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The secret to Amazon Prime Day deals without a membership

Prime Day is just a few days away and you can take advantage of early offers now. If you’ve experienced feelings of FOMO from not taking advantage of any of the previous Prime Day deals this year, now’s your chance. October 8 and 9 If Amazon’s October Big Deals Day.

Prime Day requires an Amazon Prime membership, although you don’t have to be one cushy member to take advantage of the savings. Start your 30-day free trial of Prime now and you’ll be able to shop the best deals without paying for a subscription – just remember to cancel your subscription before it renews.

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Don’t be discouraged from taking advantage of huge Prime Day deals on Apple devices, TVs, everyday essentials and more because you don’t have a membership. The best offers and their benefits are for everyone. You too can grab select discounted items for free without committing fully to membership, thanks to this one trick.

This story is part of Amazon DayCNET’s guide to everything you need to know and how to find the best deals.

Do I need a Prime membership to participate in Prime Day?

Amazon Prime costs $15 a month, or $139 if you pay annually. There is also an option for students that costs $7.50 per month and an option for those on a qualified government assistance plan for $7 per month. But if you want to get Prime Deals without paying a cent, the trick is to make the most of them Amazon free for 30 days service test.

Your 30-day Amazon Prime trial should include access to all Amazon Prime benefits, including Prime Video, discounted prescription drugs, free two-day shipping, and yes, access to Prime Day deals. The only catch? You can’t use the same email address you previously used during your Amazon Prime trial.

When should I cancel my Amazon Prime free trial?

You’ll also want to make sure you cancel your trial before Amazon automatically renews your membership after 30 days, or you’ll be charged a fee. Canceling your Amazon Prime subscription is quite easy. But if you forget, Amazon will automatically renew your membership for $15 (or a discounted price) every month.

If you’re looking for Amazon Prime Day deals, you’ll need an Amazon Prime subscription. Using an Amazon Prime trial is a low-risk method that allows you to access deals while checking out the service’s other benefits, without locking yourself into something you may not be ready for.

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