20+ Deals That Rival Amazon Early Access
In case you haven’t turned the TV on or been targeted by ads on Facebook lately, Amazon, Target and Walmart essentially got together and decided Black Friday is now a multi-month thing that starts in October.
Not really, but it sure seems like it. Walmart’s Black Friday deals began on Oct. 1 and Target Deal Days started on Oct. 4. But Amazon, being Amazon, decided to host a two-day deal frenzy called Prime Early Access. Unlike the others, it only lasts two days (Oct. 11-12) — putting a deadline on people’s deal-shopping. And so, that TV, super-cozy athleisure wear and KitchenAid you considered while noshing on a midnight snack may all have sold out by breakfast. (It may be a blessing in disguise. Some deals at competing retailers are better than Amazon’s, including Target’s marked-down KitchenAids.)
We got you. Several other big box retailers, including the aforementioned Target and Walmart, still have steeply discounted products available. Think must-have and nice-to-have kitchen items, tech gear, clothes, furniture and more. Here are the best Prime Early Access alternative deals to shop. Be sure to read reviews, fine print and return policies carefully. Deals are great — items that don’t work for your home are not.
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Best Deals at Target During Prime Early Access
Updated and upgraded kitchen gear and TVs make up the lion’s share of Target’s competing deals right now.
TCL 55-4k UHD HDR Smart Roku TV, Originally $599, Now $299 at Target
If your New Year’s resolution is to cut cable, here’s added motivation: TCL’s 55-inch Smart Roku TV is currently $299 at Target. It’s a 50% — or $300 — mark-down from its usual $599 price. The 4K picture quality offers high-resolution imagery with depth and color that will make you feel like you’re actually in the stadium or part of the scene. Cord-cutting viewers can stream content from services including Sling, Hulu, fuboTV and more.
TCL’s 55-inch Smart Roku TV, $299 at Target
Other Deals at Target During Prime Early Access
Gourmia 5qt 12-Function Guided Cook Digital Air Fryer (Black), Originally $74.99, Now $39.99 at Target
Keurig K-Mini Single-Serve K-Cup Pod Coffee Maker, Originally $99.99, Now $49.99 at Target
Oster DiamondForce Electric Griddle, Originally $49.99, Now $25 at Target
Amazon Fire TV Stick with Alexa Voice Remote, Originally $39.99, Now $19.99 at Target
100% Washed Linen Solid Pillowcase Set - Casaluna™ and Washed Black, Originally $50, Now $25 at Target
Best Deals at Walmart During Prime Early Access
Walmart’s mark-downs span nearly every category, from clothing to tech and toys.
Gateway 15.6-Inch Ultra Slim Notebook, Originally $445, Now $179 at Walmart
Upgrade your home office with a slim, efficient laptop. Gateway 15.6-Inch Ultra Slim Notebook is currently 58% off at Walmart, down to $179 from $445. The computer boasts a 4 GB memory RAM, 15.6-inch LCD IPS display and precision touchpad, making it functional and clear for work, streaming and gaming.
Gateway 15.6-Inch Ultra Slim Notebook, $179 at Walmart
Other Deals at Walmart During Prime Early Access
Apple Watch Series 8, Originally $429, Now $379 at Walmart
iFLY Fibertech 3-Piece Hardside Expandable Luggage, Originally $249, Now $169 at Walmart
ECOVACS DEEBOT N8+, Originally $649.99, Now $349 at Walmart
Chefman TurboFry Digital Touch Dual Basket Air Fryer XL 9-Quart, Originally $145, Now $79 at Walmart
PORTLAND by Portland Boot Company, 6-Inch Lace-Up Boot, Originally $75, Now $35 at Walmart
KidKraft Forestview II Wooden Outdoor Playhouse with Ringing Doorbell, Bench and Kitchen, Currently $449, Now $199 at Walmart
Best Deals at Best Buy During Prime Early Access
Techies, rejoice. Best Buy has heavily-marked down items that will have you working, time-telling and capturing memories at NextGen levels.
Related: Best Buy Black Friday Deals
ASUS - ROG Gaming Desktop - Intel Core i5-11400F With 16GB Memory, Originally $1,099.99, Now $699.99 at Best Buy
ASUS ROG Gaming Desktop Intel Core i5 11400F With 16 GB is a whopping $500 off, down to $699.99 from $1099.99. The high-bandwidth DDR4 RAM allows the product to run efficiently, even if you’re using graphic-intense PC games and video-editing programs simultaneously. The 16GB GDDR6 dedicated video memory renders high-quality images for videos and games in a snap.
ASUS ROG Gaming Desktop Intel Core i5 11400F With 16 GB, $699.99 at Best Buy
Other Deals at Best Buy During Prime Early Access
MacBook Air 13.3-Inch Laptop, Originally $529, Now $379 at Best Buy
GoPro - HERO8 Black 4K Waterproof Action Camera, Originally $299.99, Now $249 at Best Buy
iDataStart - HC3.5 2-Way LED Remote Start System - Black, Originally $599.99, Now $299.99 at Best Buy
Apple Watch Series 7 (GPS + Cellular) 45mm Midnight Aluminum Case with Midnight Sport Band, Originally $529, Now $370 at Best Buy
Best Deals at Wayfair During Prime Early Access
Wayfair’s five days of deals event ends Oct. 11, so consider it your end-of-workday mission to score up to 80% off furniture and other home items.
Sevinc Pedestal Dining Table, Originally $1,020.04, Now $498 at Wayfair
The Sevinc Pedestal Dining Table is currently $498 at Wayfair, an eye-popping 51% discount from its usual $1,020.04 price tag. The popular table boasts good reviews to the tune of 4.5 stars out of five on Amazon, with more than 600 previous buyers raving about its sturdiness and marble finish.
The Sevinc Pedestal Dining Table, $498 at Wayfair
Other Deals at Wayfair During Prime Early Access
Bainville Upholstered Bed, Originally $1,300, Now $607.49 at Wayfair
Guadalupe 34.63-Inch Wide Rolling Kitchen Cart, Originally $459.99, Now $211.99 at Wayfair
Calphalon Premier Space Saving Hard Anodized Nonstick 10-Piece Cookware Set, Originally $599.99, Now $262.64 at Wayfair
Binghamton Upholstered Armchair, Originally $1,240, Now $452.32 at Wayfair
Best Sitewide Deals During Prime Early Access
Some sites have free-for-all sales, with everything online marked down. It makes it easier on you — there’s no doubt about it: Your item is on sale. Here’s where to score big deals.
J.Crew
J.CREW is offering 35% and up off entire purchases, including new, best-selling and sale items. There’s only one catch: You have to enter SHOPEARLY at checkout. One of the sweetest deals is on the best-selling and new Quilted Cocoon Puffer Coat. It’s typically $198, but you can snag it for $99 with the code SHOPEARLY — a 50% discount. The deal applies to every available color (frosty lavender, general surplus, dark nutmeg, navy and black). Though the coat has been around since 2011, this year’s edition has a higher collar for more wind protection.
Bath & Body Works
As the seasons change, so do our skin’s needs. Cold air outside and dry heat inside can rob our skin of its moisture. Also, comforting scents like warm vanilla can keep us cozy on chilly winter nights. Bath & Body Works is currently offering 40% off its entire site, plus free shipping on orders over $50 (Use code BESTDEAL at checkout for free shipping. The 40% off will automatically be applied). Though the deals apply to the entire site, here are some notable deals on winter-ready products.
Gap
Gap is cozying up to customers by offering a competitive 60% discount across the entire site. As a bonus, customers can take an additional 10% off regular-priced items by applying the code ADDIT (You can do this before you even start shopping by clicking “Tap to Apply” on the bottom tab of the website.)
Old Navy
Old Navy is offering 40% off the entire site, including clearance items, through Oct. 12. Take that, Amazon. It’s an online exclusive, and there’s no code needed. Just put the item in your cart and consider it marked down. And people in the market for some new activewear should run — not walk — to the site, as it’s even more discounted today only. Take 50% off online purchases, though shoppers can’t combine this deal with others.
