BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) – It’s October… and that means pumpkins, costumes, and … Holiday shopping?

That’s right. Consumer Reports says a few major sales are already creeping in!

You’ve got Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Day sale on October 7th and 8th, and big sales from other major retailers.

You may know Dyson for their vacuums, but did you “HEAR,” CR’s tests show there’s a lot to like about their OnTrac noise-canceling headphones—now half off on the company’s website. CR says they deliver superb sound and top-notch noise-canceling.

Keep your little goblins fed with this Instant Pot air fryer—nearly half off with a Prime membership on Amazon. CR likes its intuitive controls, quiet operation, and easy-to-clean design.

CR says that many of these discounts will continue through November, leading right into Black Friday, and at some stores, the return window won’t come back to haunt you if you’re buying holiday gifts early. Some retailers start their extended holiday return windows in October, giving you until January to make any returns.

If you have the urge to splurge on someone special this shopping season, CR recommends the Edifier Bluetooth speakers on sale at Amazon. CR says their standout sound quality makes them a bargain—even at full price.

You can brew up a potion that gets you going in the morning with this 10-Cup grind-and-brew Melitta coffee maker marked down at Macy’s.

It may be pricey, but CR says you might just taste the difference.

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BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) – It’s October… and that means pumpkins, costumes, and … Holiday shopping?

That’s right. Consumer Reports says a few major sales are already creeping in!

You’ve got Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Day sale on October 7th and 8th, and big sales from other major retailers.

You may know Dyson for their vacuums, but did you “HEAR,” CR’s tests show there’s a lot to like about their OnTrac noise-canceling headphones—now half off on the company’s website. CR says they deliver superb sound and top-notch noise-canceling.

Keep your little goblins fed with this Instant Pot air fryer—nearly half off with a Prime membership on Amazon. CR likes its intuitive controls, quiet operation, and easy-to-clean design.

CR says that many of these discounts will continue through November, leading right into Black Friday, and at some stores, the return window won’t come back to haunt you if you’re buying holiday gifts early. Some retailers start their extended holiday return windows in October, giving you until January to make any returns.

If you have the urge to splurge on someone special this shopping season, CR recommends the Edifier Bluetooth speakers on sale at Amazon. CR says their standout sound quality makes them a bargain—even at full price.

You can brew up a potion that gets you going in the morning with this 10-Cup grind-and-brew Melitta coffee maker marked down at Macy’s.

It may be pricey, but CR says you might just taste the difference.

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