Amazon Prime Day 2020 officially launches in just a few days. Unofficially, though? The long-awaited sales event is happening right now, as Amazon has been trotting out early deals since last week. The two-day shopping event, which is essentially Amazon’s version of Black Friday, kicks off at midnight PT on Oct. 13 and runs through Oct. 14. But some deep discounts on popular products, including TVs, phones, and other devices, have already debuted. You can also check out our preview of what’s coming next week.
I’ve got to say, there are some solid deals queued up, with some products (including those in the Amazon product arena) marked down to their lowest prices ever. A few notable highlights:
- Echo Show 8: $65 (save $65)
- DJI Mavic Mini Fly More Combo: $399 (save $100)
- Eero Mesh Wi-Fi system: $174 (save $75)
- Kindle Paperwhite: $80 (save $50)
Below you’ll find some of the best discounts available right now — and there are some darn good ones — as curated by yours truly. Here’s the important caveat: To take advantage of these, and most other, Prime Day deals, you must be an Amazon Prime subscriber.
Assuming you’re already have a Prime membership, you should think seriously about applying for an Amazon Prime Rewards Visa card. Right now, that will net you a $100 Amazon gift card you can use for any upcoming purchases. You also get 5% back on nearly everything you buy from Amazon, and for a limited time you can get 10% back on select electronics. That includes the Oculus Quest 2 VR headset, which effectively drops to $269 when you preorder it using that card.
Meanwhile, you can get a $10 credit to use on Prime Day when you spend at least $10 at a select US-based small business. And there are several other ways to spend $10 at Amazon and get $10 from Amazon. Be sure to check out my six ways to win Prime Day for additional money-saving strategies.
If you don’t see what you’re looking for on this list, hold tight. The closer we get to Prime Day, the more exclusive deals there will be. So, if you’re in the market for laptop deals, a Fire tablet, a smart speaker or something else, chances are they will start to appear.
I’ll update this post as more early Amazon Prime Day deals roll in. You can also sign up for Cheapskate deal alerts via text message. Use that link or send a text to 415-878-5807. Only one text per day, opt out anytime.
Chamberlain
The all-around great MyQ (I’ve used one for years) is only a few dollars below its regular selling price — already a great deal, because this thing used to be over $100. But here’s the real deal: If you decide to use it for Amazon In-Garage Delivery, you can get a $30 credit after your first order by applying promo code KEY30 when placing that order. That just about covers the cost of the MyQ itself.
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