Yes, in order to access the best Prime Day deals, you'll want to sign up for an Amazon Prime membership. New members can try one week of Amazon Prime benefits for just $1.99 right now.

The current Amazon Prime student membership is $7.49 per month or $69 per year. Qualifying government assistance recipients can sign up for Prime Access for $6.99 per month.

Qualifying government assistance recipients can get Prime Access for $3.50 per month for the first three months, then $6.99 monthly. Young adults (ages 18 to 24) qualify for a discounted Prime ...

Getting an invitation doesn't guarantee you'll snag the deal, but it puts you in the running for Prime Day's most competitive offers. Here's how to sign up. 1.

For most, the biggest reason to sign up for Prime is going to be the free shipping. And seeing as Amazon sells just about everything you could want or need, that is a big reason to sign up.