Amazon Prime - yay or nay

[JTScribe]

It appears the attraction is the fast, free shipping since you can get free shipping on orders over $35. It just takes longer. I am patient and don't mind waiting for 3-7 days to get what I have ordered.

I don't do Netflix or any other TV viewing like that. I am still in the stone age of just having cable TV.

Is there other benefits that might sway me to buy a Prime membership?

Prime Music is nice, there are a ton of albums you can stream online for free.

Prime Lending Library, you can borrow one free Kindle book a month.

Compared to the cost of Netflix you're actually getting a ton even paying the full amount. I started out at the half-price Prime student but it's definitely worth the $100 a year.

 

[Caleb]

We had it for the last 3 years...if you already order a lot from amazon, it's worth it....if you want to stream any of the movies they offer, it's worth it....


If you want to do both, it's double worth it.

 

[Caleb]

Also, depending when you place the order, you can next day it for $3.99

Where else can you next day for 3.99?

 

[historian]

It appears the attraction is the fast, free shipping since you can get free shipping on orders over $35. It just takes longer. I am patient and don't mind waiting for 3-7 days to get what I have ordered.

I don't do Netflix or any other TV viewing like that. I am still in the stone age of just having cable TV.

Is there other benefits that might sway me to buy a Prime membership?

Once you get it, you can cut the cable cord and save some money as well.

The prime Music selection is nice, especially the stations. Like Pandora without the incessant commercial breaks.

 

[bwframe]

It appears the attraction is the fast, free shipping since you can get free shipping on orders over $35. It just takes longer. I am patient and don't mind waiting for 3-7 days to get what I have ordered.

I don't do Netflix or any other TV viewing like that. I am still in the stone age of just having cable TV.

Is there other benefits that might sway me to buy a Prime membership?

The fast shipping prompts me to buy things that I would otherwise go out and shop for. Everyday household stuff. It's now second nature to go to Amazon instead of town. The icing on the cake is checking product reviews, since I'm right there anyway. Oh yes, I also highlight and Google search most purchases to verify Amazon is the best deal.

 

[ArcadiaGP]

They also have "Amazon Pantry" now, which you can put in foods and home products that you regularly buy, and "subscribe" to them. They'll be delivered regularly at a certain discount. So things like deodorant, shampoo, mixed nuts, snacks...

You can also get credit toward Amazon Pantry by opting for slower shipping on regular Amazon items.

 

[gregkl]

Thanks everyone for the info. It appears it is more than just faster shipping. I'll talk to my wife and see about signing up. Do they run promos on the subscription ever?

 

[Scuba591]

Ok so I have Prime. Some of the items do cost a few dollars more. I have found, though, that with my usage... It is well worth the cost vs savings. Their shipping is top notch and I have never had damaged packages.

 

[Cameramonkey]

IBJ. (In Before Jamil)

 

[tatic05]

I have had Prime as a student for the last 4 years. I use the music, movies, and of course the free two day shipping. I have purchased some pretty big items, from bicycles to TVs and had it in two days for free. When I graduate in the spring I still plan on keeping it. I ave seen a few deals where you can get Prime at a discounted price. I don't live in Indy so I am not able to take advantage of the Now service.

 

[308jake]

Free cloud photo storage, lots of music, decent movie selection, free shipping and charitable donations. It's well worth $100 a year. That's not including the gas I save driving store to store trying to find what I want or dealing with some d-bag on eBay. Plus a lot of the stuff I buy goes on sale and I end up saving a lot off of retail.

 

[magic man]

They gave me a year free when I signed up for the Amazon Prime credit card. While it is nice it's not worth $100 to me. I just don't order enough stuff from them. I won't renew it after my free year.

 

[ajeandy]

If you can get it at the student rate, which I do, I think it's $40/year? It's a pretty good deal.

 

[phylodog]

It's easily worth the price if it saves me from having to go to Walmart. The only person I have to deal with is the person delivering the package(s) and to me, that's just this side of priceless. No screaming kids, rude parents, abandoned carts, standing in lines or parking.

Yeah....worth the price of admission all day long.

 

[TB1999]

I vote yay

 

[Gluemanz28]

I vote yay as well. It has served me and my family well for a couple years.

 

[igotdiesel2]

It's easily worth the price if it saves me from having to go to Walmart. The only person I have to deal with is the person delivering the package(s) and to me, that's just this side of priceless. No screaming kids, rude parents, abandoned carts, standing in lines or parking.

Yeah....worth the price of admission all day long.

What he said.....-Jason

 

[Vigilant]

First got it in Sept. when I caught in on a special they were running for about 1/3 off. Pretty happy at that price point, don't think I will re-new at full price. Personally I think the selection on prime video is pretty weak. Netflix is sooooo much better.

Netflix gives you NOTHING extra for nearly the same money. If you go Prime for nothing but video, that's one thing, but...

 

[OutdoorDad]

Just for the free shipping and "add on" opportunities, its paid for itself in each of the last 3 years I've had it.

There are crazy stupid additional things you get for free as well, that I'm always getting surprised with...
Music
Books
Cloud storage...
Movies...

The cool stuff never ends!

 

[Vigilant]

I also like the "recommended for you" part, I've read books, and bought useful things I never would have purchased or thought of otherwise!