Now that Amazon's October Prime Day sale has come and gone, it seems like every big retailer is hosting a competing sale of their own. And while some of the best October deals at Amazon are still available, others have now ended. If you missed some Prime specific deals on Oct 8-9, know there are some great savings to be had elsewhere too. Some of these discounts will even outlast Amazon's sale.
To help you navigate the expanse of fall sales happening elsewhere, we've gathered together a list of the very best Prime Day alternatives below. Each of these sales are offering some sort of two-day or week-long sale to compete with Amazon's Big Deal Days discounts in October 2024. If you're hoping to shop outside of Amazon this October, (AKA shop "anti-Prime Day sales"), you have plenty of options.
The Best Alternative Prime Day Sales Today
The most Amazon-like Prime Day sales from this list are Target Circle Week, Walmart Deals, and the Best Buy 48-hour sale. Each one is offering discounts on similar items with lower prices on their own brands or specialties. For gaming deals, the Dell sale has discounts on PCs and laptops, while Samsung has tons of monitors on sale. There are also some great clothing sales at Kohl's and Macy's to help you and your family save on fall and winter fashion staples.
Ends October 12.
Target Circle Week
Save on groceries, electronics, home goods, and more.
Ends October 13.
Walmart Deals
Save up to 50% on games, TVs, electronics, and more.
NordicTrack Prime Day Deals
Save big on treadmills, exercise bikes, rowing machines, and more.
Ends today.
Best Buy 48-Hour Sale
Includes Apple products, TVs, Xbox consoles, and more.
Ends today.
Samsung Sale
Includes discounts on TVs, gaming monitors, appliances, earbuds, and more Samsung electronics.
Ends today.
Jackery Prime Day Sale
Save up to 50% on solar and home backup generators.
Ends October 16.
FlexiSpot Autumn Sale
Save up to 50% standing desks, office chairs, and other home office equpment.
Dell Fall Sale
Save on Dell gaming pcs, laptops, and monitors for a limited time.
Ends today.
Kohl's Sale
Save an extra 25% on clothing, toys, and home items at Kohl’s.
When Do October Prime Day Sales End?
Amazon's October Prime Day sale officially ended Oct 9th, but some of these sales will actually outlast Amazon. Here's a quick rundown of what sales you can still shop after Prime Big Deal Days officially ends:
- Target Circle Week – Ends October 12
- Walmart Deals – Ends October 13
- FlexiSpot – Ends October 16
While these sales will last through the end of the week, not all of the deals will be as good as they are right now. Target runs a new deal of the day each day that is only available for 24 hours, and Walmart will likely only price match some of Amazon's prices through Oct 9. The ideal window for finding discounts is coming to a close as of October 9.
What are the Best Deals on Amazon Today?
If you do have an Amazon Prime membership and just want a quick look at what October Prime Day has to offer, we've gathered a quick list of the best deals below. Keep in mind many have since expired.
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PlayStation Portal (Used: Like New)
save 29%
4K UHD
Alien: Romulus
save 27%
PS5, PC Compatible (DRAM)
Samsung 990 PRO 2TB M.2 SSD with Heatsink
AirPods Pro 2 with Noise Cancelling
3 Months of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Membership
8-Pack Rechargeable AA 2400mAh NiMH Batteries
Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol.1
LEGO Technic Airbus H175 Rescue Helicopter 42145
save 24%
Sky Cipher Edition
Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max, Xbox Controller, and Game Pass Ultimate Bundle
Anker 737 24,000mAh 140W USB Power Bank
SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7P Wireless Gaming Headset
save 39%
4K UHD
Dune: Part Two
Transformers Legacy Evolution Commander Optimus Prime
save 17%
4K UHD + Blu-ray
Deadpool & Wolverine
Playstation 5 Slim Disc Edition
Skullcandy Hesh ANC Headphones
save 41%
130W TGP GPU (105W + 25W)
MSI Katana A15 AI 15” Ryzen 7 RTX 4060 Gaming Laptop
save 32%
130W TGP GPU (105W + 25W)
MSI Katana 15" i7 RTX 4070 Gaming Laptop
65" LG Evo C4 4K OLED Smart TV
65" LG Evo C3 4K OLED Smart TV
Playstation 5 Slim Digital Edition
Rubie's Adult The Original Inflatable T-REX Dinosaur Costume
Anker Prime 27,650mAh 250W USB Power Bank
Philips One by Sonicare Battery Toothbrush
save 30%
Nintendo Switch Compatible
SanDisk Ultra 1.5TB Micro SDXC Card
BUG-A-SALT 3.0 Insect Killer
save 20%
Xbox Compatible
WD Black C50 1TB Storage Expansion Card
Anker Zolo 10,000mAh 30W USB Power Bank with Built-In Cable
iPad Pro 13-Inch (M4)
Samsung Odyssey G5 34" WQHD Curved 165Hz Gaming Monitor
Dell S3422DWG 34" WQHD 144Hz Gaming Monitor
Samsung Odyssey OLED GS95C 49" Gaming Monitor
XFX Radeon RX 7900 XTX GPU
Beauty of Joseon Daily Relief SPF 40 Sunscreen
Beauty of Joseon Dynasty Face Moisturizer
LEGO Harry Potter Expecto Patronum 76414
AeroPress XL Coffee Press
save 43%
Nintendo Switch Compatible
Teamgroup A2 Pro Plus 1TB U3 A2 V30 Micro SDXC Card
LEGO DC Batman Batmobile Tumbler 76240
LEGO Horizon Forbidden West: Tallneck 76989
Hegemony: Lead Your Class to Victory Board Game
Sleeping Gods Distant Skies Board Game
Alienware Aurora R15 AMD Ryzen 9 RTX 4080 Gaming PC
save 20%
140W TGP GPU (115W + 25W)
ASUS ROG Strix G16 i7 RTX 4060 Gaming Laptop
save 21%
Xbox Cloud Gaming Compatible
Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max
All-New Amazon Echo Buds
Amazon Fire HD 8 Tablet
Echo Dot with TP-Link Tapo Smart Color Bulb
Should You Shop October Sales Now or Wait For Black Friday?
It's worth noting that while October Prime Day isn't quite as good as Black Friday in terms of overall discounts, it's still a great time to find discounts on gifts for yourself and others. Many of the deals we are seeing in October are on groceries, home goods, fall clothing, and LEGO sets that are more targeted at purchasing now rather than in November. And while there are some surprisingly good TV deals and discounts on iPads, many of those larger purchases can still probably wait until Black Friday 2024 at lower prices.
All-in-all, if you see a discount you like on something you need right now, it's a great time to shop. There's no harm in browsing these discounts today and you can feel comfortable making smaller purchases ahead of Black Friday season. If you'd prefer to wait, you can also check out our guide to upcoming sales events to see when you can start shopping holiday deals.
Jacob Kienlen is a Senior SEO Strategist and Writer for IGN. Born and raised in Portland, Oregon, he has considered the Northwest his home for his entire life. With a bachelor's degree in communication and over 7 years of professional writing experience, his expertise is spread across a variety of different topics — from TV series to indie games and popular book series.
You can check out his recommendations for what to buy on October Prime Day.
Originally posted: Oct 9, 2024 7:15 pm