"Has anyone tracked the amazon price over time for popular items?"
Hey folks!
I’ve been wondering if anyone’s actually tracked the amazon price over time for stuff like AirPods, gaming consoles, or even kitchen gadgets.
Do prices *really* drop during Prime Day or Black Friday, or is it just marketing? I’ve seen some price trackers, but not sure how reliable they are.
Also, does amazon price over time actually follow any patterns, or is it totally random? Would love to hear if anyone’s done their own tracking or found a solid tool for this.
Thanks!
(Ps. sorry for typos, typing on my phone lol)
I’ve used Keepa for tracking amazon price over time, and it’s been super reliable!
It shows price history charts for almost any product, and you can even set alerts for price drops.
From what I’ve seen, Prime Day and Black Friday *do* have real discounts, but sometimes amazon inflates prices beforehand to make the "sale" look better.
Definitely worth checking out if you’re serious about tracking trends!
lol i tried camelcamelcamel once and it was a game-changer.
you can see the amazon price over time for any item, and it even lets you compare third-party sellers.
i noticed that electronics like AirPods *do* drop around big sales, but not always as much as you’d hope.
sometimes the "deal" is just the normal price with a fake discount sticker. shady, right?
For anyone looking to track amazon price over time, Honey (the browser extension) has a price history feature.
It’s not as detailed as some dedicated tools, but it’s super easy to use.
I’ve seen that prices for popular items often dip around holidays, but it’s not guaranteed.
Also, amazon tends to change prices based on demand, so if something’s trending, the price might go up even during a "sale."
I’ve manually tracked a few items (yes, I’m that person with a spreadsheet lol).
From my data, amazon price over time for stuff like gaming consoles *does* follow patterns—usually dropping around Black Friday and spiking right after.
But kitchen gadgets? Totally random. Sometimes they’re cheaper in January when no one’s shopping.
If you don’t wanna DIY, PricePulse is a solid free tool.
Honestly, I think a lot of the "discounts" are just marketing.
I used the Keepa extension to track amazon price over time for a TV, and the "Prime Day deal" was actually $10 more than what it cost a month earlier.
That said, some items *do* get legit price cuts—just gotta be careful and check the history.
Pro tip: Avoid buying right before a big sale; prices often go up first.
Wow, thanks for all the suggestions!
I just installed Keepa and camelcamelcamel, and already seeing some wild price swings for AirPods.
Didn’t realize how much amazon price over time could vary—kinda crazy how they play with the numbers.
Gonna keep an eye on the PS5 next. Anyone else notice if restocks affect the price, or is it just demand?
(Also, shoutout to the spreadsheet person—respect.)
If you’re into data, check out the Amazon Price Tracker by Slickdeals.
It’s crowdsourced, so you get real people calling out fake discounts.
From what I’ve seen, amazon price over time for high-demand items (like PS5) rarely drops much, but lesser-known stuff can have wild fluctuations.
Also, prices sometimes drop at weird times, like 2 AM. No idea why.
