How to shop like a pro during Amazon's Prime Early Access Sale

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View this email in your browser  |  Manage newsletter subscriptions By Louryn Strampe | 10.11.22 Amazon Prime Day is arguably one of the most confusing shopping holidays in existence. It's hardly a day—the members-only event actually spans 48 hours. It started today and runs through tomorrow night. Amazon promises "millions of deals," but oftentimes the displayed discounts are misleading—or outright false. Add in the frenzy of limited-time Lightning Deals and the low inventory from ongoing global supply chain issues, and you've got a recipe perfect for spending too much money. Fear not! We're here to help. WIRED's Gear team is familiar with common shopping pitfalls, and I've been a deals writer for nearly a decade. What time do sales start and end? How do you tell whether a deal is actually a deal? We pooled our collective knowledge to get you prepared for the Amazon Prime Early Access Sale (and beyond). If you buy something using links in our stories, we may earn a commission. This helps support our journalism. Learn more. How to Shop Like a Pro During Amazon's Prime Early Access Sale We've got tips to help you cut through the clutter to find the real deals. 18 Amazon Prime Perks You Might Not Be Using Your membership gets you more than free two-day shipping. Here's what you may be missing. How to Spot Fake Reviews on Amazon With fierce competition between third-party sellers, it can be tough to find genuinely good products. These tips can help. Pro Tips for Shopping Safe on Amazon Amazon is a mucky mess of ads, unknown sellers, misleading sales, and specious information. Defend your dollars with these tips and tricks. Our Favorite Alternatives to Nearly Every Amazon Prime Perk The cost of the retailer's subscription service is going up. Services from these competitors might make it easier to say goodbye. GET WIRED Get 1 year of WIRED for less than $1 per month. That includes Steven Levy's exclusive newsletter and a free tote! Subscribe now. Have questions or comments? Reply to this email.   When you buy something using the retail links in this email, we earn a small affiliate commission. Read more about how this works.   This email was sent to you by WIRED. To ensure delivery to your inbox (not bulk or junk folders), please add our email address, wired@newsletters.wired.com, to your address book.   View our Privacy Policy Unsubscribe or manage your newsletter subscriptions