Guide To Shopping the Amazon Outlet Section for Overstock Deals

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The Outlet and Warehouse sections of Amazon’s labyrinth lead to a whole world of exciting new levels of shopping. Call it a speakeasy. An easter egg. An underground lair. The secret is out and everyone’s checking it out, so get in while the deals are still too good to be true.

What is Amazon Outlet?

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Amazon Outlet carries items that are overstocked, on clearance or discontinued from a variety of shopping categories, including electronics, home decor, apparel, kitchen gadgets and so much more. These items are all new and even have brands that you may be used to seeing on the regular Amazon store page, but with bigger markdowns.
Maybe Amazon ordered too much of a certain item and it needs to free up some warehouse space by slashing prices. Perhaps some products have slight manufacturing imperfections. All that gets you a better deal on the hidden side of Amazon.

What’s the difference between Amazon Warehouse and Amazon Outlet?

Amazon Warehouse and Amazon Outlet sections both offer great deals for shoppers. The big difference is that items from Amazon Outlet are new overstocks and closeouts with rock bottom prices, while Amazon Warehouse offers used items.

• Amazon Warehouse carries products that are gently used that were ordered, returned, recommissioned and relisted for sale.
• Amazon Outlet items will be brand new, overstocked items that are offered at bargain low prices. Unlike Warehouse items that have been in someone else’s hands at some point, items from Amazon Outlet are new.

When shopping on Amazon, if you see prices for a used item, many times those are from the Amazon Warehouse and you’ll see a notation on who the seller is. Not all used items are warehouse items, so look for who the seller is under Compare New & Used.

How do I get to Amazon’s hidden sections?

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To get to Amazon’s hidden Outlet section from a web browser:

1. In the upper left, click the three horizontal lines where you see the word “All.”
2. Scroll to “Programs & Features” and click on “See All” to expand the list.
3. Keep scrolling until you see “Amazon Outlet.” You can also just go to amazon.com/outlet and bookmark this link.

To find the Amazon Outlet section on the Amazon app, click the three horizontal lines in the bottom right section and select “Deals & Savings.” You’ll see the “Amazon Outlet” and “Warehouse” in the sub-menu.

What items are sold on Amazon Outlet?

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Pretty much every type of product you can find on the main Amazon site is sold through Amazon Outlet. There are a few big-ticket items, mostly in the kitchen or automotive sections. You can even score some sweet deals on televisions.
Here’s a sampling of the items you might find browsing the top categories:

Home & Furniture

Furniture and home goods can be expensive, but Amazon Outlet has some killer deals if you’re looking to furnish your home with some deeply discounted pieces.
In the past, we’ve seen products such as:

• Half off an adjustable height desk, perfect for any work-from-home workspace
• Deep discounts on accent chairs to liven up any living space
• Incredible deals on full-size mattresses

Tech, Toys & Games

Whether you are looking for marked-down toys and games for the kids, or something for yourself, you can find a big selection of tech items at the Amazon Outlet store.
What we’ve seen for sale in the Outlet section:

• Extra earbuds to go with your mobile device
• Accessories for your Nintendo Switch
• Robot vacuums to keep your home clean with minimal effort

Kitchen & Cookware

Foodies and chefs will love scrolling through Amazon’s Outlet section and finding incredible deals on kitchen appliances and cookware. If you need new pots and pans, or looking to upgrade some of your appliances, this is the place to start.
Here is what we’ve seen on sale in the Kitchen category:

• Air fryers that are all the rage in kitchens now
• Sweet deals on personal blenders to make a morning smoothie
• Fancy gadgets like kitchen-grade vacuum sealers

Health & Fitness

Don’t miss a beat when trying to hit your fitness goals with helpful health and fitness items from Amazon Outlet. If you need to stock up on multivitamins or upgrade your fitness equipment to reach your workout goals, the Outlet section has a lot you can choose from.
You can find a lot of great deals on fitness and health items such as:

• Back and shoulder massagers to ease up sore muscles
• Vitamins and supplements to keep your body healthy year-round

The more you scroll down the more items you’ll see. There’s something for everyone and it still comes with that Prime shipping if you are a member.
You can check with your favorite brand to see if they supply items to the Outlet section. Vendors do need to be approved to supply items to the Outlet, but you might be able to get even deeper discounts on the brand you already love.

How do I find the best deals on Amazon Outlet?

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If you’ve made your way to the Amazon Outlet, the best deals are all right in front of you. But there are so many it is hard to know where to begin.
Here are some Amazon Outlet shopping tips to help you get started:

1. Start with the Outlet Deals section, where you can see the current discounted items on the site.  Here you will find some of the best new deals of the day.
2. Check out the Under $10 section to see if there are basics you need like underwear, kitchen gadgets, or beauty supplies.
3. Filter by Discounts: For the deepest discounts, scroll down until you find your desired category on the left side menu, and then look for “Discount” and select “50% off or more” to find deals.
4. Don’t forget the Last Chance category: Scroll down and navigate to the Last Chance section to find some of the most reduced items and add them to your cart while you can.
5. Act fast for Limited Time Deals: Some limited-time deals will have a countdown on when the sale ends. If you’re on the fence, it’s generally better to buy it and return it later than miss out on the deal completely. Inventory can also be limited so you want to get it before it’s sold out.

Now You’re Ready to Save Big

While you’re not going to find the latest iPhone or a Dyson blowdryer at deep discounts, you can still find many highly coveted household and electronic items that you’ll want for your home. While you’re shopping, sign up for the Amazon Treasure Truck and get text alerts for new and discounted products sent right to your phone.