Whether you like it or not, Amazon Prime Big Deal Days are returning on Tuesday, October 8th and Wednesday, October 9th.

It’s a great opportunity to pick up that thing you forgot in the hustle and bustle of back-to-school shopping or, if you’re really into it, find some holiday gifts before the Black Friday rush.

This idea isn’t as crazy as it might sound: Amazon itself is positioning the event as a kickoff to holiday shopping (yes, two and a half months before Christmas), and in previous editions we’ve seen plenty of this season’s best toys and not-so-cheap stocking stuffers on offer.

The trick to Prime Big Deal Days – or October Prime Day as it’s sometimes called – is finding the really good discounts on things that are actually worth the investment.

But that’s our full-time job here at Wirecutter.

Everything you see recommended in our offer roundups is a selection from Wirecutter, meaning our team of experienced journalists have vetted each article through rigorous and careful testing. This means we only highlight the things we believe will bring you joy for years to come.

Additionally, the Wirecutter Deals team performs a series of tests and cross-checks against our own price history database to ensure we only offer truly great discounts. (For details, you can read more about how we review offers.)

The bulk of the deals don’t arrive until next week, but if you want to take a look, here are some early October Prime Day deals you can shop now, all of which meet our high standards.

And if you don’t like what you see yet, don’t worry. Our team will be back on Tuesday, October 8th to give you a full rundown of the most worthwhile deals.