October Prime Day: The best early deals to shop — plus everything you need to know to prepare

It's déjà vu all over again: While it seems like just yesterday that Amazon held its Prime Day sale event this past July, it's coming back around. Amazon announced an October Prime Day, which will occur Oct. 10 and 11. Dubbed Prime Big Deal Days, this will be another chance to snap up some serious discounts! But you don't have to wait, as early deals are already popping up daily. Here are some of the top ones to shop now.

Best early October Prime Day deals

We hope you're as excited by this news as we are! While Prime Big Deal Days doesn't technically start until Oct. 10 and 11, you can enjoy these savings at Amazon right now:

eero

Amazon eero Pro 6 mesh Wi-Fi 6 router

$120$200Save $80

The Amazon Eero Pro mesh WiFi router offers over 1,750 feet of coverage either as a gateway device or an addition to an existing Eero. You can also use it to adjust the signal strength allocated to devices that might need more or less, and it even works with the Echo Dot and Alexa voice assistant for hands-free navigation.

$120 at Amazon

Leggings Depot

Leggings Depot Women's 3-inch Waistband Yoga Leggings

$14$20Save $6

These super-soft yoga leggings have over 28,000 five-star reviewers shouting from the rooftops about how comfy, wearable and well-priced they are. The buttery-soft "naked feeling" of the fabric is amazingly cozy, designed to feel like a second skin rather than a pair of pants.

$14 at Amazon

Shark

Shark AV993 IQ Robot Vacuum

$200$300Save $100

Meet your new home-cleaning best friend. The Shark's incredible suction means deep-cleaning power to take on just about any debris to be found on your floors, like dirt, dust, pet hair and the many unidentifiable substances and objects your kids, dogs and cats manage to track indoors.

$200 at Amazon

Sperry

Sperry Women's Saltwater Shiny Quilted Rain Boot

$45$70Save $25

This duck-inspired waterproof boot is perfect for combating unpredictable wet weather, and its 100 percent leather exterior and rubber sole will keep you dry even when the days are beyond "ugh" outside. 

$45 at Amazon

Tempur-Pedic

TEMPUR-Adapt (Supreme) 3-inch Memory Foam Mattress Topper, Queen

$226$419Save $193

It's time to experience the sleep of your dreams! With the TEMPUR-Adapt mattress topper's pressure-relieving memory foam, you'll feel like you're drifting away on a cloud...and get the best sleep of your life in the process. At nearly half off for a Queen size, this topper is a steal.

$226 at Amazon

Amazon

Inse Cordless Vacuum Cleaner

$100$480Save $380

When fully charged, it will give you up to 45 minutes of nonstop cleaning — ample time to give the entire house a once-over.

$100 at Amazon

Amazon

LuxClub 6-Piece Queen Sheet Set

$28$57Save $29

Amazon's No.1 bestselling sheet set comes in a massive range of colors, so you can find that perfect fit for your bedroom decor. The sheets are wrinkle-free and soft, and they have deep 18-inch pockets to fit over practically any size mattress.

$28 at Amazon

KITCHELLENCE

Kitchellence 4-in-1 Kitchen Knife Sharpener

$10$30Save $20

This No. 1 bestselling gadget sharpens, hones and polishes in three steps. It has an ergonomic handle for comfort and comes with a safety glove to prevent cuts — all for $10!

$10 at Amazon

Amazon

Beats Solo3 Wireless On-Ear Headphones

$149$200Save $51

These massively popular headphones offer 40 hours of listening time, so you can immerse yourself in audio for nearly two days before needing a recharge. Enjoy comfort-cushioned ear cups and a built-in microphone that lets you take calls. 

$149 at Amazon

Amazon

Beckham Hotel Collection Bed Pillows

$49$61

Save $12 with coupon

An army of fans has given these pillows over 157,000 five-star ratings, making them an Amazon top-seller. Thanks to 100% down alternative and gel-filled fiber, they're soft to the touch but firm enough to provide support.

Save $12 with coupon

$49 at Amazon

Amazon

Apple iPad (9th Generation)

$270$329Save $59

Thanks to an upgraded processor, an improved front camera (it'll even widen the shot if you step further back) and 64 GB of storage.

$270 at Amazon

Amazon

iRobot Roomba 692 Robot Vacuum

$189$300Save $111

This bestselling vacuum connects to an app on your phone, so you can control all the action from your couch — or anywhere. It's WiFi-connected and is excellent for pet hair, carpets and hard floors, too.

$189 at Amazon

FitPlus

FiPlus PowerGrip T9 Grabber Tool

$10$20Save $10

This new and improved grabber tool extends and retracts with sturdy rubber claws so you can snatch anything from anywhere! Considering all of the use you'll get out of this gadget on the daily, even paying full price seems reasonable! But 10 bucks is a wildly impressive deal.

$10 at Amazon

What is Prime Big Deal Days?

Following record sales from July's Prime Day, this fall's Prime Big Deal Days will give Amazon Prime members the chance to score some of the best prices of the year on everything from tech and home goods to clothing and beauty. You can expect steep discounts site-wide, even on items that rarely go on sale, including top-rated kitchen appliances, electronics and more. We're betting that bargains on Amazon's own devices (hello, Fire TVs) will be in the mi, too.

"Around 30% of shoppers begin their holiday shopping in October, so Amazon looked at that and took advantage of it," said Phil Masiello, an e-commerce expert and founder of Crunchgrowth Revenue Acceleration Agency. "What Amazon is trying to do is to start the holiday shopping season and get a jump on Walmart and Target."

When is October Prime Day?

Prime Big Deal Days will be held Oct. 10 and 11. Per Amazon, "We can’t wait to give our Prime members access to exclusive early savings this season." You'll be able to get a head start on your holiday shopping well before Black Friday! Deals drop at 3 a.m. (EDT) Tuesday, Oct. 10.

Who can save during Prime Day?

This year, shoppers in 19 countries will be able to get in on the savings action: Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, China, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, the U.S. and the UK.

While some steals will be available to everyone, the very best deals are typically reserved for Amazon Prime members, so it's a good idea to get signed up before the big day. Joining Prime is super simple and takes just minutes — you'll start with a free 30-day trial to see how you like it. If you choose to continue your membership, you'll pay $14.99/month. (Discounted memberships are available for students and others who qualify.)

Where do the deals happen?

Good old Amazon.com is where the party will be! These huge sales events can be overwhelming, but you can rest assured our Yahoo shopping editors will be scouring the site and rounding up the cream of the crop deals to save you time and ensure you're getting the best prices. With new deals dropping as often as every 5 minutes during select periods, there will certainly be a lot of goodies to comb through!

Keep in mind that, while Prime Big Deal Days is an Amazon savings event, it's likely to expand to other retailers. "Third-party sellers who sell through Amazon will also get in on the action since they know this sales event draws a lot of shoppers and offering a Prime Day deal can help attract buyers," consumer and money-saving expert Andrea Woroch, tells Yahoo Life. "This is a good time to get some of your holiday shopping out of the way."

There's also the fact that U.S.-based Prime members can now utilize Buy with Prime, meaning you can shop exclusive Prime Big Deal Days offers beyond Amazon.com on select brands' websites, including Wyze, KNOW Beauty, and more.

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