Now, you may already know that Amazon hosted its huge Prime Day in July earlier this year - and the online marketplace is kindly treating us to SECOND Prime Day, also dubbed the Early Access Sale!
The second Prime Day sale is taking place today on October 11th until midnight on October 12th - and with over 2 million deals expected, you won’t want to miss out!
To help you bargain hunters prepare, we've already spotted some amazing early deals to grab right now on bestselling items including; Ring doorbells, Amazon's Echo devices and Fire TV sticks, Shark Vacuum cleaners, and many more. We've got plenty of top tips too to help you secure the best deals on Prime Day 2, as well as some predictions of what to expect in the sale.
So, whether you’re looking to heat up your home for less this winter with an electric blanket, or joining in on the air fryer hype to create healthier dishes, it’s the perfect opportunity to grab your favourites before the big Prime Day 2 rush.
Here's all you need to know about Amazon Prime Day 2.
When is Amazon Prime Day 2?
Amazon has announced its second Prime Day of the year will be kicking off on October 11 and ending at midnight on October 12.
There's already plenty of early deals to shop right now, giving shoppers the perfect opportunity to save on big-name brands before the Prime Day rush.
What is Amazon Prime Day?
Amazon Prime Day is a two-day sale that first launched in 2015, and it has become on of the biggest shopping events of the year.
It usually sees price drops across thousands of products from big-name brands, such as Apple, Shark, Philips, Elemis, Rimmel, KitchenAid and many more. This year’s sale will see Amazon’s lowest prices ever on select products from Sony and Bose.
You'll have to be an Amazon Prime member to access the epic discounts, and you can sign up below.
What deals to expect in 2022
This year's Amazon Prime Day sale is set to see major price drops on Amazon's own devices, including Echo Dots, Fire tablets and Kindle e-readers.
With many households looking for ways to save money this winter, we're also expecting to see great discounts on air fryers, electric blankets, heated airers, radiators and many more energy-saving appliances.
Find out more about Amazon Prime Day 2022 by heading to amazon.co.uk.
Prime Day top tips and tricks
1. Sign up to Amazon Prime for FREE now
Amazon Prime Day is, as the name suggests, exclusively for Prime members - but there is a hack to get free membership.
Amazon Prime normally costs £8.99 a month (or £95 a year) but the online shopping giant is still offering a 30-day free trial.
This would cover Prime Day and means you can cancel your membership in plenty of time before the 30 day trial period is up.
Sign up for free here.
2. Create a wish list and set a budget
Make sure you’re shopping for something you actually need - after all, a bargain is only a bargain if you were going to buy it in the first place.
The best way to avoid impulse spending is to write a list of everything you’re planning on buying.
Ask yourself which items are a “want” and which are a “need” and place them in priority order on a piece of paper.
Then write down your maximum budget for each product.
3. Always compare and check prices
Like past years, retailers like Currys, Argos, John Lewis and more often price match with Amazon, so it's worth keeping an eye on competitors - especially when looking for specific products.
You should also do a quick “Google Shopping” search by typing in the name of the item into Google to see if you can get the same item cheaper elsewhere.
Another comparison website that can tell you the latest prices for a particular product is Price Spy.
4. Don't forget Lighting Deals
Amazon will go live with flash sales, otherwise known as 'Lighting Deals' throughout the day, however these deals usually only last for 30 minutes, or even less if they sell out - so don't wait around if something catches your eye.
To find these deals, check out the "Today’s Deals" page.
Also, keep in mind that products aren’t kept aside for you whilst they’re in your basket.
