Amazon’s 10th annual Prime Day event is happening this week, with millions of deals available across more than 35 categories, including electronics, kitchen, apparel, beauty, and more.
The company said the two-day summer sales event will officially begin on Tuesday, July 16 at 12:01 a.m. PDT and run through Wednesday, July 17, but Prime members can take advantage of early bird discounts.
Some brands, including Nordic Track, Poppi Prebiotic Sodas, and Hatch, are already running sales for the event, and some influencers have started selling various products starting July 8.
“Prime Day is a celebration of the value we provide to our members all year round, with millions of sales across more than 35 product categories, along with discounts on Amazon devices, quality entertainment, groceries, travel and more,” Jamil Ghani, vice president of Amazon Prime, said in a news release.
“In fact, last year, Amazon customers saved approximately $24 billion through sales and coupons, the majority of which were saved by Prime members, including more than $2.5 billion during Prime Day 2023,” Ghani added in the news release.
Here’s what you need to know about this summer’s Prime Day event.
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Prime Day Best Selling Deals
When does Amazon Prime Day start?
The sale event begins on July 16th at 3AM EDT/12:01AM PDT.
How long will Amazon Prime Day last?
The event will run until July 17th.
What products will be on sale on Amazon Prime Day?
Here are some early bird discounts you can take advantage of:
- Amazon Prime Video Deals: Get up to 50% off select shows and movies to rent or buy on Prime Video, plus discounts on select channels through Prime Video Channels. Crunchyroll, Starz and MGM+ are each available for $0.99 per month for up to two months. Prime members also get 50% off up to two months of AMC+ and Paramount+ with Showtime.
- Amazon Device Sales: Amazon has announced that select Amazon devices are being offered at the lowest prices ever, including the Ring Battery Doorbell Plus, Blink Outdoor 4 Multipack Fire TV Cube (3rd Gen), Kindle Scribe, and Eero Max 7 Mesh Wi-Fi System. You can also save up to 68% on select Amazon devices, including the Echo Show 8 (3rd Gen), Fire TV 2 Series, Insignia 50-inch Class F30 Series Smart Fire TV with Alexa Voice Remote, Fire HD 10 Tablet, Fire HD 8 Kids, Luna Controller, and Amazon Smart Plug.
- Grocery Deals: Amazon is offering a coupon for $15 off purchases of $75 or more at AmazonFresh brick-and-mortar stores from June 26 through July 15. Prime members and shoppers with registered EBT cards who haven’t signed up before can get three months of Amazon’s grocery subscription for free.
Can I shop on Amazon Prime Day even if I’m not a member?
This sales event is exclusive to Prime members, and eligible shoppers can sign up for a 30-day free trial before the event to take advantage of the event’s benefits.
How much does Amazon Prime membership cost?
Amazon Prime costs $14.99 per month or $139 per year. If you subscribe only to Prime Video, it costs $8.99 per month.
Students and shoppers between the ages of 18 and 24 can sign up for $7.49 per month, or $69 per year.
How to Access Exclusive Amazon Prime Day Deals
Prime members can get up to 40% off Sony wireless headphones and up to 30% off Peloton Original Bikes and Bike+, among other benefits, by requesting an invite to access invite-only offers.
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