Check Out These Cheap Amazon Subscribe & Save Fillers: All Under $3

Check out these Subscribe & Save Fillers and score even better deals on all your favorites.


 

If you're an Amazon regular (and let's be honest, who isn't?) you've probably dabbled in the Subscribe and Save game. Snagging deals on everything from toothpaste to tuna but here's a heads up - Amazon just tweaked the rules for non-Prime folks. Now, unless you hit $25 in qualifying goodies, your first delivery comes with a shipping fee (womp womp).

Here's how to play it smart and keep your costs down: Subscribe to five or more items and bam - your whole order gets a sweet 15% discount. No strings attached. You can skip, cancel or change your mind faster than you can say “add to cart”.

I've rounded up a bunch of under the radar filler items (think under $3!) to help you cross that finish line without overspending.

The Hottest Subscribe & Save Items - All Under $3

These under $3 bargains are perfect for rounding out your Subscribe & Save order and unlocking that 15% discount.

Food Items

• Bumble Bee Snack on the Run Chicken Salad with Crackers Kit
• Chef Boyardee Mini Beef Ravioli, Microwave Pasta 12-oz can
• 365 by Whole Foods Market, Organic Pinto Beans
• Betty Crocker Blueberry Muffin Mix
• Bumble Bee Chunk Light Tuna In Water
• McCormick Sea Salt Grinder
• Amazon Fresh Diced Canned Tomatoes
• Kraft Macaroni and Cheese Dinner
• Bauducco Vanilla Wafers
• Taco Bell Taco Shells
• Clabber Girl Baking Soda
• Trolli Sour Bite Crawlers Gummies
• Zatarain's Red Beans & Rice
• SpaghettiOs Canned Pasta with Meatballs
• Amazon Basics Basket Coffee Filters 200-Count

Health & Beauty Items

• Carmex Classic Lip Balm, 0.35 Ounce (Pack of 3)
• Cutex Nail Polish Remover
• Plackers Micro Mint Dental Floss Picks
• Puffs Plus Lotion Facial Tissue, 1 Cube Box
• Yardley London Bath Soap Bar
• Luden's Sore Throat Drops in Wild Cherry
• Lysol Toilet Bowl Cleaner Gel
• Cloralen All Purpose Cleaner
• wet n wild Wild Shine Nail Polish
• REACH Waxed Dental Floss
• Glade PlugIns Air Freshener Warmer
• Colgate Cavity Protection Regular Fluoride Toothpaste
• Tylenol Extra Strength Caplets Travel Size
• Palmer's Coco Butter Formula Lip Balm
• Medique Adhesive Tape
• Q-tips Swabs Travel Pack
• wet n wild Silk Finish Lip Stick
• wet n wild Color Icon Kohl Eyeliner Pencil
• wet n wild MegaSlicks Lip Gloss
• Mack's Kids Size Soft Moldable Silicone Putty Ear Plugs
• Sensodyne Pronamel Gentle Whitening Alpine Breeze Toothpaste Travel Size
• Listerine Zero Alcohol Mouthwash Travel Size
• Brush Buddies Baby Finger Toothbrush 

PRO-TIP: Don't cancel your filler items, just skip them on the months that you don't need them. By doing that, you won't need to go hunting for them if you need them again for a later Subscribe & Save delivery.

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What is Amazon Subscribe & Save?

I started using it for basics (think paper towels, vitamins, pet treats) and now I'm hooked.

You pick the stuff you use all the time, set how often you want it delivered (every two weeks or every six months - it's your call) and like magic - it shows up at your door before you realize you were even out of it.

Every item you subscribe to gets you 5% off. The real magic happens when you hit five subscriptions in a single month to the same address. That unlocks a 15% discount across the board.

You can skip, cancel or tweak your deliveries anytime you need to. I've changed my mind in the middle of the month and it's no big deal. It's flexible, it's smart and it's one of my favorite ways to shop without actually shopping.

Is Shipping Free with Subscribe & Save?

If you're a Prime member, you're good to go, shipping's free on Subscribe & Save orders. But if you don't have Prime for your first delivery, you'll need to spend at least $25 on qualifying items to qualify for free shipping.

How Soon Can You Cancel Subscribe & Save Orders?

One of my favorite things about Subscribe & Save? You're never locked in. I've canceled items the same day I subscribed. Amazon makes it super easy to change your mind, skip a shipment or pull the plug entirely.

Maybe you're testing out a new brand or just padding your cart so you reach that 15% sweet spot discount. Just log into your account, click a few buttons and that's it, you're done.

PRO-TIP: You'll receive an email each month before your items ship. It's just to let you know what's in that month's delivery and it's the perfect reminder to check if you still need those items or if you need to add any fillers to your order.

How Can You Save Money with Subscribe & Save?

Here's the trick - every item you subscribe to gets you 5% off. When you hit five subscriptions in a single month, delivered to the same address that jumps to 15% off every single thing in that order. It's like stacking coupons without doing any actual couponing.

I try to keep a running list of low cost filler items (hello $2 lip balm and $1 granola bars) so I can always hit that five-item threshold.

A Few Things to Note About Subscribe & Save

First off, prices can fluctuate. Just because you locked in a great deal this month doesn't mean it'll be the same deal next time. I always peek at my upcoming deliveries just to make sure nothing snuck up in price.

Plus, delivery dates aren't set in stone. Amazon gives you a window, but sometimes things ship a little earlier or later. I've had items arrive ahead of schedule, which is great when I'm low on something but it's worth keeping an eye on if you're timing things precisely.

A good thing to mention, is if you're using filler items to hit that 5 item discount, make sure they're still in stock and eligible. I've had a few disappear from my order last minute, which can mess with the savings math.

You can't pay for Subscribe & Save subscriptions with an Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) card for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), because a PIN identification is required before each purchase. However, if you do have an EBT card, you may qualify to receive 53% off the cost of an Amazon Prime EBT membership. If you don't yet have an Amazon Prime account, you can try it risk-free for 30 days with their Prime 30-Day Trial. 

The bottom line - Subscribe & Save is flexible, convenient and full of potential but a little attention to detail can go a long way.

For more amazing deals on Amazon, be sure to visit our top 10 Amazon finds under $50 and our Amazon Deals page, which is updated constantly with all the latest savings opportunities you can score on Amazon.