I've been watching the price of the Breville Barista Express for what feels like months now and the price is just all over the place. One day it's $700 then it drops to $549 for like four hours then it's back up and I keep missing the window because I'm actually working or sleeping or just not checking my tabs. I'm trying to get this as a gift for my husband's 40th birthday which is coming up in about three weeks so I'm getting a bit desperate to pull the trigger but I really don't want to overpay by a hundred bucks if I can help it. My budget is strictly $550 or less including tax if possible.
I've been looking at a few different trackers but I'm torn on which one actually works best for someone who isn't glued to their computer 24/7. I've used CamelCamelCamel in the past and it seems okay but the interface feels like it's from 2005 and I'm not sure if the email alerts are fast enough? Like if a price drops at 2 AM will I get the email in time to buy it before it sells out?
Then there's Keepa which people say is way more detailed with the charts and everything. I like that it shows the Warehouse deals too since I wouldnt mind an open box if the condition is good. But the browser extension feels a bit heavy and I've heard some of the better features are behind a subscription now? Is the free version enough for just one item? Then there's Honey too. I already have it installed for coupons but their Droplist thing seems a bit more user friendly. I just dont know if it's as accurate as the others when it comes to Amazon specifically since they do so many other stores. I really need something that can send a push notification to my phone the second the price hits my target because these deals seem to vanish in minutes. I'm leaning toward Keepa because of the data but Camel is so simple. If you guys had to pick one for a time-sensitive buy which one would it be?
@Reply #1 - good point! Are you monitoring the specific BES870XL SKU? Be careful with server-side lag. I'd suggest:
Late to the party but honestly you're aiming for a fantastic machine! The BES870XL is a total beast and I love mine. Real quick tho, which color are you actually tracking? The Stainless Steel version hits that $549 price point way more often than the Black Sesame or the Red ones. If you're set on a specific finish that might be why you're missing the drops because the inventory cycles and price data points are totally different for each SKU. You should definitely stick with Keepa but make sure you set the tracking mode to advanced and check the proximity settings. Telegram is way faster than email, like basically instant. Also, keep an eye on the Warehouse 'Like New' stock specifically because those often dip to $480 and they're usually just a damaged box. Check the seller data too to make sure it's actually Amazon Resale and not a third party scammer. TL;DR: Clarify the color SKU and use Keepa with Telegram alerts for the fastest pings!
Keepa is hands down the best! Honestly, I love it because its way more precise than the others for those crazy flash sales. Its kinda the gold standard for a reason...
Exactly what I was thinking