Ultimate Guide to Amazon Deals: Buy Now or Wait for the Best Discounts

Amazon announced their second Prime Day sale will take place on October 10-11 – Prime Big Deal Days. Not sure whether to buy now or wait for the big sale? Here's our expert guide to which Amazon deals you should buy now vs wait.

Buy Now: Seasonal Home Decor

Right now, you can get big discounts on holiday decorations, especially for Halloween. The deals you see now are likely to be just as good, or even better, than what we typically see at Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days. Items like this 5’ Outdoor Spider or this Halloween Solar Torch Light Set are not going to drop lower at this event.

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Scott ComfortPlus Toilet Paper, 12 Double Rolls packaging, stating the rolls equal 24 regular rolls and highlighting strength and comfort.

$12

Save 50%

12pk Scott ComfortPlus Toilet Paper $6

A corded upright vacuum cleaner with a detachable handheld vacuum, predominantly red and silver in color.

$120

$250

Save 52%

$130 Off Shark Rocket Vacuum

$350

$700

Save 50%

50% Off Shark Matrix Robot Vacuum & Mop

The Bedsure Queen Duvet Cover features a textured, beige fabric with a subtle grid pattern and includes matching pillow shams. It’s styled on a teal headboard with a cozy, layered look, complemented by a wooden dresser with flowers.

$11

$20

Save 43%

Bedsure Queen Duvet Cover $11 with Prime

Lighted birch tree decorations with warm white lights are placed on a mantel alongside green pine garland and pine cones.

$19

$29

Save 32%

Set of 2' LED Birch Trees $19

A black Farberware Meat Chopper with a textured handle and five wide blades designed to chop and stir ground meat while cooking.

$10

Save 44%

Farberware Meat Chopper & Masher $6

$21

$36

Save 41%

40% Off Kitchen Mama Can Openers

A person lies relaxed on a bed with dark green bedding, surrounded by pillows and a neutral knit blanket, set in a bright room with large windows.

$31

$50

Save 38%

Soft-Washed Comforter Set $31

A woman lounging on a gray upholstered bed with a blue lamp and white nightstand in the background.

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Up to 65% Off Mattresses at Wayfair

A soft green blanket is draped beside an open book and a coffee cup on a saucer, creating a cozy setting.

$10

$14

Save 28%

Bedsure Fleece Blankets $10 or Less

Carote Detachable-Handle Cookware Set includes two fry pans with detachable handles, stacking saucepans with lids, and a sauté pan with a lid, all in a white, non-stick finish.

$55

$120

Save 54%

Carote Detachable-Handle Cookware Set $55

A beige modular sectional sofa with hidden storage in one seat and an ottoman topped with fruit. The living room includes a modern kitchen in the background.

$600

$800

Save 25%

6pc Sectional Sofa Set $600

$20

$28

Save 28%

Rapid-Boil Electric Kettle $20

$50

Keurig K-Mini Brewers $50 Shipped

$21

$25

Save 14%

30 Rolls of Toilet Paper $21 at Amazon

A young girl holds a bright pink neon sign displaying the name \“Saleh\“ with a heart design.

$23

$27

Save 15%

Neon Name Signs from $23

A transparent, rectangular container with compartments filled with various foods such as cheese, meats, fruits, nuts, and crackers, with a black handle on one end.

$29

$36

Save 18%

Farberware Build-A-Board Set $29

A beige, dual-textured throw blanket with a waffle-knit pattern is draped over a cream-colored armchair. The chair has black legs with gold accents, and a wooden dresser is partially visible nearby.

$10

$40

Save 75%

60" Dual-Textured Throw Blanket $10

This is a Breville Smart Oven Air Fryer Pro, a stainless steel countertop appliance with digital display featuring dials and buttons for various cooking functions.

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25% Off Breville Smart Ovens

A set of five black stackable stools with round seats and metal legs, neatly nested together, placed beside a gray sofa in a room with a blue wall.

$56

$66

Save 15%

5pk Stackable Stools $56

A plaid Eddie Bauer Sherpa Throw with a soft white sherpa backing, draped over a brown leather couch, combining cozy warmth and a classic design.

$20

$40

Save 50%

50% Off Eddie Bauer Sherpa Throw

A gray chenille bath rug is displayed, featuring a thick, plush texture with an individual stepping onto it with bare feet.

$15

Save 39%

Chenille Bath Rug $9

A stainless steel dish-drying rack featuring multiple slots for dishes, side compartments for cutlery, glass holders, and a section for mugs or bowls. It includes a space for a cutting board and a towel rack for added convenience.

$31

$43

Save 28%

Stainless Dish-Drying Rack $31 with Prime

Mueller 10-in-1 Food Chopper is a versatile kitchen tool featuring interchangeable blades for dicing, slicing, grating, and julienning various vegetables and fruits, with a storage container for convenience.

$25

$60

Save 58%

60% Off Mueller 10-in-1 Food Chopper

Wait For Prime Big Deal Days: Toys

Want an insider tip for Amazon’s special deal days? The toy prices are often the lowest prices you’ll see all year. As a mom of three, I always set aside a toy budget for Prime events and stock up on birthday and Christmas gifts ahead of time. Many of the deals are better than the Black Friday deals from the previous year. Expect hot deals on Legos, Barbie, Crayola, and newly-released holiday toys, especially advent calendars.

Buy Now: Kitchenware and Small Appliances

While there are some good deals to be found during Prime Big Deal Days, we recommend that you snap up your kitchen and dining deals now. The best kitchenware deals at these Prime events typically don’t last long enough to score them. Plus we’re already seeing standout prices on kitchen gadgets and small appliances when hunting for everyday deals. This best-selling Cuisinart Knife Set is currently at its lowest price ever.

Kitchen Essentials from Amazon

$10

Save 44%

Farberware Meat Chopper & Masher $6

$21

$36

Save 41%

40% Off Kitchen Mama Can Openers

$55

$120

Save 54%

Carote Detachable-Handle Cookware Set $55

$20

$28

Save 28%

Rapid-Boil Electric Kettle $20

$50

Keurig K-Mini Brewers $50 Shipped

$29

$36

Save 18%

Farberware Build-A-Board Set $29

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25% Off Breville Smart Ovens

$31

$43

Save 28%

Stainless Dish-Drying Rack $31 with Prime

$25

$60

Save 58%

60% Off Mueller 10-in-1 Food Chopper

A container with compartments filled with various snacks including sliced fruits, vegetables, cheese, and nuts.

$13

$30

Save 56%

Snackle Box $13 at Amazon

Wait For Prime Big Deal Days: Groceries and Household Essentials

Some of Prime Day’s best deals are on groceries and household items. If you are looking to stock up on snacks, drinks, toilet paper, or cleaning supplies, wait until Prime Day! You’ll get discounts on name brands (Quaker, Bounty, Frito-Lay, Pepsi, Mrs. Meyer’s to name a few) at the lowest prices we see each year.

Everyday Essentials at Amazon

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$12

Save 50%

12pk Scott ComfortPlus Toilet Paper $6

A 4-pack of Crest 3D White Advanced toothpaste in Luminous Mint flavor, claiming to remove 90% of surface stains and whiten teeth 2x faster.

$12

$15

Save 20%

4pk Crest 3D White Toothpaste $12

A bottle and box of Active Seal & Grout Mold Stain Remover, 7 oz, formulated to deep clean, with text stating it cleans, deodorizes and refreshes surfaces.

$13

$19

Save 32%

Active Deep-Clean Mold Remover $13

It Cosmetics Confidence in a Cream is a moisturizing super cream for all skin types, featuring Anti-Aging Armour with a rejuvenating concentrate.

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40% Off IT Cosmetics Anti-Aging Cream

Blue tin of Royal Dansk Danish Butter Cookies, featuring an assortment of cookies in white paper cups with a variety of shapes like pretzels and swirls. The lid shows an image of a house and emphasizes no preservatives or colors are added.

Save 15%

Royal Dansk Cookie Tin $4

Two purple bottles labeled Luseta Biotin & Collagen, one shampoo and one conditioner, both with pump dispensers.

$23

$32

Save 27%

Thickening Shampoo & Conditioner $23

Two Kinder Chocolate Countdown Calendars featuring festive designs with a train, reindeer, snowman, and gifts; each calendar contains 24 windows filled with milk chocolate, in a 2-pack.

$16

2 Kinder Chocolate Advent Calendars $16

Essence Lash Princess mascara features a false lash effect with a green-accented black bottle and applicator brush.

Save 20%

Essence False Lash Mascara $4

A box of Dermora Eye Mask Golden-Glow under-eye patches with 20 pairs is shown, alongside two individual golden-colored eye patches.

$14

Save 48%

20pk Under-Eye Patches $7 with Prime

$21

$25

Save 14%

30 Rolls of Toilet Paper $21 at Amazon

The image shows a Luseta Hyaluronic Acid Moisturizing Shampoo and Conditioner set, each 500ml, designed for dry hair, infused with hyaluronic acid, shea butter, and argan oil. They are color safe and free of sulfates, parabens, and gluten.

$24

$30

Save 20%

Luseta Moisturizing Hair Set $24

A Ferrero Collection 12 piece gift box containing an assortment of Ferrero Rocher, Raffaello, and Rondnoir chocolates. Each chocolate type is visible through its own transparent compartment.

12ct Ferrero Rocher Gift Box $6

Levoit Easy-Clean Humidifier with a sleek white design features a water tank with an opening for easy refilling. Includes a dial for adjusting humidity levels, a cleaning brush, and a filter sponge.

$28

$40

Save 28%

Large Easy-Clean Humidifer $28

Tic Tac Travels 60 Mini Box Set features assorted flavors in colorful mini boxes: Mr. Mint, Mr. Orange, Peachy Passionfruit, and Mrs. Spearmint.

$21

60pc Tic-Tac Mini Box Set $21

A tube of E.L.F. Lip Lacquer with a creamy nude shade is shown alongside its applicator brush, which has a white handle.

E.L.F Lip Lacquer $3

e.l.f. Skin Hydration Skincare Mini Kit includes Holy Hydration! Face Cream (0.529 oz), Daily Cleanser (1.01 oz), Booster Drops (0.14 oz), Eye Cream (0.23 oz), and Makeup Melting Cleansing Balm (0.45 oz), featuring hyaluronic acid and ceramides.

$20

E.L.F Hydration Skincare Set $20

$39

$99

Save 60%

60% Off AncestryDNA Kit

Portable electric space heater with a metallic finish, featuring adjustable knobs on top for temperature control and a front grill emitting warm, glowing heat.

$25

$29

Save 13%

Portable Electric Space Heater $25

Save 24%

OGX Coffee & Coconut Body Scrub $7

A 6-piece holiday gel nail polish set featuring green, red, and gold shades with glitter and solid finishes. Included decorations are Santa, reindeer, and Christmas trees, enhancing the festive theme.

$10

$14

Save 28%

6pc Holiday Gel Nail Polish Set $10

E.L.F Instant Lift Brow Pencil $3

Renpho Eye Massager is a white, wearable device designed for eye therapy with features like heat, vibration, and compression, secured by an adjustable strap, and helps relieve eye strain and fatigue.

$53

$120

Save 55%

45% Off Renpho Eye Massager

This is a Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Eraser Multi-Use Concealer, presented in a cylindrical container with a transparent cap and a sponge applicator at the top.

$11

Save 19%

Maybelline Age Rewind Concealer $9

Buy Now: Office & School Supplies

Right now, there are alot of standout deals on office and school supplies to close out the back-to-school shopping season. You can get seasonally low prices on top-selling brands like Sharpie and BIC, as well as trending favorites like this popular Bluetooth Label Maker.

Wait For Prime: Tech

If you are in the market for tech, wait for the Prime Big Deal Days! The prices you see during this October event will be the best you can get outside of Black Friday. Last year, we saw big price drops on AirPods, Ring doorbells, smartwatches, and of course, Amazon devices. The deals on Fire Tablets, Kindles, and Echo devices will be the same, or even better, than holiday prices.

Shop Prime Day Electronics Deals

Red and pink over-ear headphones with cushioned ear cups and adjustable headband.

$400

$529

Save 24%

Apple AirPods Max $400

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Up to 50% Off Beats by Dre

$350

$700

Save 50%

50% Off Shark Matrix Robot Vacuum & Mop

$69

$100

Save 30%

Soundcore Noise-Cancelling Headphones $69

JBL Tune 500 Wired Headphones feature a sleek design with padded ear cushions, a foldable headband, and a matte black finish. They have JBL branding on the ear cups.

$15

$36

Save 58%

JBL Tune 500 Wired Headphones $15

$1,400

$1,600

Save 12%

Apple 2024 MacBook Pro $1,400

A GoPro action camera featuring a rugged design, large lens, and blue branding, ideal for capturing high-quality video in challenging environments.

$180

$200

Save 10%

GoPro Hero Action Camera $180

A white, triangular power strip with a power button, featuring multiple AC outlets and four USB ports labeled \“Smart ID,\“ with a power rating of 5V/3.1A total.

$17

$21

Save 19%

13-Outlet Power Strip $17

White over-ear headphones with a gray headband and ear cushions, featuring a simple design with visible Sennheiser branding on the side.

$80

$150

Save 46%

Sennheiser Accentum Headphones $80

White wireless in-ear headphones with a distinctive stem design, featuring built-in microphones and black vents.

$119

$129

Save 7%

Apple AirPods 4 $119

$898

$1,498

Save 40%

40% Off Samsung The Frame 55" QLED TV

A black Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K with an HDMI connector is shown alongside its remote control, which has buttons for navigation, volume, and voice control.

$22

$50

Save 56%

55% Off Amazon Fire Stick 4K

A flat plug power strip with multiple outlets and a long, flexible cable connected to a wall socket.

$17

Save 47%

Ultra-Flat Plug Power Strip $9 with Prime

Buy Now: Bedding & Bath

Bedding is not a big part of Prime Big Deal Days, and we are seeing great deals on bedding during our day-to-day deal hunting. We’ve seen big discounts on mattress toppers, fleece blankets, and sheet sets without waiting for October prices.

Amazon Bed & Bath Deals

$11

$20

Save 43%

Bedsure Queen Duvet Cover $11 with Prime

$31

$50

Save 38%

Soft-Washed Comforter Set $31

Sale

Up to 65% Off Mattresses at Wayfair

$15

Save 39%

Chenille Bath Rug $9

A tall, narrow dresser featuring four fabric drawers in dark gray with black pull handles, framed by a metal mesh structure.

$30

$60

Save 50%

4-Drawer Dresser $30

$29

$46

Save 36%

Adjustable Candle-Warmer Lamp $29

Wait: Clothing & Shoes

We love the Prime event clothing and shoe deals! Amazon aggressively discounts clothing, shoes and outerwear, especially on Amazon brands. They also offer Black Friday-level deals on brands like Under Armour, Levi’s, Columbia, and UGG. You have to be patient because the best deals sell out quickly, but there will be hundreds of options for women, men, and kids!