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Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days Goes Live With 48 Hours of Discounts

Rival promotions at Walmart, Target and Best Buy create a buyer’s market this week.

Overview

  • Amazon’s member-only event runs in the U.S. October 7–8, with Amazon Australia operating a longer window from October 7–13.
  • Coverage spotlights steep markdowns across tech, home, beauty, fashion and toys, with brands like Dyson, Shark, Bose, Ring, Keurig and Sunbeam featured in deal roundups.
  • Access requires Prime membership, and new shoppers can use a 30‑day free trial to participate.
  • Editors note thousands of early markdowns went live before the official start, and Amazon says additional offers will roll out throughout the event.
  • Shopping experts recommend verifying price history with tools such as Keepa or CamelCamelCamel, prioritizing categories like toys and small appliances, and comparing prices against competing retailer sales.