Amazon’s Black Friday Starts Early: 8 Deals That Are Actually Worth the Fuss

Remember when Black Friday occurred only on the Friday following Thanksgiving? People would line up outside of stores, waiting for them to open so they could elbow other shoppers to get that toy at the top of their kid’s Christmas list. These days, Black Friday predominantly happens online, and stretches well beyond the confines of the day after Thanksgiving. This year, Amazon is once again rolling out its Black Friday deals ahead of the standard date — a whole week earlier — starting on November 20, lasting until December 1 (combined with Cyber Monday). We sifted through what’s available to bring you the Amazon Black Friday deals that are worth checking out.

So, Are There Any Good Deals?

We’re not shattering your grasp on reality when we tell you that with 12 days of deals, it’s likely that Amazon is moonlighting some of its items that are often marked down or on sale anyway as Black Friday specials. Still, there are some deals worth checking out this holiday season.

Kitchen Deals

• KitchenAid Artisan Series 5 Quart Tilt Head Stand Mixer: $350 (Regular price: $500)
• Vitamix 5200 Blender: $300 (Regular price: $500)
• De’Longhi Magnifica Evo Automatic Espresso & Coffee Machine: $550 (Regular price: $900)

Tech Deals

• JBL Tune Bluetooth Headphones: $25 (Regular price: $50)
• Amazon Fire 7 Kids Tablet: $45 (Regular price: $100)

Popular Deals

• Crock-Pot 28-Ounce Mini Electric Heated Lunch Box: $40 (Regular price: $70)
• Shark POWERDETECT Ultra-Light Corded Stick Vacuum: $200 (Regular price: $320)
• Dyson Supersonic™ Origin Hair Dryer: $300 (Regular price: $420)

What Else to Know About Amazon’s Black Friday Deals

Amazon is billing this year’s event as a massive sale, with millions of holiday deals promising discounts up to 55% off across multiple categories. Shoppers can expect home goods, electronics, kitchen appliances, beauty products, and apparel from well-known brands, including Bissell, Beats, Nike, New Balance, Kiehl’s, PlayStation, Dyson, Lancôme, and Bose, to be included in the Black Friday deals.

The retail giant is also introducing some fresh twists to its extended Black Friday event. The company is also rolling out “Today’s Big Deals” — daily drops with steep discounts designed to keep shoppers checking back throughout the 12 days — and “Shop The Game,” a feature that lets viewers browse and purchase deals while streaming sporting events on Black Friday. That way, not even watching the game can keep you from spending money on their site.

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