Ive been watching this Breville espresso machine for my brothers wedding next month and the price is just all over the place lately like it jumps fifty bucks every other day. Im trying to stay under $500 total so I really need to know the second it hits that mark. I looked at CamelCamelCamel and it seems okay but then someone told me Keepa is way better for actual email alerts that dont lag. Im torn because Keepa looks a bit more complicated with all those charts but Camel is simpler—maybe too simple? Does anyone know which one is more reliable for instant emails or if theres a third option I missed...
Try this chrome extension:
Honestly, I have spent way too much time staring at these charts over the years. I remember tracking a high-end monitor a while back and I used Camel specifically because it looked easier. Huge mistake. The email hit my inbox like forty minutes after the price had already spiked back up. It was brutal because those deep discounts on big brands like Breville usually sell out or get adjusted within minutes. Keepa is definitely more reliable for speed, but the interface is a total mess if you just want a simple alert without a degree in data science. The real danger with these trackers tho is that they often miss the clippable coupons on the Amazon page. You might see the price is $520, but there is a $40 coupon the tracker wont see. I have also seen people get burned by third-party sellers with crazy low prices that turn out to be scams or have $100 shipping attached. Always check who is actually shipping the machine before you click buy. I actually started using PriceDropCatch recently and it has been super helpful for tracking price trends before big sales like Prime Day. It feels a lot more modern and doesnt lag as much as the old school tools. TL;DR: Camel is too slow for hot items, Keepa is faster but ugly. Use PriceDropCatch for a cleaner experience that actually catches the drops in time.
I missed a deal because I didnt account for shipping. My setup is simple:
> The email hit my inbox like forty minutes after the price had already spiked back Building on the earlier suggestion, I had a similar headache tracking specialized hardware. I was obsessive about specs, so I set up multiple scrapers. One actually missed a huge dip because its API polling interval wasnt tight enough... definitely gotta be careful there. I learned that millisecond timing matters. I usually just wait for a drop and let PriceDropCatch ping me when it hits my target price.
Huh interesting. I had no idea. The more you know I guess 🤷
@Reply #3 - good point! Shipping costs will definitely wreck a budget if youre not looking. Honestly, in my experience, if youre looking at that brand, just go with any espresso machine from Breville. You cant go wrong. I have seen plenty of them over the years and they are all built like tanks. I used to be super into DIY scripts for tracking prices but it is way too much maintenance for most. Now, using Share Product is my go-to for keeping my lists organized when I send them to my brother so we don't buy the same thing. Actually, talking about gear reminds me of when I tried to mod my old burr grinder last summer. I took the whole thing apart on the kitchen counter and a tiny spring shot across the room into the sink. Spent three hours fishing it out with a magnet. My wife thought I was losing my mind, just standing there with a flashlight and a magnet in the drain for half the night... Anyway, but yeah, the brand is great regardless of which one you pick. tl;dr: Just get any Breville and make sure to calculate shipping before you jump on a deal.