One online retailer that is no stranger to a good sale is Amazon. And with Amazon Prime Big Deals Days happening between October 8 to October 13, the time is now to add your favourite picks to cart to score huge discounts.
With any large sale event, time is of the essence. We don’t want the items you’ve been eyeing up to sell out mid-checkout, now do we? That’s why, below, we’ve outlined everything you need to do to shop effectively and efficiently during Amazon Prime Big Deal Days. From an intuitive three-step guide to our curated shopping picks for Amazon Prime Big Deal Days, here is all the shopping inspiration you need.
What is Amazon Prime Big Deal Days?
From October 8 at 00:01 AM AEDST through to midnight October 13, Prime members will be able to score low prices across all categories including electronics, home and kitchen wares, Amazon Devices, everyday essentials and more.
Prime members have access to exclusive deals across the Amazon Australia store as well as their global store – with deals from Amazon UK and US making waves too.
For Amazon Big Deals Day this year, we’ve been spoilt with huge savings across Amazon’s plethora of categories, from Home improvement to kitchen to beauty and more.
When is Amazon Prime Big Deal Days for 2024?
Amazon Prime Big Deal Days? More like Amazon Prime Big Deal Days week. Yes, for 2024, Amazon Prime Big Deal Days is live between October 8 until October 13. That’s six days for you to shop ’til you drop!
Your 3-step guide to shopping Amazon Prime Big Deals Days
While shopping a sale doesn’t usually come with a step-by-step guide, it’s important to note that Amazon Prime Big Deals Days sales are a teeny bit more exclusive. So, you’ll need to take some extra steps to ensure you can reap the benefits of these generous discounts.
Step 1: sign up for Amazon Prime
You’ll need to be an Amazon Prime member to shop Prime Big Deal Day sales. However, lucky for you, Amazon offers a 30-day free trial.
An Amazon Prime membership doesn’t stop at great sales – after your free trial, you’ll have access to free shipping and Amazon’s streaming site Prime Video, all for just $9.99 a month, or $79 for an annual membership.
Sign up for your 30-day free trial of Amazon Prime now to shop the sales during Amazon Prime Big Deal Days.
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Step 2: research, research, research
As Amazon is basically an online-shopper’s playground, it’s easy to get overwhelmed by the plethora of products and categories you can shop from. Do your research by reading shopping guides (like this one), customer reviews, and checking out the Amazon best-seller category to see what other avid shoppers are obsessed with, too.
Some of our favourite categories to browse on Amazon are…
Movers And Shakers (Amazon’s biggest gainers in sales rank over the past 24 hours)
Step 3: add-to-cart
It may be obvious, but our top tip when it comes to shopping for Amazon Prime Big Deal Days is to add your chosen items to your cart, even when you’re not going to check out straight away. This is so you can monitor how much your total spending will be, and most importantly, you can have a clear view of the total discount you’ll be receiving off your entire shop.
What we’re adding to cart for Amazon Prime Big Deal Days
Read on for our top picks of the best home tech to shop for Amazon Prime Big Deal Days 2024.
ECOVACS DEEBOT N8 robot vacuum cleaner and mop
$798 (usually $1498), Amazon
DEAL: 47% off
Never lift a finger again when it comes to floor care with the Ecovacs Deebot N8 robot vacuum. Not only does it suck up all the dust and debris on your floors, it also has a mopping function that will keep your floors sparkling clean at all times.
Key features:
- Multi-floor smart mapping with ultrasonic carpet detection
- One year local warranty
- 2300Pa suction power & 99% bacterial removal
- Quiet cleaning at 67 decibels
Instant Pot Vortex Plus 5.7L air fryer
$139 (usually $269), Amazon
DEAL: 48% off
If you’re yet to add an air fryer to your collection, then this is your sign to do so. The Instant Pot Vortex Plus will help you create crispy recipes with 95 per cent less oil. Plus, with its six ways of cooking – air fry, bake, roast, reheat, grill, and dehydrate – you can make your favourites without a fuss.
Key features:
- Offers six cooking functions; air fry, bake, roast, reheat, dehydrate and grill
- Smart dial control to easily adjust temperature
- 5.7L capacity
- Dishwasher safe frying basket
Nutribullet Ultra 1200 personal blender
$179 (usually $189), Amazon
DEAL: 5% off
Maybe you’ve slipped off the tracks with your healthy eating goals from the beginning of the year, or you just love the convenience of a fruity smoothie in the morning, a Nutribullet will be your next favourite kitchen appliance (even more so, when it is on sale). The Nutribullet Ultra 1200 features a 1200-watt motor that produces a lower-frequency sound, as well as a glow interface that makes using this handy blender easy peezy (lemon squeezy).
Key features:
- 1200-watt motor
- Quiet operation
- Illuminated buttons
Instant Pot Duo Plus 9-in-1 multicooker
$179 (usually $259), Amazon
DEAL: 31% off
Pressure cook, slow cook, saute, steam, and more with the coveted Instant Pot Duo Plus multi-cooker. With a generous 5.7-litre capacity, you can cook up to six servings with ease. Family dinners have never been easier.
Key features:
- 13 smart programs to choose from
- 6 servings capacity
- Up to 24-hour delay start and 10 hour keep warm functions
Philips Steam&Go handheld garment steamer
$78 (usually $139.99), Amazon
DEAL: 44% off
Keep creases at bay with this hand-held garment steamer from Philips – the best part? No ironing board needed.
Key features:
- Lightweight and portable
- Includes accessories; brush, glove and storage bag
- Steamer allows for vertical and horizontal use
Hydro Flask wide flex straw water bottle
$48.65 (usually $58.57), Amazon
Stay hydrated at all times with this handy water bottle from none other than Hydro Flask. Insulated to keep your drinks cold for 24-hours, leak-proof for peace-of-mind, and crafted with durable pro-grade stainless steel to ensure your water tastes fresh with every sip. Plus, it’s also dishwasher-safe – which is a must in our books.
Key features:
- Double-wall vacuum insulation keeps water cold for 24-hours
- Wide mouth straw
- Leak-proof
Bose SoundLink Flex Bluetooth portable speaker in White Smoke
$150 (usually $249), Amazon
DEAL: 40% off
If there’s only one outdoor speaker you need, it’s the Bose SoundLink Flex. With its state-of-the-art design, this portable speaker is packed with tech that produces deep, clear, and immersive audio. Plus, did we mention it’s also waterproof?
Key features:
- Offers 12 hours of battery life
- Bluetooth wireless range of 30 feet
- SoundLink Flex tested to meet waterproof standards
Tineco iFloor3 cordless wet dry vacuum cleaner
$319 (usually $548.99), Amazon
DEAL: 42% off
Delivering up to 30 minutes of uninterrupted run time, the Tineco iFloor3 cordless stick vacuum will make Sunday chores a non-issue. Its vacuum mop two-in-one design means you can vacuum and wash floors simultaneously. Plus, with its powerful yet quiet 150W brushless motor, you’ll be asking yourself why it’s taken you so long to upgrade your existing vacuum…
Key features:
- 30 minute battery life for uninterrupted cleaning
- Vacuum and mop at once
- 150W brushless digital motor
- Lightweight and portable
Roborock Q Revo robot vacuum and mop
$899 (usually $1299), Amazon
DEAL: 31% off
This robot vacuum and mop from Roborock has everything you need from a robot vacuum – and more. Equipped with 5500Pa extreme suction power, you’ll never find a speck of dust in the house ever again.
Key features:
- Vacuum and mop capabilities
- Advanced app and voice control
- Auto mop lifting
Owala FreeSip insulated stainless steel water bottle with straw in Mandalorian
$56.58 (usually $64.24), Amazon
DEAL: 12% off
If you’ve been searching high and low for a high-quality insulated bottle (with a straw), this is the one for you. Owala needs no introduction, but this water bottle has been taking the internet by storm – and with good reason. With an average 4.6 star rating from 12,564 reviews on Amazon, this Owala bottle features the bottle’s iconic FreeSip spout and push-button lid lock design.
The patented FreeSip design is essentially a ‘built-in’ straw within your bottle. It allows you to sip (like a straw) or use it as a normal bottle by tilting the bottle back as you take a drink. Plus, the double-walled insulation helps keep your drinks cold for up to 24 hours.
Key features:
- Patented FreeSip design
- Double-wall insulation
- Push-button lid lock design
This article originally appeared on Home Beautiful and is republished here with permission.
