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Why You Should Get Prime Before Black Friday

Alright, if you’re planning to shop Black Friday on Amazon, listen – you need Prime. I’m not saying it to hype Amazon; it’s just the reality. Most of the best deals go Prime-only, early access drops happen without warning, and delivery perks save you big time when you’re grabbing last-minute deals.

Prime becomes extra valuable this time of year, especially when they’re throwing out some pretty sweet discounted/trial options depending on your age or income. If you’ve been holding off… now is literally the moment. This year, it’s a long event – Black Friday Week + Cyber Monday deals run from November 20 all the way through December 1.

Quick Benefits of Having Prime for Black Friday

• Early access to Black Friday lightning deals
• Prime-exclusive prices & coupons
• Whole Foods + Amazon Fresh savings
• Prime Video for the season
• No-Rush Rewards (+2% with Amazon Prime Card)
• Extra cash back with the youth plan

Prime Membership Options (Choose What Fits You)

Prime (Standard)

• 30-day free trial
• $14.99/month after
  Perfect if you’ve never had Prime before or just want to test it out before Black Friday.

• 30-day free trial
• $14.99/month after

Prime Young Adult:
If you’re 18–24 years old (no need to be a student!) or a college student, Amazon hooks you up with the best version of Prime:

• Free 6-month trial of Amazon Prime
• 10% cashback on select youth categories during Prime days – $500 cashback cap per year (5% thereafter)
• Just $7.49/month after that (half the regular price & does not include Amazon household)

Prime Access:
If you receive any government benefits, you may qualify for Prime Access (Includes an Amazon household – allowing another free Prime account):

• 30-day free trial
• Just $6.99/month after