Amazon Prime’s Early Access Sale starts Tuesday — here’s what to know

By Weston Blasi October 10, 2022

Amazon is rolling out a new holiday shopping event this week called “Amazon Prime Early Access Sale.” Shoppers can get exclusive access to deals ahead of the holidays.

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Essentially, it’s another Amazon Prime Day event, just with a different name.

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Here’s what you need to know about the Amazon Prime Early Access Sale.

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When is it?

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What time does it start?

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Which countries can participate?

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How does the sale work?

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Is Amazon’s Early Access sale only for Prime members?

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How much does Amazon Prime cost?

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See what the best Early Access deals are on MarketWatch.

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