Prime Day 2020: this is what we know


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Prime Day 2020 is still a question mark.

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When is Amazon Prime Day 2020? That is an increasingly difficult question to answer. The sale is traditionally held in July, but with coronavirus uncertainties still looming, The company have Reportedly postponed mass sales event — for the second time. Now, instead of a September Prime Day, it looks like Amazon could be delayed until October.

Assuming that happens, will Prime Day 2020 take place as in previous years? The 2019 sale spanned 48 hours during the week, and most of the biggest discounts were applied to Amazon’s own products and brands: Blink cameras, Kindle e-readers, Fire tablets, Fire TV transmitters, and the full range of Echo smart speakers. We also witnessed significant discounts on third-party products like iPads, Instant Pots, and Bose headsets.

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Certainly, what takes place in October depends a lot on what takes place across the country during the summer. Could the event span three days or even a full week? I would not rule that out.

Obviously we will keep you informed as we receive more news about dates, offers and everything else. In the meantime, here are some good related readings.

Where can I find more Prime Day tips?

It is never too early to start learning the tricks of Prime Day trading. For now, you can check out my top stories from last year:

I can’t wait for October. Where can I find good deals now?

Yes, September is still months away. But there are still a lot of sales and offers in the meantime.

And, as always, feel free to share your own Prime Day tips and save money overall!


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