The 8 best things to buy on Prime Day in October 2024

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2. Amazon Subscriptions

Subscriptions also fall into the same area of ​​Amazon’s own products. Prime Day in October is one of the best times of the year to score discounts on Audible, Kindle, and Amazon music subscriptions. If you don’t currently subscribe to any of these services, you can currently use them for free for the first three months prior to the promotional event. I took advantage of this offer last year to start my Kindle Unlimited subscription and it’s definitely worth it if you’re an avid reader. We’ve also highlighted all the details of the Audible offering, which is great if you like listening to a good audiobook every month.

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3. LEGO sets

Amazon made it clear in its original press release that LEGO deals would be part of Prime Big Deal Days, and we’re already seeing some of the lowest prices ever ahead of the sale. October is surprisingly one of the best times to buy LEGO sets every year, and with new releases coming out every month, older sets are constantly receiving discounts from major retailers. Target also said in its Circle Week announcement that it will be offering up to 30% off LEGO sets during its own Prime Day sale. I’ve found some of the best deals on Harry Potter LEGO sets I’ve ever seen, and there are already plenty more early Prime Day discounts on LEGOs.

Harry Potter Hogwarts Castle and grounds

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4. Gaming Accessories

Although we don’t expect any significant Although there are deals on consoles or video games during Prime Day in October, we expect some great deals on some of the best gaming accessories. This includes things like popular gaming mice and keyboards, high-end gaming headsets, and even gaming chairs. Prime Day in October is also generally a good time to buy a new Xbox or PS5 controller at a discount. Pre-orders for the PS5 Pro go live today after B. the Amazon shopping event, the timing of these discounts would make a lot of sense.

In addition to the standard gaming accessories, you can probably expect some sort of Meta Quest 3 offering. With the announcement of the Meta Quest 3S pre-order last month, the price of our most popular mixed reality headset has already dropped.

Meta Quest 3 128GB VR Headset

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5. Headphones and earphones

Amazon’s October sales event is also traditionally a good time to find deals on headphones and popular wireless earbuds. Some of these offers are already live, such as the discount on Amazon Echo Buds or the price drop on the Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro 2. With new AirPods And With the Galaxy Buds Pro 3 both launching this year, we’re expecting some great discounts on earbuds and Apple headphones. You can also expect low prices on noise-cancelling options from Bose and Sony, which seem to be available at every major sales event.

All-new Echo Buds (2023 release)

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6. TV

TVs are currently cheaper than ever. Sales events like Prime Day 2 are always a good time to buy a TV. However, you need to pay careful attention to the prices before purchasing. Black Friday is still generally the better time to buy a high-end gaming TV, so many of the best discounts are on the TV brands that Amazon owns. This also applies to Walmart counter sales and Walmart-owned brands. Amazon is already offering discounts on Fire TVs ahead of the event, and the other big brands like Samsung and LG will likely offer their own deals to compete as the event begins.

55″ Toshiba C350 4K Fire TV

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7. Home Appliances and Electronics

Some of the best electronics deals from the fall sales will likely be home appliances. These are things like coffee makers, smart vacuum cleaners, electric toothbrushes, toasters, etc. These items are also discounted on Black Friday, but since they are items that people are more likely to buy for themselves, retailers tend to have some big ones Price cuts to reduce this time of year. Amazon in particular is offering discounts on popular espresso machines and vacuum cleaners in advance of the event.

Breville espresso machine

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8. Books and graphic novels

Even though book sales don’t typically get as much attention as the more expensive tech items on this list, they’re still some of the most sought-after discounts at any event. During Prime Day in July, we saw some of the best discounts of the year on popular illustrated editions and Batman comics. We’re already seeing some of these discounts happening on Amazon as sales ramp up, and considering Amazon is one of the best places to buy books online, you can expect more discounts soon.

The complete Calvin and Hobbes hardcover box set

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Should you wait for Black Friday to buy something?

As I mentioned earlier, Prime Day in October isn’t as good as Black Friday in terms of overall discounts across all categories. Still, it’s generally a good time to find discounts on things you need sooner rather than later. In all of the categories I’ve listed here, prices for many products may not drop further until or even on the actual Black Friday 2024. An exception is some larger budget items, such as gaming PCs and video game consoles, which tend to have better promotions as the holidays approach. Of course, Nintendo has been offering Switch bundles well in advance of the upcoming Black Friday sales events, so there are exceptions to this rule.

In general, the traditional method of bargain shopping has changed over the years and the best time to buy is basically whenever the price has dropped to its lowest price ever. For Amazon specifically, you can use historical price tracking through the CamelCamelCamel website to see if the deal you’re getting is actually a good deal. All in all, just do your research before you buy and you’ll most likely get a good price on whatever you buy during these sales events.

Jacob Kienlen is a senior SEO strategist and writer for IGN. Born and raised in Portland, Oregon, he has considered the Northwest his home his entire life. With a bachelor’s degree in communications and over seven years of professional experience as a writer, his expertise spans a variety of different topics – from television series to indie games to popular book series.

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