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We tracked it: Here’s what everyone’s buying this October Prime Day

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Sigoda, K. (2026, October 7). We tracked it: Here’s what everyone’s buying this October Prime Day. NBC News. https://www.nbcnews.com/select/shopping/bestselling-october-prime-day-2026-deals-rcna601940

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NBC News · collected 2026-10-07 · by Kailey Sigoda

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The article reports on the current Amazon Prime Big Deals event for October 2026, listing top-selling items as the sale progresses over a 48-hour period. It includes links to related articles providing guidance on shopping decisions and home essentials. The author, an editorial intern at NBC Selected, updates the list of bestsellers during the sale.
Written by AI on 2026-10-07, from this article's own text only (the story summary below draws on all the coverage).

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Story summary

Amazon's October Prime Big Deal Days sale, running from October 6-7, offers significant discounts on a wide range of products. A full-year Amazon Prime membership costs $139 and includes benefits such as free two-day shipping and access to exclusive deals like those during Prime Day events. Shoppers can find steep discounts on electronics, household items, fashion, and beauty products from brands like Levi’s, Hanes, and Dyson devices.

The sale features thousands of deals across categories, including 32-inch TVs for less than $200 and 56% off Greenies pet treats. Prime members can also get discounts on Amazon's own devices such as Fire TV sticks and Echo Dots, along with high-demand items like the Philips Sonicare Cordless Power Flosser 3000 at a reduced price of around $149.

Prime Big Deal Days serves as an opportunity to start holiday shopping early while inventory is up and prices are down. It’s advisable for non-members to sign up or try a free trial of Amazon Prime to take advantage of these deals. The event also highlights items that consumers often delay purchasing due to high costs, making it a strategic time to upgrade household essentials like vacuums and kitchen appliances. Additionally, beauty enthusiasts can find favorite products from brands preferred by celebrities for significant savings. Overall, the sale attracts both tech-savvy shoppers looking for gadgets and everyday users seeking value on essential items.

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Kailey Sigoda
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🔮 With thousands of products discounted across some of our favorite brands, including Medicube, Mrs. Meyer’s and Anker, there’s no shortage of things that could end up in our carts.
2026-10-07 · assertive framing · Everything we bought during October Prime Day (so far)
🔮 I will update this list as the sale continues, so make sure to buy all your discounted favorites before the sale ends.
🔮 For the past year or so, the only snack he will eat consistently are Greenies.
2026-10-05 · assertive framing · The 23+ Prime Day buys our editors swear by
Also by Kailey Sigoda
Nothing else under this byline is closely related to this article, so these are simply their most recent.

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Amazon Apple Medicube NBC Selected Shark

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Amazon ORG · 4× NBC Selected ORG · 2× Apple ORG · 1× Facebook ORG · 1× Instagram ORG · 1× NBC ORG · 1× NBC Selected’s ORG · 1× TikTok ORG · 1×

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Tested and approved: The best toner pads to hydrate, brighten and exfoliate your skin Learn more: The 7 best water flossers that help remove plaque from your teeth Learn more: 23 Amazon cleaning gadgets that take the stress out of spring cleaning Learn more: 7 top-rated home security cameras Learn more: These TV mounting kits can elevate your home theater experience
framing: mixed · carried by 1 article(s) · first seen 2026-10-07
🔮 I will update this list as the sale continues, so make sure to buy all your discounted favorites before the sale ends.

Claims (12 extracted, 3 hedged)

Amazon’s Prime Big Deals Day is finally here, and you have less than 48 hours left to shop deep discounts on brands like Apple, Medicube and Shark. asserted
hours → have → Apple
As the retailer’s second and final Prime Day event of the year, it’s a perfect time to start your gift shopping and stock up on essentials before a busy holiday season. asserted
it → ’ → season
Below, I gathered the top selling items during this fall’s Prime Day so far. asserted
I → gather → Day
I will update this list as the sale continues, so make sure to buy all your discounted favorites before the sale ends. asserted
sale → update → favorites
Your dishwasher cleans your dishes — but do you clean your dishwasher? asserted
you → clean → dishwasher
Warning: A new report found lead in some very popular protein powders Learn more: Roomba robot vacuums: Everything you need to know before you buy Learn more: The best luggage tags of 2024, according to experts Learn more: uncertain
you → find → more
I’ve tested over 50 wireless earbuds — here are the best for fitness, noise-cancelling and more Learn more: asserted
best → test → more
31+ problem-solving Amazon kitchen gadgets that home chefs will find useful Learn more: The best vacuums of 2026, according to experts uncertain
chefs → solve → experts
Here’s how to properly store your batteries, according to experts uncertain
store → ’ → experts
Tested and approved: The best toner pads to hydrate, brighten and exfoliate your skin Learn more: The 7 best water flossers that help remove plaque from your teeth Learn more: 23 Amazon cleaning gadgets that take the stress out of spring cleaning Learn more: 7 top-rated home security cameras Learn more: These TV mounting kits can elevate your home theater experience asserted
kits → test → experience
I’m an editorial and production intern for NBC Selected. asserted
I → ’m → NBC
For this story, I am monitoring the bestselling items during Amazon’s Prime Big Deals Day and updating the list of our top sellers throughout the sale. asserted
I → monitor → sale
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