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The receipts are in: The top Prime Day deals NY Post readers bought on Day 1 will shock you

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Dhawan, N., & Salemann, M. (2026, October 7). The receipts are in: The top Prime Day deals NY Post readers bought on Day 1 will shock you. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2026/10/07/shopping/16-surprising-ny-post-reader-top-sellers-from-october-prime-day-1/

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New York Post · collected 2026-10-07 · by Nishka Dhawan, Miska Salemann

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New York Post readers are taking advantage of Amazon's Prime Day by purchasing popular items like AirPods Pro 3, Glad ForceFlex trash bags, DeWalt tools, and robot vacuums at discounted prices. The event started on October 6 and ends on October 7, offering deals not just on essentials but also on luxury items such as skincare products from Medicube and at-home lymphatic drainage devices. Shoppers are capitalizing on the deep discounts available for both personal use and gift purchases ahead of the holiday season.
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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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Claims (65 extracted, 1 hedged)

The numbers don’t lie: New York Post readers are going feral for Prime Day. asserted
readers → lie → Day
The shopping extravaganza kicked off yesterday, Oct. 6, and wraps up tonight, Oct. 7 — meaning shoppers have just hours left to score deals on their favorite brands. asserted
shoppers → kick → brands
Select orders are eligible for free same-day and next-day delivery, so Prime members should have their hauls in no time. asserted
members → have → time
Our team has spent hours (days, perhaps) digging through thousands of Prime Day deals and keeping tabs on what shoppers are actually buying. asserted
shoppers → spend → what
For Day 1 of the sale, we’re seeing plenty of the usual suspects, from tech staples like AirPods and household must-haves like Glad trash bags to kitchen gadgets like the viral Fullstar chopper. asserted
we → see → chopper
But shoppers aren’t stopping at the essentials. asserted
shoppers → stop → essentials
They’re also going all in on the little luxuries — think skincare splurges from brands like Medicube and even at-home lymphatic drainage devices. asserted
They → go → home
Shoppers know a good deal when they see one. asserted
they → know → one
These picks aren’t just among the most popular; they also happen to be some of the deepest discounts you’ll find all year. asserted
you → happen → discounts
If something’s been sitting in your cart, now’s the time to pull the trigger before Prime Day deals start to disappear. asserted
deals → sit → trigger
Here’s what NY Post readers are adding to their carts: asserted
readers → ’ → carts
The AirPods Pro 3 are designed for an immersive listening experience with advanced Active Noise Cancellation, rich, detailed sound, and a comfortable in-ear fit. asserted
Pro → design → ear
With seamless Apple device integration, intuitive controls, and a compact charging case, AirPods Pro 3 are made for music, calls and everyday life. asserted
Pro → make → music
Glad ForceFlex bags are made to handle the messy stuff, stretching around bulky loads and sharp-edged trash without making a fuss. asserted
bags → make → fuss
The drawstring closure makes taking out the garbage easier, while the 110-count box keeps you stocked well beyond the next trip to the store. asserted
you → make → store
Both tools are ergonomic and lightweight, making them easy to carry from job site to job site. asserted
them → make → site
The brand also says they’re specifically designed for hard-to-reach spaces. asserted
they → say → spaces
Each drill comes with an integrated LED work light to make your tasks easier, and the set comes with a DeWalt bag so you can carry these tools without a problem. asserted
you → come → problem
This is one of the most budget-friendly robot vacuums on sale, and it still offers strong suction, dual spinning mops and an all-in-one dock that both washes and dries the mop. asserted
that → offer → mop
We recently tested this robot vacuum and loved how efficiently it cleaned, as well as its stellar object detection in real time, which kept it from bumping into people and furniture. asserted
which → test → people
The Samsung Frame TV is special because it doubles as art when not in use. asserted
it → double → use
Each TV also sits flush against the wall, almost blending into your home decor. asserted
TV → sit → decor
“I own a Frame TV, and even though it’s not against a wall — I have it freestanding on my TV console — the slim design is easily apparent,” says Nishka Dhawan, commerce reporter. asserted
Dhawan → own → console
Shop the Frame TV now as part of Prime Big Deal Days while stocks last. asserted
stocks → shop → Days
An optimized system performance and a fanless design make this Apple laptop a must for those who work for hours at a time. asserted
who → make → time
It offers advanced writing and editing tools, making it a great option for creative professionals and students alike. asserted
it → offer → professionals
It’s one of the best October Prime Day laptop deals live right now. asserted
It → ’ → deals
In the K‑beauty world, layering products in the right order is everything, and these dual-textured pads hit the sweet spot right after your cleanser. asserted
pads → layer → cleanser
Each pad has a slightly textured side that gently exfoliates dead skin and impurities that clog pores, and a soft side that sweeps away residue while prepping your skin for the rest of your routine. asserted
that → have → routine
Shop this medicube best-seller on sale while stocks last this October Prime Day. asserted
stocks → shop → sale
The Fullstar Pro Original Vegetable Chopper & Spiralizer can chop and dice vegetables in just 30 seconds, according to the brand. uncertain
Chopper → chop → brand
Crest’s best-selling strips feature professional-grade hydrogen peroxide, which is packaged in Advanced Seal Technology that helps prevent slips for up to 60 minutes. asserted
that → sell → minutes
The kit comes with 18 whitening treatments. asserted
kit → come → treatments
The newly redesigned Ring Battery Doorbell (2nd Gen) brings everyday front-door security to any home with a budget-friendly, wire-free setup featuring clear Retinal 2K video and up to six-times Enhanced Zoom. asserted
Doorbell → redesign → video
It’s got two-way audio, a slim, sleek design and app compatibility, in case you want to track visitors and get real-time motion alerts. asserted
you → get → alerts
This viral face mask goes on thick and cooling, then gradually turns more transparent as your skin absorbs all the good stuff. asserted
skin → go → stuff
It feels a little high-tech in the best way, and it gives you something visible to track while you sit on the couch, answer emails or scroll for far too long. asserted
you → feel → long
Whether you’re quieting all distractions or want to be fully aware of your surroundings, Bose’s QuietComfort headphones let you switch between Quiet and Aware modes, so you always hear everything you want — and nothing that you don’t. asserted
you → quiet → everything
They’re on mega sale this October Prime Day, over 50% off. asserted
They → ’re → sale
With a 20-gallon waste capacity, long-lasting odor control, and leak protection, the Glad Forceflex MaxStrength trash bags are an essential household item. asserted
bags → last → capacity
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