Jamie Parker

Deal Hunter · BuyingBench

Jamie runs BuyingBench's daily hunt for deals worth your time. Every roundup on the site starts with a simple filter: would Jamie actually buy this at this price? If the answer is no, it doesn't make the list. Frugal-lifestyle instincts, allergic to fake discounts, opinionated about value.

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Editorial disclosure: Jamie Parker is a BuyingBench editorial contributor. Every article published under this byline states the sources behind it and whether the product was purchased or physically tested. More about our process.

Tests by Jamie Parker

Portable blender with fruit on a kitchen counter

Best Portable Blenders: Our Research Picks

Three portable blenders compared on motor power, battery life, and cleanup, using manufacturer specs and aggregated buyer feedback — not an in-house lab test.

Hamilton Beach Personal Blender (51132)
nutribullet GO (NB50300S)
Ninja Blast (BC151BK)

KitchenCategory Test

8.5/10 top score

3 min read
Countertop ice maker on a kitchen counter with a scoop of ice

What to Look For in a Countertop Ice Maker

Countertop ice maker specs explained: daily output, reservoir size, first-batch time, and cleaning mode, using manufacturer specifications and aggregated buyer feedback — not an in-house lab test.

Silonn Countertop Bullet Ice Maker
EUHOMY Nugget-Style Ice Maker

KitchenBuying Guide

8.4/10 top score

3 min read

How Jamie picks deals

Every roundup on BuyingBench starts with price history, not marketing copy. Jamie’s filter is simple: is this actually cheap right now, or is it just a sticker claim? A “50% off” that matches the product’s six-month average doesn’t make the list. A quiet 20% off an item that’s been steady all year often does.

What Jamie won’t post

  • Deals that are “deals” only by comparison to an inflated MSRP
  • Affiliate-bait products that nobody would actually want
  • Roundups that are the same eight items every outlet is covering

The question Jamie asks before every pick: would I buy this at this price?