Because who doesn't love a bargain?
We’ve been shopping online more than ever before – and more often than not, on Amazon. So naturally we can’t stop thinking about Amazon Prime Day 2022, which has started today.
The UK is facing the biggest cost of living crisis in decades. That’s why, where possible, we’re sharing our editor approved deals and investment recommendations – encouraging sensible investment, rather than senseless spending.
New to the joys of Amazon Prime Day? Essentially, it gives Prime members the opportunity to shop mega exclusive discounts. Think of it like a mini Black Friday for Amazon Prime customers only. This year’s discounts will last for two days, ending at midnight on Wednesday 13 July.
You’ll need to be a Prime member to get access to these amazing deals, all you have to do is sign up below.
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To get you all excited, we’ve handpicked some of our favourite deals below, just keep on scrolling…
Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones 700, was £349.95, now £175 | Amazon
Noise cancelling headphones are the perfect investment to make on Amazon Prime Day, and these over ear headphones by Bose boast wireless Bluetooth, Alexa voice control and a built-in microphone.
Fitbit Versa 2 Smartwatch, was £199.99 now £71.24 | Amazon
The Versa 2 is the most similar to an Apple Watch, but with more of a fitness focus. Alexa is built-in for weather and news update, plus there’s a sleep quality monitor and 24/7 heart rate tracking. You’ll see your workout stats in realtime and can get notifications for calls, texts and calendar events.
Oral B Pro 3 Electric Toothbrush, was £89.99, now £38.80 | Amazon
Electric toothbrushes are an essential, but they’re normally on the pricey side, so Amazon Prime Day is a great time to get one. This Oral B one comes with a smart pressure sensor, three brushing modes and more.
Shark Cordless Stick Vacuum Cleaner, was £319.99, now £179.99 | Amazon
This Shark hoover is a best seller, and it’s not hard to see why. The only issue is the price tag, with these clever vacuums costing big money, so when there’s a sale, it’s wise to jump on it.
Echo Dot (4th Generation), was £49.99 now £19.99 | Amazon
Prime Day is a good time to get your hands on Amazon’s own-brand products, such as the Echo Dot. It’s their most popular smart speaker, with Alexa.
Toni & Guy Deep Barrel Hair Waver, was £27.93 now £17.99 | Amazon
We are always on the hunt for the best hair tools, so when we saw this went into the sale, we couldn’t have been happier. It gives your hair super relaxed beachy waves within minutes. What’s not to love?
Braun IPL Silk Expert Pro 3, was £424.99 now £158.99 | Amazon
At-home IPL hair removal devices are a great way to permanently reduce visible hair. If you manage to purchase this one in the sale, you might end up saving yourself a lot of money.
Nespresso Vertuo Plus XN903140 Coffee Machine by Krups, was £128.35 now £60.99 | Amazon
Save yourself time and money by investing in a coffee machine to make barista-style drinks at home. With a simple one touch brewing system and a heat up time of just 40 seconds, it’s never been easier thanks to this Nespresso machine.
Le Creuset Signature Enamelled Cast Iron Dish, was £270 now £188.99 | Amazon
How stunning is this coastal blue dish by Le Creuset? Normally £270, now is the time to treat yourself at just £188.99.
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Amazon Prime Day 2021 ran from Monday 21 June 2021 at 12am to Tuesday 22 June 2021 at 11:59pm. Prime Day was held in autumn the year before, delayed due to the coronavirus pandemic. However, in 2021 it returned to its summertime schedule.
Amazon Prime Day is a kind of flash sale of enormous discounts on the site, with 2022 set to be its eighth year in existence.
Thousands of products go on offer over the two day shopping holiday – including some of Amazon’s own-brand products, like Alexa and Kindle. New offers are rolled out as often as every five minutes, so its worth keeping an eye on the website for the best live deals!
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An Amazon Prime membership in the UK costs £79 per year, or £7.99 a month. If you’re a student, it’s considerably cheaper at just £39 per year or £3.99 a month – and you get a six month free trial instead of the regular 30 days.
As well as Prime Day deals, you’ll also get access to Lightning Deals half an hour early. Access to Amazon Prime Video, Prime Reading and Prime Music are also included.
Alongside access to exclusive deals, members are also bumped up to a priority delivery tier with free same-day and one-day delivery options. You can even receive your products in as short a time as one hour – but don’t panic if that’s not ideal. Simply turn on No-Rush Delivery and it’ll push back your delivery to a time that’s more convenient.
You will need a Prime membership to get your hands on those all-important Amazon Prime Day 2022 savings.
Prime Day is fairly similar to Black Friday on Amazon, with the e-tailer offering huge savings on both events. When it comes to other sites however, Black Friday is by far the bigger occasion, with few other retailers marking Prime Day.
That said, Amazon has such a broad choice of products on offer that it’s well worth keeping your eyes on your favourites for a flash deal. If you plan well and do both, you can scatter your money-spending over two months rather than one.
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With literally thousands of deals across Amazon’s broad selection, there are usually two types of bargains: Deals of the Day and Lightning Deals.
Amazon runs Lightning Deals, something that is rolled out as often as every five minutes on Prime Day. Just to add to the pressure, these deals will come with a little timer and availability bar showing how many are left in stock. Fun, right?
Top tip: Be sure to act quick with Lightning Deals – in fact, buy a product within 15 minutes of putting it in your shopping cart. Any longer than that, Amazon will automatically eject the item and you’ll have to start all over again.
Throughout the week, a few products (in small numbers) that are very rarely on sale will be available at a massively discounted price. They’re usually only on sale for a matter of hours, so you have to be on it on the day, as they’ll be gone in, well, a flash… Get it?
If you’ve missed out on anything, you can always try your luck by joining a waitlist on a product. It might get restocked, or somebody might change their mind about a big purchase.
Amazon Prime Day – as its name suggests – is only done by Amazon, but other retailers, like John Lewis, have been known to get involved in terms of price-matching, offering similar deals on certain products during the sale. We would definitely recommend checking in case something on your wish list sells out.
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