Last‑chance spring deals
Amazon’s Big Spring Sale ends tonight — March 31 at 11:59 p.m. PT — with Prime members scoring steep markdowns on travel gear (Keurig, Owala water bottles), Apple devices, TVs and beauty brands; Costco is running competing last‑minute deals so price‑compare before checkout. These are indirect travel savings (gear not fares) but could free up budget for spring trips if you act before midnight. ( )
CNET’s live tracker says its shopping team has identified more than 140 “absolute best” discounts during the event, with individual picks updated in real time. (cnet.com) Amazon’s event page lists a curated “115 top deals” selection and advertises category markdowns—up to 40% off overall, up to 50% off kitchen items, and daily themed drops that refresh at 12 a.m. PT. (aboutamazon.com) CNET’s roundup shows specific price cuts including Apple AirPods Pro 3 at $199 (a $50 reduction) and a Ninja Creami Scoop discounted to $300 (save $150) among its highlighted bargains. (cnet.com) NBC’s shopping guide requires every recommended deal to be at least 20% off with a minimum 4.0-star review average, and it lists the AirPods Pro 3 at $199, Medicube ZeroPore Pads at $14.90 (52% off), and a Bissell cordless vacuum at $199.99 (33% off). (nbcnews.com) Amazon has pushed new shopping tools into the sale—an AI assistant called “Rufus,” a “Help Me Decide” feature, price-history tracking, and an Auto Buy option to snap up items at target prices. (aboutamazon.com) Costco’s competing promotions include specific doorbuster-style prices such as a Sony Bravia 65-inch model for $1,100 (save $399) and an Insta360 X5 bundle for $469 (save $80), and Costco’s membership starts at $65 with a current join offer that includes a $45 gift card. (zdnet.com)
