Never pay full price for headphones again
Headphones, earbuds, and portable speakers — prices move often, especially around new-model launches. Track it on eBay and Best Buy and get pinged the second it drops.
Frequently asked questions
How often do headphones and earbuds actually go on sale?
More often than most electronics — headphones and earbuds are a fast-moving category with frequent flash sales, not just the big shopping holidays. Black Friday/Cyber Monday and Prime Day season are still the deepest discounts, but shorter markdowns pop up throughout the year, especially on models that are a generation or two old.
Do flagship earbuds like AirPods ever get meaningfully discounted?
Yes, though the manufacturer tends to keep a floor on how low they'll go — discounts are usually modest (10-20%) rather than the deep cuts you'd see on off-brand headphones, and they cluster around the same holiday and back-to-school windows as other electronics. Tracking the specific model you want is the reliable way to catch it rather than hoping to stumble on a sale.
Is used or open-box audio gear on eBay a good way to save money?
It can be — audio gear generally holds up well used, and open-box or pre-owned listings on eBay often run well below new retail price. Since condition and price vary listing to listing, tracking the specific one you're considering shows you its real price history rather than a category-wide average.