How do you celebrate 20 years of Amazon? How about discounts on Tupperware, because that's about the only thing shoppers were able to snag during the company's big Prime Day sales extravaganza.
Amazon touted today's savings as bigger than Black Friday, and kicked off Prime Day with discounts on its Kindle lineup, Echo speaker, various electronics, and other random non-tech items. But the company's stock of sale items quickly sold out and wait lists filled up immediately, leaving people with few options. Even brands got snarky.
The catch for Prime Day was that it was only open to members of Amazon Prime, the company's $99-per-year premium service that offers free two-day shipping and streaming movies and TV shows, among other things. You could sign up for a 30-day free trial and cancel after Prime Day was over, but Amazon is probably hoping you won't want to leave after getting a taste of sweet, sweet Prime.
It doesn't seem that many were impressed with the deals, though. People took to Twitter to vent about lackluster options and crack jokes about the event. Check that out below.
So far, I've bought an oil drum of mayonnaise from today's #PrimeDay sale!— Lord Baphomet (@BaphometOKC) July 15, 2015
#PrimeDay is like when grandma says "help yourself to the candy jar!" but it has nothing but raisins and sugar-free salt water taffy— Dera Luce (@DeraLuce) July 15, 2015
#PrimeDay is like when your dad goes on a business trip and promises presents but really he just bought you coloring books at the airport— internet operator (@DJDadMCMom) July 15, 2015
For someone in need of wrist guards, shoe horns, granny panties, and tupperware, #PrimeDay really is better than Black Friday.— Joe Welkie (@joewelkie) July 15, 2015
My favorite thing about #PrimeDay is looking at what people are buying. There's a wait list for an electronic pencil sharpener. In 2015.— Kelli (@ksnedegar) July 15, 2015
#PrimeDay brought me nine packs of 80-count baby wipes for $7. I no longer have to walk to the bathroom when I want to wash my face.— Neil Lopez (@mistermcneilo) July 15, 2015
#PrimeDay is making me feel like I need a box of 145 grape Laffy Taffys.— Mollie Mary Harding (@HypeGirlHerself) July 15, 2015
#PrimeDay, the official holiday of #firstworldproblems.