Despite a slow start to the Prime Day summer sales event, U.S. online sales reached $24.1 billion with retailers offering deeper discounts than last year.

And as of July 15, Amazon has a refurbished "like new" model reduced to $53.99. And don't feel wary about the refurbished stamp, Amazon says that all "like new" devices are "refurbished, tested, and certified to look and work like new and come with the same limited warranty as a new device." So, you're fully protected.

Every year, Amazon holds a “record” Prime Day, and every year the company boasts about the performance of the annual sales event in a press release. The self-congratulatory announcement isn’t exactly absurd—given its size, any year-over-year growth is noteworthy.

Prime Day features discounts on Amazon-exclusive products, trending items and the hottest brands on the site. Prime members can also take advantage of deals across more than 35 categories, including electronics, kitchen, beauty and apparel.

Prime Day sales are here again. The e-commerce giant is making the now-misnamed Prime Day a four-day event for the first time.

There are still savings across telescopes and binoculars, even after Prime Day, but we expect them to finish soon.