What are Amazon Lightning Deals? How to shop exclusive discounts on Prime Day

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Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days sale kicks off tomorrow, October 8! The 48-hour sale is expected to offer some of the best deals ahead of Black Friday 2024. So, what's the catch? The sale is exclusive for Amazon Prime members . If you're excited to shop the sale and want to know how to get your hands on the rarest deals, you'll want to pay attention of Amazon Lightning Deals. Below, we've outlined what Amazon Lightning Deals are, how to find them and what current Lightning Deals are available for Prime members.

What are Amazon Lightning Deals?

A Lightning Deal is an exclusive promotion with a limited number of discounts available on a specific item for a short period of time.

Where can I find Amazon Lightning Deals?

Amazon Lightning Deals are promoted on the Today's Deals section or Prime Day page. Those deals are available, one per customer, until the promotion period for the deal ends or all deals are claimed.

What are the benefits of Amazon Lightning Deals for shoppers?

The fact that Lightning Deals will sell out and are not available for long makes them coveted finds. Amazon Prime members get exclusive access to these deals during Prime Day events, including Prime Big Deal Days .

1. Significant discounts : Lightning Deals often feature seriously impressive discounts on a range of products, allowing shoppers to save upwards of 80% on items they need.
2. Limited-time offers : The time-sensitive nature of Lightning Deals creates a sense of urgency, motivating shoppers to make quick decisions and take advantage of the discounts before they expire.
3. Variety of deals : Lightning Deals cover all categories, from electronics and fitness gear to fashion and beauty products.
4. Exclusive access : Prime members get exclusive access to shop Lightning Deals during Prime Day , giving them a huge advantage over non-Prime members to shop the best offers before they sell out.

Are Amazon Lightning Deals available to all customers?

All customers can access Lightning Deals throughout the year, except during Amazon Prime sales. Amazon's October Prime Day sale is exclusive to Prime members, so it is crucial to sign up before the sale kicks off tomorrow, October 8 to shop all the best Lightning Deals.

Amazon Prime membership

Sign up for Amazon Prime to score the best deals during the October Prime Day sale.

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Best Amazon Prime Day Lightning Deals available right now:

• 81% off: Onlyone Water Dental Flosser Pick for Teeth
• 72% off: Manvins Robot Vacuum and Mop Combo
• 50% off: Saker Tire Inflator Portable Air Compressor
• 50% off: JBL Tune Flex True Wireless Noise Cancelling Earbuds
• 50% off: Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Streaming Device
• 49% off: Winix 5500-2 Air Purifier with True HEPA
• 46% off: Amazon Fire HD 10 Tablet
• 46% off: BlueAir Air Purifiers for Large Rooms
• 45% off: Ring Stick Up Cam Battery
• 40% off : Crock-Pot 7-Quart Oval Manual Slow Cooker
• 37% off: Insignia 50-Inch Class F30 Series Led 4K UHD Smart Fire TV
• 35% off: Nespresso Vertuo Plus Coffee and Espresso Maker by De'Longhi
• 34% off: Kindle Paperwhite Essentials Bundle

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Prices were accurate at the time this article was published but may change over time.

This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: What are Amazon Lightning Deals? How to shop exclusive discounts on Prime Day