Navigating Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days: Tips for Scoring the Best Discounts
Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days are right around the corner, scheduled to take place on October 6 and 7. For those who have been following Amazon sales for years, this event can be overwhelming due to its sheer volume of deals. To help navigate the chaos, WIRED has compiled a list of tips and tricks for scoring the best discounts.
The official Prime Day event is in the summer, but Prime Big Deal Days offer a secondary sale in the fall. This year's event will kick off at 3:01 am Eastern time (midnight Pacific) and run for 48 hours, with new deals dropping three times each day at 3 am, 11 am, and 4 pm ET.
While Amazon claims that Prime Day deals are exclusive to its members, many discounts can be found by non-subscribers as well. Other major retailers like Best Buy, Target, and Walmart often hold competing sales during this time, sometimes matching the prices offered on Amazon.
The WIRED Reviews team suggests researching an item's price history before making a purchase, using tools such as CamelCamelCamel or Keepa to track pricing over time. This can help determine whether a deal is truly worth it.