ONLINE reatail giant Amazon has kicked off its early Black Friday deals today.
The retailer has slashed hundreds of items across all departments ahead of the official sale date at the end of the month.
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Shoppers can save up to 40% off across popular categories, including Amazon own-brand devices, home appliances, fashion and toys.
All the deals available can be viewed by heading to the official Amazon Black Friday hub on the website.
The deals include mix of deals of the day offers as well as lightning deals, which are only around for a limited time, and while stocks last.
We’ve already spotted £50 off the Ninja Foodi Health Grill and Air Fryer and up to 45% off Amazon devices such as the Fire TV Stick and Echo Dot (4th Gen) speakers.
UK shoppers can also sign up to Amazon Prime for a free 30-day trial to take full advantage of extra memberships perks such as one-day delivery, access to Prime Video and Prime Music streaming and more during the sale.
Prime members also get an exclusive 30-minute early access to all lightning deals during Black Friday too.
Best early Amazon Black Friday 2021 deals – Monday 8th December:
Even before Black Friday itself, many retailers start offering fantastic early bird deals – and Amazon is no exception.
The online giant has officially kicked off its Black Friday sales.
As an early adopter of Black Friday, Amazon’s sale is often bigger and better than most.
Current early offers available from the online giant you can pick up right now include:
Amazon UK deals
- EMMA Hybrid Double Mattress – now £436.90 (save £372.10) – buy here
- Instant Pot Vortex 4-in-1 Air Fryer 5.7L – Healthy Air Fryer, Bake, Roast and Reheat with 1700W of Power – now £79.99 (save £20) – buy here
- Kitchenaid Classic Aluminium Non-Stick Frying Pan Set (20 cm + 28 cm) – £49.99 (save £16.79) – buy here
- Ring Vdeo Doorbell Wired by Amazon + Echo Dot (3rd Gen) – now £54 (save £34.99) – buy here
- JVC LT-32CF600 Fire TV Edition 32″ Smart HD Ready LED TV – now £219 (save £30.99) – buy here
- Oral-B Pro 3 Electric Toothbrush with Smart Pressure Sensor, 1 Cross Action Toothbrush Head & Travel Case – now £39.99 (save £50) – buy here
- Johnnie Walker Double Black Label Blended Scotch Whisky 70cl – now £25.19 (save £7.50) – buy here
Amazon US deals
- Bundle: Fire HD 10 tablet, 32GB, Black + Bluetooth keyboard + 12-month Microsoft 365 Personal subscription for up to 5 compatible devices – now $179.98 (save $89.99) – buy here
- Netgear Nighthawk Cable Modem CM1200 – now $171.32 (save $28.67) – buy here
- Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0-inch Android Tablet 64GB Wi-Fi – now $159.99 (save $40) – buy here
- OSP Home Furnishings Wicker Papasan Chair With 360-Degree Swivel – now $137.77 (save $257.23) – buy here
- Madden NFL 22 – Playstation 5 – now $49.99 (save $20) – buy here
In the past the retailer has also offered customers plenty of early-bird savings on its own-branded products, such as the Echo Dot, Fire tablet and Kindle in the run up to the main event.
The retailer also has lots of savings on a number of popular brands across all categories too.
So it is worth keeping an eye out on the Amazon UK deals page throughout November.
If you’re a US shopper you can find the Amazon US deals page here.
When is Black Friday 2021?
Black Friday 2021 takes place on November 26.
It follows straight after the Thanksgiving holiday in America, which occurs on the fourth Thursday of November.
Once a US-only event, the sale is now a global phenomenon with thousands of retailers and brands taking part annually.
Globally stores will be slashing prices after the holiday, allowing consumers to bag incredible deals ahead of the festive season.
Offers usually continue over the weekend – now commonly referred to as Cyber weekend – ending at midnight on Cyber Monday.
Is Amazon taking part in Black Friday in 2021?
We’d say it’s safe to assume Amazon will be taking part in Black Friday.
The online retailer has done so for several years, so we’d be very surprised if that changed this year.
Shoppers can look forward to deals across all categories including tech, beauty, fashion and home furnishings.
When does Amazon’s Black Friday 2021 sale start?
Amazon has started its Black Friday sale for 2021 today and you can view all of the early UK deals here.
It’s also worth signing up for an Amazon Prime premium membership if you don’t already have one.
It costs £79 a year or £7.99 a month and include plenty of great perks including same-day delivery, Prime Video and Prime Music streaming services.
Prime members also get 30 minutes early access to lightning deals during Black Friday too.
Check out Amazon’s current deals here (UK) and here (US).
When does the Amazon Black Friday 2021 sale end?
Traditionally Black Friday deals end at midnight, but over the years retailers have extended the discounting period for longer.
Amazon generally continues most of its big Black Friday savings all the way through the following weekend and into Cyber Monday – the digital-only version of Black Friday.
The retailer even launches new deals during that time, which are available while stocks last.
This year Cyber Monday falls on November 29, so that should be your last chance to score a great deal.
What to expect from Amazon’s Black Friday 2021 sale?
In previous years Amazon has put a large amount of its stock on sale during the annual event.
Last year Amazon slashed prices on smart home devices, TVs, home appliances, beauty products, headphones, Nintendo Switch game consoles and smartwatches.
For 2021 we expect to see hefty discounts on Amazon’s own-brand devices such as Kindle e-readers, Echo speakers and Fire TV Sticks, as well as on its sister brands like Eufy and Ring.
Shoppers can look forward to mix of discounts on offer across all categories.
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What to look out for in Amazon’s Black Friday 2021 sale?
This is a great chance to treat yourself to Amazon products – or to get a head-start on your Christmas shopping.
Based on past years, you’ll likely find big savings TVs, games consoles, laptops, headphones, smart watches, electronic appliances, clothing and beauty products.
In previous years we’ve seen discounts on practically every product group you can think of.
Some of the most popular items in Amazon’s sale worth checking out are:
- Electric toothbrushes
- Smart speakers
- Apple Airpods
- Echo Show
- Vacuum cleaners
- Echo dots
- Fire tablets
- Smart home appliances
What discount does Amazon give on Black Friday?
Based on past years, you can expect some really significant discounts on Amazon products come Black Friday.
We’re talking as much as £245 off expensive products – or more than 50 per cent.
Some items may even be discounted by as much as 70-80%, generally most savings will range from 25-75% off.
That makes a huge difference if you’re investing in big ticket items for your home, especially when it comes to buying new TVs or upgrading an old laptop.
You can often get savings on the most recent models of coveted items from premium brands too.
What were the best Amazon Black Friday deals available in the UK last year?
There were literally thousands of deals on offer last year. Here’s a handful of them:
- Echo Dot Fourth-Generation, £28.99, save £21 – buy here
- Ninja Air Fryer Max, £89.99, save £59.01 – buy here
- Eufy RoboVac 11S Max, £179.99, save £60 – buy here
- Philips Lumea Prestige IPL, £299.99, save £25.01 – buy here
- GHD Original Styler, £80.99, save £28.01 – buy here
- Yorkshire Tea Bags 3.25kg, £16.99, save £7 – buy here
- Nike Women’s Venture running shoes, £36, save £4 – buy here
When is Cyber Monday 2021 and will Amazon be taking part?
Cyber Monday falls on November 29 this year, and it’s usually the final day for shoppers to make savings.
Amazon usually offers deals throughout the Cyber Weekend and Cyber Monday period, so shoppers will be able to extend their bargain-hunting right up until midnight on November 29.
In the past Cyber Monday deals were only accessible online and were tech-focused (hence the name).
In comparison Black Friday deals have always been available both online and in-store, and have focused on big-ticket items.
However, in recent years, we’ve seen a shift in the way the deals are launched throughout the discounting period.
We now often see the same offers running from Black Friday to Cyber Monday, with most retailers choosing to official end sales at midnight on the Monday.
What were the best Amazon Cyber Monday deals in the UK last year?
Amazon slashed prices across its product range on Cyber Monday in 2020. Some of the amazing bargains included:
- Apple Airpods, now £124, save £35 – buy here
- Coulax Wake Up Light, now £34.99, save £5
- AncestryDNA Kit, now £49, save £40 – buy here
- Braun IPL Silk Expert Pro 3 PL3132, Permanent Visible Laser Hair Removal, now £179.99, save £245 – buy here
- Fire TV Stick 4K, now £29.99, save £20 – buy here
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Will Amazon Black Friday deals be better than Prime Day?
Last year we saw very similar discounts over Prime Day and Black Friday.
This was possibly due to Prime Day taking place in October, very close to Black Friday.
This year Prime Day took place in July, so it’s possible the discounts will be bigger during Black Friday, especially with differing seasons, new product launches and stock levels all playing a part. It’s hard to say for certain though.
Here are some of these Amazon Prime Day deals we saw in July. They might be an indication of things to come in November.
- New Apple iPhone 12 mini, £639, save £110 – buy here
- Echo Dot 4th Gen, £24.99, save £24.99 – buy here
- Shark Upright Vacuum Cleaner, £183.99, save £196 – buy here
- Ninja Air Fryer, £129.99, save £49 – buy here
- Apple Airpods Pro, £187.99 (lowest price ever) – buy here
How to search for Amazon Black Friday deals?
Well, the first place to start is on our Black Friday pages – we’ll be keeping you up to date with all the best bargains.
We even have a best Black Friday deals page with all the latest offers across top retailers if you’re wondering where to start.
You can also check out Amazon’s UK deals page here. Or just visit Amazon’s website nearer the time as the retailer will be advertising its biggest Black Friday savings there too.
Alternatively, you can search for the product you want on Amazon using the top search bar.
In the list results you’ll be able to see whether it comes with a Black Friday offer.
Make sure you do your homework beforehand, so you know what the normal retail price is and how much you’ll be saving.
Will there be exclusive deals for Amazon Prime members?
While we’re not entirely sure what Amazon will do this year, but a couple of years ago it had an exclusive 30-minute early access to all lightning deals in the sale for Prime customers.
Prime membership costs £79 a year or £7.99 a month. New users can get a free 30-day trial.
Does Amazon offer any other discounts?
Students can get Amazon Prime for free for six months. After the trial ends, you can get 50% off full Prime membership making it £3.99 a month.
- Sign up to Prime Student here
You must be a UK student aged 18+, with an .ac.uk email address.
Or if you’ve not got one of those, send an email from the address that’s linked to your Amazon account to [email protected] giving proof of enrolment.
We’d also recommend checking around for Amazon voucher codes.
How much does Amazon delivery cost?
If you’ve got an Amazon Prime account your delivery fee will be free.
Amazon typically offers free delivery on orders over £20. This is a great option if you’re happy for your purchase to arrive three to five business days after you’ve bought it.
If you need items quicker, delivery fees start from £2.99. You can see the full list of Amazon’s shipping costs here.
For orders from third party sellers on Amazon, prices can vary depending on the seller.
Always check how much a product is with shipping fees added to the total before purchasing it to avoid any surprises.
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