If you’ve ever tried to buy a phone on Day 1 of the Amazon Big Indian Festival, you know the pain. You tap “Buy Now,” and within seconds the deal is gone. It’s not bad luck. It’s how these sales are designed. Popular products like iPhones or budget smart TVs disappear in minutes because thousands of shoppers and even bots are waiting for the clock to hit midnight.
The best deals usually unlock at midnight or in the early morning slots. That’s when Amazon drops the heavy discounts on electronics and appliances. Last year, iPhone 13 stocks were cleared out before 1 a.m. If you wait until the afternoon, you’re already too late. Set reminders, log in early, and keep your payment details ready. A five-second delay can cost you the deal.
Being a Prime member does give you early access, but that doesn’t mean the deal is yours. Thousands of other Prime users are clicking at the same time. Relying only on Prime isn’t enough. What really helps is mixing strategies. For example, last year I used two devices one on the app and one on desktop. The app loaded the Lightning Deal a few seconds quicker, and that small difference helped me grab a smartwatch that sold out in minutes.
Most people get excited about the flat discounts but forget about the extra savings from bank offers. During the festival, banks like HDFC, ICICI, and SBI usually give 10 to 15 percent off on top of Amazon’s discount. That can turn a 20,000 rupee phone into 17,000 with just one extra click.
What many shoppers miss is that these offers often have conditions. Minimum spend limits, specific card types, or limited slots per day. I once tried to apply a bank discount at 10 p.m., and it was already gone because the quota for the day was finished. The trick is to use these offers as early as possible in the day.
Lightning Deals are the most exciting part of the festival, but also the most stressful. They pop up for a few hours or until stock runs out, and usually the best ones vanish in minutes. If you just browse casually, you’ll miss them.
Here’s what works: set deal alerts on the Amazon app and refresh just before the deal window opens. Last year, I kept my phone on standby at 11:55 p.m. for a laptop deal, and it went live exactly at midnight. By 12:03, it was gone. Acting fast is the only way.
One of the toughest parts of the sale is deciding whether to grab the deal right away or wait for a bigger drop. Prices can change during the festival. A phone listed at 25 percent off on Day 1 might go down to 30 percent by Day 3.
But here’s the risk: hot products like iPhones, PlayStations, or budget smart TVs rarely last long enough for a second drop. I’ve seen friends wait for a deeper discount, only to find the product sold out for the rest of the sale. The smarter way is to act fast on high-demand items and wait it out for things like kitchen appliances, fashion, or accessories that usually get bigger cuts later.
The last day before the sale is when your prep matters most. Here’s a quick checklist to make sure you’re ready.
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