Amazon announces early access deals ahead of Prime Big Deal Days event in October

Andy Jassy is President and CEO of Amazon - Amazon
Andy Jassy is President and CEO of Amazon - Amazon
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Amazon has announced that its Prime Big Deal Days 2025 event will take place from October 7 to October 8. The company is offering early access to several deals for Prime members ahead of the official event, allowing shoppers to begin purchasing discounted items before the main sale begins.

Prime members can access a variety of offers across different categories, including electronics, beauty products, and seasonal gifts. Early deals available now include savings on Amazon devices such as the Fire HD 8 Kids Pro Tablet, Kindle Paperwhite Essentials bundle, and Echo Dot Kids bundle. Discounts are also being offered on select artist merchandise and Kindle books.

Additional benefits for Prime members during this period include $15 off in-store purchases of $55 or more at Amazon Fresh locations until October 8. Members can also receive up to $1 off per gallon on one fuel purchase at participating bp, Amoco, and ampm sites starting October 3. Ongoing daily fuel savings of $0.10 per gallon are also available by linking an Amazon account with the bp loyalty platform.

Those who hold a Prime Visa or Prime Store Card may qualify for a $150 Amazon Gift Card upon approval and earn increased cash back rates on select brands during the event. Eligible cardholders can earn up to 10% back on certain deals and an additional 2% back with No-Rush Delivery options.

Young adults aged 18-24 have access to a special Prime membership rate at half the standard cost and can earn extra cash back in eligible categories such as beauty, apparel, electronics, and personal care.

Prime members using Grubhub+ are able to claim a free McDonald’s Chicken McNuggets Meal each day between September 15 and October 5 when placing orders through Grubhub+, provided certain conditions are met.

As part of its entertainment offerings tied to Prime Big Deal Days, Amazon is providing exclusive early access for members to see Universal Pictures’ “Wicked: For Good” ahead of its general release date. Members can sign up for ticket notifications and find limited-edition merchandise related to the film at OzOnAmazon.com.

Non-members interested in accessing these deals can join Amazon Prime for $14.99 per month or start with a free trial period.

Amazon’s annual shopping events like Prime Day have historically generated significant sales volumes for both the company and participating sellers (https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/retail/prime-day-2023-best-selling-products). The upcoming event continues this trend by combining product discounts with added membership perks.

“Prime members will be able to shop millions of deals from Amazon’s wide selection from beauty and electronics to must-have gifts and seasonal essentials starting October 7 at 12:01 a.m. PDT—but if you’re eager to start checking items off your holiday lists sooner, you won’t have to wait. Prime members can begin unlocking incredible savings starting now.”

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