Over the past few years, the meaning of shopping for Black Friday deals has evolved tremendously. For those of you who aren’t fans of waiting in huge lines or fighting your way through huge crowds just to get the Christmas gift your loved one is begging for at the store, you don’t have to anymore. Retailers like Amazon make it easy and convenient for you to get what you’ve been looking for at home in your pajamas.

Plus, you don’t have to wait until Black Friday to shop these deals. The online giant has offered discounts on a billion products in the run-up to the big sale event. Other retailers like Apple, Best Buy, Target, Walmart and Kohl’s have slashed prices on TVs, laptops and more.

Because all of these deals are happening at once, it can be quite overwhelming to differentiate between a deal and just the regular price. To help, first check out CNET’s store search extension and follow these shopping tips that serve as your Amazon Black Friday cheat sheet. And if you find a Prime-only deal, don’t worry. Here’s how to shop for the deal without committing to a membership.

Check this out: Shop Black Friday deals like a pro

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Tips for winning while shopping on Black Friday at Amazon

Early Black Friday deals are in full swing on Amazon. To get the full experience and the best deals, it is recommended that you sign up for one Excellent 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 offers on everything from tech and beauty items to home decor. Plus free one- and two-day shipping, same-day delivery on eligible items and more.

Prime’s free shipping benefit makes Black Friday online shopping feel traditional. You can shop what you want, minus the crowds, and have it delivered to your door in a timely manner. To make it even better, there are so-called Amazon coupons that can help you get even more deals.

Prime Day requires an Amazon Prime membership, although you don’t have to be pay member to take advantage of the savings. Start your 30-day Prime free trial now and you can get the best deals without paying for a subscription. Don’t forget to cancel the subscription before it renews.

Amazon shopping hacks for getting the best Black Friday deals

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

Hidden Amazon Benefits You Need to Know

Amazon Prime is more than just exclusive deals and free shipping. Members can also get 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 purchasing them. Plus, Prime members can also save on Grubhub orders. More information can be found on the link below.

For more information about Black Friday and the retailers offering deals, check out CNET’s live roundup of the best sales happening right now.