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Amazon Prime Day, or the Olympics of online shopping sales as I like to call it, is around the corner.

Fail to prepare and you stand the risk of losing out on some of the biggest deals of the year.

You might also find yourself with a box full of stuff that you really could have lived without.

Nailing Amazon Prime Day is an art.

If you’re keen to take part, but not so keen on the idea of having to deal with customs when your goodies arrive from the US, stick around.

We have a simple way that you can score some sweet deals and have them delivered hassle-free to your front door.

First, over to CNET for what you’ll need to know to make the most out of your shopping.

Prime Day Dates

• Amazon Prime Day starts October 13, 2020
• The sale runs for 48 hours

Pencil that into your diary, mark it on your calendar, and set an alarm on your phone.

How To Access Prime Day Deals

Amazon offers a free Prime member trial when you first sign up. After your 30-day trial is up, you can keep your membership, or cancel it before the free trial expires.

Whatever you decide to do, your Prime trial period will let you shop deals on Prime Day.

Research, Research, Research

Make a list of what you’re looking for. Before things get crazy online, spend some time on the site browsing for the items that you want, and save links to their pages for easy access on Prime Day.

Don’t Settle

If you’ve had your eye on a particular product, like a new laptop or a TV, don’t settle for an older version simply because it’s on sale.

Don’t Assume That Prime Day Deals Are The Best Deals

Once you get caught up in the hype it can be easy to forget that items go on sale all the time. If you have your eye on a deal, check to see if the price has been higher or lower in the past.

Use this handy tool to track Amazon’s price histories.

It’s a great way to stop yourself from making impulse buys.

Check Out Other Stores

If you see something that looks like a great deal, take a minute to shop around on other sites to make sure that you’re getting the best possible price. If it turns out that the deal is legit, click ‘add to cart’.

Shipping To South Africa

Shipping to South Africa from the US can be tricky There’s also the possibility that many of the products that you’ll want to buy don’t ship outside of the US.

Here’s a really simple solution.

Postbox Courier gives you a shipping address in the US, UK, and Hong Kong.

So, if you’re buying products that don’t ship to SA, or you don’t want to deal with the customs mess once it arrives on our shores, then just give that US address (which Postbox Courier gives you for free).

As soon as it is delivered there (often the same day you order, or the following day), Postbox Courier will grab it and bring it to you in South Africa in three to five working days.

It really is that easy.

Head on over to Postbox Courier’s website to set up your account, which is free, and nab yourself that international address.

Happy shopping!

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