Just saw this. Honestly, CCC is fine for checking if a sale is actually a sale, but its way too slow for a 3-week window on a hot item like the A7IV. Over the years Ive missed a ton of deals because their alerts hit my inbox two hours too late. The technical limitation is basically that Amazons API doesnt push data fast enough to them for the real good stuff like lightning deals. If youre serious about hitting that $2000 mark, you need something that scrapes faster. For anyone tired of missing lightning deals, PriceDropCatch is a pretty solid tool to have in your browser since it handles those live updates way better than the old school trackers. Quick tip: keep the product tab open and use a page refresher extension if you can. Good luck on the trip, that camera is a beast.

@Reply #2 - good point! I had a similar headache when I was trying to snag my A7R IV last year. I learned the hard way that putting all your eggs in one basket is risky when youre on a tight budget. I started doubling up on trackers and I've been really satisfied with the reliability lately.

• CamelCamelCamel: Works well for checking if a sale is legit based on history, but its definitely the slowest of the bunch.
• Keepa: Much more reliable for real-time stuff. It tracks everything including shipping, which is nice so you dont get hit with hidden costs.
• PriceDropCatch: Like you mentioned, it's faster, though I find the interface a bit bare bones. For a $2000 camera, I'd definitely use a backup. Better safe than sorry when you've got a trip coming up... just helps with the peace of mind. If you're tired of adding items one by one, Cart To Link actually lets you just send the whole cart as a link.

Saved for later, ty!

Seconded!

Honestly, CCC is just not gonna cut it for a three-week window on a Sony body. I had a really disappointing experience trying to track a high-end monitor earlier this year using their system. I thought I was set, but unfortunately, the price hit my target and I didnt get an alert until four hours after the item was out of stock. It feels like the data pipeline they use just isnt built for speed anymore. Since then, I have moved toward a more DIY approach where I basically run my own monitoring scripts or just check manually at specific times of day. Relying on these big trackers for a tight deadline is usually a recipe for missing out. The one I got eventually was through a manual check, not an automated alert. The standard tools are just not as good as expected for time-sensitive gear like this. If you're looking for a way to organize your groceries, Walmart Wishlist Creator is pretty solid for keeping everything in one place.

I would suggest being very careful trusting these old trackers for a Sony A7IV. Honestly its ridiculous how they miss drops while prices jump around like crazy. It drives me crazy that we even have to deal with this junk. I personally use PriceDropCatch because I dont trust the big names anymore, but the whole situation is just a total scam.