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Amazon Prime Users Have Until July 27 to Claim Up to $51 Refunds

Amazon owes you up to $51 for fumbling Prime signup. $2.5 BILLION settlement.

Deadline is MONDAY 7/27.

Takes 2 minutes. No claim ID needed.

File here: https://t.co/PjNsyh7r4o pic.twitter.com/FpIhVcIUEA
— Resell News 💸 (@resellnews) July 22, 2026

If you don't remember if you signed up or not...just sign up again bc you'd rather be safe than sorry!

How To Add A Mastercard Gift Card Balance To An Amazon Account Tutorial 2026

This is for a reader who was asking for an assist for adding her MasterCard gift card balance to her Amazon account. Each year, Amazon changes the process to stay ahead of the hackers.

I highly recommend that you watch this 2 minute video in the Brave Browser to avoid the ads.

Below is step-by-step from AI.

You can easily transfer your Mastercard gift card funds to your Amazon account by purchasing an "Amazon Reload" with the card. This converts the card into usable Amazon credit. [1, 2, 3]

Check the Balance: Find the exact balance on your Mastercard gift card by calling the phone number or visiting the website listed on the back of the card. [1]
Go to Amazon Reload: Navigate to the Amazon Reload Balance page on a web browser or through the Amazon mobile app. [1, 2, 3]
Enter the Amount: In the "Amount" field, type the exact remaining balance of your Mastercard gift card. [1, 2]
Click Buy Now: Tap Buy Now to proceed to the checkout screen. [1, 2]
Add the Card: On the payment page, select to add a new credit or debit card. Enter the Mastercard gift card's 16-digit number, expiration date, and CVV code. For the name on the card, use whatever is printed on the front (e.g., "A Gift for You"). [1, 2, 3, 4]
Assign an Address: Use your standard residential address for the billing address. [1]
Complete the Transaction: Select the Mastercard gift card as your payment method and click Place Your Order to transfer the funds to your Amazon account.

Amazon Prime Day Sales Fell 41%

🚨AMAZON PRIME DAY SALES PLUNGE 41% ON DAY ONE OF THEIR FOUR-DAY EVENT

That’s not a dip.
That’s not a slowdown.
That’s a collapse
— Brian Allen (@allenanalysis) July 9, 2025

I knew that the Amazon Prime Days was going to be a bust because people that still have jobs or a steady income source, still have a roof over their heads, high grocery prices, etc. we are all holding onto our money...waiting for the other shoe to drop. We have been going through it ever since 2020 when the pandemic hit.

I didn't buy anything during the Prime Days Sales.

Have you been feeling the impact of an uncertain economy?

Tariff Fears causes changes for Prime Day

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They spent $50 million on a wedding and they want to take away medical coverage for the poor, old and infirmed. Let AI spend it's money on Prime Day since Amazon CEO Andy Jassy says company will cut jobs amid AI boom. It's already happening at Microsoft.

I received money that I didn't ask for🎉

On Saturday, when I said that Fetch credited me 4,000 versus 6,000 for the purchase of the Ponds Wipes, I did not submit a Trouble Ticket because I was tired and my right knee was hurting. In my mind, I was thinking to myself "Don't worry about the 2,000 points because God will replace the money." When things don't go right for me in couponing or a deal, I always believe that God is going to fix it, be patient. By the way, I did submit my Trouble Ticket and I got the 2,000 points.

I didn't have to wait long because on Sunday, I looked at my emails and Amazon and sent me an email (it was legit) telling me that they had returned $200+ to me because they believe I had made returns and it had taken them too long to investigate so they gave us the money back on a gift card on my account. HUHHHHHH?????? It was legit, I had an extra $200+ on my gift card.

I have been with Amazon almost since the very beginning back when they only sold books. I used to buy textbooks for college at Amazon and after each semester, I'd sell the textbooks back to Amazon usually at a loss and I'd buy more textbooks for the new semester. Of course, I finished college and Amazon grew, I grew with them. I think I had had Amazon Prime almost from the beginning when it started 2005. It's been very rare for me to make returns because year ago, it was being reported that Amazon would close your account if you made too many returns and we never knew what was considered too many returns.

Anyways, I am very thankful for their generosity.

Amazon: Beautyrest Fleece Heated Blanket 50x60 Only $19

I saw on Slick Deals, this fantastic Beautyrest Fleece Heated Blanket 50x60 for only $18.68 on Amazon with free shipping with Prime. This will make a great Christmas gift for less than $20 and you can order it before the tariffs hit!

Quality Bras on Clearance?

Over the weekend, I remembered that I needed to do a bra stock up because as you may or may not know that bras are not made in the USA. Men's white t-shirts, boxers and women's panties are not made in the US. Put children's undergarments in the same boat. Besides all that, I am not renewing my Amazon Prime.

On Amazon, I found the Bali Women's Underwire, One Smooth U Ultra Light T-Shirt Bra for $19.94 (normally $48) in a ton of colors and sizes plus the black bra has a $0.74 coupon for an additional savings! Macy's has the exact same bra on clearance for $24.

Stock up on your bras at these great prices!