Take advantage of the hottest sale prices of the holiday season on Amazon now, weeks before Black Friday 2021
You’ve probably heard about this year’s anxieties — port- and trucking-related back-ups affecting everything from clothing to booze. That’s the bad news about Black Friday 2021. But there’s good news, too: Some of the are already here. And even if your favorite gift won’t ship for weeks, you can still take comfort in knowing that you saved a few bucks. Again: Don’t wait until the day after Thanksgiving to start shopping. Amazon, along with a number of other retailers, has started Black Friday sales way ahead of the traditional holiday shopping day, offering deals and deep discounts on Amazon devices, kitchen appliances, Chromebooks, streaming devices, and more. Even Amazon gift cards are on sale. We’ve compiled some of our favorite highlights from Amazon’s big sale below. But if you want to skip straight to the deals, tap the button below and shop Amazon’s Black Friday sale immediately. And stay tuned: Expect plenty more limited-time deals from top brands including Apple, Samsung, Hasbro, Sony, Shark, Bose, KitchenAid and L’Oreal Paris to come this holiday season at Amazon. Let’s start with our favorite Amazon deal, because it’s like free money in your pocket. Now through Dec.18, first-time Amazon gift card buyers will get a $10 promotional credit when they buy $50 or more in Amazon gift cards. (Credit appears up two days after purchase.) Buy $50 of gift cards, get a $10 credit If you (or a loved one on your gift-shopping list) ever craved a restaurant-worthy meal on a budget, know this: Chefs generally recommend using fresh herbs over dried ones in home cooking. Give the gift of chef-level weeknight dinners with this compact, countertop garden that grows fresh herbs. Save 40% on this kit, which grows up to six plants, including two kinds of basil, parsley, thyme, and even the ever-finicky dill. Even better: The kit grows in water, so there’s no messy soil to clean up. AeroGarden Harvest Indoor Garden with LED grow light. $90 (reduced from $150) Looking to save money on the Echo Show 5 (50% off), an Amazon Kindle or one of Amazon’s other popular gadgets? Here are all the best pre-Black Friday deals on Amazon-made devices right now. You can get a deal on Amazon’s newly released smart TVs with Fire TV baked in — the 50-inch and 55-inch models are both reduced during Amazon’s early Black Friday sale. « It’s not OLED contrast, » says Amazon reviewer Gail Hughes, « but it is a beautiful 4K HDR. » 50″ Amazon Fire TV 4K smart TV, $330 (reduced from $470) 55″ Amazon Fire TV 4K smart TV, $380 (reduced from $520) For an upgrade over the basic Amazon Fire TV 4K model, check out the Amazon Fire TV Omni Series 4K. This TV has picture-in-picture chat capabilities plus a built-in mic, so it can be controlled hands-free without a remote. 50″Amazon Fire TV Omni Series 4K, $360 (reduced from $510) 55″ Amazon Fire TV Omni Series 4K, $410 (reduced from $560) The first-generation (2019) Echo Show 5 is an affordable way to get started with Alexa smart home ecosystem.
