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15 Amazon Items You Can Still Get for a Steal
Taking a trip to the local mall for a holiday gift, birthday present or everyday household item can be a major headache, especially in these time-crunched days. There is the bumper-to-bumper traffic consisting of impatient drivers, distracted parents and steadily under-the-limit motorists. Then there is the parking situation, which can make looking for a needle in a haystack more desirable. There are the rude shoppers whose idea of being polite is not bumping into you and nearly spilling the $7 Starbucks latte frappe-whatever all over the ground. Throw in a less-desirable price from the big box stores and shopping can be a hassle not worth your time, energy or money.
Thankfully, a few clicks over at Amazon can get you just about anything you need, including deals on some of the hottest items on the market. From cell phones to tablets, the hottest new films and TV to everyday appliances, the discounts are plentiful and the items endless.
Save the frustration of having a coughing kid in line behind you give you the flu for the next month because you wanted to pick up the latest Captain America flick. Instead, check out these 15 Amazon steals that will save you a world of frustration.
The Cube
The Cube is a classic mind teaser puzzle that may seem like a dud of a gift in today’s electronic era but is regaining popularity as social media videos and even Spider-Man Noir from Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse bring it back into the forefront of pop culture.
At only $7.99 and with more precise turns than ever before, The Cube is a great way to keep any child or adult (or 80-year-old Spider-Man) engaged and occupied for hours.
AncestryDNA Testing Kit
Wanna make sure that grandpa you’re buying a gift for is actually your grandpa? How about that sister you are pretty sure belongs to the milkman but you’ve never wanted to throw around accusations about?
Pick up the AncestryDNA DNA testing kit for $59 and have your suspicions confirmed.
Or not.
Anker PowerCore 20100
Is there a worse feeling in the world than being on the go and realizing you have less-than 10% battery life remaining on your phone?
A portable power bank that charges the iPhone almost seven times, it is more than worth the $39.99 price tag.
MIRA Stainless Steel Vacuum Insulated Water Bottle
The last thing anyone wants on a 90-degree day in August is warm water. The MIRA Stainless Steel Vacuum Insulated Water Bottle keeps drinks cold for 24 hours or hot for 12 and can be yours for as low as $12.76.
ANBES Bluetooth Headphones Waterproof Ear Buds
Beats headphones may be all the rage but if you have kids or are prone to losing your ear buds regularly, the idea of spending significant money is not appealing.
Instead, grab a pair of ANBES Bluetooth Headphones Wireless Ear Buds. Waterproof with ear hooks and mic, eight hours of playing time and noise canceling headsets, they are a far more affordable option at just $15.96.
ROKU Express
With so many streaming services like Hulu, Netflix, Amazon, Sling and Fubo becoming more popular and prevalent, having access to all of them at the press of a button becomes more desirable.
The ROKU Express ($24.99) features a simple setup and includes a high speed HDMI cable for convenience. One of the easiest-to-navigate streaming services available, it is more than worth picking up.
Marvel's Spider-Man
The recent release of Spider-Man: Homecoming and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse have brought the web-slinging superhero back to the forefront of pop culture. Adding to that popularity? A red-hot video game release exclusively for Playstation.
Pick it up for your favorite geek at the price of $39.99 and go see Spider-Verse with the $20 in savings.
Zeppoli Electric Kettle
When the temperature drops, there are few things better than a nice, hot drink to help warm you up. Not everyone has a stove nearby to boil water for a cup of tea or glass of cocoa.
Thanks to the this electric kettle from Zeppoli ($36.99), you do not need one. With a heat resistant handle and a 360-degree rotational glass body, it protects you from burns while ensuring accurate measuring.
Pet Grooming Gloves
Anyone with a black T-shirt knows how annoying animal hair can be, especially in shedding season. What was a cool Metallica world tour 1993 T-shirt now looks like the plaything of a shih-tzu.
Groom your animals and prevent the ridiculous shedding around the house (and your clothes) with these grooming gloves, available for just $10.90.
UBTECH JIMU Robot Mythical Series: Unicornbot Kit
Unicorns are EVERYWHERE right now so it only makes sense that a toy developer would brainstorm a frickin’ unicorn robot.
This buildable and codable robot ($99.99), manufactured by UBTECH, is not only a toy for your child to play with but a learning tool that will teach them coding before they ever set foot in a high school or college computer class and ensure your kid is even smarter than you.
iPhone XR Screen Protector Glass (3-Pack)
Everyone knows someone who has a phone with a screen cracked so far beyond belief that pictures of their loved ones look like a dilapidated boat. That someone may even be yourself.
Drop $7.64 over at Amazon on this tempered glass screen protector, specifically designed for the iPhone XR, and make sure all that money you dropped on Apple’s latest offering is not wasted on scratches and cracks.
AeroGarden Harvest
The AeroGarden Harvest allows the gardener in you to grow plants all year long. A simple control panel literally tells you when to add water and plant food, meaning you really have to try hard to kill your vegetables or herbs.
A no-mess product that lets the plants grow in water rather than dirt and soil, it can be purchased for just $69.30.
Venture Pal Lightweight Backpack
For the adventurer in your life, this Venture Pal lightweight backpack provides up to 35 liters in its main compartment and features tear- and water-resistant material, making it a sturdy and spacious product.
At less-than-onepound, it is suitable for long hikes or runs, making it more appealing to prospective buyers. That it can be folded up into one of its pockets makes it even more convenient and compact for the most active.
Furbo Dog Camera
What would the internet be without adorable dog photos? Instagram basically exists because of them, but no one really knows how amateur photogs get their dogs to pose so perfectly for each pic.
Order the Furbo Dog Camera and use functions such as its treat tossing function, full HD and night vision, a barking sensor and livestream video to send your pup out into the social media stratosphere. Or just be one of those dog moms that keeps all the media for yourself.
Best of all, it can be yours for $134.99, a huge $114.01 off its regular price.
Back to the Future 30th Anniversary Trilogy
McFly!
Arguably the greatest movie ever made in the history of history, Back to the Future turned 30 in 2015 and with that anniversary came a trilogy blu-ray set jam-packed with a treasure chest of special features for series and film fans alike.
The anniversary set, available for $17.99, includes a brand new short feature starring Christopher Lloyd’s Doc Brown, “making of” features, commentary from director Robert Zemeckis and two episodes of the Back to the Future Animated Series.
Fire up your laptop, click the “buy” button and jump into the DeLorean for hours of fun and adventure.
