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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
Battery Life Rated up to 40 hoursNoise Canceling Yes (ANC)Multipoint YesHeadphone Type Over-ear wireless headphonesWater-Resistant No IP rating
These budge-friendly headphones just became even more affordable. They have active noise canceling technology so you can tune out the rest of the world. And listen all day long without interruptions as one full charge lasts up to 40 hours.
Non-Prime members can score these for $50.
More early exclusive Prime member tech deals
- 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
With nine different settings, you can throw just about anything in this machine. It has a capacity of 6 quarts so you can ensure its big enough to cook for you and your family. You can air fry, broil, roast and much more. It even comes with a recipe book to help you get started.
More early exclusive Prime member home and kitchen deals
- KitchenAid Gourmet multisided meat tenderizer: $8 (save $14). Can also be used to crack open nuts or shellfish.
- Pyrex three piece glass measuring cups: $21 (save $5). Comes in a pack of three sizes, one-cup, two-cup and four-cup.
- Hoover PowerDash pet compact carpet cleaner: $90 (save $20). Perfect for those cleaning up after their furry friends.
- Pyrex sculpted 3-pack glass mixing bowls: $21 (save $6). Three different sizes and safe to put in the microwave, dishwasher and freezer.
- KitchenAid Gourmet stainless steel wire masher: $10 (save $8). Great for making mashed potatoes this holiday season.
Early exclusive Prime member health and fitness deals
This smart scale connects to your phone and shows you a detailed analysis that includes specs like BMI, body fat and other body composition stats. It also connects to your fitness apps like Fitbit, Apple Health and Google Health.
More early exclusive Prime member health and fitness deals
- Ankle resistance bands with cuffs: $13 (save $10). Comes with a carrying case and sample workouts, so you have everything you need.
- Under desk elliptical machine: $120 (save $70). Get some steps in even while you're sitting down at your desk.
- Juicing for Beginners: The Essential Guide to Juicing Recipes and Juicing for Weight Loss book: $5 (save $7): Get started on your juicing journey.
- Push up board: $40 (save $50). The perfect edition to your home gym.
- Heating pad for neck, shoulders and back: $40 (save $5). Effectively relieves neck, shoulder, and upper back pain, eases muscle tension and soreness.
Early exclusive Prime member kids and toys deals
This version of Scrabble has the classic wooden tiles and tile racks. It is a replica of the 1949 edition of the timeless game. Makes a great gift for the vintage-lover in your life. A nice collector's item, as well.
More early exclusive Prime member kids and toys deals
- Play-Doh modeling compound, 24-pack: $15 (save $7). Comes in assorted colors, so your child can make endless creations.
- Operation electronic board game: $19 (save $2). An Amazon exclusive, great for ages six and up.
- Bop It! Extreme electronic game: $26 (save $2). A single player game so your kid can keep themselves entertained for a while.
- Joyin arcade basketball game set: $36 (save $14). Comes with four balls and a hoop, can be used indoors or outdoors.
- Melissa & Doug wooden emergency vehicle carrier truck: $14 (save $11). Features four rescue vehicles and one truck.
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.