5 Items Retirees Should Avoid Buying on Amazon Prime Day 2025

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Temptations await with Amazon Prime Day happening now — and it’s a great way to save money on items you’ve been eyeing. But not everything’s a great deal, especially for retirees on a fixed budget.

Here are five items that retirees may not want to buy this Amazon Prime Day.

Upstreman Refrigerator With Freezer

• Price: $303.99 (regularly $379.99)

Larger appliances are likely to have better deals during holidays like President’s Day or Memorial Day, according to Good Housekeeping. That could include this refrigerator. At only 20% off the regular price of $303.99, this investment piece can likely wait.

Project Cloud Leather Platform Clogs

• Price: $47.90 (regularly $64.90)

As we age, comfortable shoes become even more important. And these clogs with memory foam arch support could do the trick — and they feature a tempting sale price.

But do you want the risk of not knowing how they feel and fit before you purchase? Shoes, and their various fits, especially with clogs, can present a tedious situation through Amazon. You may need to go through the hassle of multiple exchanges or returns, so it may not be worth the purchase — even during this sales event.

Light Flight Travel Backpack

• Price: $23.99 (regularly $35.99) 

Retirees planning to travel more during their golden years may be looking to stock up on some travel items, like travel backpacks. But now may not be the best time.

Versatile backpacks can potentially see greater discounts closer to back-to-school season in the late summer, so you may be better off waiting to purchase a backpack like this one. The month of November, including Black Friday and Cyber Monday, will likely also be a great time for discounts on an outdoor, camping backpack. 

Pretty Garden Jumpsuit

• Price: $29.99 (regularly $45.99)

Jumpsuits or rompers are another category in wearables that can be particularly difficult to purchase online — regardless of a sale. They’re notorious for measurements that might not sit quite right. This black jumpsuit, for example, may be too long for some. Will you account for the cost of tailoring or the time and energy spent hemming? 

Insignia 40-Inch Smart Fire TV

• Price: $99.99 (regularly $149.99)

Ever popular electronics, like this smart TV, are worth comparing price tags with bright eyes. As reported by NBC Select, it may be best to wait on purchasing a TV, as there are frequently better deals during Black Friday and Cyber Monday.

Editor’s note: Pricing and availability may vary depending on location.

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