Prepare your credit cards, friends: It’s time for Prime Day. Amazon’ Advertisement - Continue Reading Below kicks off at 3 p.m. EST on Monday, July 16 and runs through Wednesday, July 18 at 3 a.m. EST. And not surprisingly, the mega online retailer says this year’s Prime Day will be bigger than ever—thanks to an added six hours and a promise of over 1 million deals online.
If you’re new to this Prime Day thing, a little background: This is Amazon’s big annual sale event for Prime members—basically Black Friday in July, when the retailer offers a bunch of rapid-fire deals on TVs, A Part of Hearst Digital Media, kitchen items, groceries, toys, fashion, furniture, appliances, back-to-school supplies, and everyday essentials Lightning Deals start every five minutes.
There’s not much intel yet on what's going on sale, but we did get a little sneak peek. Here’s everything you need to know so far.
How to Shop the Deals
If you’re not already an Amazon Prime member, start there. including deals on cycling, fitness, and camping products by clicking this link. If you’re not ready to commit, you can sign up for a 30-day trial that gives you access to all of Prime Day’s deals. Just remember to cancel after your month is up, or you’ll get charged.
Just like previous years, Prime Day will offer a mix of “Lightning Deals” and “Spotlight Deals.” The Best Advanced Treadmills for Runners Which Running Gear Isand IsntWorth Your Money Spotlight Deals last until an item is sold out. That means, you should plan to check in often and shop quickly. (Like we said, just like Black Friday!)
There Are Deals You Can Shop Now
Yes! Amazon has already started releasing deals for Prime members to whet your appetite. Many more one-off sales may roll out in the coming week, but here are some offerings you can shop today:
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- Save $100 on an Echo Show.
- Save up to 50 percent on popular and have your cashier scan the QR Prime Code to save on digital, DVD, and Blu-Ray.
- Try and have your cashier scan the QR Prime Code to save We may earn commission from links on this page, but we only recommend products we back.
- Try Kindle Unlimited and eBooks for three months of unlimited reading for just $0.99.
- Buy your first Kindle book and get a $10 Prime Day credit valid towards eBooks, print books, and Audible.
- Try Audible for three months at $4.95 a month.
Bonus: You can save at Whole Foods, too.
As part of Prime Day 2018, you’ll also be able to save offline at Whole Food Markets across the United States, too. Prime members can get an additional 10 percent off hundreds of sale items and various discounts on other popular products. Running in the Cold Yes! Amazon has already started releasing deals for Prime membership will also get 10% back when shopping at the grocery chain from July 14 to July 17.
Just download the Whole Foods Market or Amazon App and have your cashier scan the QR Prime Code to save.
Based on this sampling so far, we’re expecting some good offerings starting July 16. Check back as we update with more info about Prime Day. Happy Shopping!
