Saturday Sites: Issue 04

Online shopping has taken over the world.

It’s fast and convenient. You don’t have to drive anywhere, wait in lines, or deal with packed malls.

Nowadays, you can buy anything from the comfort of your bed.

But with millions of products spread across Amazon, Etsy, Temu, and countless other sites, it’s nearly impossible to know if you’re actually getting the best deal.

Prices vary wildly between platforms, and most people don’t have the time (or patience) to check every site before making a purchase.

That’s where this week’s picks come in. I’ve found three free tools that help you quickly compare prices, track deals, and make sure you’re not overpaying.

Let’s get into it 👇

CamelCamelCamel

CamelCamelCamel has been around since 2008, created by developer Daniel Green under a small company called Cosmic Shovel Inc. It was built for one simple reason: to help people stop guessing whether that Amazon “deal” is actually a deal.

The site tracks the price history of any Amazon product and shows you exactly how it’s changed over time. So you can spot fake discounts and time your purchases better.

You can also set up price drop alerts that notify you when something you’re watching hits your target price. No sign-up required.

It works with Amazon sites in the US, Canada, UK, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, and Japan.

If you ever shop on Amazon, this is a must-bookmark.

→ camelcamelcamel.com

OctoShop

OctoShop is a free Chrome extension that helps you find cheaper prices for the exact same product across other retailers… while you're browsing.

Let’s say you're looking for Nintendo Switch controllers. OctoShop will automatically check places like Walmart, Best Buy, Target, and others to see if they’re selling it for less. If they are, it shows you a side-by-side comparison right on the page.

It also offers back-in-stock alerts and price tracking, making it useful for high-demand items like tech, sneakers, or sold-out gadgets.

Super lightweight, fast to install, and works quietly in the background to save you money.

→ octoshop.com

Price.com

Price.com is more than just a comparison tool, it’s an all-in-one savings platform.

Paste in any product link, and Price.com will instantly show you who else is selling it, how much it costs elsewhere, and whether any cashback offers or coupons are available.

It even includes used and refurbished options if you’re looking to save even more.

The best part? It works across hundreds of online stores, not just Amazon. So it’s useful for everything from electronics to home goods to beauty products.

→ price.com

Final Thoughts

If you’re like me and kind of addicted to online shopping (but don’t want to admit it), these tools are a simple way to save some money without changing your habits too much.

They’re free, easy to use, and take a few seconds to try. Give them a shot the next time you’re about to check out.

And if you have a friend who also has a little too much fun browsing Amazon at 2 a.m., send this their way.

Sharing is caring (especially when it saves money).

I would love to hear your feedback. Reply to this email if you think these tools will help you!

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See you next Saturday 👋

— Caleb

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