A ‘HIDDEN’ Amazon store is selling goods at bargain prices including electronics and kitchenware.
Amazon Resale, previously Amazon Warehouse, is where the online retail giant sells items that have been returned but either in great condition or only slightly damaged.
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The goods are sold at discounted prices, allowing shoppers to pick up items at a fraction of the price.
The deals available can be found on a dedicated homepage through the main Amazon site.
Amazon Resale says it “checks the quality of each item” and the condition of everything listed is ranked as “very good”, “like new”, “good”, or “acceptable”.
For example, you can buy a 2024 Amazon Echo Spot in “very good” condition can be picked up for £51.14, compared to an RRP of £79.99.
And a new 16GB Amazon Kindle in “very good” condition can be picked up for £74.39, compared to an RRP of £94.99.
The range of products listed on the site covers electronics, homeware, books, clothes and toys.
The website does take some navigating as it’s not possible to order items by discounts, but help is at hand here.
Martin Lewis’ MoneySavingExpert has developed the Amazon Resale Discount Finder, which orders items in categories by the biggest discount.
Bear in mind that the items available are limited to what’s been returned, so if there’s a particular product you’re looking for you’ll need to monitor the site.
But once you find your item the order will be fulfilled by Amazon, so it will be eligible for Prime delivery.
And, Amazon Resale has the same returns policy as the regular site, although it may not be able to offer like-for-like replacements.
What do the categories mean when shopping on Amazon Warehouse
YOU can get great bargains on Amazon Warehouse’s website but some items might not be brand new.
Here we explain what what the different categories mean when you are shopping on the Amazon Warehouse.
Used – Like New
- If your item has been given this rating, it means it is in “perfect working condition”, Amazon says.
- The item works as it should and no accessories are missing
- The packaging may be damaged slightly
Used – Very Good
- This means your item has not been used very much and fully functions, Amazon says
- The item may have minor imperfections and may arrive in damaged packaging
- Some non-essential accessories might be missing, but these will be outlined in the item’s description online
Used – Good
- Your item may have already been used moderately but is fully functioning
- It may show signs of wear and tear but should be minor, and the item’s packaging may be damaged
- The item may be missing some valuable accessories, and it might not work until you’ve purchased those accessories separately
Used – Acceptable
- The item will have “clear signs of usage”, Amazon says, but still works
- It may show signs of previous wear and tear, such as scratches, dents and worn corners or edges
- It could come in damaged packaging and could be missing valuable accessories – which means it may not work until these parts are purchased separately
There are other ways to save money at Amazon including the Amazon Outlet, which is essentially a site compiling the items that are on sale.
Unlike renewed, all items are new — but have had prices slashed to help shift stock.
Prices across Amazon do change regularly so it’s worth keeping watch to see if the amounts being charged for goods on your wish list fall.
To do this you can use price watch site uk.camelcamelcamel.com, which will notify you by email when the cost of an item you want is slashed.
The same website also features a price history of millions of items so you can check if you are getting a good deal.
It’s also important to remember that you can’t assume that Amazon offers the best prices.
Shopping comparison sites such as pricerunner.com and kelkoo.co.uk will help show the cheapest items all over the internet.
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