We are two days away from Amazon’s October Prime Day event and while there’s a lot of attention on things like kitchen appliances and smart TVs, there are also plenty of great deals on things in a variety of categories under $10. Unless you have something specific on your list, you may not even know where to begin. We’ve found many of the best items on sale for $10 or less until official Prime Day on Oct. 8.
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We’ve got a dedicated team of experts here at CNET to find these Amazon Prime Day deals before, on and after the event. We find deals across all categories and different price ranges, and today, we’ve curated the best for our astute savers, aka folks looking for products under $10. You can grab them early before Prime Day kicks off and stock runs low. And who knows? Maybe you’ll even find the perfect holiday gift.
Best October Prime Day deals under $10 on everyday essentials
Nab a pair of these heavy duty scissors to have on hand when you cut up a sheet to make your Halloween costume.
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These satin hair ties are designed to hold your hair without pulling or tugging on it or leaving a crease. Wear them while you sleep to protect your hair, or style them for daytime wear. They come in a pack of five, so if you lose one you’ll have many more as backup.
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Summer may be over, but sunscreen is still a much-needed essential to have on hand. Protect your skin from UV rays and sunburns with this SPF 50 spray sunscreen.
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Convert your car headrest into a convenient storage solution with these universal hooks. Each can hold 55 pounds, so you can hang up coats, kids’ toys, umbrellas or even bags of groceries.
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Best October Prime Day deals under $10 on tech
Keep reading into the night with this sleek rechargeable book light. It features three light modes and five brightness levels and lasts up to 80 hours on a single charge.
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Now you don’t have to wait till you get to the airport to confirm that your bag is overweight. This compact device can precisely weigh your suitcases to let you know if you’re over the limit.
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This 5,000-mAh three-port portable charger is just the thing to ensure your phone has enough juice for your day trip. And its compact design makes it easy to throw into a backpack, purse or even your back pocket.
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Best October Prime Day deals under $10 on home and kitchen
Prep your favorite coffee drinks with this handheld frother. It’s tiny but powerful, with a 13,000 rpm motor and 26 spiral rings that’ll turn regular milk to frothy perfection in seconds.
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Add this hand soap to your bathroom and enjoy the fragrance of sea minerals every time you wash your hands.
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Microfiber cleaning cloths are a must-have in every home, and Homexcel offers multipurpose, lint-free ones at a considerable discount. Cart away this pack of 12 now that they’re almost 40% off.
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Prime Day deals under $10 on health and fitness
This set of three bands provides three difference resistance levels: low, medium and high. Therefore you can pick which one is best for the workout you’re doing. Adding some resistance to your HITT, Pilates or even yoga workout can help take your workout up a notch.
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Resistance bands are a great way to work out at home with limited space and equipment, and this option from RitFit is currently over half off. It comes with handles so you can comfortably hold on to the band.
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Best October Prime Day deals under $10 on games and toys
This fun game lets kids practice communication in a fun way. If you’ve got older children, it has multilevel cards that can still be challenging for older kids
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Suitable for children 3 and up, this sweet wooden set teaches fine motor skills and color and shape recognition. And it’s 22% off.
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As you can see, even though Prime Day hasn’t started yet, there are so many deals worth shopping now. If you’re looking for more, check out our best Prime Day deals under $25. Got a little more to spend or looking for holiday gifts? Browse our Prime Day deals under $100 for even more deals.
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What is Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days sale?
Amazon’s October Prime Day event is officially called Prime Big Deal Days, but the shopping extravaganza essentially functions as a second Amazon Prime Day event ahead of the holiday season. If you’ve never shopped during a Prime Day sale before, you might be wondering exactly what it entails, so here’s a brief explainer. It’s a two-day Amazon sale that will offer exclusive savings to Amazon Prime subscribers with limited-time offers, flash deals and rock-bottom prices. It’s a rare chance to score Black Friday-level pricing outside of November, so it’s usually well worth shopping. The Prime Big Deal Days event is taking place this year on Oct. 8 and 9.
When is Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days 2024 event?
Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days are Oct. 8 and Oct. 9 this year. Even though the sale event is still a week away, you can take advantage of some early deals right now. Generally speaking, the deals will end at midnight on Oct. 9 this time around. Some deals may linger beyond the set times of the sale event.
How does Prime Big Deal Days compare to July Prime Day?
There are lots of similarities between the two sales. Many of the same deals return during the October sale, especially on Amazon’s own devices, such as Blink and Ring home security devices, Fire TVs and tablets, Echo devices and more.
The main difference is related to the timing of the sale. Since July Prime Day is in the summer, there’s more focus on back-to-school and outdoor deals. This includes school supplies, grills, lawnmowers and more. During October Prime Day, we see more deals geared toward the upcoming holiday season, such as kitchenware for a Thanksgiving meal or kids toys and games for Christmas.
How does Prime Big Deal Days work?
The idea behind the sale is pretty simple: Subscribers to Amazon’s Prime service can get exclusive discounts on thousands of products and services across the site during a limited period. The products, while still available to non-Prime members, will have extra savings for members, with many prices dropping down to new all-time lows.
When you’re logged in to your Prime account and looking at a product landing page, you’ll see the discounted price if it’s on sale. You don’t usually need any special coupon codes, nor is there a need to use a specific payment method to get the discounts. If you spend your money wisely each year, you can easily make back your Prime membership cost in savings during the event.
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What products go on sale for Prime Big Deal Days?
Since Amazon sells pretty much everything, its Prime Big Deal Days bonanza features deals on pretty much everything too. Whether you’re shopping for tech, kitchen gear, outdoor furniture or everyday essentials, October Prime Day will offer something in the way of savings for you.
In past sale events, some of the best savings have been on Amazon devices. This includes Kindle readers, Echo speakers, Fire TVs and more. It’s not just Amazon’s own brands that see steep discounts. You will be able to grab great deals across a variety of big-name brands, including significant savings on items like laptops, TVs and fitness gear, to name a few.
Where can you find deals right now?
The CNET Deals team covers all of the best price drops, discounts and deals daily from all the top retailers. Whether it’s a one-day promo at Woot, a weekend sale at Best Buy or a coupon code for a product at Amazon, if it’s a great deal, we’ll be covering it.
Be sure to check out all of the great deals each day at CNET.com/deals and sign up for our CNET Cheapskate newsletter for a daily digest of deals delivered to your inbox. You can also sign up for CNET Deals text alerts for curated deals during the event, and install our CNET Shopping browser extension to help ensure that purchases you make all year round will be at the lowest price available.
