Guides
How we check prices, what the labels on a sale really mean, and roundups of deals that passed our price check. Written by our editorial desks.
How we check deals
These guides explain what the labels on a sale actually measure and the checks we run before any deal goes on the site, so you can judge a discount yourself.
Shopping smarter How we check a deal: spotting fake “was” prices on AmazonWhat List Price, Typical Price and “Lowest price in 30 days” really mean, why a big percentage off can mislead, and the checks you can run yourself.
The Price Check Desk · September 30, 2026 Price check Roomba 415 vs Electro Plus: which discount is real, and which only looks itWe checked five iRobot listings against iRobot’s own store. Two were real discounts, two matched iRobot’s own price, and one measured its saving against a figure iRobot does not use.
The Price Check Desk · October 7, 2026 Price check Is Fabletics VIP worth it? What the $69.95 membership really costsHow the monthly charge, the 1st–5th skip window, credits and cancelling work, and whether the 2 leggings for $24 offer is worth starting a membership for.
The Price Check Desk · October 12, 2026Deal roundups
Each roundup collects deals on one theme that passed our price check on the date shown. Prices move, so every item links to its live page or to today’s deal list.
Sneakers adidas Samba vs Gazelle vs Campus 00s: fit, price, and which is on sale nowHow the three adidas classics differ, how each fits, and which pairs were half off at adidas when we checked.
The Deals Desk · October 12, 2026 Fashion Women’s fall basics on sale at Amazon: 9 deals that passed our price checkSweaters, a quilted jacket, a wrap dress, joggers, flats and boots, each checked against its price before we listed it.
The Deals Desk · September 30, 2026 Men’s gear Men’s gear on sale: six kits from Baleaf’s clearanceRiding, running, trail, golf, bike commute and jogger kits from Baleaf’s end-of-season clearance, each piece checked at Baleaf before we listed it.
The Deals Desk · October 1, 2026Looking for today’s prices? See today’s picks, the full list of today’s deals or Amazon Picks.