Real need
Pet hair, stairs, thick rugs, clutter: constraints come before brand.
A strong corded / stick vac can beat a cheap robot on your floors.
SKU + total
Exact model, bags/filters, dock, warranty. “From” pricing without the dock is misleading.
On PromoSimple, note the offer then confirm the product code.
Target price
Watch 2–3 weeks of mental history (or screenshots). Set a ceiling. Under it: buy; over it: wait for November.
Don’t raise the ceiling because an ad says “24-hour deal” every week.
Open-box and end-of-line
OK with receipt, returns, and inspection. Dented box ≠ dodgy motor—check.
Prior-year same SKU: often the sweet spot.
One decision path
Two quotes / two sites max. Avoid five abandoned carts “just to see”.
If torn between two models, keep the one that’s easier to maintain (filters available, bags not exotic).
Constraints, SKU, ceiling. PromoSimple flags ads; your list decides if November is worth the wait.
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