In the last couple of years, what it means to shop Black Friday deals has evolved tremendously. For those of you who weren’t fans of waiting in huge lines or shoving your way through massive crowds just to get the holiday gift your loved one is begging for in-store, you don’t have to anymore. Retailers like Amazon make it convenient and easy for you to get whatever you have been eyeing right in the comfort of your pajamas at home.

Plus, you don’t have to wait until Black Friday to shop these deals. The online giant has been offering discounts on a gazillion products leading up to the big sale event. Other retailers such as Apple, Best Buy, Target, Walmart and Kohl’s have knocked prices off of TVs, laptops and much more.

With all these deals happening at once, it can be quite overwhelming to distinguish between a deal and just the normal price. So to help, first make sure to check out CNET’s shopping browsing extension and follow these shopping tips serving as your Amazon Black Friday cheat sheet. And if you find a deal that is a Prime-only sale, no worries. Here’s how to shop for the deal without committing to buying a membership. 

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Tips to win at shopping Black Friday at Amazon  

Early Black Friday deals are in full swing on Amazon. To get the full experience and the best deals, it’s suggested that you sign up for a Prime membership. Unlike Amazon Prime Day, you don’t need a Prime membership to shop Amazon’s Black Friday sales. However, Prime members get access to exclusive deals on everything from tech and beauty items to home decor. Plus free one- and two-day shipping, same-day delivery on qualifying items and much more. 

The Prime free shipping benefit helps Black Friday shopping online feel like the traditional way. You get to shop for what you want minus the crowds and have it delivered straight to your home in a timely manner. To make things even better there’s a something called Amazon coupons that give you even more deals.

Prime Day requires an Amazon Prime membership, though you don’t have to be a paying member to get in on the savings. Start your 30-day Prime free trial now and you’ll be able to shop the best deals without paying for a subscription — just remember to cancel before it renews.

Amazon shopping hacks for getting the best Black Friday deals

Amazon’s Black Friday deals are all live on a dedicated page on the company’s site. But if you find perusing hundreds of thousands of sales overwhelming, we have a better option. To make Black Friday shopping easier, we’ve curated our top picks. Hit the links below to find all the best deals on Amazon devices like Echos, Fire TVs and Ring cameras, as well as sales on everything from AirPods to workout equipment.

Hidden Amazon perks you should know

Amazon Prime is more than just exclusive deals and free shipping. Members can also score hidden perks like access to Max shows and Thursday night NFL football games without cable. You can even choose to try on clothes and shoes before buying them. Plus, Prime members can save on Grubhub orders, too. Learn more at the link below. 

For more information on Black Friday and the retailers offering deals, take a look at CNET’s live roundup of the best sales happening now.