Costco vs. Amazon Prime Day: Where Should You Shop for the Best Deals
Amazon Prime Day is here, offering shoppers the lowest of low prices and discounts on a variety of products. This year, Amazon Prime Day is July 16 and July 17, 2024. However, many competing retailers run sales that can beat Amazon’s prices during the event.
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For example, Costco, the warehouse club giant known for its low prices on bulk goods, is running some excellent sales (and some many run well past Amazon Prime Day). Let’s compare a few items and see where to shop for the best deals.
Bose QuietComfort SC Noise Canceling Headphones
The Bose QuietComfort SC Noise Canceling Headphones are renowned for their exceptional noise-canceling capabilities, creating an immersive audio experience by blocking background noise. These comfortable Bluetooth-enabled headphones are great for both music lovers and professionals. This Prime Day, you’ll save $30 over the Amazon price by buying these headphones at Costco.
Amazon: $229.00
Normal Price: $349.00
Savings: $120
Costco: $199.99
Normal Price: $319.99
Savings: $120
WINNER: Costco
Tineco iFLOOR 3 Breeze Cordless Wet Dry Vacuum
The Tineco iFLOOR 3 Breeze Cordless Wet Dry Vacuum is a versatile cleaner that vacuums and mops your floor at the same time. The cordless design is handy for tight corners and under-table messes. If you are looking to pick up a cordless wet-dry vacuum this Prime Day, you’re better off grabbing the deal Amazon is running today. You’ll save an additional $20 over Costco’s price.
Amazon: $179.90
Normal Price: $280.99
Savings: $101.09
Costco: $199.99
Normal Price: $249.99
Savings: $50
WINNER: Amazon
Dell Inspiron 3530 15.6″ Laptop
The Dell Inspiron 3530 is a laptop with a 15.6″ display well-suited for work and play. It has a fast i7 processor, plenty of RAM, and a one-terabyte solid-state hard drive. The long battery life is great for professionals on the go or watching movies without being tethered to a plug. Costco offers a much better deal than Amazon year-round, and this Prime Day is no different. With $100 off their already cheaper price, Costco is the place to pick this Dell laptop for cheap.
Amazon: $779.99
Normal Price: $789.99
Savings: $10
Costco: $599.99
Normal Price: $699.99
Savings: $100
WINNER: Costco
NETGEAR Orbi AX5400 Wi-Fi 6 Mesh System
The Netgear Orbi AX5400 is a household Wi-Fi mesh system with cutting-edge Wi-Fi 6 technology for faster speeds and wider coverage. If you have a large home or multiple people downloading, uploading, and streaming at once, this could solve your internet speed woes. The mesh system includes a router and two satellites for seamless connectivity and no more dead zones in your house. Costco’s price is typically much higher than Amazon’s for this device, and even after Amazon’s more modest sale, you’ll save almost $40 by shopping on Amazon.
Amazon: $312.01
Original Price: $ 371.00
Savings: $58.99
Costco: $349.99
Original Price: 549.99
Savings: $200
WINNER: Amazon
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Casper Cooling Select 12″ Hybrid Medium Firm Mattress (Queen)
This Casper 12″ Hybrid medium firm queen-sized mattress combines advanced cooling technology with supportive hybrid construction to provide a comfortable night’s sleep. Hybrid mattresses are a combo of foam and springs that relieve pressure for all sleepers. While it was difficult to determine the exact model of the Costco offering, Amazon offers a similar Casper mattress for almost $100 cheaper.
Amazon: $547.40
Original Price: $595.00
Savings: $47.60
Costco: $639.99
Original Price: $799.99
Savings: $160
WINNER: Amazon
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