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It’s been said that hardship, even in small doses, builds character.

This is a common justification for the infliction of chore duty upon children by their parents. But you’re an adult now (we’d hazard a guess). Haven’t you built enough character over the years? Must you keep plowing on through every chore? There must be a point, certainly, when one’s character has been developed enough.

Enter the No. 1 bestselling Shark AI Robot Vacuum with XL HEPA Self-Empty Base, capable of doing the bulk of your chores for you, and available for 54% off this week on Amazon.

The Shark Vacuum is just one of the countless Early Deals Amazon is offering in advance of this October’s Prime Big Deal Days event, running from Tuesday, Oct. 7, to Wednesday, Oct. 8, per Amazon’s announcement.

Start sucking up savings now, with a little help from Amazon and Shark.

Experience effortless cleaning with the Shark AI Robot Vacuum. Featuring advanced AI navigation, it maps your home for precise, powerful cleaning. The XL HEPA Self-Empty Base traps 99.97% of dust and allergens, holding weeks of debris for hands-free convenience. Perfect for homes with pets or allergies — smart, powerful, and built to clean deeper with less effort.

Prime Day is Amazon’s biggest sale of the year, offering deep discounts on bestsellers and everyday essentials. This year’s event runs from Tuesday, June 23 at 3 a.m. ET through Saturday, June 27at 3 a.m. ET.

This year, shoppers can take advantage of four days of Prime Day deals: Tuesday, June 23 at 3 a.m. ET through Saturday, June 27at 3 a.m. ET.

In addition to pushing up the sale to June, Amazon is including several new programs and promotions, including:

Prime Day and all its amazing discounts are exclusively available to Prime members. However interested shoppers can grab a 30-day free trial to try Prime, and its many benefits with no strings attached, and gain access to exclusive deals and the convenience of fast, free shipping.

From reporting on Amazon sales for years, we can tell you for certain that Prime Day is the ideal time to stock up on beauty and skincare staples, score big-ticket tech for less, bestselling vacuums, and comb through the massive catalog of Amazon best-sellers. Plus, since this year’s sale runs before the Fourth of July Americana-themed deals and summer hosting essentials.

We certainly think so! Prime Day is a great chance to score deals on thousands of best-sellers, top tech and appliances and every day essentials. Our team diligently sorts through all the offers to find you only the very best items to grab on sale.

Already wondering when Amazon’s next Prime Day is? We expect Amazon’s October Prime Big Deal Days sale event to return in fall 2026. Follow Post Wanted’s around-the-clock coverage, and you’ll be the first to know about headline-worthy sales. Click here to find all of the best deals.

This article was written by P.J. McCormick, New York Post Commerce Senior Deals Reporter. P.J. is an expert deal-finder, sifting through endless brands and retailers to deliver only the best savings opportunities on truly worthwhile products. P.J. finds Prime Day-worthy deals all year long on some of our favorite products we’ve tested and our readers’ beloved best-sellers, from Wayfair furniture sales to the lowest prices on Apple AirPods. P.J. has been scouring sales for Post Wanted shoppers since 2022 and previously held positions at Rolling Stone, Pitchfork and Hyperallergic. Please note that deals can expire, and all prices are subject to change.