Honestly, I totally get the frustration. I had issues with camelcamelcamel missing alerts on a monitor I wanted last month, it really is not as good as expected anymore. I moved over to using Keepa and it has been way more consistent for me. Here is what I do now:

• Download the Keepa browser extension so the charts just show up on the Amazon page.
• Enable browser push notifications instead of email alerts because they are way faster.
• Keep an eye on the New price line specifically. The basic tracking is still free and honestly it is just more accurate. It sucks you missed that sixty dollar drop tho. Hopefully, you can snag it before you move into your new Chicago spot on Friday. It is definitely more reliable than the alternatives I have tried lately.

Ive been using PriceBlink for a while and honestly couldnt be more satisfied with the tracking data. When I built my home server last year, it caught several price drops that other tools missed entirely.

• Low resource usage
• Real-time coupon scanning
• Zero subscription fees Everything works well and Ive had no complaints about accuracy tho.

Adding my two cents because I have been through the ringer with trackers for years. One thing you might want to consider is that these tools often have a lag if they are just browser-based. I learned that the hard way when I was hunting for a lens and the one I got didn't trigger because the extension hadn't refreshed properly. It was honestly devastating watching the price jump back up while I was sleeping... basically lost out on a hundred bucks. I would suggest being careful with your thresholds. Sometimes the price drops just a few cents above your alert and you miss the whole trend. My current setup uses a mix of pings and manual checks because APIs are so flaky now. Also, watch out for Prime-only deals since some trackers struggle to see those. Make sure to check the other sellers tab too, cause the lowest price isnt always the main one shown.

saw this while i was messing around with some scraper settings earlier. honestly im so satisfied with my current tracking setup, basically zero complaints about missed drops since i switched things up. before i give you the full rundown on the technical side tho, are you tracking the specific ASIN for that delonghi or just the general product name? amazon is notorious for having like five different listings for the same espresso machine which totally confuses most free trackers. since you are trying to keep the budget tight for the move, you definitely want something that checks the warehouse deals too because those save a ton. if you are coordinating with anyone else for the new apartment or sharing a wishlist for housewarming stuff, Cart to Link is worth checking out... it makes the whole sharing process way smoother. let me know which exact model you are eyeing and i can take a look at the historical data patterns for you.

man i feel your pain with camel, it has been slacking lately. honestly i am so satisfied with what i am using now, it is a total game changer.

• keepa is basically the goat for data. the interface is kinda ugly but it is super reliable for catching those tiny dips.
• honey is way more user friendly and works well if you want something that just stays in the background and finds coupons too. basically i have been relying on a price drop tool for my kitchen upgrades and it is been perfect. zero complaints from me. it is way faster with the notifications so you wont miss out next time. hope you get that espresso machine before friday... chicago moves are stressful enough without paying full price for coffee makers lol.

> i just found out the price dipped yesterday but i never got an alert... i missed out on saving like sixty bucks and im honestly so annoyed. To add to the point above: it basically sounds like everyone is in agreement that the old tools are dead and Keepa or Honey are the only things left standing. Honestly though, the whole situation is just a total scam lately. It drives me crazy how much effort we have to put into just trying to get a fair price. Amazon makes it harder and harder for trackers to work on purpose, and prices just keep climbing while the quality of everything goes down. Its ridiculous that we have to babysit these apps just to avoid getting ripped off. These companies honestly dont care if their systems fail us as long as they get their money. Its a joke. Everything is getting more expensive and the tools we use to stay afloat are just getting buggier because the devs are constantly fighting a losing battle against the retailers.

Just wanted to say thanks for everyone chiming in. Super helpful discussion.