The DealTruth Checker

Is that price actually a deal?

Stores shout "50% off!" — but off of what? Enter what a product usually sells for and what it costs today. You get a straight answer in one second — including when the "discount" only exists on the sticker.

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  • Example scoring on a simulated history — the same math our live picks go through. How we pick deals

How to run this on a real Amazon listing

  1. Ignore the crossed-out price. That "was $89.99" is a reference price the seller chose — often one nobody ever paid. It's the single most common way a weak deal is dressed up as a huge one.
  2. Find what it usually sells for. Paste the product link above and we'll hand you its real price history on CamelCamelCamel or Keepa. Use the price it hovers at most of the year.
  3. Enter both numbers here. The verdict tells you the real discount, how rare it is, and whether the sticker discount is theater.
  4. Deep discount? Slow down. Anything past ~60% off deserves ten seconds of skepticism: check the seller name, the recent reviews, and whether the brand matches the photos. Real clearance exists — so do hijacked listings.

Questions people ask

How do I know if an Amazon discount is real?

Compare today's price to what the product usually sells for — not to the crossed-out "was" price. If a "50% off" tag is measured against a list price nobody ever paid, the real discount can be close to zero. That comparison is exactly what this checker does.

What does the 0–100 score mean?

It weighs the real discount, how rare a price this low is, and basic trust signals. Under 45: no real deal. 45–65: modest but genuine. 65+: a strong drop. Extreme discounts get a caution flag instead of a blind "buy."

Should I buy now or wait?

15–35% below the usual price is a genuine deal that may repeat. Past 35% is rare — if you were buying anyway, that's the moment. At or above the usual price, waiting costs you nothing.

Skip the math — we already ran it

Every pick on this site goes through this exact scoring before we list it. Browse today's picks, or read how to spot a fake Amazon discount in 10 seconds.