Bargains are deceptive

How to get more out of Amazon Prime Day today

Don't be fooled: Not every bargain on Amazon Prime Day is actually a bargain.(Bild: Krone KREATIV/deagreez – stock.adobe.com, Amazon)

On your marks, get set ... click! With its "Prime Deal Days" this Tuesday and Wednesday, retail giant Amazon is once again attracting numerous bargain hunters to its screens. Krone+ reveals how big the savings potential really is and which sales-promoting tricks you shouldn't fall for.

Twice a year, Amazon offers discounts as part of its Prime Days in the summer and Prime Deal Days in the fall. In the current sale a few weeks before Christmas, the online retailer is once again promising numerous drastically reduced products from well-known brands and small start-ups. However, the savings can be deceptive and not everyone can benefit from the Prime Day offers. We show you the stumbling blocks.