Preparing for Amazon's Upcoming Prime Day Event in October: Essential Information Revealed
After a thriving introduction last year, we're anticipating a second round of Prime Day from Amazon this year as well. Amazon refers to this second occasion as the Prime Monster Savings Days, set to occur from 3 a.m EST on Tuesday October 10 until 3 a.m. EST on Wednesday October 11. The initial, more substantial, Prime Day sale took place from July 11-12, allegedly amassing a reported $12.7 billion in sales.
Based on the information we have so far, you can anticipate markdowns in categories including beauty, tech, fashion, and kitchen, as well as brands such as Sony, Dyson, Shark, Ninja, iRobot, and Peloton.
To take advantage of these pre-holiday-season discounts, you'll need to be a Prime subscriber. If you're not a member yet, you can sign up for one at $14.99 a month or $139 a year. Alternatively, you can utilize the free 30-day trial during these two days. Moreover, college students can enjoy Prime benefits for $7.49 a month and qualifying government assistance recipients pay only $6.99 per month. All of these affordable membership options warrant considering a Prime account, particularly if you plan to utilize the free shipping and Prime Video library throughout the rest of the year.
A few additional details to watch out for include exclusive deals, which require registration, and personalized deal alerts, based on your Amazon browsing history. These can either be helpful or intrusive, depending on your comfort level with behavioral monitoring.
Alexa can also be utilized to monitor your deals. The smart assistant can keep you updated on available discounts on items you've browsed, searched for, or saved up to 24 hours in advance. You can also ask it to remind you when the deal goes live or make a purchase for you.
Prime Monster Savings Days will be happening in 19 countries worldwide. The event will commence on October 10 for Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, China, France, Germany, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, the U.S., and the UK. Japan will have the opportunity later in the month.
Admittedly, the October Prime Day hasn't garnered as much attention as the initial one did. Given its proximity to days like Black Friday and Cyber Monday, there's a solid argument to be made that people want to hold onto their funds, expecting better deals towards the end of November.
The tech industry is expected to offer significant discounts during the Prime Monster Savings Days, with brands like Sony, Dyson, Shark, Ninja, iRobot, and Peloton potentially offering attractive deals. As we move towards the future, technology is set to play an even more crucial role in our daily lives, making events like Prime Day increasingly important for tech enthusiasts.
