We now know that Black Friday season is kicking off very soon, as Amazon has announced that its Prime Big Deal Days sales event will take place on October 8 and 9. Effectively the retailer’s second Prime Day of the year, the 48-hour sale will offer some of the best deals of the year on a wide range of tech exclusively for Prime members.
Record-low prices are expected on Amazon devices and a host of other popular categories including TVs, laptops, home appliances, headphones, cameras, video games, fashion, toys and more. Amazon has confirmed in a press release that brands including Samsung, Disney, Beats, Lego and Fujifilm will be present in the October sale.
But if you're in the US, you don't have to wait until next month if you want to save, as there are already several early bird deals on Fire TV, smart home devices, and Amazon services. From what I've seen, though, I wouldn't jump on all of them right away, as some prices have been lower earlier in the year. Hopefully there will be better Kindle deals this time around, too.
Do you need Amazon Prime to shop during Prime Big Deal Days?
Yes, just like Amazon Prime Day, you must be a Prime member to access the deals available during Prime Big Deal Days. If you're already signed up, you're good to go and the deals will be available to purchase once they go live on October 8th, or sooner if Amazon launches any early surprise deals.
If you're new to Amazon Prime, you can sign up for a free 30-day trial that will let you shop the deals during Prime Big Deal Days. This option is only available to new subscribers or those returning to the service after a long time away. Just make sure to cancel before the end of the month to avoid being charged.
If you're not eligible for the free trial, Amazon Prime costs $14.99/£8.99/AU$9.99 per month.