GoKawiilAmazon rolls out early discounts ahead of October Prime Big Deal Day
Amazon has begun offering discounts on its own devices and other popular products in advance of its October Prime Big Deal Day sale, which runs from 3AM ET October 6th through 3AM ET October 8th. The Verge says it will keep updating its roundup of deals as more become available before the event officially starts.
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Early markdowns let Amazon build anticipation and capture sales before the official event, while giving shoppers a preview of pricing likely to reappear during Black Friday and Cyber Monday. This positions cautious buyers to start holiday shopping earlier, potentially spreading spending across a longer season rather than concentrating it around single sale dates.
- Amazon is offering discounts ahead of its official October Prime Big Deal Day.
- The main sale event runs October 6th 3AM ET to October 8th 3AM ET.
- Deals seen now may resurface during Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales.
Amazon Echo Dot (5th Gen) — Amazon's own hardware is typically among the biggest discounts during Prime Day events, and the Echo Dot is a perennial favorite for smart home starters. It's a great low-cost way to try Alexa and build out a smart speaker setup ahead of the holidays.
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