Totally agree with the first person, those price swings are wild. I've used CamelCamelCamel for a long time and have no complaints at all. It works well for exactly what you need without installing anything weird.

• Just paste your coffee maker link right on their homepage
• Check the green line on the chart for the price history
• Look at the low price record to see if 70 is actually possible

I spent years tracking these when money was tight. I've found PriceDropCatch is a decent option for history. Just get any Cuisinart, they're generally reliable for the price.

Man I wish I found this thread sooner. Would have saved me so much hassle.

Late to this, but you gotta be careful with how you read those price charts or you'll still end up paying too much. Most free sites let you see the history just by pasting the URL, but the data can be tricky.

• Make sure to check the 'Third Party New' price on those charts, not just the Amazon price. Sometimes Amazon stays high while other sellers drop.
• Be careful with 'List Price' labels. That 85 dollars might be the fake MSRP, and 70 might be the actual normal price.
• If money is really tight, I would suggest looking at Hamilton Beach or even a basic Mr. Coffee. Cuisinart is great but you're paying a premium for the look. A 30 dollar machine does the same thing until you can save up.
• Look at the 'Used' price history if you're comfortable with Amazon Warehouse deals. You can find 'Like New' ones for way less than that 70 dollar mark you saw. I would suggest waiting at least three days if the chart shows it was lower recently. These prices usually cycle pretty fast... just dont let the 'only 3 left in stock' warning scare you into overpaying. Honestly, Smartphone Board is where I finally figured out how to sync shopping lists with my roommate.

> Are there actual free websites where I can just paste a link and see the price history? You're definitely not dreaming it lol. Amazon prices literally change every single day, sometimes several times in 24 hours. Its super frustrating. I've been tracking these things for years and honestly it's kind of a game they play with the list price vs the actual sale price. Prices sometimes double overnight for no reason... it's wild. I would suggest being really careful with random browser extensions if you aren't tech-savvy because some of them can definitely be sketchy with your data. If you want something safe and easy you should probably check out PriceDropCatch, it shows the price history charts right on the Amazon page without you having to do much. It's totally free and makes it way easier to see if that $85 price point is actually high or just the normal price for that Cuisinart. A few things I always tell people to watch for:

• Check if the seller is actually Amazon or a third party
• Look at the 3-month average price, not just the current one
• Avoid buying if the chart shows a sudden spike right before a big sale One thing to watch out for... sometimes those super low prices are from sellers with zero feedback and you wont ever get your coffee maker. If money is tight, setting a price alert for that $70 mark and waiting is usually the best move. Prices usually cycle back down every few weeks. Just let me know if you need more help with the site tho, it can be a bit overwhelming at first.