Amazon Prime Day 2020: deals, dates and more
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Amazon Prime Day 2020: deals, dates and more
© Provided by GamesRadar Amazon Prime Day 2020You may have noticed, but the Amazon Prime Day 2020 deals event is running more than a little late this year. And you might be waiting for a while yet too. Actually, it's not happening in summer this time around, mainly due to the devastating effect the Coronavirus has had on businesses, logistics, and the wider global economy.
As our team of deal hunters has covered every single past Amazon Prime Day deals event though, we're in a good place to take a look into what might be happening instead this year. We'll examine the evidence for what date it might be rescheduled to and also what sort of deals you can expect based on the hottest picks from last year.
And, hey, while you're here, just a quick reminder that our Back to School sales guide is up and running and packed with red hot deals. Here are a few other key highlights we've picked out too:
There have been a few Amazon sales and deals events running already recently, although nothing on the scale of Prime Day of course. And this page is also the spot where we'll be listing all of the best Prime Day deals on the day itself too, so feel free to bookmark us for the day itself on...
When is Prime Day 2020? AMAZON PRIME DAY 2020....DEALS, DATES AND MORE....The big event usually takes place at some point within the first two weeks of July. But despite Amazon being famously coy with releasing the official date, it usually only confirms publically two weeks before, the date always ends up leaking beforehand either via promotional banners in the site's code or we've even had some super keen third-party merchants accidentally tell us when showing what deals they'll be promoting on the day.
However, with things as they are out there, we're not surprised that Prime Day will be delayed this year. As we reported earlier though, we expect Amazon Prime Day 2020 to now take place in October. Prime Day usually starts on a Monday, so we're expecting September 5, 2020. That's set to be the latest Amazon Prime Day ever, and way too close to Black Friday for our wallet's liking in all honesty. But apparently, October is what Amazon is going for despite rumors a month ago saying early September was going to host the event.
Anything later and we're getting too close to the Holiday shopping season, plus keeping it close to the start of the month means last month's paycheck might still have buyer's balances healthy.
That's one heck of a delay, but the surge in demand from March this year saw Amazon really struggle, globally, to meet demand and ship deliveries on time, even for Prime members. So Prime Day (traditionally Amazon's biggest sales event of the year, even over Black Friday and Cyber Monday), would be almost impossible for it to pull off. Not to mention the impact on product supply has no doubt been affected by Coronavirus with factory closures and lockdowns in countries around the world.
We think August would have been much better, and we're still hoping Amazon surprises us and decides to do it then instead. And we're sure it would if it could, but the above issues can't be understated.
September is a risky one as it's traditionally the calm before the storm that is the Black Friday/Christmas shopping season. By mid-October last year we were already seeing some fantastic deals at loads of top stores online and savvy buyers will be all too aware of this. Essentially, we imagine a lot of buyers, ourselves included, will be eyeing up most non-Amazon device September Prime Day deals thinking they might be even cheaper in a month or two. Not to mention not everyone can afford to splash out so close to the big shopping season. July Prime Days usually gives us time for our bank balances to recover!
Will Prime Day 2020 be a two-day event again?AMAZON PRIME DAY 2020....DEALS, DATES AND MORE....We were expecting Amazon Prime Day 2020 to take place over 48 hours again as Amazon enjoyed record earnings last year with the longest-ever Prime Day sale. We even joked around the office that it might be a week-long event...then fell silent in fear of not getting any sleep for a week.
Despite Amazon seemingly making Prime Day last even longer each year (it did actually only last for a single day a few years ago), we'd be surprised to see the over-stretched retailer extend it again this year. We might even see it roll back in size and scale due to it being so darn close to the Black Friday season - which sounds eminently sensible.
© Provided by GamesRadar Amazon Prime Day 2020: Prime members only Do you have to be an Amazon Prime member?Yes. Unlike regular sales events, Prime Day deals are reserved for Amazon Prime members. Never been a Prime member before? Then you could always time the free trial period to coincide with the big event, which will give you full access.
Prime membership, AMAZON PRIME DAY 2020....DEALS, DATES AND MORE...., is actually a great value option though, that you might want to keep anyways. You get faster delivery, exclusive deals, access to the Prime Video streaming service, and more. You can sign up for free trials, monthly subscriptions (quit any time you like), or save a few bucks with a year-long deal if you like.
© Provided by GamesRadar Amazon Prime Day 2020: Amazon Echo Show 5 What deals can we expect on Prime Day 2020?First and foremost, Amazon's own devices get the absolute best deals on Prime Day. We're talking Echo speakers, Fire Tablets, Kindles, Fire TV Sticks, and more. Sure they get regular discounts throughout the year, but even the cheapest items like the ever-popular Echo Dot Alexa-enabled smart speaker went down past its previous cheapest price of around $30/£30 to a ridiculously hot $22/£22. If you're after any sort of Amazon device, Prime Day is a great time to buy.
TVs, wireless headphones, smartwatches, fitness trackers, Instant Pot cookers, power tools, robo vacuums, smart lighting, and more all got some fantastic discounts. If you are in the market for headphones, we often see models highlighted in our best headphones guide get some decent offers, so it's well worth checking for them on the day, or let us do it for you of course!
Here at GamesRadar though, you'd expect we had our eye out for Prime Day gaming deals and you'd be right. The thing is, Prime Day's always a bit disappointing for gaming.
Prime Day's, AMAZON PRIME DAY 2020....DEALS, DATES AND MORE...., gaming deals tend to focus on accessories. Headsets got a decent run last year, with the Razer Kraken Tournament Edition getting a sweet 38% discount. The official Magma Red DualShock PS4 controller price was knocked down to $44. Kingdom Hearts 3 was over 50% off in the UK and US.
Console deals were nothing particularly exciting, the main highlights being a PS4 Pro with God of War and Days gone for $350 and a PS4 Slim with Horizon, Last of Us and Uncharted 4 for £220 - currently on offer at £254.99 by the way.
If you've been trying to pick up a decent console deal lately you've no doubt noticed it's slim pickings out there, to say the least. With more people staying at home either due to lockdown, shelter-in-place, or common sense over the last few months, console demand has skyrocketed. Bad news for lower prices when stock alone is like gold dust. Buyers are snapping them up at standard prices and even inflated ones from third-party merchants, so you can forget about any big discounts later this year if stock hasn't recovered. And we would have been hoping for some tasty offers given the PS5 and Xbox Series X are coming in November.
Do other stores have Prime Day sales?Absolutely. In the US, we saw Walmart, Best Buy, and eBay all really go for it last year with a lot of price matching going on and some strong picks in the electronics departments, TVs especially.
Similar scenes in the UK, with Currys, in particular, rocking some strong deals. We're particularly excited to see if ebuyer dust off its cheeky Optimus Day again. It's probably a bit much to see John Lewis or Argos go for a Megatron Day though.
Generally, other stores know Prime Day creates a lot of buzz and people save up for the event and are generally in a mood to splash a bit of cash. And unlike Amazon's sale, you don't have to be a paid member to take advantage of the deals at these other stores.
We will of course be keeping an eye on these other stores and bringing you any highlights too. And if any of Amazon's deals are available for less elsewhere, we'll let you know where those thunder-stealing bargains are as well.
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Prime Day Apple Watch Price Predictions 2020: Series 3 and Series 5
Are you itching to buy an Apple Watch but stuck between taking advantage of one of the several Apple Watch deals available today or waiting to see what discounts Prime Day 2020 brings to the table? If that’s you, this post can help. We have looked back at the pricing for the APple Watch Series 3 and Apple Watch Series 5 during Black Friday 2019, Prime Day 2019, and more recent sales to make some Prime Day Apple Watch price predictions at Amazon for 2020.
Please note our predictions aren’t based on insider pricing or leaks, nor are these set in stone. They may change as the months pass and we inch closer to Prime Day 2020. As such, we’ll continue to track Apple Watch pricing on Amazon and elsewhere. Analyzing past pricing and sales events, current prices, and recent trends generally result in reasonably accurate price range predictions. We may tighten the ranges as we get closer to October’s (rumored) major event.
These predictions are only for the base GPS model of the Apple Watch Series 3 and Apple Watch Series 5. That’s because these versions of the Apple Watch are by far the most popular and are, therefore, the watches buyers wait to go on sale before pulling the trigger. There likely will be discounts on the Cellular + GPS variants too, but it’s safe to say their prices won’t drop as low as their GPS counterparts.
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At this time of year, your strategy depends on which Apple Watch series you want and how urgently you need it. Based on the price data, if you’re interested in an Apple Watch Series 3, chances are today’s $169 for the 38mm model and $199 for the 42mm variant are about as good as they’ll get for Prime Day 2020. On the other hand, if you want an Apple Watch Series 5, the outlook is good that you can save if you wait until Prime Day in October. Of course, for the Apple Watch Series 5, if you must have the watch as soon as possible because of your plans, today’s deals shave a bit off list price so you still can take satisfaction that you didn’t pay full retail price.
We strive to help our readers find the best deals on quality products and services, and we choose what we cover carefully and independently. The prices, details, and availability of the products and deals in this post may be subject to change at anytime. Be sure to check that they are still in effect before making a purchase.Digital Trends may earn commission on products purchased through our links, which supports the work we do for our readers.
Editors' RecommendationsAmazon officially delays Prime Day, but hasn't set a new date
An employee looks for items in one of the corridors at an Amazon warehouse.
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The coronavirus pandemic has pushed back Amazon's biggest shopping event of the year.
Amazon, AMAZON PRIME DAY 2020....DEALS, DATES AND MORE.... is postponing Prime Day in the U.S., the company announced Tuesday. Amazon didn't announce a date for the two-day summer sales event, which is typically held in mid-July, saying it will share "more details soon."
Earlier this month, Amazon told third-party sellers to use the week of Oct. 5 as a "placeholder date" for Prime Day promotions and coupons. The company declined to comment further regarding that date.
"Over the last five years, Prime Day has become a special celebration and time for Prime members to shop incredible deals for themselves and for friends and family — and it's something we look forward to every year," an Amazon spokesperson said in a statement. "This year we'll be holding Prime Day later than usual, while ensuring the safety of our employees and supporting our customers and selling partners."
While Prime Day in the U.S. is being put on hold, AMAZON PRIME DAY 2020....DEALS, DATES AND MORE....Amazon said Prime Day will take place in India next month. The event will kick off at midnight on Aug. 6 and continue until Aug. 7, the company said.
The delay was widely expected, and sellers and brands have been preparing for it for months.
Speculation began to build in April, as Amazon saw unprecedented demand from stuck-at-home shoppers during the coronavirus crisis. The flood of orders quickly caused supply-chain shortages and delivery delays. Since then, operations at Amazon's warehouses have slowly returned to normal, but the company now faces new coronavirus outbreaks across the country, which could threaten to upend its logistics operations again.
The pandemic is still likely to dampen consumer enthusiasm for Prime Day, as the virus and widespread business closures create record unemployment, said James Thomson, a former Amazon manager and now partner at brand consultancy Buy Box Experts.
However, if Amazon can secure new Prime subscribers or push shoppers to buy its own devices, Prime Day will still be considered a success for the company because those things help draw more customers into the Amazon ecosystem where they're likely to remain and spend more money over the long-term, Thomson added.
Brands in hard-hit categories, such as apparel, remain excited about Prime Day because the event is guaranteed to drive more traffic, said Fahim Naim, a former Amazon executive and CEO , AMAZON PRIME DAY 2020....DEALS, DATES AND MORE....of e-commerce consultancy eShopportunity.
"If there's already so much traffic on the platform, you want some kind of Prime Day deal so customers can get excited," Naim said. "No one wants to buy anything at full price on that day."
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