Does Amazon Price Match Newegg?

Jenny
Nov 7
7 min read

Last updated: November 07, 2025

TL;DR

If you’re wondering, “does Amazon price match Newegg,” the short answer is no: Amazon doesn’t match competitor prices. However, you still have options. For new releases, Amazon’s Pre‑order Price Guarantee locks you into the lowest pre‑release price. For everything else, you can return and re‑order at the lower price or ask support for a small courtesy credit. On the flip side, Newegg does offer a 14‑day Price Match Guarantee on eligible items that carry a “Price Match Guarantee” badge—often issuing store credit for the difference. Use the decision flow below and our scripts (or the Task Monkey assistant) to pick the cheapest, fastest route.

Looking for the full 2025 policy and scripts? See our Amazon Price Match Guide — 2025 Policy & How It Really Works

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Quick answer: does Amazon price match Newegg?

Amazon’s official policy is simple: it does not price match other retailers such as Newegg. Amazon says it “doesn’t offer price matching” because it continually benchmarks prices across the market. See Amazon’s own policy language below and the full reference in the References section.

“We don’t offer price matching…” — Amazon Customer Service

That said, Amazon still gives you avenues to end up paying the lower price when the market moves—especially for pre‑orders and items that drop in price within your return window. We’ll cover those next.

Amazon’s policy: what you can and can’t do

What you can’t do

You can’t ask Amazon to “match Newegg’s price” on a live order the way many brick‑and‑mortar stores do. There’s no formal competitor price‑match at Amazon, and there’s no general post‑purchase price adjustment policy either.

What you can do (and often should)

Pre‑orders: If a not‑yet‑released item gets cheaper before it ships, Amazon’s Pre‑order Price Guarantee applies. Amazon’s wording: “You’ll pay the lowest price offered between your order and the release date.” (source)
Return & repurchase: If the Amazon price drops (or Newegg’s price is better) and you’re still within your return window, it’s usually fastest to return the original and re‑order at the lower price. Note: prices in your cart are not locked; Amazon may update cart prices to the product page price. (source)
Ask for a small courtesy credit: Polite, concise chats sometimes work—especially for small differences. We maintain detailed scripts here: How to Ask Amazon for a Price Match (Scripts & Chat Steps). There’s no guarantee, but it costs a few minutes to try.
Flag a lower price: Use Amazon’s “Tell us about a lower price” link on product pages. It’s feedback, not a real‑time match, but it can lead to faster price normalization.

Note for Marketplace items: Price matching isn’t available for third‑party sellers either. Amazon does provide sellers tools like “Match Low Price” and automated pricing, but that’s for sellers to compete inside Amazon—not a consumer right to request a match.

Does Newegg price match Amazon?

Yes—sometimes. Newegg runs a Price Match Guarantee on eligible products. You’ll know an item qualifies if the product page shows a “Price Match Guarantee” badge. If you buy such an item and find the same model cheaper at Newegg or a major retailer (including Amazon) within 14 calendar days of purchase, Newegg will cover the difference—usually as store credit.

“Items with the Price Match Guarantee come with a one‑time price match guarantee… within 14 calendar days.” — Newegg KB

Newegg’s claim flow is online: you submit a Price Match Guarantee claim form with your order number, the competitor URL, and the observed price. Not every item is eligible. Newegg restricts the program to SKUs with the badge, identical model numbers, and to what it considers “major retailers.” Promotions requiring log‑ins, coupons, mail‑in rebates, and marketplace listings are generally excluded. During peak sale events (e.g., Black Friday), Newegg sometimes pauses normal matching and instead runs dedicated price‑protection programs.

“Find a lower advertised price… within 14 calendar days… submit a claim form.” — Newegg Price Match Guarantee

Amazon vs. Newegg: which “save money” path should you take?

Use this practical decision path for Amazon ↔ Newegg situations:

Buying a not‑yet‑released product on Amazon? Pre‑order with confidence: the Pre‑order Price Guarantee ensures you pay the lowest pre‑release price.
Already purchased on Amazon, and Newegg is cheaper? If you’re inside Amazon’s return window and the price difference exceeds the friction of a return, return and re‑order or ask support for a small courtesy credit. See scripts: Amazon Price‑Match Chat Scripts.
Already purchased on Newegg, and Amazon is cheaper? Check whether your product had the Price Match Guarantee badge when you bought it. If yes and you’re within 14 days, file a claim. Expect store credit.
Holiday season? Newegg may offer special Black Friday Price Protection instead of standard matching. Read the program page carefully; automatic refunds may apply.
Sold by marketplace sellers? Neither Amazon nor Newegg generally matches competitor prices for marketplace listings. Focus on returns, re‑orders, or waiting for price normalization.

Proof: the exact lines from Amazon and Newegg

Here are short, verbatim excerpts so you can see the policies yourself:

“We don’t offer price matching…” — Amazon Customer Service

“You’ll pay the lowest price offered between your order and the release date.” — Amazon Pre‑order Price Guarantee

“Adding items to your cart doesn’t lock in the price.” — Amazon: Shopping Cart Prices

“Items with the Price Match Guarantee… within 14 calendar days.” — Newegg Price Match Guarantee

“To request a Price Match, submit a Claim Form.” — Newegg PMG page

How to compare an Amazon price to a Newegg price fairly

Price‑match programs always insist on an apples‑to‑apples comparison. Before you ask a support agent for help—or file a Newegg claim—confirm the following:

Same model number / SKU. For PC components especially (GPUs, motherboards, SSDs), model variants can look identical but carry different SKUs.
Same condition. New vs. open‑box vs. refurbished are treated differently. Most matches require “new.”
Same seller type. “Sold by Amazon” or “Sold and Shipped by Newegg” is not the same as a marketplace seller. Marketplace listings are commonly excluded.
Same shipping speed and fees. Include shipping charges when comparing. Newegg’s form asks you to include competitor shipping. (see claim form fields)
Same availability. Backorders and out‑of‑stock offers often don’t qualify.
No coupons or loyalty‑only pricing. Coupon stacks, mail‑in rebates, and member‑only prices are usually excluded. (Newegg KB)

When you should skip the match dance and just act

If the price gap is significant and you’re inside your return window, it’s usually faster to act immediately rather than ask for permission:

Amazon → Newegg is cheaper: Return to Amazon and re‑order at Newegg if final cost (including shipping/tax) is lower.
Newegg → Amazon is cheaper: If your item carried Newegg’s Price Match Guarantee badge and you’re within 14 days, file a claim for store credit. Otherwise, consider Newegg’s standard return policy (restocking and return shipping may apply).
Holiday exceptions: Review Newegg’s seasonal Black Friday Price Protection pages for automatic adjustments.

Polite scripts you can use with Amazon support

For small differences (e.g., $5–$20), some customers have luck asking for a non‑promotional courtesy credit. Results vary and are discretionary—not a policy. For full scripts and the current chat steps, use our guide: How to Ask Amazon for a Price Match.

Hi! I bought <product> yesterday for $129.99 (Order #...). Today I see a lower price elsewhere.
Could you check whether there’s any courtesy credit you can apply, so I don’t have to return and reorder?
Totally fine if it’s not possible—just wanted to ask politely. Thanks!

Why Amazon doesn’t “match Newegg” (but still gets you a low price)

Amazon manages prices dynamically and gives sellers tools to compete for the Featured Offer (formerly “Buy Box”). Sellers can choose to match the lowest price inside Amazon or stay slightly above and still win the offer. (Match Low Price) That ecosystem is why Amazon doesn’t need a public competitor match policy—prices are designed to move quickly on their own.

Realistic examples

Example 1: GPU launch, Amazon pre‑order vs. Newegg day‑one sale

You pre‑order a GPU on Amazon. Newegg drops the price $30 before release. Because of Amazon’s pre‑order guarantee, your Amazon order automatically gets charged the lower price at ship time—no chat needed. (policy)

Example 2: Amazon after purchase, Newegg weekend deal is cheaper

You bought RAM on Amazon last week. This weekend, Newegg’s promo puts the same kit $15 lower. You’re inside Amazon’s return window. Either (a) ask support for a small courtesy credit to avoid a return, or (b) return and re‑order wherever the final price (after shipping) is lowest. Amazon will not formally “match Newegg,” but you can still get the lower price through action.

Example 3: Bought on Newegg; Amazon runs a flash deal

The SSD you bought on Newegg carries a Price Match Guarantee badge. Amazon runs a flash deal that undercuts Newegg by $12 within 10 days. File Newegg’s claim form with the Amazon URL and price. Expect a Newegg Customer Care credit covering the difference (subject to verification and limits). (KB)

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