Score these Prime Day deals well ahead of the big day. (Amazon)
You walk outside after dinner. The sun hangs low in the sky, much lower than it was even a week ago. There's a chill in the air. You feel a tremble. Is that a shiver from the cold? No — it's your wallet, quaking in your pocket. It knows what's coming: Amazon Prime Big Deal Days.
If your heart beats faster for cookware or vacuums, our other roundup has you covered. This one's aimed at the tech faithful — the ones who can explain the gap between QLED and OLED, who've argued iPhone vs. Android at family dinners and who've been waiting all year for an excuse to grab that new TV or finally upgrade their AirPods. (The Pro 3 already dipped $10 this week — not a bad start.)
Mark down Tuesday, October 7, and Wednesday, October 8. That's when Amazon unleashes two straight days of serious discounts on brands that almost never go on sale — Apple, Samsung, Sony, Bose — you know the roster. We'll be tracking every lightning deal, price drop and all-time-low worth clicking, but for now, here are the best early tech deals live today.
You've got Prime Day questions? We've got Prime Day answers:
Amazon Prime Big Deals Days will only run for two days (as opposed to the four-day event in July). The sale kicks off on Tuesday, October 7th and continues though Wednesday, October 8th. Make sure you set a reminder so you don't miss out on the biggest deals (and if this summer's sale is any indicator, the best deals will go fast).
Amazon is pretty tight-lipped about what markdowns we can expect once the sale kicks off; however, previous Prime Day events have proven to be some of the best times of the year to score all-time low prices on tech. We usually see major price drops on Apple products, as well as Amazon's own in-house gadgets, like Ring doorbells and Fire TV sticks. (Pro tip: Amazon is apparently announcing more new devices on September 30th, so the company may be prepping to clear even more space in its warehouses.) It's also a good idea to get a head start on gift shopping, so you're not scrambling in a couple of months. Why not check some names off your list before you've even opened your first bag of Halloween candy?
If you're not a Prime member, you won't miss out completely — there will be deals that non-Prime members will be able to take advantage of, too. That said, most of the best Prime Day deals are exclusive to Prime members, so having a subscription will help you make the most of the event. Thankfully, signing up can't possibly be easier, and new members can even opt for a free 30-day trial (after which, you'll be charged $139 each year — don't worry, you can cancel any time).
If you have Amazon Prime, you’ll get free shipping, of course. Not yet a member? No problem. You can sign up for your free 30-day trial here. (And by the way, those without Prime still get free shipping on orders of $35 or more.)
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