How I Get Refunds on Amazon without Asking

Hey there,

You know that feeling when you buy something, feeling so sure you got a great deal… and then a few days later, you see it for way less?

Yeah, I used to get burned by that all the time.

One time, I ordered a blender for $79.99, feeling pretty good about the price. A week later? It dropped to $49.99. That’s a $30 difference, basically an entire dinner out!

I was so frustrated, like, why didn’t I just wait? But here’s the thing: Amazon changes prices constantly, and it’s impossible to predict.

I used to accept it as bad luck, until I found a ridiculously simple way to get refunded for price drops, even after I bought the item.

The Trick: How I Get Automatic Refunds on Amazon

I used to think once I paid, that was it—deal done. Nope. Turns out, there are simple ways to protect yourself from price drops.

✔️ Credit Card Price Protection 

Many cards (especially Chase and Citi) refund you the difference if an item drops within 60-90 days. A quick claim, and your money is back. (I’ve done this multiple times—works like a charm.)

✔️ Reorder & Return

If an item is still in Amazon’s return window, I buy it again at the lower price and return the original. It takes 2 minutes—Amazon allows it, and I’ve done it so many times without an issue.

✔️ Price Tracking Alerts 

Amazon doesn’t notify you when a price drops—but keepa and CamelCamelCamel do (weird name, great tool). These free tools track Amazon prices and send me alerts when something I bought drops in price. That way, I know exactly when to buy and when to wait.

How Much I’ve Saved Using This Hack

Since I started using this trick, I’ve saved over $300; without clipping a single coupon or waiting for a sale. No effort, just smart shopping.

And it’s not just me. A friend of mine ordered a set of noise-canceling headphones for $130. She tracked the price, and two weeks later, it dropped to $90. Thanks to this trick, she reordered and returned the original—saving $40 with almost no effort.

Your Turn

👉 Click your answer above! I’ll share the results in a future email.

What’s Next?

Next time you shop on Amazon, try this trick! Just set up a price alert, check your credit card perks, and remember to re-order if needed.

And if you want even bigger savings, next email I’ll share with you how I get free same-day shipping—without paying for Prime. It’s another trick most people don’t know about, but it’s saved me hundreds.

See you then,
Rachel Carnelle