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Today's best sales: Rare deals on a breakfast sandwich maker and PlayStation 5
Also on tap: Over 40% off Gordon Ramsay's favorite kitchen knives and premium Sony headphones, and 50% off cozy Dearfoams boots.
It's that time of year when all the stuff that's rarely discounted finally goes on sale. Yep, it's almost Black Friday — but apparently Amazon can't wait, because it's already marking down tons of items. For example, Hamilton Beach's fan-favorite Breakfast Sandwich Maker is over 20% off, and the Playstation5 Slim is $75 off (which is likely the biggest discount we'll see on it this year). You can also snag Gordon Ramsay's bestselling kitchen knives and noise-cancelling Sony headphones for over 40% off. And if you want to prep your smile for the holidays, Crest Whitening Strips are 35% off. Remember: It's never too early to get into the holiday (shopping) spirit!
If you crave a breakfast sandwich in the morning but don't want the hassle of actually cooking one, you need this contraption while it's on rare sale. It features layers of hot plates stacked on top of each other — essentially mini pans designed to cook each component of the sandwich. Just add ingredients to each pan and close the device. The pans are removable, so when breakfast is ready (in about five minutes!), just slide 'em out and stack up the piping-hot goodness.
"I absolutely love this sandwich maker," wrote one five-star reviewer. "It works best with English muffins. ... One morning I'll add my own bacon, cheese, then egg. Another morning I'll add ham or a sausage patty, then cheese and an egg. ... Simple to use, easy to clean and I'll never visit McDonald's again."
If someone on your holiday shopping list has been wanting a Playstation 5, the console has finally gone on sale for Black Friday — a rare $75 off! The digital version allows users to download games straight to the console rather than using discs. This one also has a slimmer design that's great for minimalists or those with small spaces.
One gamer shared: "Due to my giant stash of gaming systems getting lost during a move, I had to start over with my gaming systems. Started cheap with a [Nintendo] Switch and finally upgraded to a PS5. The graphics are unreal! I downloaded some games that I had on my Switch for this console and was blown away by the amount of depth and crystal-clear images with lack of lag. Would highly recommend!"
Using a sharp knife is more important than you may think. A sharp knife will slice through food with ease, while a dull knife may slip (and cause you to cut yourself — ouch). You don't have to worry about sharpness with this set, from Gordon Ramsay's favorite cookware brand, Hexclad. It includes five knives, a wooden magnetic block and a honing steel for $400. This is a great deal considering that some of the knives cost up to $100 on their own.
"These knives slice so smoothly, it's unbelievable," Ramsay, a Hexclad partner, said in a press release. "Whether prepping vegetables, slicing bread or deveining shrimp, it's a perfect cut every time. From the professional industry to at home, I've always said good cooking starts with knives. And these are the best in the business."
Hexclad shoppers confirm their quality. One reviewer said: "Best knives I've ever owned. Not only are they incredibly sharp, but weight balanced for ease of cutting. Worth every penny!"
Crest makes at-home teeth whitening a cinch. This pack comes with 22 treatments, with one upper and one lower strip for each session. Just peel one off, apply it over your teeth, and leave it for 30 minutes. You'll start to notice a whiter smile in as few as three days, with the full effect in about 20 days. You'll also get four treatments' worth of 1-Hour Express strips to use on days when you want speedy same-day brightness.
"I've never seen my teeth this white before!" one shocked reviewer wrote. "I've tried using other whitening pens which will sting and burn my gums. This whitening strip doesn't hurt my gums ... It's so easy to put on and remove."
These headphones are 43% off — their lowest price outside of Amazon Prime Day. A few perks: They're wireless and noise-cancelling, have a mic for making phone calls and have touch-sensor controls on the cans for skipping songs, adjusting the volume and more. They also offer up to 30 hours of battery life, perfect for a long day of traveling (or if you're just someone who never remembers to charge your stuff).
More than 46,000 Amazon shoppers give them a five-star rating. One wrote: "Amazing headphones. Best I've ever owned. Noise cancellation is amazing. Battery life is respectable, lasting a full day easily, and they charge very quickly in about an hour."
When was the last time you replaced your pillows? If you have to think about it for more than a minute, it's been too long. Luckily, these No. 1 bestselling luxe pillows are in stock and on mega markdown — you'll pay just $47 for two. They're made from 100% down-alternative, gel-filled fiber, making them soft to the touch but firm enough to provide that all-important support. Plus, they're breathable and slightly cooling.
"I have always loved my feather pillows," wrote a content convert. "These are a wonderful replacement. They are firm and shape to your desire. They truly do feel cool all night. No lumps or damp, warm, sticky areas as you sweat. As a menopausal person, these pillows have been a game-changer."
The price is right on these water-resistant shearling boots! They're high-quality, comfortable and a fraction of the cost of another name brand (you know the ones). Right now, you can get a pair for over half off in a range of colors at Amazon.
"I love these boots!" said one shopper. "Great for wearing around the house. The thick, cozy shearling hugs my toes! Sturdy sole makes outdoor wear possible too. I liked these boots so much that I ordered a second pair in a different color."
Don't want to get the vacuum out? Remove stubborn, stuck-on pet hair from furniture, rugs and more with this top-selling gadget. Now, you'll need to use a little force — roll the Chom Chom back and forth vigorously to pull up all the pet hair, and you'll be amazed at how much it can collect.
"This brush gets so much hair that you can't even see!" said the owner of a Bernese mountain dog and a golden retriever. "It's also not like a lint roller. You don't have sticky sheets to remove every time you use it. For $20+ it was worth it! It gets a lot of hair that my vacuum cannot! Worth the money!"
You can vacuum your car all you want, but getting the gunk out of the cupholders, off the dash and from in between the buttons is hard to do — but not with this cleaning gel. Like the slime kids love, this sticky gel is designed to adhere to dust and other debris, but not your hands. It also doesn't leave any residue, despite its sticky, slimy texture. You can reuse it until it turns black.
One shopper said: "This product works like magic. I've vacuumed and used an air hose on my car console, and they never get it like I want it. I ordered this product, and I was amazed! I rolled it around and it got every bit of dust and miscellaneous things, every bit. I took four minutes to do my whole giant console area."
More of the best sales to shop today:
Best Buy: Save big on appliances, TVs, laptops, headphones and tablets with new doorbusters dropping every Friday — plus, check out the retailer's Black Friday sneak peek for a taste of the upcoming deals.
Coach Outlet: Get an extra 15% off fall sale styles.
Cozy Earth: Get up to 35% off during the early Black Friday sale.
Dick's Sporting Goods: Get up to 50% off shoes, clothing, gear and more during the 2-Day Flash Sale.
Gap: Take up to 60% off select items site-wide.
J.Crew: Get up to 40% off select full-priced items.
Kate Spade Outlet: Get up to 70% off 300-plus styles, plus an extra 20% off select items.
Macy's: The Parade of Deals marches on today, with 40%-60% off fashionable faves, big-brand home goods and more limited-time specials.
Madewell: Take 40% off sitewide, including jeans!
Nordstrom: Shop thousands of new markdowns and get up to 50% off during the early Black Friday sale.
Nordstrom Rack: Get up to 80% off select coats from Vince Camuto, Kenneth Cole New York, Lucky Brand and more.
Spanx: Grab some of the brand's top-selling styles, starting at just $9.
Target: Shop early Black Friday deals and get up to 50% off across the site.
Walmart: Shop early Black Friday deals and save big.
Wayfair: Shop the Black Friday Preview Sale and save up to 70%.
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