Forget what your calendar says, according to Amazon, Black Friday starts this week. The retailer is releasing its first official wave of Black Friday deals this Friday, November 17. I've been covering Black Friday for over a decade and at a full week before the official date, this is the earliest I've ever seen Amazon release it's holiday sales.
But it doesn't stop there. Ahead of Friday's event, Amazon has also unveiled its invite-only deals. To get these limited edition deals, you need to sign into your Prime account and request an invite to buy it. If accepted, Amazon sends you a link when the deal goes live on November 17. It may sound tedious, but this is Amazon's way of ensuring something doesn't sell out seconds after going live. It's worth noting that requesting an invite doesn't ensure you'll get that deal.
I've been covering Amazon Black Friday sales for 10+ years now. Below I'm rounding up the best confirmed invite-only deals. If you're looking for deals on Amazon hardware, check out our guide to the best early Black Friday Amazon device sales. Plus, make sure to check out our Amazon promo codes and Black Friday coupons page for more ways to save this holiday season.
Amazon Black Friday invite-only — Quick links
- Kids Bluetooth Headset: was $43 now $10 @ Amazon
- Star Wars Stands for Echo Dot: was $39 now $29 @ Amazon
- Blink Outdoor 2-Cam Bundle: was $79 now $62 @ Amazon
- Harry Potter Hardcover Boxed Set: 50% off @ Amazon
- SodaStream E-Terra Bundle: was $199 now $125 @ Amazon
- Citizen Eco-Drive Sport Luxury Endeavor Watch: was $395 now $169 @ Amazon
- Ring Floodlight Cam Wired Pro: was $269 now $199 @ Amazon
- Bulova Marine Star Gold Chronograph Watch: was $450 now $199 @ Amazon
Best invite-only Amazon deals — Nov. 17 sales
Top Amazon Black Friday sales live right now
How to request an invite-only Amazon deal
Invite-only deals give you access to items that have been aggressively discounted for Black Friday. These items are usually in limited quantities. Remember, requesting an invite doesn't guarantee you'll get the chance to buy that item. Here's how to request an invite:
- Sign into your Amazon Prime account (or start a free trial)
- Browse the invite only deals on this Amazon page
- On the product page of the item you're interested in, click the "request invite" button
- Keep an eye on your e-mail. If you're granted access, Amazon will e-mail you a unique link to the deal.
Amazon Black Friday deals — dates and times
The first round of holiday sales at Amazon will begin on November 17. Ahead of its big reveal, Amazon has unveiled its invite-only deals for Prime members. Amazon's general Black Friday sale will begin on Friday, November 17. Its Cyber Monday deals will release on Saturday, November 25.
Amazon Deal Dates | Start Time |
Amazon Black Friday deals | Friday, November 17 |
Cyber Monday deals | Saturday, November 25 |