ProBargainHunter tells us how to snag 5-15% in extra savings on Amazon by tweaking the “Quick Picks” function.

1. Be an Amazon member
2. Log in
3. Locate similar, companion or accessory items to the one you want to buy and click “I own this item.” For instance, if you want a Sony PSP, claim ownership of a PSP 2GB Memory Stick
4. Wait a day
5. Go to Today’s Deals
6. At bottom it says “(Your Name)’s Quick Picks”
7. The item you really want to buy might show up there with 5-15% discount

The Quick Picks are normally based on your previous purchases. But by using the “I own this item” on related items, you may be able to get a deal on a pricey item. It won’t work on everything, we’re guessing it works best on things where the accessory can only be used for just one item, the item you want.

Tricking Amazon into an extra 5% off [ProBargainHunter]

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