with plenty of distance away from hitting a wall or furniture. Had a few bruises. Hit my head on a handrail, which I never used, but in the '80's, the electronics were placed on the handrails.

One thing I never did was try to read anything while on any of my many powered machines. People have gotten seriously injured on treadmills, a few have even died. Why? I don't know about that, but I do know they did not die from a stroke or a heart attack.

If one wants to "multi-task" while driving or using any powered machine, especially those over 50?

hckynut(john)

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shoesnbags — Tue, 15 Jun 2021 13:12:28 GMT

@hckynut

I appreciate your comments - always enjoy reading your posts, even when we don't agree.

I don't run on a treadmill, just walk. For the past 20 years I have walked on a treadmill at a gym, with a book and then an iPad on the little shelf in front of me. There was also a bank of tv screens set up in front of the treadmills, so most others were looking up at the TVs as they walked or ran. I'm very careful because I have a total knee replacement that could be damaged in a fall.

The only fall I witnessed in 20 years was a young woman at the end of the row of treadmills who was out of range of the tv screens and wasn't reading either. Not sure what caused her fall.

We all choose our risks and you would never find me on skates. For my part, I'll minimize my risk by finding a treadmill with a wide enough belt. But I sincerely appreciate your comments.😊

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Nightowlz — Mon, 21 Jun 2021 18:35:54 GMT

You could probably have ours since we don't use it. DH said he would use it if he could bring it back in the house but that's not happening because I know he won't use it.

It's boring walking on a treadmill. I like using my pilates chair & walking. We have a Bowflex DH uses. Guess I should start using it again. It takes up a lot of space so I would like to get rid of it.