A few weeks ago we got a tip: check Amazon Warehouse after the Super Bowl. The logic goes that lots of folks buy more TV than they can afford to impress their friends, then they take advantage of Amazon’s rather generous return policy. Amazon can’t sell the now-“used” TVs at full price, so they lop 20%-30% off, and sell it on their Amazon Warehouse site. Lo and behold, five business days after the Super Bowl, there are some stellar used HDTV deals.
If you’ve never used Amazon Warehouse before, it’s where Amazon clears out goods that they can no longer sell as new. Like all deals, you’ve got to read the fine print—some goods are repacked and basically refurbished, but others are sold as-is. The prices vary with the condition of the good, so there’s always a chance that one model will be perfect for you, and another has an issue you can’t ignore. Some TVs, for instance, won’t come with a remote. The good part is Amazon’s still got a strong return policy; if you get a lemon, you can return it (within 30 days.) Also, unlike most deals on Dealzmodo, there aren’t hundreds waiting in a warehouse. So once they’re gone, they’re done. [Amazon Warehouse]
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Top Deals
The Wirecutter’s Favorite Plasma TVs
• 50″ Panasonic TC-PST50 ($819) | Amazon Warehouse | New ones are $1100
• 50″ Panasonic VIERA TC-P50ST5 ($813) | Amazon Warehouse | New ones are $1100
Vizio’s 60-Inch Flagship LCD TV
• 60″ Vizio E601i-A3 ($762) | Amazon Warehouse | New ones are $900
• Samsung UN32EH4003 32-inch 720p HDTV ($240) | Amazon Warehouse | Originally $330
Accessories
• Edimax N WiFi Dongle ($10) | Amazon via Reddit | Originally $15 | Choose Amazon under “more buying choices”
• Duo Gamer Bluetooth Controller for iPad/iPhone ($15) | Best Buy via 9to5Toys | Originally $40
• Otterbox Defender for iPad Mini ($34) | Amazon via Reddit | Originally $70
• Red PS3 Dualshock ($38) | Target via Fatwallet | Originally $50
Miscellaneous
• Lego Minifig Ice Cube Tray ($5) | 13 Deals via Ben’s Bargains | Originally $13
• Timbuk2 Money Clip ($10.79) | Amazon via Reddit | Originally $18
• Lowepro Sling Camerabag ($40) | Amazon via Reddit | Originally $55
• Lowepro Fastpack 100 SLR Backpack ($40) | Adorama via 9to5Toys | Originally $60
• Briggs & Riley Luggage | Sierra Trading Post via Putthison | Sign up for emails to get an extra 30% off code
Apple
No Apple swag for you.
Audio
Not today.
Gaming
• Uplink ($2) | Green Man Gaming via Reddit | Originally $10
• Tower Wars ($4) | Steam via Reddit | Originally $8
• Dragon Age II ($5) | Gamefly via Reddit | Originally $10
• Serious Sam 3 ($6) | Steam via Alienware via Reddit | Originally $50
• Counter-Strike: Global Offensive ($7) | Steam via Reddit | Originally $15
• Disney Universe for Playstation 3 ($13) | Amazon via Reddit | Originally $20
• Game of Thrones for PS3 ($17) | Newegg via Gamingaholic | Originally $30
• Final Fantasy XIII-2 Collector’s Edition ($27) | Amazon via Reddit | Originally $55
• Borderlands II ($30) | Steam via Reddit | Originally $60 | Lots of other Borderlands 2 stuff, but no DLC
• Assassin’s Creed III ($35) | Amazon via Ben’s Bargains | Originally $43
• OUYA Console Pre-Order ($100) | Amazon via Gizmodo | Originally $100 | No discount, but pre-order in case there’s a shortage of consoles
• Square Enix Sale | GOG via Reddit | Notable titles: Hitman, Tomb Raider, Thief, Deux Ex.
• 20% Off Gamefly | Gamefly via Logicbuy | Originally $Tk | Use coupon code GFDFEB20
MT @RachelFeltman: Most Sims 3 games are $10 today from EA Games Origin http://t.co/sqzsogj8
— Gizmodo Deals (@GizmodoDeals) February 8, 2013
Physical Media
• Sherlock Holmes on DVD ($4) | Amazon via Reddit | Originally $10
• Cool Hand Luke on Blu-ray ($7) | Amazon via Reddit | Originally $15 | I would guess Mike Shanahan paid too much
• ESPN The Magazine + Free Hat ($15) | Groupon via Groupon | Originally $30
• Titanic on 3D Blu-ray ($20) | Amazon via Logicbuy | Originally $30
Hey, so this is a subscription to ESPN The Magazine for $15. Translation: get this to read "Insider" articles http://t.co/oBIKR1TM
— Gizmodo Deals (@GizmodoDeals) February 8, 2013
Clothing
• Timex Weekender ($18) | Groupon via Reddit | Originally $25
• Seiko 5 ($40) | Mr. Watch via Reddit | Originally $60
• 50% off $100 at Nautica ($50) | Nautica via Dealnews | Originally $100 | Use coupon code FEB100
• Lacoste Sunglasses ($60) | Groupon via Groupon | Originally $Overpriced
• Norse Project Chinos (£60) | Weavers Door via Fashionstealer | Originally £120
Dumb TV → Smart TV
• Refurb 160GB PS3 ($200) | JustDeals | Originally $250
Laptops
• 14″ Inspiron Touch Laptop ($600) | Dell via Logicbuy | Originally $800
Desktops
Nah.
Tablets
Reminder: today's the last day to cop a discounted Kindle Fire HD 8.9 with the code FIRELOVE http://t.co/H8fVECQZ
— Gizmodo Deals (@GizmodoDeals) February 8, 2013
Screens
Check Top Deals.
Portables
• Droid Razr M with 2-Year Verizon Contract ($0) | Amazon via Fatwallet | Originally $100 | It’s the best “small” Android phone
Camera
• Lowepro Sling Camerabag ($40) | Amazon via Reddit | Originally $55
• Lowepro Sling Camerabag ($40) | Amazon via Reddit | Originally $55
Bare Drives
• 240GB SanDisk Extreme ($160) | Tiger Direct via Hardforum | Originally $200 | $30 MIR on page
• 240GB Corsair Neutron SSD ($190) | Newegg via Dealmac | Originally $250
Apps
When the iPad first came out, an easy criticism was that it was just a giant screen to play Angry Birds on. A few years later, it still seems like playing Angry Birds is one of the best things you can do with your slate. All of the Angry Birds HD games are $1 (down from $3 or $5) for iPad or Android on iTunes and Google Play.
For Android: Angry Birds Star Wars, Angry Birds Space.
For iOS: Angry Birds HD, Angry Birds Space HD, Angry Birds Star Wars HD, Angry Birds Rio, Angry Birds Seasons.
Bonus! Bad Piggies HD is also $1 today. [Android | iPad]
Mac
Yesterday’s Dealzmodo had two 50% off discounts on major Mac productivity software.
Hobomodo
• Free K-Cup ($0) | Gevalia via Facebook via Reddit | Originally $1 | You need to like a page
• Free Dozen Donuts with Dozen Donut Purchase | Krispy Kreme
Starbucks is running a buy-one/get-one on select sugary latte drinks through Valentine's Day http://t.co/mQYAKAPI
— Gizmodo Deals (@GizmodoDeals) February 8, 2013
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