Five things to buy at Amazon and the items to buy elsewhere

FANS of Amazon know there are countless bargains to be had, but are some more worthy of your money than others?

From homeware to clothing, there is really something for everyone at Amazon and it’s low prices make it particularly popular with savvy shoppers.

Amazon’s budget homeware essentials are a cheap way to refresh your home with plenty of items on offer.

The online retailer can also be a great place to look for clothing at a cheaper price than you may find on the high street.

Plus, if you have an Amazon Prime account, you can make the most of a speedy delivery service – with some items even arriving the same day.

A membership costs £8.99 a month or £95 a year, while student membership fees are £4.49 a month or £47.49 per year.

If you don’t have a Prime account don’t worry, because it doesn’t mean that you’ll miss out on bargains.

All shoppers can browse online for items they’ve been thinking about buying, you’ll just have to pay up to £5.99 extra for same day delivery.

But what should you always be picking up from Amazon and what should you leave on the shelf? We reveal all.

Home improvements

Amazon has a secret treasure trove of homeware products at low prices.

The retailer has a wide range of different items available and shoppers are forever talking about the great quality and low cost.

Dozens of Sun readers have transformed their home for less with items they’ve found on Amazon.

One woman revamped her kitchen with Amazon stick-on-tiles that only cost her a tenner.

Plus, one Sun reader transformed her entire home into a colourful dream home for just £4,000 by using products from Amazon.

So whether you’re looking to make your kitchen more modern, or give your home a whole new look, it’s always worth checking Amazon.

Toys

Getting the must-have toys for Christmas and birthdays can be one of the biggest stresses for parents.

Amazon often has great deals on big brands toys including Lego, Peppa Pig and Nerf, especially around the festive season.

For example, this Christmas, Amazon was selling the viral Fisher-Price DJ Bouncin’ Beats Musical Toy for £12 less than its rivals.

You can even sign up for a 30-day Amazon Prime Free Trial for access to its early discounts for the Black Friday and Cyber Monday events.

Remember to cancel by the end of your trial or you will be charged.

Energy saving gadgets

Households looking for energy saving gadgets to slash their bills can get them for less on Amazon.

Air fryers, smart plugs and energy efficient lighting are some of the products it sells for less.

Simple appliance switches – like swapping the oven for an air fryer – could help to lower your bills.

For example, Amazon has reduced the price of its Ninja four quart air fryer from £129.99 to £89.95 – a saving of £40.04.

Plus, The Sun tested electric blankets and found Amazon was selling one that costs just 4.6p per hour to run, and makes you feel lovely and warm.

Clothing

Over the past few years, Amazon has hugely expanded its clothing offering, making it a one stop shop for pretty much anything you could need.

Items span from cosy winter wear to summer essentials like bikinis and designer dupes.

Amazon shoppers recently went crazy over a £35 dress that touted as a dupe for a designer for the designer DÔEN Swiss-dot cotton voile maxi dress – which comes in at a much pricier £440.44.

The major retailer had selection of colours to suit any skin tone, from yellow to burgundy to black.

Hidden discounts

There is a section on Amazon’s site that resells returned items or products with minor defects at knockdown prices.

Customers have been able to get hold of GHD hair straighteners for £65 reduced from £109 and a £49 Tassimo by Bosch coffee machine for £22.

Amazon Warehouse is a branch of the online retailer which is stocked full of preowned, used or open box products, all for a discounted price. 

Customers can get products which are used but like new across 34 departments including computers and accessories, home and kitchen, toys, video games, electronics and photo and more.

Items to avoid

While shoppers are often spoiled for choice when they browse Amazon, not everything is worth your money.

Consumer champion Which? has previously found that Amazon can be more expensive than other retailers for DIY gear.

B&Q, Homebase, Screwfix, Toolstation and Wickes all proved to be cheaper for a basket of 18 popular DIY items including a handsaw, toolbox and paint.

Meanwhile, we reveal five things to buy at Primark and four items to avoid.

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