October 2024 Amazon Prime Day: When It Is and Best Deals

Amazon Prime Day consistently provides shoppers with some of the best deals of the year. With thousands of items marked down, Amazon’s already low prices get even lower, which is great news for the millions of people who order from the online mega-retailer every day.

With the announcement that the next Prime Day will take place in October 2024, you have some time to get ready for the big event. Fortunately, we’ve got you covered with the dates, tips for getting the best deals, and which items you can expect to see marked down for this version of the internet’s biggest shopping day.

When is Amazon Prime Day in October?

We’ve known for a while that Amazon was going to do another Prime Day in October, but the retail giant recently dropped more information about the event. The good news is, we’re only a week away from the October 2024 version of Prime Day, as Amazon has announced that it will take place on October 8 and October 9, 2024.

The sales will officially go live at 12:01 AM EST on October 8 and will run for a full 48 hours, as is always the case with Amazon Prime Day events.

What Will Be on Sale for Amazon’s October Prime Day?

One of the best parts of any Amazon Prime Day preview involves getting a sneak peek of the items that are going to get marked down for the event.

However, Amazon does an incredible job of keeping things top secret until the sales go live. While we don’t have an exact list of what items Amazon is going to slash prices on for Prime Day October 2024, we can look at some past events to get a better understanding of what’s likely to go on sale.

October Prime Day is expected to be a great opportunity to land some big-ticket items like smart-home technology from various manufacturers.

It’s also expected to include several items from Apple’s extensive lineup of tech gadgets and devices. Smart TVs, Dyson vacuums, kitchen appliances, and large furniture items should also be part of the sale, which is usually targeted toward people who are getting ahead on their Christmas shopping.

There will also be some smaller items on sale if the past is any indication. Makeup, some clothing items, and other great gift ideas are always included in Amazon’s fall Prime Day event.

Who Can Shop Amazon’s October Prime Day Event?

Prime Day deals are only available to customers who have an Amazon Prime account, which has always been the case.

Fortunately, you can sign up for Amazon Prime anytime you’d like. Most people who shop on Amazon already have Prime thanks to the various benefits it provides. If you’re still holding out on getting Prime, it’s definitely worth looking into.

Your Prime membership gets you access to Amazon’s biggest sales, and it’s free to cancel at any time. This means that if you’re not impressed with the other benefits Prime customers have access to, you can shop the sale, save some money, and then drop your account if you so choose.

To make things even more appealing, Amazon is currently offering new Prime members one free month, so you can join for free, shop the sales, and then cancel your membership if you’re not interested in paying the monthly cost.

A standard membership for Amazon Prime costs $14.99 per month, or you can pay $139 for a full year. There are discounts available, though.

For instance, if you’re a college student, you can your first six months for free before the price goes to $7.49 per month. Certain government assistance recipients are also eligible for a discounted Prime membership, which includes a 30-day free trial before the price goes to $6.99 per month.

Tips for Shopping Amazon Prime Day

When it comes to getting the best deals on your Amazon Prime Day purchases, you’re going to need to act strategically. This isn’t because Amazon is likely to run out of items, but rather because Amazon offers some additional sales throughout the event.

Amazon’s flash sales offer some of the best deals during Prime Day. These items are usually already marked down before getting slashed again, but the flash sales often only last for one hour. If you see something that you’re interested in buying, don’t be afraid to give it some time to see if it becomes part of a flash sale later on.

Also, it’s a good idea to add items to your cart as early as possible. Again, this isn’t an attempt to grab items before Amazon sells out, which rarely (if ever) happens.

Instead, it helps you keep an eye on the items that you’re interested in buying to see if they get marked down any further. If you don’t want to fill your cart with items, use Amazon’s list-making tools to help yourself stay organized.

As difficult as it can be, it’s also a good idea to have a budget in mind when you start shopping. Thousands of items are going to get marked down during October Prime Day, and if you don’t have a financial plan when you start browsing them, you may find yourself spending far more than you intended to.

If you’re using Amazon’s October Prime Day to get a head start on your Christmas shopping, try to make a list of who you’re shopping for and how much you intend to spend. Remember, shopping Amazon’s Prime Day is a chance to save money, not spend more.

Are Any Items Already on Sale for Prime Day?

You don’t become the biggest online retailer in the world by accident, and Amazon knows exactly how to build anticipation for its major events. This usually includes marking down some hot-ticket items before Prime Day officially kicks off as a sort of Pre-Prime Day Event.

The October 2024 iteration of Amazon Prime Day is no different, as the company has already put some of the most popular items on its website on sale.

There are several Apple items already on sale as part of the early Prime Day event. AirPod 4s are down to $119 right now, while you can also get a 10th generation Apple iPad for $299, which is a $50 discount. Apple AirTags are on sale for $25 right now while you can grab an Apple Pencil (USB-C) for only $69.

Apple isn’t the only company that’s represented in the early sales, though. A four-pack of Blink Security cameras, which you can use outside or inside, is available for $60, an amazing discount of $130.

Finally, be sure to check out the Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max for $35, which is a $25 discount, while Amazon also has the Amazon Echo Show 5 + TP-Link Tapo Smart Light Bulb for $50, allowing you to save $65.

Prime Day Is Upon Us!

Once again, Amazon Prime Day is upon us, and with it, the chance to save big on some of the items you’ve probably been thinking about buying for a while.

Start getting your strategy in place and be ready to log onto Amazon at 12:01 AM PST on October 8, 2024.