Amazon's October Prime Day sale is only a few days away. And if you're a Prime member, you're in luck. Amazon Prime members can score exclusive offers and steep discounts on countless items. This ranges from tech gadgets to home essentials to fitness gear and so much more. The sale is available to everyone, but Prime members definitely get the better end of the stick.
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The holiday season is slowly creeping up as well. If you're looking to get a head start on some holiday shopping or maybe want to score some bargains before Black Friday, this is the perfect time. Although the sale doesn't officially kick off until Oct. 8, there are tons of early bargains you can score now, many exclusive to Prime members.
Early exclusive Prime member tech deals
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Anker power bank: $20 (save $4). Keep your device charged wherever you go.Amazon Basics ergonomic mouse: $10 (save $3). Wireless mouse that uses AES-128 encryption for added security and protection.
Anker 511 charger: $10 (save $4). Works with all USB-C connections.
Official Luna wireless controller: $40 (save $30). Works with Windows, Mac, Fire TV, Fire tablet, iPhone, iPad, Chromebook and Android devices.
Anker 4-port USB 3.0 hub: $10 (save $8). Keep in mind this port does not support charging.
Early exclusive Prime member home and kitchen deals
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When is Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days 2024 event?
Amazon has its official Prime Day every year in July. Amazon's second event, Prime Big Deals Days, is often referred to as October Prime Day. In 2024, it takes place on Oct. 8 and 9. During the days leading up to and throughout the event, you'll see a lot of great savings, especially on Amazon devices and popular items such as TVs, home security and other tech. For many, this now-annual fall shopping event is the kickoff for the holiday shopping season.
Do you need to be an Amazon Prime member to shop Prime Day deals?
Yes, Amazon's Prime Deal Days sale requires a Prime subscription if you want to nab any of the Prime-exclusive deals. You don't have to be a paying subscriber, as long as the event falls within your Prime trial period. That means you can start your monthlong trial just before the event and get in on the savings for free. For more info on that, check out our guide to getting Amazon Prime perks without paying for a subscription.
Are Amazon Prime deals worth buying?
Depending on what you are after, the short answer is yes. There will be thousands of items discounted, and we anticipate some deals returning or reaching all-time low prices. Because Amazon stock can fluctuate wildly, there's no telling how long the item will remain on sale or be available.
Will other retailers launch anti-Prime Day sales?
Every Prime Day event brings big savings from Amazon, and that means Amazon's competitors offer discounts to entice customers, as well. This October will be no different. We're already seeing deals like Walmart's Holiday Deals sale event, which just happens to start the same day as Prime Big Deal Days.
How we choose the best Amazon Prime Big Deal Days deals
Many of us here at CNET have covered shopping events for well over five years, including Black Friday, Prime Day, Memorial Day and countless other sales. In that time, we've learned how to spot the best deals among a sea of thousands of superficial offers and scams, and we only surface the best offers from trusted retailers. We look for real discounts, quality reviews and remaining sale time when choosing the best deals to show you.
Real discounts mean genuine savings. We check pricing history for products listed as on sale so we know when it's a case of an inflated list price rather than an actual discount. Quality reviews and testing are super important for any product. A discount isn't worthwhile if it results in a subpar product experience, no matter how much you saved. Remaining sale time is important, too. Some deals are only around for a short time or may be limited in supply. If that's the case, we'll let you know upfront so you don't come back to the deal later only to be disappointed.