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Fire TV Stick 4K

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2. Amazon subscriptions

Subscriptions fall within the same domain of Amazon products. October Prime Day is one of the best times of year to find discounts on Audible, Kindle, and Amazon music subscriptions. If you’re not currently a subscriber to either of these services, you can currently get the first three months prior to the deals event for free. I took advantage of this deal last year to start my Kindle Unlimited subscription and it’s definitely worth it if you’re an avid reader. We’ve also highlighted all the details of the Audible deal, which is great if you like listening to a good audiobook every month.

Non-current subscribers only

3 months of Audible Premium Plus for $0.99 per month

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3. LEGO sets

Amazon made it clear in its original press release that LEGO deals would be part of Prime Big Deal Days, and we’re already seeing some of the lowest prices ever ahead of the sale. October is surprisingly one of the best times to buy LEGO sets every year, and with new releases arriving every month, older sets are constantly discounted at major retailers. Target also stated in its Circle Week announcement that it will be offering up to 30% off LEGO sets during its own Prime Day sale. I’ve found some of the best deals on Harry Potter LEGO sets I’ve ever seen, and there are plenty more early Prime Day price cuts on LEGOs already available.

Harry Potter Hogwarts castle and grounds

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4. Gaming accessories

Although we don’t expect one important console or video game deals drop during Prime Day in October, but we’re expecting some great deals on some of the best gaming accessories. This includes things like popular gaming mice and keyboards, high-end gaming headsets, and even gaming chairs. October Prime Day is also generally a good time to buy a new Xbox or PS5 controller at a discount. With PS5 Pro pre-orders going live tomorrow after the Amazon shopping event, the timing of these discounts would make a lot of sense.

In addition to standard gaming accessories, you can probably expect some sort of Meta Quest 3 deal. With the announcement of the Meta Quest 3S pre-order last month, the price of our favorite mixed-reality headset has already dropped.

Meta Quest 3 128GB VR headset

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5. Headphones and earbuds

Amazon’s October sales event has also traditionally been a good time to find deals on headphones and popular wireless earbuds. Some of these deals are already live, such as the discount on Amazon Echo Buds or the price drop on the Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro 2. With new AirPods And With the Galaxy Buds Pro 3 both arriving this year, we’re expecting great discounts on earbuds and Apple headphones. You can also expect low prices on noise-canceling options from Bose and Sony, which seems to happen at every major sales event.

Brand new Echo Buds (2023 release)

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6. TVs

Televisions are currently more affordable than ever. Sales events like Prime Day 2 are always a good time to buy a TV. That said, you should be careful to check prices before purchasing. Black Friday is still generally the better time to buy a high-end gaming TV, so many of the best discounts will be on the TV brands that Amazon owns. This includes Walmart counter sales and Walmart-owned brands. Amazon is already offering discounts on Fire TVs ahead of the event, and the other major brands like Samsung and LG will likely offer their own sales to compete when the event gets underway.

55-inch Toshiba C350 4K Fire TV

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7. Household appliances and electronics

Some of the best electronics deals from the fall sales will likely be on home appliances. These are things like coffee makers, smart vacuums, electric toothbrushes, toasters, etc. These items are also discounted during Black Friday, but because they are items that people are more likely to buy for themselves, retailers tend to make some big price cuts. feed. at this time of year. Amazon in particular has already offered discounts on popular espresso machines and vacuum cleaners ahead of the event.

Breville espresso machine

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8. Books and graphic novels

While book sales don’t typically get as much attention as the more expensive tech items on this list, they are still among the most sought-after discounts within any event. During Prime Day in July, we saw some of the best discounts of the year on popular illustrated editions and Batman comics. We’re already seeing some of these discounts emerge on Amazon as sales increase, and since it’s one of the best places to buy books online, you can expect more soon.

The complete Calvin and Hobbes hardcover box set

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Should you wait until Black Friday to buy something?

As I mentioned earlier, Prime Day in October isn’t as good as Black Friday in terms of overall discounts in every category. Still, it’s generally a good time to find discounts on things you need sooner rather than later. Within all the categories I’ve listed here, many products may not drop in price any further until or even on the actual Black Friday 2024. The exception to this is some of the bigger budget items, like gaming PCs and video game consoles, which tend to to have better promotions as the holidays approach. Of course, Nintendo has been offering Black Friday Switch bundles well in advance of the upcoming Black Friday sales events, so there are exceptions to that rule.

In general, the traditional way of shopping with deals has been changing over the years and the best time to buy something is actually when the price has dropped to its lowest price yet. Specific to Amazon, you can take advantage of historical price tracking through the CamelCamelCamel website to see if the deal you’re getting is actually a good deal. All in all, just do your research before you buy and you will most likely get a good price on anything you buy during these sale events.

Jacob Kienlen is a Senior SEO Strategist and Writer for IGN. Born and raised in Portland, Oregon, he has called the Northwest home his entire life. With a bachelor’s degree in communications and over 7 years of professional writing experience, his expertise spans a variety of different topics – from TV series to indie games and popular book series.

You can check out his general recommendations for what to buy in October for more shopping advice.