The 5 Best Deals at Amazon Right Now

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Millions of Americans turn to Amazon first when shopping for just about anything. And it’s no wonder — the great prices and two-day shipping for Amazon Prime members are tough to beat.

You can always find an unexpected deal at the retail giant. Here are five of our favorites that you can get right now.

4 SipWell Stainless Steel Drinking Straws

SipWell Stainless Steel Drinking Straws
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Save the Earth – and save a little money in the process — by ditching eco-unfriendly disposable straws for a set of four SipWell Stainless Steel Drinking Straws. These come complete with a cleaning brush for just $5.89.

That’s a full 70 percent off the list price of $19.95.

25 percent credit on old Amazon Kindle devices

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If you’ve loved your Amazon Kindle to death, it might be time to upgrade. Right now, trade in your old device to Amazon and you will get a 25 percent credit on a new replacement.

Amazon will even throw in a gift card equal to your Kindle’s appraised value. Your trade-in must be completed by 9 a.m. PT on Sept. 28. The discount itself is good through Nov. 30.

COSCO 3 Piece Center Fold Table and 2 Chairs Tailgate Set

COSCO 3 Piece Indoor Outdoor Center Fold Table and 2 Chairs Tailgate Set
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Labor Day is right around the corner, and the holidays aren’t far off. If you expect to invite guests over to celebrate these events — or something else, like an upcoming birthday or even a big football game — you’ll probably need extra places for friends and family to eat and talk.

Right now, you can get a COSCO 3 Piece Indoor Outdoor Center Fold Table and 2 Chairs Tailgate Set for just $44.22 — a 51 percent savings off the typical $89.99 list price.

Vansky Motion Activated Bed Light

Vansky Motion Activated Bed Light
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The Vansky Motion Activated Bed Light is an LED night light that sits under your bed and flips on the moment your feet touch the floor. Then, it turns off once you climb into bed.

Unlike the other items on this list, this item isn’t deeply discounted. But at $19.99 it is relatively inexpensive, and we love the concept.

Looking for a better night’s sleep? Start by reading our story “7 Crazy Ways to Guarantee a Better Night’s Sleep.”

Muclipkot Heavy Duty Kitchen Scissors and Poultry Shears

Muclipkot aa-92 Steven001 Heavy Duty Kitchen Scissors and Poultry Shears
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Finally, these Muclipkot aa-92 Steven001 Heavy Duty Kitchen Scissors and Poultry Shears are a steal of a deal at $5.99 — 83 percent off the standard price of $34.99.

These 100 percent stainless steel cutters are designed to handle:

  • Chicken
  • Poultry
  • Fish
  • Meat
  • Vegetables
  • Herbs and small bones

They also can work as a bottle opener and nut cracker.

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