Press Mentions

MarketWatch • 16th June 2021

5 things NOT to buy on Amazon Prime Day

Just because Amazon publishes a ‘Lightning Deals’ page with items that appear to be steals doesn’t mean they are a steal by any means

— Kristin Cook, managing editor for Ben’s Bargains

CBS News • 14th October 2020

Amazon Prime Day: Tips for getting the best deals

"Amazon Prime Day is going to push right into the holiday shopping season, so we're bracing for mid-October through December to be really busy," said Kristin Cook, managing editor of Ben's Bargains, a site that tracks retail sales. "I don't think we'll get much of a break between this and everything else."

Business Insider • 7th October 2020

18 products that are worth buying at Kohl's — and 10 more to skip

"As long as you aren't a brand snob, Kohl's offers excellent prices on quality purses and gloves (often made from real leather)," wrote Kristin Cook of the shopping blog The Checkout.

silive • 23rd April 2020

Stuck at home? Deal experts offer a guide to online shopping

It’s no surprise that grocery and gourmet food are continuing to see an increase in sales due to constant demand. But Kristin Cook, Ben’s Bargains senior editor, said other items are making a comeback in sales.

CBS Minnesota • 19th September 2019

St. Louis Park Parents Changing Up The Lunch Note Tradition

MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) -- It's not even a month into the new school year, and two St. Louis Park parents are making their kids feel special in a unique way. Every day, Ross Teichner and Kristin Cook put notes in their kids' lunch boxes, but these notes are elaborate, creative, funny and full of artistic detail.

"There are a few that might have taken 4 or 5 hours," said Teichner.

Both Teichner and Cook's kids are best friends and 2nd graders at St. Louis Park Aquila Elementary School. The notes bot...

Fox Business • 15th July 2019

Amazon Prime Day: Avoid these deals and items, experts say

However, consumers should be wary of some third-party sellers who may boost an item's priced to take advantage of the shopping event. Kristin Cook, the managing editor of BensBargains.com told MarketWatch that consumers should double-check the prices with a tool such as The Tracktor which looks up how much the item is compared to the sale.

Business Insider • 19th June 2019

24 things you should buy at Target — and 24 more you should avoid at all costs

While it may be tempting to buy a phone case or a charging cable at Target — you're there anyway, right? — Ben's Bargains said that mobile accessories rarely go on sale and that you can often find them for a fraction of the price on sites like Amazon.

HuffPost UK • 18th November 2017

Black Friday Shopping Experts Reveal Their Winning Strategies

Prices on 4K TVs ― which have ultra-high resolution ― are “crazy low” this year, said Kristin Cook, managing editor of Ben’s Bargains, so don’t even bother with lower-resolution sets.

Forbes • 8th November 2017

The Best and Worst Things Your Money Can Buy In November

Deals on toys run year-round, but Cook says this month will see the lowest prices, especially for some of the most popular items kids are asking for as gifts. “The last three to four years, Target has run a 30% off toys coupon in early November that stacks with sale prices, making for the strongest prices of the season for many items,” Cook says. “Amazon will likely match most, if not all, of their with-coupon prices.”