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Any 3rd party sites showing Kindle E-book deals?
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It is sometimes hard to navigate the store on my kindle. Is there any 3rd party sites that show current kindle e-book prices and deals? Then I can go to the store and search the book.
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I use www.ereaderiq.com (you can use it on U.K. or USA Amazon, just change the flag).
You can track price of ebooks you actually want and it’ll email you if there’s a drop. I get a lot of great deals on ebooks I actually want this way, especially since some of the sales are actually temporary.
I also rarely buy books using my actual kindle as I don’t like the shopping interface or speed. I buy ebooks on Amazon website through my phone, and I set my kindle as default device so it automatically downloads on to my kindle.
Why I Avoid E-Commerce Sales and Discounts
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Hey everyone,
I wanted to share my thoughts on something that I've been thinking about a lot lately: e-commerce sales and discounts. We're all bombarded with flashy ads and tempting offers, especially during major sales events. But I've come to realize that making purchases based on my own needs, rather than when retailers want me to buy, is a game-changer. Here's why.
A while back, I used to get really excited about sales. Black Friday, Cyber Monday, Prime Day—you name it, I was there, ready to snag the best deals. But over time, I noticed a pattern. I'd often end up buying things I didn't really need, just because they were on sale. Those 50% off tags and limited-time offers were so convincing that I felt like I'd miss out if I didn't buy something.
One day, I took a step back and asked myself: "Am I buying this because I need it, or because it's on sale?" More often than not, the answer was the latter. That's when it hit me. Sales and discounts are designed to create a sense of urgency and make us spend more. It's a push model where retailers are pushing their products onto us, making us think we're getting a great deal, when in reality, we're just spending money unnecessarily.
So, I decided to switch my approach. Instead of letting sales dictate my purchases, I started focusing on what I actually needed. If I needed something, I'd buy it, regardless of whether it was on sale or not. This way, I was in control, and my purchases were based on genuine needs, not manufactured wants.
And you know what? It's been incredibly liberating. I've saved a lot of money by simply avoiding impulse buys. No more falling for gimmicks or traps. The biggest saving and discount I've given myself is staying away from unnecessary sales altogether.
Next time you're tempted by a sale, take a moment to ask yourself if you really need that item. Trust me, making purchases based on your own needs, not when others want you to buy, is the best way to shop smart and save money.
Top Comment: Absolutely, a good way to think about it. I find I do still like sales, but I probably still "do" them a little differently to other people. I think about what it is I want to buy, think about when the next big sale period is coming up, and I challenge myself to see if I can wait until the sale to get the new thing I want. Then I get it at that time and it is hopefully cheaper, but if not that's okay, I'll still get it. (Since I already know what I want I will notice if they try to pull the trick of making it more expensive at sale time). For example, my phone is getting on for 5 years old. I would happily keep going with it if it weren't getting damaged, but sadly it is about time to replace it. However, I'm challenging myself to wait until Black Friday so I can get just a little more life out of it. I hope since it's the end of the year the phones might also be cheaper since they are close to bringing out next year's models.