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# Using the Amazon URL Discount Hack: Step-by-Step Guide

Introduction to the URL Discount Hack

Amazon offers millions of products, but finding the best deals can sometimes be a challenge. One powerful, lesser-known method to quickly filter discounts is by manually editing the search URL to show items with certain percentage markdowns. This guide will explain exactly how to use the URL discount hack to quickly find deeply discounted products on Amazon.

Step 1: Start with a Basic Search

Go to Amazon.com and enter your desired item or category into the search bar, then perform the search as usual. For example, you could search for "coffee makers" or "headphones."

Step 2: Locate the Search URL

Once your search results have loaded, look at the URL in your browser's address bar. It will look something like this:

`https://www.amazon.com/s?k=coffee+makers`

This URL tells Amazon what you searched for.

Step 3: Add the Discount Filter Parameter

To filter items by discount percentage, add the parameter `&pct-off=X-` at the end of the URL, where X is the minimum percent off you want to see. For example:

- For items 50% or more off: `&pct-off=50-`
- For items between 50% and 90% off: `&pct-off=50-90`
- For items 75% or more off: `&pct-off=75-`

**Important: Be sure to include the dash `-` after the number to activate the filter properly.

After appending this, your URL might look like:

`https://www.amazon.com/s?k=coffee+makers&pct-off=50-`

Step 4: Reload the URL

Hit Enter or refresh the page with the adjusted URL. Amazon will now show search results only for items that meet the discount criteria specified in your URL.**

Step 5: Browse the Deals

You can now browse more relevant discounted items at a glance, without manually checking individual listings for sales or markdowns.

Step 6: Adjust Discounts as Needed

Feel free to experiment by changing the percent off value in the URL to find the sweet spot that fits your budget or desired savings. For instance, try `&pct-off=30-` for 30% or more off, or `&pct-off=40-70` for discounts in a range.

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# Additional Tips to Maximize Savings on Amazon

Use Amazon Coupons

Many products on Amazon have coupons you can "clip" to reduce the price even further. Look for clickable coupon checkboxes on product pages or the Amazon coupons page.

Check Amazon Warehouse Deals

Amazon Warehouse offers lightly used or returned items at a discount. These can be fantastic deals if you're okay with open-box products.

Monitor Lightning Deals & Subscribe & Save

Amazon Lightning Deals offer time-limited discounts, and Subscribe & Save provides recurring purchase savings. Combining these can increase your discounts.

Use Price Tracking Tools

Third-party websites like CamelCamelCamel track Amazon prices over time, so you can see price histories and get alerts when prices drop.

Beware of Glitch Deals

Sometimes mispriced items appear due to system errors (glitch deals). These can offer huge discounts but may be canceled by Amazon later.

Recap

To use the URL discount hack:
1. Search for your item on Amazon.
2. Add `&pct-off=X-` to your URL to filter by minimum discount.
3. Adjust values to explore deals.

This simple URL trick makes hunting deals on Amazon much faster and more efficient.

Happy shopping!