Your Minnesota Prime Day Blacklist: What Not to Add to Cart

If you haven't heard (which would be shocking, since everyone is talking about it), Amazon Prime Day is happening right now.  Last year, over 300 million items were bought during this frantic shopping spree full of lightning deals and discounts.

Before you hit the "Add to Cart" button, there is one item experts are suggesting you DON'T buy on Amazon Prime Day.

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Items You Should Buy and Avoid During Amazon Prime Day

When Amazon Prime Days hit in 2024, Minnesotans were spending an average of $57.97 on orders.  History shows us that the average price spent will go up a few dollars again this year.  Before you load up that cart, there are a few items that are said to be great buys and a few that you should avoid.

Top 5 Items To Buy On Amazon Prime Day

IGN News dug in deep and found the best deals for consumers on Amazon Prime Day.  Here are the top 5 categories where the discounts are the best.

5) LEGO Sets

If you are planning on getting LEGO's for anyone this year, shopping during Amazon Prime Day is a smart idea.

4) Physical Media

If you are buying a digital download or streaming it, you are doing the opposite of buying "physical media".  Look at the discounts on DVDS, Blu-rays, and vinyl purchases.  You might be surprised!

3) Monitors and TVs

If you want to save some time, WIRED found the top deals in this category.

2) Gaming Accessories

65% of the population in the United States plays video games.  If an upgrade on accessories is needed, Amazon Prime Day is the ideal time to make those purchases.

1) Amazon Devices and Services

Ring, Fire TV, Fire tablets, Kindle, Alexa, Echo...just a few of the products you might be able to find a great deal on during Amazon Prime Day.

#1 Item You Should Avoid Buying On Amazon Prime Day

When a lightning deal pops up on your phone or computer, self-control might be hard to find.  But before you pay for all the "good deals", Good Housekeeping has one category of items that you should avoid on Amazon Prime Day.

Large Appliances - washers, dryers, dishwashers, refrigerators, and more like these items.

While you may find a great deal on Amazon Prime Day, some of the best deals on large appliances typically show up at stores and online on President's Day and Memorial Day.

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