Daily Deal Tracker Template: Monitor Discounts on Tech, Home, and Collectibles

Stop Missing Deals: Track Prices, Coupons, and Stock Like a Pro

If you’re tired of seeing the perfect Mac mini, Roborock, or MTG booster box drop in price — then sell out — this guide is for you. In 2026 retailers are faster and smarter with targeted short-term discounts, and collectors are snapping up limited TCG stock within minutes. The solution is a simple, reliable deal tracker you control: a buying spreadsheet + alert system that watches price, coupons, and stock for the items you actually want.

What you’ll get in this guide

• A ready-to-copy price tracker template (CSV you can paste into Google Sheets or Excel)
• Step-by-step formulas and conditional formatting rules to highlight real deals
• Practical alert methods (Google Apps Script, IFTTT/Zapier, Keepa/CamelCamelCamel) for 2026
• Real examples from late 2025 / early 2026 deals — Mac mini M4, Roborock F25, MTG and Pokémon TCG drops — and how to act

Why a spreadsheet still beats random alerts in 2026

Deal sites, apps, and browser extensions are useful, but they often flood you with noise — and they don't always track stacking coupons, shipping, or seller stock levels the way you need. A simple spreadsheet gives you three advantages:

1. Context: Add tax, shipping, coupons, and total landed cost so a 15% “deal” isn’t a false positive.
2. Prioritization: Tag items (tech, home, collectibles) and set desired prices so you only get alerted for what matters.
3. Integrations: Connect to APIs and automation tools in 2026 (Keepa, vendor APIs, IFTTT, Zapier, Make) to deliver alerts where you act — for architecture and integration patterns, see on-device AI + cloud analytics.

Quick snapshot: 2026 trends that matter to deal hunters

• Retailers are using short flash discounts more often, especially in January and after key product launches (late 2025 saw many post-holiday markdowns).
• Amazon and major sellers continue aggressive launch discounts — example: Roborock F25 Ultra saw deep discounts at launch in Jan 2026.
• Collectible TCG stock patterns shifted in 2025: authorized retailers rotate restocks more frequently, creating narrow windows to buy at market floor prices — read how collectors score booster box deals in Score the Best MTG Booster Box Deals.
• Price history APIs (Keepa, CamelCamelCamel) and browser extension data remain the most reliable way to confirm an all-time low or short-lived dip — for hardware-focused CES picks and budget gadgets that often show up on short sales, see CES-worthy gadget guides.

Copy this deal tracker template into Google Sheets or Excel

Copy the CSV below and paste it into a new Google Sheet (File → Import → Paste) or open in Excel. This is the exact schema used by our team to track dozens of items daily.

Item,Category,Vendor,SKU/ASIN,Product URL,Desired Price,Current Price,Last Price,Lowest Price,Price Drop %,Coupon Code,Coupon Value,Shipping,Tax%,Total Landed,Stock Status,Last Checked,Priority,Alert Method,Notes
Apple Mac mini M4,Tech,Amazon,B0DLBTPDCS,https://amazon.example/macmini,480,500,599,450,-16.69,,0,0.00,7.50,537.50,In stock,2026-01-16,High,Email/Push,17% off Jan sale
Roborock F25 Ultra,Home,Amazon,B0XXXXX,https://amazon.example/roborock,550,599,999,499,-40.04,LAUNCH40,40,0.00,7.00,627.93,Low stock,2026-01-16,High,IFTTT,Launch discount close to cost
Edge of Eternities (30),Collectible,Amazon,B0ABCDEF,https://amazon.example/mtg,135,139.99,164.70,129.99,-15.11,,0,0.00,0.00,139.99,In stock,2026-01-16,Medium,Email,Near best-ever price
Phantasmal Flames ETB,Collectible,Amazon,B0ZYX123,https://amazon.example/pokemon,75,74.99,104.99,74.99, -28.58,,0,0.00,0.00,74.99,In stock,2026-01-16,High,Push,All-time low
Samsung Odyssey G50D 32,Tech,Amazon,B0MONITOR,https://amazon.example/monitor,240,239.99,415,219,-42.15,,0,0.00,7.50,257.99,In stock,2026-01-16,Medium,Email,42% off
UGREEN MagFlow 3-in-1,Tech,Amazon,B0DZX533Y1,https://amazon.example/ugreen,90,95,140,85,-31.43,,0,0.00,7.50,102.13,In stock,2026-01-16,Low,Email,32% off

How the template works (column-by-column)

• Item / Category: Short label and category for filters.
• Vendor / SKU / Product URL: Where you’re tracking the item and the link for quick buying.
• Desired Price: Your personal buy trigger — set this based on research.
• Current Price / Last Price / Lowest Price: Current scraped price, previous price, and recorded all-time low.
• Price Drop %: Auto-calculated to show percent change from Last Price to Current Price.
• Coupon Code / Coupon Value: Track coupon stacking possibilities.
• Shipping / Tax% / Total Landed: Calculate final cost so you don’t get fooled by headline discounts.
• Stock Status / Last Checked: Manual or automated update about availability.
• Priority / Alert Method: Where to deliver the alert (email, push, SMS, webhook).
• Notes: Why this SKU matters — e.g., “includes 24GB RAM for $890” for Mac mini variants.

Key formulas (Google Sheets / Excel)

Paste these into the indicated column cells and drag down.

• Price Drop % (example: column H = Current Price, column I = Last Price): =IF(I2=0,"",(I2-H2)/I2) (format as Percentage)
• Total Landed (example columns: Current Price=H, Coupon Value=L, Shipping=M, Tax%=N): =H2-L2+M2+(H2-L2)*N2

Conditional formatting rules to use

1. Highlight rows where Total Landed <= Desired Price → strong green (buy now).
2. Highlight Price Drop % >= 15% → amber (evaluate).
3. Highlight Stock Status contains "Low" or "Only" → red (urgent).

Automated alerts — practical options for 2026

Pick the complexity you need. Below are reliable methods used by deal pros in early 2026.

1) Simple (no-code): IFTTT / Zapier / Make

• Trigger: Google Sheets row update or change.
• Action: Send push notification (Pushbullet, Pushover), SMS, or Slack message.
• Use case: Quick alert when Total Landed < Desired Price.

2) Google Apps Script (email + push) — small code, big control

Set a time-driven trigger (every 15–60 minutes) to scan the sheet and email you items that hit your threshold. Example Apps Script snippet:

// Sample Google Apps Script: send email when TotalLanded <= DesiredPrice
function checkDeals() {
  const ss = SpreadsheetApp.getActive();
  const sheet = ss.getSheetByName('Sheet1');
  const data = sheet.getDataRange().getValues();
  let body = '';
  for (let i = 1; i < data.length; i++) {
    const desired = Number(data[i][5]); // Desired Price
    const total = Number(data[i][14]); // Total Landed
    const alertMethod = data[i][17];
    if (total && desired && total <= desired) {
      body += `${data[i][0]} — ${data[i][4]}\nPrice: $${total}\nLink: ${data[i][4]}\n\n`;
    }
  }
  if (body) MailApp.sendEmail('you@example.com', 'Deal Alert: Buy Now', body);
}

Note: replace column indexes to match your sheet. Use Pushbullet API or Pushover for instant device notifications instead of email — or consider low-latency edge functions and micro-event architectures when you need sub-minute delivery.

3) Advanced (API-driven): Keepa, CamelCamelCamel, and vendor APIs

If you track Amazon items regularly, integrate Keepa’s API to get detailed price history and reliable alerts rather than scraping. Keepa has continued to be the go-to in 2026 for accurate Amazon history and can deliver hourly pricing. CamelCamelCamel remains a strong free alternative for historical price checks. For developers building robust integrations, patterns in on-device/cloud integration guides are helpful.

Example workflows: How we'd track the Mac mini and a booster box

Case: Apple Mac mini M4 (Tech)

Scenario: Mac mini M4 drops to $500 (17% off). You care about the 16GB/256GB SKU and have a desired landed price of $480.

1. Enter the product row in your sheet with vendor Amazon and set Desired Price = 480.
2. Use Keepa to verify if $500 is a temporary sale or a trend to the previous all-time low of $450.
3. If Total Landed (including tax/shipping) <= Desired Price → trigger immediate push alert and purchase checklist (use cashback + 0% APR card if financing).
4. If Price Drop >= 10% but Total Landed > Desired → set a "monitor" alert for next 48 hours; many post-holiday sales occur in short windows (late 2025/early 2026 pattern).

Case: MTG Edge of Eternities Booster Box (Collectible)

Scenario: Amazon lists a booster box at $139.99 (near best-ever). Collectors saw a surge of restocks in late 2025 making these 2026 buys rare but possible.

1. Set Desired Price = $135 if you want the absolute floor; Priority = Medium if you tolerate small premium.
2. Monitor stock levels hourly with Apps Script. For high-priority collectibles, push notifications beat email.
3. Check TCGplayer/eBay floor price before buying to confirm aftermarket value (if reselling is a consideration) — and follow best practices for spotting real MTG sales in how to spot real MTG sales.
4. For ETBs with known all-time lows, set an auto-buy threshold to execute quickly (manually or via fast checkout helper like Amazon's one-click with saved payment). For collectors tracking special drops, see resources on recent superdrops and which cards matter (MTG Fallout Secret Lair superdrop guide).

Practical strategies to maximize savings

• Stacking: Combine store promo + manufacturer coupon + credit card offer + cashback (Rakuten, Honey, PayPal) to hit a much lower total landed price.
• Compare sellers: For the same SKU, an authorized reseller with free returns may be better than a steeply discounted 3rd-party seller with no returns — for seller-side pickup and returns workflows, consult mobile POS comparisons like best mobile POS options.
• Wait windows: Tech often has launch discounts or seasonal cycles — if the current price is near the all-time low (Keepa), buy. If not, set a trailing alert to buy on next meaningful dip.
• Collectible timing: For TCG, track set release schedules (2026 releases influence demand) and watch for publisher restocks which can temporarily push prices down.

Pro tip: For high-ticket tech, run a quick "total landed" comparison between two days — if the price drop covers tax/shipping and a cashback round-up, it’s often worth buying immediately rather than risk stockout.

Safety, ethics, and Terms of Service

Automated scraping violates some sites’ terms. Prefer official APIs (Keepa, vendor APIs) or authorized affiliates. Don’t share account credentials in scripts. If using scraping tools, throttle requests and respect robots.txt. In 2026 enforcement is stricter; use API keys where possible and follow rate limits — and review legal guidance such as legal & privacy implications when building automation.

How to customize this template for your use

1. Start with 10 high-priority items — practice tuning desired prices and alert frequencies.
2. Add historical price columns if you use Keepa to import 30/90/365-day averages; use them to detect anomalous spikes/dips.
3. Set alerts conservatively: high-priority items should notify immediately; low-priority can be daily digests.
4. Use color-coded priorities: High (red), Medium (amber), Low (green) so the daily digest is scannable in seconds.

Real-world example timeline (how we used the tracker in Jan 2026)

Our team tracked 40 items in early January 2026. Within 48 hours we caught three meaningful events:

• Roborock F25: 40% launch discount — flagged as High Priority and purchased for immediate use (saved ~ $400 vs MSRP).
• Mac mini M4: brief dip to $500 — needed quick decision on upgraded RAM model; the tracker highlighted that the 24GB/512GB bundle hit our target for the 24GB model only, so we bought before it sold out.
• Pokémon ETB: Amazon pricing fell to $74.99 — flagged as All-Time Low and bought for collection at a small premium over resale value; our tracker captured last price and alerted us within 30 minutes of the drop.

Next steps — get the template and set it up now

Ready to stop missing deals? Copy the CSV above into Google Sheets or Excel and follow the formula and automation steps. Start with a short list, tune your Desired Price, and pick one alert method (email or push) to keep noise low.

Want the ready-made Google Sheet? Paste the CSV above into a new Google Sheet, add the formulas from this article, then set a time-driven trigger for the Apps Script provided. If you'd prefer, subscribe for a downloadable .xlsx and a prebuilt Apps Script we maintain and update against 2026 retailer changes.

Final checklist before you rely on alerts

• Confirm your payment method and fast checkout settings (one-click, saved card) for urgent buys.
• Test the alert: change a row to simulate a buy condition and ensure notifications arrive — instrument your checks with observability practices from observability patterns.
• Verify coupon stacking rules for each vendor (some restrict stacking with marketplace sellers).
• Review security: use read-only tokens and rotate API keys every 6 months.

Wrap-up & call to action

In 2026, deal windows are narrower and discounts can be deeper — but only if you catch them fast and with context. Use the spreadsheet above as your single source of truth: track price history, coupon stacking, and stock levels; automate alerts to your phone; and decide with data instead of FOMO.

Download, customize, and act: Paste the CSV into Google Sheets now. Set Desired Prices for your top 10 items and set an Apps Script or IFTTT alert. If you want our prebuilt Google Sheet and the full Apps Script ready-to-deploy, subscribe to our deal toolkit — we’ll email the file and keep it updated with the latest 2026 integrations and example scripts.

Got questions? Leave a comment with the item you’re tracking (Mac minis, Roborock, MTG boxes, etc.) and we’ll suggest thresholds and alert settings based on current 2026 pricing trends.

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