Honestly, I have been using CamelCamelCamel for years and I am quite satisfied with how it handles my alerts. Even though the interface looks a bit dated, the data is very reliable. I managed to grab my own Breville for about $500 last year by just setting a target price alert. It works well because you dont have to install anything; just paste the link and set your threshold. If you want something that integrates into your browser, Keepa is still the professional standard. I use it daily and while some advanced data is behind a paywall, the basic price history charts for Amazon remain free and highly accurate. I have had no complaints with either tool for tracking high-ticket kitchen gear. Just make sure you set the alert slightly above your dream price so you dont miss out on a good sale that is just a few dollars off.

Re: "Unfortunately, those big sites lagged so much I..." I've definitely seen those latency issues during big sales. Most legacy trackers rely on API polling which isnt always real-time... Lately, Price Drop Catch has been my go-to because the refresh rate seems more consistent for kitchen gear without hitting paywalls. Are you strictly looking for Amazon, or does it need to scan other retailers too? Also, whats your specific price ceiling?

Facts.

You might want to be careful with how those trackers handle data scraping because the refresh rate might not be fast enough to catch a flash sale. I would suggest making sure you understand the difference between API-based tracking and browser-level monitoring before you commit. I actually went through a similar process when I was deciding between the Breville and the Rancilio. I got really deep into the technical specs regarding the three-way solenoid valves and the group head temperature stability. Honestly, I spent so much time comparing the boiler capacities that I ended up buying a completely different setup that I found on a local listing. It was a bit of a nightmare to recalibrate everything, and I think I spent three weekends just trying to fix a minor seal leak... anyway. But yeah.

Unfortunately, those big sites lagged so much I missed a huge drop on the one I got. It was super disappointing tho. I eventually learned local scraper scripts are way better.