This year’s Prime Day dates are July 12 and 13, with the kickoff starting at 3 a.m. Eastern Time. Early Prime Day deals begin on June 21, just after Father’s Day weekend. The sale is open to Prime Members in the United States and the following countries: Customers can also qualify for additional incentives with their purchases. Upcoming sweepstakes prizes include gift cards, tickets to Super Bowl LVII, and a meet-and-greet in New York City with the cast of the upcoming Prime TV series The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power.
Is Prime Day Only for Prime Members?
Prime Membership
Prime Free Trial
First-time subscribers are eligible for 30 free days. Since Prime Day is less than a month away, we recommend signing up soon. You can always cancel your membership before the trial ends.
Electronics
Substantive discounts on Apple devices such as Macbook, Apple Watch, or Apple Airpods Pro aren’t guaranteed. The timing of these deals depends on Apple’s schedule, which doesn’t always align with Prime Day. Experts think that the iPad Air, iPad Mini, and Macbook Air M1 are most likely to be discounted given the time they’ve been available.
Home and Kitchen
Some of the most-purchased deals in 2020 included the iRobot robot vacuums, BlueAir air purifiers, and Yosuda Indoor Stationary Bikes. Indoor and outdoor security cameras were also big purchases, as were Instant Pots, SodaStream sparkling water makers, and Dyson vacuums. Samsonite luggage got a big boost thanks to a 24% discount on its most popular suitcase sizes.
Tools and Outdoors
Early Prime Day Deals
While most deals aren’t live until the day of the event, there are a few that you can take advantage of right now.
Blink Video Doorbell Echo Show 5 (2nd Gen) and Echo Dot (4th gen) Fire Tablets, including the Fire 7 (2019 version) Fire TV Stick 4K Kindle Paperwhite Ring Alarm Security Kit 8-Piece (2nd Gen)
Smart TVs
If you’re looking to upgrade your TV, you can purchase a new Fire TV smart TV at a deep discount. Prices start at just $89.99. Some available options are:
With all the fuss around Prime Day, you may be wondering whether you should start your Christmas shopping in July or wait until Black Friday or Cyber Monday sales. Consider that Prime Day only applies to a handful of retailers, so you may not find what you want on sale. Black Friday and Cyber Monday also include a broader range of products and discounts. You don’t need a Prime Membership for either sale. To share feedback or ask a question about this article, send a note to our Reviews Team at reviews@thisoldhousereviews.com.
