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SAVE $27.02: Pokémon TCG's Prismatic Evolutions Premium Figure Collection is down to $123.99 at TCGplayer, which includes shipping. Meanwhile Amazon is charging $151.01, which is fantastic if you love burning money.
Prismatic Evolutions is locking horns with 151 for the biggest Scarlet and Violet era Pokémon TCG Expansion, but if we're going off pure values right now, Prismatic is the most expensive set to collect. Yep, I'm talking about that Sunbreon, officially named Umbreon ex - 161/131 and going for $1,050 right now if you're seeking something minty.
If you just want the artwork on your wall and don't care about reading the card, you can pick up a Japanese card for $430 or Korean for $346. Regardless, Prismatic Evolutions is keeping up with the latest set release and first expansion, Mega Evolution and Phantasmal Flames respectively.
Prismatic Evolutions has Eevee and every Eeveelution alongside some smashing Secret Illustration Rares of non-Eeveelution Pokémon in this set. Roaring Moon ex, Ceruledge ex, and Dragapult ex are just as awesome as elemental mutant foxes, especially when you consider their unique artwork.
Amazon being undercut by market sellers on TCGplayer is nothing new, and they're all rated sellers with feedback just like eBay. In fact, TCGplayer is owned by eBay, plus it's a great tool to track values of cards and sealed products over the last 12 months as it uses live market data.
No matter which way you look at Prismatic Evolutions, it's a very expensive set to collect either sealed or looking into single cards. It's also a very hard set to pull chase cards from, so the majority of the time it's going to be cheaper to buy the cards you want outright. Here's the top five including value data and links to TCGplayer to catch 'em all:
Umbreon ex - 161/131
Near Mint Holofoil: $1,050
Market price: $1,033.59
Most recent sale: $1,069.99
Sylveon ex - 156/131
Near Mint Holofoil: $311
Market price: $326.11
Most recent sale: $312.50
Leafeon ex - 144/131
Near Mint Holofoil: $254.83
Market price: $258.76
Most recent sale: $240
Glaceon ex - 150/131
Near Mint Holofoil: $189.18
Market price: $193.56
Most recent sale: $190
Vaporeon ex - 149/131
Near Mint Holofoil: $188.60
Market price: $192.60
Most recent sale: $188.01
SAVE $16: As of Dec. 8, the Amazon Fire TV Stick HD is on sale for $18.99 at Amazon. That's a saving of 46% on the list price.
Fire TV Sticks are one of Amazon's most famed products, and right now you can get a great deal on the HD model, currently down to under $20. As of Dec. 8, the Amazon Fire TV Stick HD is on sale for just $18.99 at Amazon, a saving of $16. This is also just $1 off its best-ever price (the likes of which we saw at Black Friday and Prime Day), so it really is a cracking deal.
The Fire Stick HD is one of the most affordable in the lineup. It offers Fire OS streaming for any HD-compatible TV with an HDMI port. To get going, you plug the streaming device into your TV and connect it via the provided cable to an outlet. And that's all you need to do. When you turn your TV on (with the new Amazon remote) you will see all your apps and shows on one easy-to-use platform.
It even comes with Alexa voice search. Use the blue Alexa button on the remote to ask questions, get movie recommendations, or crawl through different streaming services to find the show that you want. It also has compatibility with music streaming services too, including Amazon Music and Spotify, so you can listen from your TV.
This is a limited-time deal at Amazon, so don't miss out.
SAVE $20: As of Dec. 8, the Amazon Fire Stick 4K Max is on sale for $39.99 at Amazon. That's a 33% discount on the list price.
If you've been waiting for the Fire Stick 4K Max to go back on sale, now is your time to pounce. The famed streaming device just got a $20 discount at Amazon, bringing it to its second cheapest price of the year (only slightly beaten by the recent Black Friday price). This discount brings the price down to $39.99.
The Amazon Fire Stick is always worth it, especially with a discount like this. With this specific model, not only are you getting to watch your favorite shows and movies in 4K Ultra HD, with support for Dolby Vision, HDR10+, and immersive Dolby Atmos audio, but you're also getting 16GB of storage, which is double other models. So, if you plan to download lots of apps, games, and TV shows, this Fire TV Stick is the one for you.
You can also use it to game without a console. Play Xbox games like Forza Motorsport, Starfield, Palworld, and hundreds more with the Xbox Game Pass via cloud gaming.
And it's all so easy to set up. Plug the Fire TV Stick into your TV's HDMI port and connect it to an outlet. Turn your TV on with your new, Amazon remote, and get ready to stream with the Fire OS. It couldn't be simpler. The box comes with everything you need, including batteries for the remote and an extension cable for the Fire Stick (so it can still fit even if your TV is secured tightly to the wall).
Grab this great deal from Amazon while it's still available.
SAVE $300: As of Dec. 8, the Google Pixel 9 is on sale for $499 at Amazon. That's a 38% discount on the list price.
If you've been shopping around for a new smartphone, this latest Amazon deal on the Google Pixel 9 will see you taking home a great model for less than $500. As of Dec. 8, the impressive Pixel model is on sale for just $499, a saving of $300. According to camelcamelcamel, this is its lowest-ever price.
The Pixel 9 also comes unlocked, so it's an ideal choice for anyone who doesn't want to be stuck in a two-year contract with one network provider. It also comes with some of Google’s latest AI features through Gemini, Google's AI assistant. These are tools that can help with tasks, respond to voice prompts, and generally make your use of the phone feel seamless.
The camera offers great quality. It's award-winning, in fact. It has a 50 MP main sensor and a new 48 MP ultrawide camera with Macro Focus for detailed, up close shots. And after you snap, the phone's AI photo tools let you edit in ways that can change composition, adjust scenes, or improve how people look in group shots. Features like Add Me and Best Take can merge or refine images, and Magic Editor allows you to reframe or alter scenery after shooting. Editing made nice and easy.
You can find this Google Pixel 9 deal at Amazon now.
SAVE $50: As of Dec. 8, Best Buy has dropped the price of the AirPods 4 (without ANC) to $79.99 as part of its Deal of the Day. This is $50 off their list price of $129.99.
Big seasonal sale events may be behind us now, but if you're still hoping to save on tech ahead of the holidays, Best Buy's here to help. As part of its Deal of the Day, the retailer has dropped the price of the AirPods 4 (without ANC) to $79.99 on Dec. 8, so you can score these earbuds at a discounted price that's very close to the $69.99 point they hit over Cyber Monday.
This discount ultimately saves you $50 on the AirPods 4 (without ANC), as they usually retail for $129.99. This is a great price if you've had your eye on them, either for yourself or as a gift to give during the holiday season. Again, this is a one-day-only deal, so if you'd like to grab them for $79.99, you need to act quick.
With a battery life that can last up to 30 hours when you use the charging case, the AirPods 4 are an excellent companion to pack with you for any holiday travels. And though these versions don't have noise-cancellation, they still offer great sound quality thanks to the H2 chip and features like Personalized Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking, which makes it feel as if the sound is coming from all around you as you listen.
Don't miss out on Best Buy's Deal of the Day on the AirPods 4 (without ANC), which has knocked them down to just $79.99.
If these have been on your holiday season shopping list but you're not quite done yet, check out our roundup of the 60+ best Christmas gifts for 2025 to see even more items we'd recommend this year.
SAVE $30: As of Dec. 8, the Echo Show 5 is on sale for $59.99 at Amazon. That's a 33% discount on the list price.
Smart home products are a great way to modernize your home; whether it's a robot vacuum, smart light bulbs, or even devices to control your heating, they truly do make life a little easier. And one simple way to streamline everything is through a smart home hub like the Echo Show 5, a compact display that brings Alexa and a handy control system to one location.
And as of Dec. 8, you can get the Echo Show 5 on sale at Amazon. Right now you'll save $30 on the device, bringing the price down to $59.99. That's just $5 off its Black Friday price.
This smart home hub has a 5.5-inch display, so it's nifty but big enough to let you see things like news, weather, and music at a glance. It can also be used for video calls, streaming, and checking compatible cameras thanks to its 2MP camera. Despite its small size, the sound is impressive, with the speakers benefiting from a deeper bass and clearer vocals.
It can also control compatible smart home devices such as lights and thermostats, and the built-in camera can be used to check in on pets or view your front door through supported video doorbells. And when not in use, you can transform the screen into a digital photo frame, showing a carousel of your favorite images.
Pick up this Echo Show 5 deal from Amazon now.
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