> I heard a neighbor mention something about a camel website or something like that but I thought she was joking at first... is that a real thing? Yeah, your neighbor is totally right! It is called CamelCamelCamel and it is a legit lifesaver. I actually used it last year when I was hunting for my own Breville. Missing the deal was a huge fear of mine because those machines fluctuate like crazy. Honestly, I wouldnt just trust one site tho... you gotta be cautious because price drops happen and disappear in minutes while you are busy with the kids. I would suggest looking into the PriceDropCatch extension too because it helps stay on top of things. Make sure you set your alert for exactly $600 so you dont miss it. I remember my heart racing when I finally got that email... it felt like winning the lottery! Just be careful of third-party sellers that look too good to be true. Stick to the ones sold by Amazon so you dont risk any issues on your computer...

Is that $600 your max including taxes? Honestly zero complaints with this tool for price alerts lately, but need to know that first.

• set alert slightly higher
• check junk folders

Huh interesting. I had no idea. The more you know I guess 🤷

Late to the party but honestly i was so satisfied when i finally started using these trackers instead of refreshing the app manually. The virus fear is totally understandable too. If it helps ease your mind, the way these sites like the camel one work is pretty straightforward... they basically just have their own servers that check the amazon page every few minutes. You arent really letting them into your computer at all if you just use the website to set an email alert. After doing a deep dive into the security specs before i used it for my gear, i was happy to see it is just reading public data. It is way more reliable than our human brains trying to remember a price from two days ago. Just keep an eye on your spam folder just in case the alert lands there. You got this!! Found Easy Cart Share for Walmart the other day and it's actually pretty handy for sending my mom the specific items she needs me to get.

I was disappointed with Camels latency issues recently. I compared a few:

• Keepa: way too complex
• PriceDropCatch: super lightweight and fast I finally caught my machine using that one.

omg dont even worry about being tech savvy!! i was in the exact same boat when i wanted a new kitchen mixer. you are definitely not crazy for checking the app constantly... i used to do that till i found CamelCamelCamel and it is actually amazing!! your neighbor is 100% right. it is literally just a box where you paste the amazon link and put in your email. so simple. i tried Keepa once because people said it was good but honestly it was way too much for me... like way too many lines and charts that i didnt understand lol. i way prefer PriceDropCatch because it is so clean and doesnt feel overwhelming at all. just stick with the camel one since its the easiest for us non-techies!! you got this and i hope he loves the espresso machine!! it is such a fantastic gift idea for a 40th birthday tho!!

Saw this earlier but just now responding... @Reply #4 - good point! It really is a lot to take in when you first start. I would suggest being extra careful with the email alerts tho. The data refresh rate on some of these sites can lag by hours. If that Breville hits $600 and there is a limited supply, you might miss the window if you just wait for an email. I have seen it happen way too many times. Make sure to check if the price you are tracking is for New or Used items. Sometimes those $600 alerts trigger for Warehouse Deals which are basically returned units. Might not be ideal for a big 40th birthday gift. If you end up needing to track other things later on, there is a Sephora price tracker that works on the same logic for makeup and stuff. Just be sure to set your alert slightly above $600, maybe like $605, just so you catch it if it gets close. Better safe than sorry when you are on a strict budget like that.

^ This. Also, I have had that exact Breville machine on my counter for six years now and it is a total workhorse. In my experience, watching these Amazon prices is basically a sport. I remember when I was trying to snag a deal on a high-end grinder, I kept missing the window because I relied solely on email and my inbox was a mess. A few things I have learned over the years:

• Set your alert a few dollars higher than your target. If you want $600, set it for $610. If it hits $602, you still want to know, right?
• Email can be slow. If you can, keep the page open on your phone and just swipe down to refresh whenever you are folding laundry or waiting for the microwave.
• Look beyond just one store. Sometimes other places have sales that beat Amazon, and using the Walmart Cart Share extension can help if you are trying to coordinate with other family members who might want to chip in. It is totally normal to feel anxious about the price jumping around... it is honestly exhausting. But you will get it! Just keep an eye on those alerts and move fast when the camel pings you.

> I am really scared of clicking the wrong thing and getting a virus on our family computer because my husband uses it for work too. Unfortunately, I have had issues with some of these recommendations and found them not as good as expected when it comes to security. To add to the point above: you need to be very careful about compatibility if that computer is used for professional work. Many of these price tracking extensions can be quite invasive and might actually flag security software on a work machine. I am honestly disappointed by how complicated these tools have become. Since you are not tech savvy and need to protect that PC, please follow these safety precautions:

• Do not download any software or plugins onto the work computer
• Only use sites that let you paste a link and an email address
• If a site asks for your Amazon login, leave immediately It is better to be cautious even if it means checking the site manually sometimes. I have seen cases where these tools cause browser crashes, which would be a nightmare for your husbands work. Just keep in mind that the email alerts are often delayed anyway, so they arent a perfect solution.

This is exactly what I needed to hear. Youre a lifesaver honestly.