FIVE (5) AMAZON SECRETS THAT HELP THEM CHARGE YOU MORE ON K-CUP PODS
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Let’s start this article with a warning banner: ‘K-Cup pods shoppers beware! Amazon is ripping you off.’
In our press release, we showed you how you can save up to 50% more when you shop for K-Cup pods from KCupsforSale.com as opposed to Amazon. Is that a conclusive statement? Why not give it a try and share your experience on our comment page.
In 2022, Amazon says it has 200 million prime users whose subscription fee was recently increased to $139 yearly. The math is clear, the company rakes billions yearly. But regardless, there are many ways the company still makes money from you, the consumer. Most of these techniques are subtle and carried out at the backdrop of algorithms.
#1- PRICE VARYING
Did you know that the Amazon algorithm is programmed to vary prices based on your browsing information such as; IP address, location, country, etc. In 2020, many users in Canada complained about the outrageous hike of products in the country when compared to other locations in the US.
According to Bob Phillips, a professor of business at Columbia University’s Business School, here are some take-home notes:
Price varying is when prices for an item are varied according to how much a customer is willing to pay. So, when you browse from a wealthy neighborhood, you are likely to see higher charges for the same products.
The algorithm adjusts, and the prices vary instantaneously. So, you may never notice.
Experts say this technology keeps improving, and sometimes, it is used to charge more for the same items (called pricing discrimination). Call it whatever you want, but that does not seem fair.
Bob advises that you compare prices online from multiple channels before using amazon, this tells the algorithm that you are trying to save cost and it will recommend the cheaper vendors. Alternatively, you should set up a proxy server to fool the algorithm.
OR if you are purchasing KCupsforSale.com you’d have no worries about discriminatory pricing. Our prices are fixed and fair.
| Name | Pack | Amazon Price | K Cups for Sale Prices |
| Green mountain Breakfast Blend | 24 pack | $21.04 + shipping | $14.99 free shipping |
| Green Mountain Decaf Dark Magic | 24 pack | $19.92 + shipping | $14.99 free shipping |
| Green Mountain Dark Magic | 48 pack | $29.99 + shipping | $29.99 free shipping |
| Green Mountain Dark Magic | 72 pack | $42.49 | $39.99 free shipping |
| Green Mountain Caramel Vanilla Cream | 72 pack | $43.52 | $39.99 free shipping |
| Green Mountain Double Diamond | 96 pack | $50.31 + shipping | $48.99 free shipping |
| Green Mountain French Vanilla | 96 pack | $52.56 + shipping | $48.99 free shipping |
| Green mountain Breakfast Blend | 96 pack | $38.99 ** | $48.99 free shipping |
TIPS ON EASIEST WAYS TO SAVE MONEY DURING ONLINE K-CUP PODS PURCHASES
In continuation to our previous press release, we are publishing more price comparisons between Amazon and K-Cup for Sale. This is to try to make a change in shoppers’ behavior when it comes to shopping for staple products.
- If you are not in a hurry, choose the Longer Delivery Date
Too much fraud is committed these days under the guise of fast/ quick shipping. Many online vendors do not present the option of delayed shipping because it pays less. So, check for alternative shipping methods on the website and use the not-so-urgent methods, you will cut-back some extra cash doing that.
- Shop weekly
People make the mistake of keying into discount offers and one-time huge price tags. These offers look great like you have made a wise move. You feel excited about it and even sometimes use credit in sorting out the bills. Hold on, how long before you discover any of these two points:
- That the discount price is still slightly above the original market value? (How on earth is it that 50% off the original market price is still $10 above the shelf value of that same product)? In the end, you realize that it is only a game of numbers. There was never really any big discount, what happens is that the excess price was reduced a little bit, or at best, it is now placed at normal market value but you will still have to pay for shipping.
- That is a bid to utilize the huge discount, you buy more than you need. Buyers need to be careful not to be swayed away by the seemingly appealing cheap offer. It may be a psychological swerve. You buy more than you need because it appears cheap but in fact, you are buying it more than the real price with some extra cash included.
Over the years, we have now learned that the greatest savings for customers are on the weekly purchases, not on the one-time big-ticket items. We are spending most of our income on food and other staple items like coffee and groceries. Much less on big-ticket items. So it is more beneficial for customers to try to save on their weekly food shopping. So, do not look for the item that is 50% off, but focus on buying the cheapest grocery items, and the stuff you use every day.
- If it is K-Cup Pods, order at KCupforSale.com and save some extra cash.
We will try to do our part here on this post and save you the customer money on K-Cup pods. These price comparisons can show that Amazon K-Cup prices are ridiculously higher than K Cup for Sale. At the last press release we showed the difference in prices on Dunkin Donut K-Cup pods, but it doesn’t stop there. This week we showed the Green Mountain Coffee single-serve coffees (also included above). As you all can see, Amazon has no mercy on you, the customer. They charge prices as high as they feel. It is sad to see how many people are imposing shoppers. Never look at the prices. It is not that the service at amazon is as good as they claim. It is just an image that Amazon succeeded in implanting in customers’ heads.
At K-Cups for Sale, we had to take a step away from Amazon to offer products for their real prices. By marketing on our direct website, we cut down membership, referral, and all kinds of fees that ordinarily attach themselves to the Amazon platform. That move enabled us to sell at the cheapest price all over the internet.
- A breakdown of the A-Z Guarantee Service
‘The A-Z Guarantee Service is another enticing factor about the Amazon marketplace. It allows purchasers to complain about substandard goods and mark them as unsuitable. The Good side about this is that you can petition a seller who sells low-quality stuff and get your money back. ’
The only “benefit” that Amazon used to have was their AtoZ Guarantee service. This means in simple words that the customer is always right. The customer can put a claim on Amazon and say basically whatever he wants and Amazon in a robotic manner will refund his money. No question asked.
From our experience here at KCUPSFORSALE.COM this AtoZ Guarantee that Amazon offers is mostly used by dishonest customers. Customers that abuse the system and get products basically for free. All they need to do is put a claim in, get the merchandise and their money back also. The funny part is that Amazon is not losing anything. Amazon deducts this refund money from the third-party vendor that shipped the product. The third-party vendor has to take this loss. Almost all Amazon AtoZ claims result in refunding the money to the customer.
Furthermore, to save money whilst shopping online, create and work with a budget. It is interesting when you log in to your chosen website and surf through items you might need and those that are more of a want than a need. You will see a lot of things that interest you and before you know it, you’d have incurred more cost than envisaged. This is why we always advise that you work strictly with a budget and make no allowance for extra items beyond a certain price range. Your budget makes your purchase simpler, more focused, and ensures that you don’t forget what you went there for in the first place. There will always be competing interests, you just have to say no, not today, otherwise, you will max your credit card sooner than expected.
Lastly, did we mention that you should compare prices? Anywhere, anytime, on any website. When you compare prices, you get the advantage of catching an overpriced product before you pay your hard-earned cash. Always endeavor to check 3 – 5 websites for the same options. For websites that use programmed pricing (K-cup sales.com do not), browsing multiple sites tells the algorithm you are looking for the best price option and it will recommend the least on the sales page.
Conclusion
In conclusion, the simple message that we are trying to convey to you the customer is that being a savvy customer will benefit you in more ways than you can imagine and the more you know, the more you save. Does this mean that Amazon is a no-go area for online shopping? No. Certain products have great deals on the website. You only have to do your background check so that you can cut back on the strategic $5 or more that they have placed on your order.
If you are ordering K-Cup pods there is no need to order from Amazon when you can get the most comprehensive sales deal (KCupsforSale.com). Having used amazon.com for a decade, we decided to move K-Cup pods marketing to our website. This move has helped us do the following so far:
Cut down on running cost
Zero shipping fees
Cheaper product as we sell at local price/ no addition, no referrals.
Great discounts as the monies used for memberships are recouped into customer satisfaction.
In the end, you get more value for your money.
Disclaimer:
This is an informative article. Expect to learn observations by experts, analysis of common trends, and conclusions drawn from them. But please remember that the decision is all in your hands. We do not counsel you against using any channel you prefer should you decide to do so.
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#2 Amazon Prime & free shipping
The selling point for Amazon Prime membership is its multiple perks. You are told that there are shopping benefits such as exclusive shopping, discount deals, and many money-saving incentives. Plus how can we forget the fast free deliveries and amazing video/ reading options? That’s what they want you to believe. But in fact, the shipping prices have been included in the cost price of whatever you buy. If you doubt this, then take time to compare shelf prices with amazon prices and you will realize you already paid for the services.
#3 – Product Availability method
People often mistake Amazon for a third-party market; that’s not true. The website plays a crucial role in pricing and other trends that may affect business online. Did you know that amazon prices sometimes fluctuate based on availability on the internet? The Amazon algorithm can track goods in high demand and increase the price when it is almost sold out. The configuration is positioned to exploit varying trends of demand of supply (availability of the product online, etc) and when it is clear that shoppers do not mind paying for a particular item it adjusts the price for the vendor.
#4 – Earn more or go out of business
Another reason why Amazon secretly finds ways to earn more is that it must keep its multinational image and expand its reach. The prime membership that was at $119 has just recently been increased to $139, and make no mistake, as pertaining purchases, it is giving you less than you imagine.
#5 – Third-Party Vendors Arrangements
Third-Party Vendors can enter their goods/ products and price them independently. What this means is that regardless of the market value, the products can be priced howsoever the vendor pleases, and with them, such a price may be varied if the algorithm says so. This explains why sometimes, you find the same product from different vendors at very different price margins.
