Is sales drop normal before Prime Day? Also, how do you deal with not qualifying for Prime deals

Is it normal for sales to drop before Prime Day? And how do you handle not being eligible for Prime Day deals?

Hey everyone,
I’m a relatively new seller and I’ve noticed that my sales have dropped quite a bit over the past few days. I used to get around 3 to 4 orders daily, but now it’s down to just 1 order a day. Is this normal before Prime Day? Are other sellers seeing the same thing?

Also, I wanted to participate in Prime Day deals but I couldn’t qualify due to a few requirements.

For those who are not eligible for Prime Day deals, how do you handle this? Any tips or strategies to still get some traction or visibility during Prime Day even without being part of the official deals?

Would love to hear your experiences and suggestions. Thanks in advance!