Beginning Oct. 10th, Canadians can take advantage of a week’s worth of amazing deals, with FREE Super Saver Shipping and our recently launched Guaranteed Accelerated Delivery
SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 5, 2011-- Amazon.ca today announced that beginning Oct. 10, it is kicking off Thanksgiving with five days’ worth of amazing deals in electronics, home & garden, books, music and more. Customers can explore the October Deals page (http://www.amazon.ca/OctoberDeals), to find the full list of deals.
These exciting Thanksgiving week deals also celebrate the one-year anniversary since Amazon.ca lowered the threshold for FREE Super Saver Shipping from $39 to $25. Moreover, Amazon.ca recently launched Guaranteed Accelerated Delivery on selected items in our stores. This means that if customers place a qualifying order, Amazon.ca can prioritize it so it ships right away and will automatically refund the shipping costs if we miss the delivery promise. Just look for the "Want it delivered . . ." message on qualifying items.
“A year ago this week we lowered the price threshold to $25 for Free Super Saver Shipping and our customer response has been overwhelming,” said John Nemeth, director of Amazon.ca. “So we thought what better way to thank our customers than with a week’s worth of deals beginning on Thanksgiving.”
25 Exciting Deals
Customers will find great discounts on a variety of well-known and trusted brands such as RCA, KitchenAid, Adobe and Paderno. As mentioned, Amazon.ca offers customers FREE Super Saver Shipping on orders of eligible products over $25.
Here is a sneak peek of some of the October deals customers can expect to find:
- Up to 56% off top-selling kitchen products like cookware sets and food processors
- At least 50% off featured DVD and Blu-ray box sets
- Great prices on music box sets from The Tragically Hip, Nirvana, and The Beatles
- Deep discounts on watch styles for women and kids
Please note that product prices and availability of products and deals are subject to change. Prices and availability were accurate at the time this release was sent. However, they may differ from those you see when you visit Amazon.ca.
About Amazon.ca
Amazon.ca (www.amazon.ca) is part of the global family of Amazon Web sites that have become known for great prices, selection, and convenience. Amazon.ca customers can find and discover millions of English and French books, CDs, videos, sports and outdoors products, DVDs and electronics, watches, home and garden products, as well as a vast array of software, video games, and consoles--all at everyday low prices. Amazon.ca also offers FREE Super Saver Shipping, available on orders of $25 CAD or more delivered to a single Canadian address. Amazon.ca sources products directly from Canadian publishers and distributors, ensuring a rich offering of Canadian titles and content. Features such as original editorial reviews in English and French and product recommendations help Amazon.ca customers find the right products for them among the site's broad selection. Through Amazon Marketplace, Amazon.ca customers can conveniently buy and sell used, new, and collectible merchandise on the same pages where Amazon.ca sells those items new.
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