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You won’t want to miss these standout deals, which are only available to Amazon Prime members ahead of Black Friday. There's something for everyone from clothing deals like these Fabletics water-repellent pants for 55 percent off or Samsonite luggage pieces which rarely go on sale.

But after that's done, we give you permission to do your Black Friday thing. Thankfully, this November no one is really waiting for actual Black Friday. There's a ton of pre-Black Friday discounts out in the world.

With Black Friday just a little over a week away, several retailers have already begun offering their special deals early. Here's what to know.

Amazon is offering a range of epic Black Friday deals you can already buy. Here's the latest deals you can shop right now