I’ve Been a Shopping Writer for 3 Years — Here’s What I’m Buying from Amazon’s Early Prime Day Sale

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Apple AirPods, Dyson vacuums, and more top finds are already up to 82 percent off

Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days sale kicks off on Tuesday, October 8, but you can start saving ahead of schedule.

The site’s sale section is buzzing with early October Prime Day deals — and I, as a dedicated Amazon shopping expert, picked out the very best ones to snap up before the big day. I’m swapping my old headphones for Apple AirPods Pro while they’re under $200, picking up a pumpkin spice-scented Yankee Candle for fall, and getting a jump on holiday shopping with this Lego orchid building set.

Read on to check out even more can’t-miss discounts for up to 82 percent off.

Best Early October Prime Day Deals

Selling Fast: Crest 3D Whitestrips, $30 with Prime (orig. $46)
Early Gift Pick: Lego Icons Orchid Building Set, $40 (orig. $50)
82% Off: Cozsinoor Down Alternative Bed Pillows, $22 with coupon (orig. $120)
Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Generation), $199 (orig. $249)
Dyson V8 Cordless Vacuum Cleaner, $349 (orig. $470)
Yankee Candle Spiced Pumpkin Scented Candle, $17 (orig. $31)
L’Oréal Paris Voluminous Mascara, $8 (orig. $11)
New Balance 237 V1 Sneaker, $70 (orig. $80)
Lodge Pre-Seasoned Cast Iron Skillet, $20 (orig. $34)
Philips Sonicare ProtectiveClean 5300 Electric Toothbrush, $60 (orig. $110)

Crest 3D Whitestrips, $30 with Prime

More than 40,000 Amazon shoppers just bought these best-selling teeth whitening strips — and Prime members can get them for just $30 today. Each strip is formulated with enamel-safe hydrogen peroxide that powerfully whitens teeth in a pinch. The kit includes 20 treatments of the brand’s signature Professional Effects whitening strips that you peel off, place on your upper and lower teeth, and then leave on for 45 minutes as they do their job.

Additionally, the multipack comes with two packets of PEOPLE’s favorite teeth whitening strips: the 1-Hour Express treatment. We noticed an immediate difference in their smiles after 60 minutes with these strips.

Dyson V8 Cordless Vacuum Cleaner

No, it’s not too good to be true — you can grab an impressive early deal on the Dyson V8 Cordless Vacuum, another favorite on the PEOPLE Shopping team. The sleek, lightweight device can clean messes on carpet and hard floors, so polishing the whole house without breaking out a broom is easy. It promises up to 40 minutes of unyielding power on a full charge, allowing you to roam freely without being tethered to a wire.

Cozsinoor Down Alternative Bed Pillows, $22 with coupon

The best early Prime Day deal I found belongs to this popular bed pillows, which is 82 percent off thanks to double discounts. The pillows are filled with a plush down alternative filling that’s soft yet supportive, according to one reviewer. They’re designed to cradle your head and neck as you sleep, then bounce back to their full, fluffy form when you get up.

Amazon’s early Prime Big Deal Days sale is far from disappointing. Check out even more of my favorite finds below to beat the Prime Day rush.