| No Images? Click here  Eyes on the prize, because Amazon Prime Day is Monday and Tuesday.We know you're probably not making any major purchases this weekend because of the big sale (though if you were, there are so many big-box retailers with major sales right now to compete with Prime Day). Still, we want you to feel like you're making the smartest purchases during the sale, so we've pulled together a quick guide to making the most of Prime Day 2019 below.If you keep scrolling, we also have a quick teaser to one early Prime Day deal that's the cheapest price we've ever seen (even cheaper than on Black Friday).As an FYI, on Monday we'll be sending a guide to Prime Day's biggest and best deals. Make sure you're signed up to receive our weekday newsletters for our exclusive Prime Day coverage on the day.
 YOU ASKED, WE ANSWERED The early Prime Day deal that's genuinely worth it The Instant Pot — the 7-in-1 kitchen gadget that’s been an Amazon Prime Day top-seller for several years — continues to be a covetable item. Fortunately for the folks who haven’t jumped on the Instant Pot train yet, this year might be the best time to snag one at its lowest price ever.Last year, the Instant Pot Prime Day deal was for 40% off, but this year we’ve already spotted this pressure cooker for 50% off as an early Prime Day deal. Normally $100 for the 6-quart model, it’s on sale on Amazon for $60 right now, with an additional $10-off coupon. That means you can get an Instant Pot on Amazon today for only $50.If you’re looking to snag an early Prime Day deal that’s truly worth it, this might be your best chance. Just be sure to click the coupon checkbox under the sale price on Amazon to add the coupon to your cart, too. Our Guide To Nailing Prime Day 2019 1. Some of the best deals won't actually be on AmazonPlaces like Walmart and Target are already teasing to huge markdowns on in order to compete with Amazon — often on the same items. For furniture, home decor and fashion, we recommend skimming Target's Deals Days on July 15 and 16 because they tend to have a more stylish inventory on those items. Even luxury destinations like Nordstrom are kicking off huge sales that might be worth saving your cash for if you want clothes, shoes and beauty. For appliances and tech, Walmart will likely have similar or better deals than Amazon. Our advice? Shop around before making a big purchase. On Monday we'll be verifying which merchants have the best deals on some big-ticket Prime Day items this year, so make sure you're signed up for our weekday deals newsletter for our take.2. Don't believe the hype on "Lightning Deals"Some of Amazon's Prime Day deals are only for short windows of time or are live only on one day of the sale. These so-called "Lightning Deals" are a tactic to get you to impulse purchase quickly, often on items you don't necessarily need. It can become maddeningly overwhelming to keep up with these deals, so instead of getting wrapped up in tracking them, we recommend signing up for a free Amazon price-drop tracker like CamelCamelCamel. They'll do the hard work for you by letting you know when your favorite items are on sale.3. Buy from trustworthy sellersIt's no secret that Amazon is overrun with questionable sellers and scammy accounts slinging subpar products. Before making a purchase on a seemingly great deal, double check that the seller is a reliable source and that the reviews on the product are genuine. According to Fakespot, fake reviews on Amazon surge during Prime Day. Last year, the percentage of fake reviews across the site spiked to 28.23% in July. Be on the lookout, and use Fakespot to double check reviews on an item you're interested in.4. Make sure it's an item you need and will usePrime Day is a great opportunity to get items on the cheap that you'll actually use. But it's also easy to fall into the trap of buying gadgets and accessories that'll collect dust and clutter your home. If you don't want to eventually KonMari these items, really ask yourself if they're things you need and want before you click that "Buy Now" button. It sounds obvious, but we all need a friend to play Devil's Advocate from time to time.
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