July`s fireworks and barbecues might be behind us, but that means it`s nearly time for Amazon Prime Day 2018 to happen. This Black Friday-like event returns once again this summer, and this year will see a longer-than-usual event. You can expect the Amazon to offer temporary discounts on games, tech, movies, toys, and anything else you might want to buy from the world`s largest online retailer. Other retailers may also offer discounts that day to cash in on the commerce craze. Here`s everything you need to know about Amazon Prime Day 2018, including some tips on how to make the most of it.What is Prime Day?Prime Day is a massive sale Amazon puts on each year in July for Prime members. It all began in 2015, when Amazon had a sale to celebrate its 20th birthday. In the years since, Prime Day has grown into a shopping extravaganza in its own right, with deep discounts on all kinds of items.When is Prime Day?Prime Day begins at 12 PM PT (3 PM ET / 12 PM BT) on July 16 and will last 36 hours, through July 17. This is longer than in the past and could mean more deals to go around than during previous sales.What are some Prime Day tips?Black Friday affords shoppers with a lot of time to plan and get ready for the big day. That`s not the case with Prime Day; while we get a select number of deals early, you`ll need to be ready on Monday and Tuesday to act quickly. We`ve assembled a range of Prime Day tips to help you make the most of the day, including how to ensure you`re getting the best deals possible.For Prime Members OnlyThe catch is that you have to be an Amazon Prime member to take advantage of the deals. The company ruffled feathers earlier this year when it upped the annual price of a Prime membership from $99 to $119. (You can also get a one-month membership for $13). Having to buy a subscription is a bummer, but there are ways around dropping cash just to take part in Prime Day. If you`ve never been a Prime member before, you can get a free 30-day trial just b ...
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