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As per Yvain: Use amazon prime
As per me: Also use slickdeals, sign up for alerts for things you need but don't need right now. You can then safely forget about it until an email alerts you there is an excellent deal on one. I use this for things I need to buy intermittently such as supplements.
Don't forget to check retailmenot for coupon codes when buying online.
I don't understand...the benefits he mentions are a result of Internet shopping in general.
How does Amazon prime, a $79/year deal for free two day shipping significantly improve upon this?
Also, if you are in school, Amazon Student lets you get the 2 day shipping free.
Cognitive load. Shopping for the best price online can be just as stressful and just as much a waste of time as shopping in real life. By contrast training yourself just to buy the first item that looks good enough will (TDT) save you lots and lots of money/time/stress in the long run. 2 Day shipping as opposed to variable shipping (and tracking your packages) means you can buy a lot more items without having to plan too far ahead. I can often go a day without something but can't go the possible 5-10 business days that many other places offer.
Amazon student is a good tip. anyone with access to a .edu email address can get it free for a time and half off after that.