Had your sights set on a particular product but were waiting for the right time (or deal) to snap it up? Now could be the time to bag a bargain. Amazon’s annual 11.11 sale has returned, with discounts of up to 70 per cent across 30 product categories, including those on the UAE site. The three-day 11.11 sale, which has started, runs until midnight on November 12. Any shopper can access discounts, however, Prime members will get free next-day delivery, free international shipping from Amazon US and no minimum purchase during the sale. Shoppers can sign up to be a Prime member with a 30-day free trial. This year’s sale includes up to 70 per cent off sports and fitness, watches and fashion (including handbags, wallets and shoes). There is also up to 40 per cent off homeware, personal care and books. Tech-lovers can find 50 per cent off video games, 40 per cent off electronic products (including laptops and kindles), and 30 per discount off mobile phones. Some international brands you can expect to find on sale include Philips, Lenovo, Nutribullet, Samsung, Michael Kors and PowerMax Fitness. Fashionistas can browse through brands such as Guess, Adidas and Ted Baker, while bookworms can pick up the entire <em>Harry Potter</em> set, <em>Becoming </em>by Michelle Obama and <em>Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind</em> by Yuval Noah Harari on discount. Customers can also shop Amazon US deals during the 11.11 sale, including 50 per cent off Anne Klein watches, 45 per cent off Waterpik personal care products, 35 per cent off storage hard drives from Western Digital and Seagate, and 30 per cent off beauty products from Olaplex and Aveeno. “We are excited to be bringing this event back for the fourth year in a row,” said Ronaldo Mouchawar, vice president of Amazon Middle East and North Africa.