The Obtainer - 7/12/23, Wednesday
↦ What We Just Bought
Wednesday, July 12th Edition
What did you pick up yesterday? Prime Day continues with even more deals, and we know it can feel like overkill. So the Valet. team has shared what we actually put in our carts.
- Leon Hedgepeth, Shopping Editor ⋯ @leonhedgepeth
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What the Valet. Team Is Actually Buying
We know that Prime Day can be a lot. It's not even a day—now it's two days, and there are plenty of pre-sales, post-sales, and even competitors hosting similar sales to keep up with all the discounted Joneses. But that's not to say, it's not a good time to buy.Our team is just like you, scouring Amazon to see what deals we can find. But we're also in the business of sharing those items with you. Here is what the Valet. editors—from our cofounders to our resident experts in cocktails, grooming and fitness—have picked up for themselves.
Team Picks
Valet. Editor in ChiefAfter renting a few electric scooters by the minute, I've come to realize that I'm better off just buying one. The thing will basically pay for itself in a few months and I never have to worry about finding one. This well-reviewed electric model hits speeds up to 19mph with a range of 17 miles on a single charge. It folds up for easy storage or carrying and syncs with an app to customize controls.
S2/S2R+ electric scooter, $499 / $349.99 by Hiboy
Jeremy Norman
Valet. Director of Product DevelopmentI've been curious about the AirPods Max headphones for a while (would they be too heavy or too hot), but I finally got a chance to try them in person and was thoroughly impressed. The only thing I wasn't sold on was the price. So I'll take any opportunity to save $100 on them.
AirPods Max headphones, $549 / $449 by Apple
Valet. Shopping EditorI'm ready to update my pour-over coffee setup—my current one is looking tired and the cork collar is falling apart. This one is made of borosilicate glass—durable enough to withstand hot and cold temperatures. Plus, the handle alleviates the problem with my current pour-over. The filter is stainless steel, which is a more sustainable route than buying paper filters. Rinse, reuse and enjoy.
Pour over coffee maker, $22.99 / $17.59 by Unbreakable
Valet. Contributing Grooming EditorSkin never feels nastier than it does in mid-July heat, right? This pore-clearing treatment cleans while speeding up any breakouts you have, thanks to panthenol—a gentle but effective ingredient that supercharges cell turnover. Use it on your face, flip it over, and use it on your shoulder acne.
Zero pore pads, $31 / $21.70 by Medicube
Valet. Contributing Cocktail EditorI've recommended this countless times and already own one, but if you're ready to level up your ice game and impress your guests, this clear ice maker is easy, super-reliable and now 30% off.
Crystal clear ice maker, $50 / $35.98 by True Cubes
Valet. Contributing WriterRun, literally, don't walk to this heavily discounted treadmill—it's only being sold in limited amounts. Designed to fit under a standing desk (or stored under a bed when not in use), it's quieter than most due to it's brushless motor and requires no assembly. My plan is to start walking during my Zoom calls.
Under-desk walking/jogging treadmill, $499 / $249 by Rhythm Fun
Prime Day 2023
The Top Products We’ve Featured, on Sale for Prime DayA quick list of all the Valet.-approved products that are currently marked down for Prime Day—many of which won’t be this cheap again for a while.
The Best Prime Day Alternatives to ShopAmazon Prime Day isn’t the on sale in town—plenty of other retailers are jumping in. Whether you need a new refrigerator or some summer footwear, we’ve picked some of the hottest items online that aren’t on Amazon.
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