Best Amazon deals this weekend: I spent hours scouring sales and found savings of up to 80%

Every once in a while, current events pierce our happy little category-assessing, roundup-compiling, bargain-hunting bubble here at Yahoo. This is one of those times, as we (and, well, everyone) are concerned about the effects of the tariffs being levied on goods produced beyond our shores — i.e., angsty that consumers may be looking at some serious price hikes down the road. However, even if that were to happen, we're not there yet; we're in a kind of grace period, which means that it's a particularly good idea to snap up the best Amazon deals on offer this weekend.
Top Amazon deals
iRobot Roomba Robot Vacuum for $129 (was $250): Near all-time low; nearly 50% off
Fiskars Bypass Pruning Shears for $10 (was $21): Over 50% off
AeroGarden Harvest Elite for $57 (was $120): All-time low
New Apple iPad, 11-inch for $320 (was $349): All-time low
Cozsinoor Bed Pillows, Queen, 2-Pack for $25 (was $120): Nearly 80% off
Amazon Fire TV Stick HD for $18 (was $35): All-time low
Clinique Almost Lipstick in Black Honey for $19 (was $25): Rare sale
One thing that's definitely coming our way is backyard movie nights — making this a great time to snag this iPhone mini projector, which is marked down by more than 60%. Spring got you thinking of re-greening your thumb? This at-home hydroponic planter will put flowers and herbs (fresh basil!) within arm's reach at a very handy $57 (that's $63 off). What you're not going to want in the coming months? A smoky, overheated kitchen. Time to grab this cool indoor grill from Ninja — and save $110.
PS: Another "tariffic" strategy to keep in mind going forward? Buy U.S.-made products!
In this guide: Rare Amazon deals | All-time low prices | Best home deals | Best outdoor deals | Best kitchen deals | Best tech deals | Best fashion deals | Best beauty and wellness deals
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