Preparatory Insight into Amazon's Approaching Prime Day Savings Extravaganza
You might be still settling your credit card bill from July's Prime Day extravaganza, but Amazon isn't finished with you yet – an October-style Prime Day sale is looming on the horizon. Here's the lowdown on this shopping event, just ahead of the Black Friday frenzy.
What's Prime Fall Blowout?
Prime Fall Blowout is the autumn equivalent of Prime Day. It's a two-day sale offering discounts across numerous categories. Although Prime Day is the bigger sale, Prime Fall Blowout has garnered momentum since its debut in 2022.
When is Prime Fall Blowout?
Amazon hasn't specified the exact dates for 2024, but based on its past actions, we can make an educated guess. Typically, the last two sales occurred during the second week of October and spanned Monday to Wednesday. Therefore, Prime Fall Blowout 2024 is likely to be held from Oct. 8 to Oct. 9.
Do I Need a Prime Membership for Prime Fall Blowout?
Yes, you'll require an active Prime Membership to shop during Prime Fall Blowout. The monthly subscription starts at $14.99. If a yearly membership is more suitable for your budget, consider whether it's worth the investment. You can always terminate your Prime Membership once the sale concludes. Note that Amazon offers free 30-day trials, so you can shop during the entire event and grab some early Black Friday deals if timed correctly. Here's how to create a Prime account.
What Can I Expect from Prime Fall Blowout?
Prime Day rolls out in the summer, and you're likely to see discounts on outdoor items like gardening gear, grills, and hot tubs, aside from its usual tech and Amazon device deals. Since Prime Fall Blowout occurs in the fall, anticipate more offers on gaming and indoor exercise equipment. Several major retailers, such as Best Buy, Target, and Walmart, will also launch their competitive sales with prominent players being Best Buy, Target, and Walmart.
Prime Fall Blowout Strategies
If this is your first October Prime Day, here are some essential tips to be aware of:
- Share your Prime Membership with family members: even if they don't reside with you.
- Set price alerts for desired products: using Amazon's features or third-party apps.
- Utilize your Alexa devices: for notifications when products go on sale.
- Look out for "Invite-Only" deals: by signing up for them.
- Use tools to assess the value of deals: to avoid potential pitfalls.
However, if you could remember one key piece of advice for shopping during Prime Fall Blowout, let it be this: do not purchase anything unless it's an item you had planned to buy otherwise. A great way to stick to this is by compiling a list of desired products, and focusing solely on those items.
Preparing for October Prime Day 2024, you might want to set aside some money considering the potential expenditure during this shopping event. With Prime Fall Blowout offering discounts on various categories, including gaming and indoor exercise equipment, you'll want to make sure you have enough funds to take advantage of the deals. While an active Prime Membership is necessary to shop during Prime Fall Blowout, Amazon offers a free 30-day trial, providing an opportunity to shop without immediate cost commitment.
