Compare Black Friday in July Movie, Music, Book Staff Pick Deals

This 2026 Topps Flagship Football hobby jumbo box marks the return of the Flagship brand to football after more than a decade away. It includes rookie cards for players like Fernando Mendoza, Jeremiyah Love, and Carnell Tate, along with veteran and legendary player cards, autographs, and memorabilia inserts. These boxes can resell for double the list price and individual card finds can be worth much more than the box itself. The drop ends August 21 at 10am ET. Buy Now at Fanatics

Every day, you'll find a new selection of live eBay auctions by independent comic sellers in this sale section. Several shows preview raw and graded books on which bids will start at just $1. You'll be able to buy exclusives, signed editions, and vintage Marvel and DC titles. Buy Now at eBay

This factory sealed hobby box of 2026 Topps Marvel Mint includes a 125-card base set printed on foil stock, split across four rarity tiers. The top Platinum Tier cards are numbered to 99 or less, giving collectors a shot at limited-edition pulls straight from the box. This app-only drop ends August 19 at 10am ET. Buy Now at Fanatics

Fanatics offers thousands of trading cards spanning sports leagues and pop culture, with prices starting around $13. The selection ranges widely, from clearance cards under $50 to rare graded pieces featuring stars like Michael Jordan and Charizard cards from Pokemon sets. Many cards come authenticated or graded by services such as PSA, BGS, SGC, and CGC, covering everything from modern rookie cards to vintage finds. Shipping is free on orders of $39 or more with promo code "SCHOOL". Buy Now at Fanatics

The 2025/26 Topps Chrome Updates Basketball release is a highly anticipated trading card set headlined by the first-ever NBA Debut Patch Autographs, which are rare 1-of-1 cards featuring game-worn patches from top rookies and superstars. The collection features a 200-card base set with updated, in-season photography and a wide variety of new inserts, parallels, and unique case hits like "Alter Egos" and a special "Minions" crossover. Collectors can also chase diverse autograph lineups, including special appearances from celebrities like Druski and Spike Lee.

A Fanatics "Product Drop" is an exclusive release format designed to give fans a fair opportunity to purchase high-demand, limited-edition items without the stress of rushing through checkout. To participate, customers sign up and provide their payment and shipping information in advance. Only a limited number of entrants are selected; if chosen, they are automatically charged and notified, ensuring a seamless and hassle-free buying experience. The drop ends Thursday August 6 at 10am ET. Buy Now at Fanatics

Released October 20, you can pre-order The Complete Kubrick 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Criterion Collection for $420. That's $180 less than what Amazon have it listed for now. It ships free. Buy Now at Barnes & Noble

This 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray set of the complete Stranger Things series is $130.93, down from $219.99 at Barnes & Noble. (Members can save an extra 10% on top of this price.) You'd pay $29 more for it at Amazon. Buy Now at Barnes & Noble

The Pop Market price on eBay is $14 less than buying on Amazon. Select customers can get a unique code to get an extra $5 off when buying in the app. The limited edition boxed set includes 4K mastering and runs 642 minutes across its collection of martial arts films. Buy Now at eBay

At Amazon, get The Wes Anderson Archive: Ten Films, Twenty-Five Years Criterion Collection in 4K for $250. It's half price and the lowest it's yet been listed at. It includes Bottle Rocket, Rushmore, The Royal Tenenbaums, The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou, The Darjeeling Limited, Fantastic Mr. Fox, Moonrise Kingdom, The Grand Budapest Hotel, Isle of Dogs, and The French Dispatch of the Liberty, Kansas Evening Sun, as well as 25 hours of special features. Buy Now at Amazon

Walmart offers the Illumination Presents: 10 Movie Collection for $24.99.  You'd pay double elsewhere for this collection.  Shipping is free. Buy Now at Walmart

Pop Market at eBay discounts a wide range of 4K UHD Blu-rays for all tastes. Buyers can stack extra savings using promo code "MARKETSUMMER26" for 12% off orders of 2 or more items, up to a $250 maximum discount. Boxed sets like the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Trilogy at $55.05, down from $99.95, are also included in the sale. Coupon ends July 26. Shop Now at eBay

At Musician's Friend, this D'Angelico Premier Series Bedford is $349.99 for the Stupid Deal of the Day. That's $400 less than other sellers charge. Shipping is free.  Buy Now at Musician's Friend

At Musician's Friend, this 12-pack of D'Addario EXL110 light electric guitar strings is $49.99, down from $79.99. It's the best price we found by $28. Offer ends July 31.  Buy Now at Musician's Friend

As a Daily Pick, this Gretsch G5427TG Electromatic hollowbody guitar is $712.99 at Guitar Center. That's the best price we found by $107. Shipping is free. Offer ends July 30.  Buy Now at Guitar Center

At Guitar Center, this Gretsch G2420T Streamliner in Walnut Stain is $439.99. It's the best price we found for any color by $106. Shipping is free.  Buy Now at Guitar Center

At Guitar Center, the Electro-Harmonix Operation Overlord is $79. It's $89 below the original price. Shipping is free.  Buy Now at Guitar Center

This DW 3000 Series double bass drum pedal is $263.61 at Amazon. That's an all-time low and $64 below other sellers. Shipping is free.  Buy Now at Amazon

Amazon offers the Jackson 5 The Ultimate Collection Vinyl for $19.79.  That's an all-time low, and you'd pay around double elsewhere.  Shipping is free for Prime members. Buy Now at Amazon

Taylor Swift's The Crowd Is Your King Edition of her most recent album, The Life of a Showgirl, now costs just $16 at eBay thanks to the promo code "BULLSEYESAVE10". That's $12 less than what you'd pay at Amazon today. Shipping is free from eBay, as well. This first and only pressing comes on Summertime Spritz Pink Shimmer vinyl with a gatefold jacket, a gatefold photograph, and a 24" x 36" double-sided poster. Coupon ends September 1. Buy Now at eBay

At $23.95 for 100, these outer sleeves work out to under 24 cents apiece for protecting 12" LP jackets and double gatefolds. The 3 mil polyethylene is a step up from thinner 2 mil options while staying more flexible than stiffer polypropylene alternatives, which makes it easier to slip records in and out during regular handling. With free shipping included, this is a strong deal. Buy Now at eBay

Apply promo code "SUNSHINE20" at eBay to take an extra 20% off vinyl records from a wide variety of sellers. There is a mix of new and used records here, so it's just like flipping through the bins at the local record store. Shipping is free at many sellers, but make sure to check the page before checking out. This deal ends July 1. Shop Now at eBay

At $53 plus shipping, it's still the best deal we could find for the standard edition of this set. This vinyl release of the Ghost of Tsushima soundtrack spans three LPs and runs nearly two hours. It comes from Masterworks and includes the full original score from the video game. Buy Now at Amazon

As part of the lead-up to Amazon's Prime Day, Prime members can get four months of Amazon Music Unlimited for free. Usually costing $10.99 per month, it's the best offer we've seen for Amazon Music Unlimited since last October. Deal ends June 29 at 10 am ET. Shop Now at Amazon

Amazon offers The Beatles Complete Scores Hardcover Book for $38. That's the lowest price it's been listed at and $36 less than what you'd pay elsewhere. It features notation and tablature (plus chords) for 210 songs. Buy Now at Amazon

Amazon offers the There Are Dads Way Worse Than You Hardcover Book for $6.16 for Prime members. That's the lowest price we've seen and at least a few cents less than other sellers charge. Shipping is free.  Buy Now at Amazon

Amazon offers Prime members the Red Rising 3-Book Box Set for $25.47. It's an all-time low and the best price we found now by $8. Shipping is free.  Buy Now at Amazon

At $42, this illustrated edition of The Lord of the Rings is 54% off its $90 regular price. It's another $7 drop since our mention from last month and Amazon's best price in nearly a year. The hardcover runs 1,248 pages and weighs about 4 lbs. Buy Now at Amazon

As part of Amazon's early Prime Day deals, they've dropped prices on a large selection of Marvel comics Kindle ebooks, with discounts of up to 70% off. Choose from recent runs of Avengers, Moon Knight, and Punisher, and classic tales from Uncanny X-Men and Spider-Man. Shop Now at Amazon

Whether you're an experienced investor or just getting started, The Warren Buffett Way, 30th Anniversary Edition explores the timeless investment principles and business strategies behind one of the world's most successful investors. It's normally priced at $25, but you can get the eBook free through July 7. You'd pay $13 for it right now on Kindle. As with other TradePub offers, you'll need to provide your work email in order to access the download. Shop Now at TradePub

For cybersecurity professionals or anyone looking to get up to speed on the newest NIST guidance, A Comprehensive Guide to the NIST Cybersecurity Framework 2.0: Strategies, Implementation, and Best Practice explains the updated framework’s core components, governance principles, implementation methods, and recommended practices. It usually costs $126.95, but the eBook is free through July 8. A Kindle version is currently $102. Like other TradePub deals, access requires a work email address. Shop Now at TradePub

Whether you're new to cloud security or looking to strengthen your fundamentals, Cloud Security Fundamentals: Building the Foundations for Secure Cloud Platforms covers the core concepts behind securing modern cloud environments. Topics include cloud architecture, identity and access management, risk mitigation, governance, and security best practices for cloud-based infrastructure. It's normally priced at $131.95, and a Kindle version currently costs $106, but you can get the eBook free through July 1. As with other TradePub offers, you'll need to provide your work email in order to access the download. Shop Now at TradePub

As part of the lead-up to Amazon's Prime Day event, you can grab a 3-month subscription to Kindle Unlimited for free. It usually costs $11.99 per month. It's the first time we've seen this offer since last September. Shop Now at Amazon

Trade in an older device to get this best-ever price on this latest model of the Kindle Paperwhite. Eligible items for trade in include tablets and iPads, smartphones, and Kindles. It costs $135 elsewhere without the trade-in.

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Hello again, Prime members. Amazon offers Neil Diamond All Time Greatest Hits on CD for $6.88. That's a 51% savings and the lowest it's been at Amazon in several years. Buy it for your solitary man for Father's Day. Turn on your heart light and buy it for America. Buy it now, Sweet Caroline. And because you're a Prime member, and you'll be a woman soon, shipping is free.  Buy Now at Amazon

As part of Amazon's Prime Day Sale, Prime members can get deals on a large selection of movies and TV boxsets on Blu-ray and 4K Blu-ray. Shipping is free. Sale ends June 26. Shop Now at Amazon

This Stranger Things 5 soundtrack is $12.90, down from $23.98. That price matches its all-time low on Amazon and beats the 90-day average of $18.68. Shipping is free for Prime members.  Buy Now at Amazon

Steven Raichlen's How to Grill: The Complete Illustrated Book of Barbecue Techniques Kindle eBook is $2.99. That's an 88% savings. The paperback is also available for $13, which is 47% off with free shipping for Prime members. Buy Now at Amazon

At Amazon, shop this selection of books and records, and add three to your cart to get the cheapest one for free at checkout. Shipping is free for Prime members. Shop Now at Amazon

NBCUniversal has announced that beginning in early 2027, Peacock Premium will be included in a bundle with YouTube Premium, providing subscribers with "seamless access to Peacock programming within the YouTube experience", including live sports, hit series, and blockbuster films. Currently, YouTube Premium provides ad-free and offline access to all of YouTube and YouTube Music, with plans starting at $8.99 per month. The agreement with NBCUniversal means bringing Peacock Premium access to subscribers at no additional cost (currently, the service is $10.99 monthly or $109.99 yearly to subscribe to it alone). Shop Now at NBC Universal Store

Verizon is offering NFL Sunday Ticket from YouTube, a $480 value for the 2026 NFL season, free with an eligible 5G phone on select Unlimited plans or when buying a select Verizon Home Internet plan. Customers who don't qualify for the free offer can still get it for $234. The subscription covers every out-of-market Sunday afternoon game and supports multiview, letting you watch up to four games on one screen at once. Deal ends September 2. Shop Now at Verizon

For Amazon Prime Day, new and returning users can add HBO Max as a Prime Video add-on and save 40% on an annual subscription. Choose your subscription on the page and then during checkout you'll be able to change to an annual subscription. The tiers are Basic with Ads for $78.99, Standard (Full HD, no ads on non-live content, 30 downloads) for $132.99, and Premium (4K/UHD, Dolby Atmos, 100 downloads) for $164.99 after this discount. Some exclusions may apply. This offer is valid through July 15, 2026. Shop Now at Amazon