Like it or not, the Amazon Prime Big Deal Days are coming back, on Tuesday, October 8 and Wednesday, October 9.

It’s a good opportunity to pick up that thing you forgot to grab during the rush of back-to-school shopping, or, if you’re really on top of things, to find a few holiday gifts before the hustle and bustle of Black Friday.

That idea isn’t as crazy as it might sound: Amazon is positioning the event itself as the kickoff for holiday shopping (yes, two and a half months before Christmas), and in previous iterations we’ve seen many of the season’s best toys. and not-so-junky stocking stuffers on sale.

The trick with Prime Big Deal Days – or October Prime Day, as it’s also known – is finding really good discounts on things that are actually worth the investment.

But that’s our full-time job here at Wirecutter.

Everything you see recommended in our deals roundups is a Wirecutter pick, meaning our team of expert journalists have vetted every item through rigorous and thoughtful testing. This means that we only emphasize those things that we are sure will bring you pleasure for years to come.

Additionally, the Wirecutter Deals team runs a series of tests and cross-checks against their proprietary price history database to ensure we only offer truly excellent discounts. (For more information, read more about how we rate deals.)

The bulk of the deals don’t expire until next week, but if you’re keen to take a look, here are some early October Prime Day deals you can buy now, all of which meet our strict standards.

And if you don’t like what you see yet, don’t worry. Our team will be back on Tuesday, October 8 to give you a full overview of the most valuable deals.