As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. How we earn money
New gift finder: gifts actually on sale

October 6-7, 2026

Prime Big Deal Days 2026:
which deals are real?

Amazon's October Prime Day runs for 48 hours on October 6 and 7, starting at 12:01 a.m. Pacific (2:01 a.m. Central). Amazon says new deals drop at midnight, 8 a.m. and 1 p.m. Pacific. Most deals require a Prime membership. Not every "deal" is a deal, so we check each one against its price history before listing it.

Free trials

Not a Prime member yet?

Free for eligible new members. Cancel anytime.

Trials are for eligible new members and renew at the regular price unless cancelled. We may earn a fee if you sign up through these links, at no cost to you.

Price-checked deals right now

Price Checked

Verified against recent price history. The best deals we post.

25% off: Acer 5-in-1 4K HDMI Switch
#408 Tech

Acer 5-in-1 4K HDMI Switch

Guess the price: Acer 5-in-1 HDMI switch

25% off Never been cheaper (Android Authority)
View deal on Amazon
33% off: Anker Prime 250W 6-Port Charging Station
#407 Tech

Anker Prime 250W 6-Port Charging Station

Guess the price: Anker Prime 250W charger

33% off $5 above all-time low (PCWorld)
View deal on Amazon
33% off: Samsung P9 Express microSD Card 512GB
#396 Tech

Samsung P9 Express microSD Card 512GB

Samsung P9 512GB for Switch 2 at its best since price hikes

33% off Lowest since price hikes (9to5Toys) Price history
View deal on Amazon

Deal spotted

Reported by major deal outlets. Discount shown vs. list price only, so compare before you buy.

How to spot a fake Prime Day deal

  1. Ignore the list price. Compare the sale price to what the item actually sold for over the last few months. Amazon product pages now include a price history link.
  2. Watch for inflate-then-discount. If the price jumped in the weeks before the sale, the "discount" may just bring it back to normal.
  3. Check who is selling it. Prefer items sold or shipped by Amazon or a well-known brand store.
  4. Read the fine print on coupons. Some prices only apply after you clip an on-page coupon or use a code.
  5. Do not rush lightning deals. A countdown timer is not proof of a good price. Check the history first.

As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Prices change often; the price on Amazon at checkout applies.