Amazon’s Prime Day is officially set for October 8-9, but the buzz has already commenced. Monday heralds the last wave of offers, presenting a perfect opportunity for shoppers to capitalize on the discounts. Importantly, these deals are accessible to everyone, not only Prime members, enabling all consumers to benefit from the significant savings available.
As shoppers delve into the wide array of deals, they will encounter substantial discounts on sought-after items across diverse categories. Prominent among these are Apple products, with AirPods Pro 2 discounted to $189 from $249. MacBooks Air/Pro, iPads, and the AirPods Max are also experiencing major price reductions, with the 4-pack of AirTags priced at $74 instead of $99, emerging as a top seller in this pre-Prime Day event.
Amazon’s product line is also witnessing impressive discounts for Prime Day 2024, with smart speakers like the Echo Dot and Echo Spot, along with Fire TV Sticks and Blink/Ring security cameras, marked down by 40% to 70%. Noteworthy is the Google Nest Wifi router, available for just $38, down from $169. Additionally, Samsung’s portable SSDs (T7 and T9) are discounted by at least 40% across nearly all storage capacities.
The Prime Day event has vastly evolved since its beginnings as a celebration of Amazon’s 20th anniversary, transforming into the company’s largest e-commerce day, surpassing even Black Friday in sales volume. With over 200 million Prime members worldwide benefiting from past exclusive deals, this year’s event aims to be more inclusive. This Monday, all deals are available to everyone, including non-Prime members.
As the Prime “Big Deal” Days approach, Amazon has revealed offers across several major categories, including TVs (Fire TVs, LG, and Sony TVs), headphones, appliances, gaming devices such as the PS5, fashion, and toys. Renowned brands like Disney, Sony, KitchenAid, Lego, Microsoft, LG, Samsung, and Apple are participating in this extensive sale.
In addition, other retailers are launching their own promotions to draw consumers during this busy shopping period. Samsung is presenting significant discounts on its latest technology in its official store during Prime Day, notably on the latest Galaxy S24 smartphones and the folding Z Fold 6 and Z Flip 6. NordVPN is also featuring a remarkable promotion, offering up to 73% off its subscription plans.
Prime Day commenced on Monday, providing an early start to the anticipated event. Although the official dates are Tuesday and Wednesday (Oct. 8-9), Amazon appears to have released most deals from the start. This strategic move implies a potential lack of a significant influx of new offers during the official days, making prompt action crucial for bargain hunters. Amazon has also made these deals available to everyone, including non-Prime members, allowing all shoppers to enjoy the discounts without needing a subscription.
For those contemplating the benefits of Prime membership, it is noteworthy that subscribers enjoy perks such as free and fast shipping, access to Prime Video, Amazon Music, and exclusive deals throughout the year, all for $14.99 per month or $139 annually.
Regardless of membership status, one certainty remains: stock shortages are inevitable during high-demand events. Much like Black Friday, the sheer volume of orders during Prime Day often overwhelms even Amazon’s extensive inventory management capabilities, with popular items likely selling out quickly amid the intense demand.