Amazon Prime --- Worth It?
Little uncertain which forum. Is the Amazon prime worth it? Not every thing you purchase is eligible, right? Not everything is eligible for 2 day shipping? Are the books in the free Kindle lending...
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Many, many items are Prime eligible, but not all. As far as the books in the lending library, I have not seen many mainstream titles available at all, but I haven't looked in a while. You also get free video streaming, but with a very limited selection of shows & movies.
Do this - go back to the items you just paid $35 shipping on and see if they say "Prime eligible". It would be clearly marked.
Having Prime changes your buying habits to be sure. I think nothing of placing 2 or 3 separate orders during Christmas time because I no longer have to save up my purchases to qualify for free super-saver shipping. But that's what Amazon is counting on.
Often you'll find cheaper prices online than other places, but once shipping is factored in it may not be as much of a bargain, if at all. With Prime that factor is removed so many things are definitely cheaper online, even some you wouldn't normally think to buy online. If you do much online shopping at all Prime may very well be worth it to you, even at the new higher $99 price.
Do this - go back to the items you just paid $35 shipping on and see if they say "Prime eligible". It would be clearly marked.
Having Prime changes your buying habits to be sure. I think nothing of placing 2 or 3 separate orders during Christmas time because I no longer have to save up my purchases to qualify for free super-saver shipping. But that's what Amazon is counting on.
Often you'll find cheaper prices online than other places, but once shipping is factored in it may not be as much of a bargain, if at all. With Prime that factor is removed so many things are definitely cheaper online, even some you wouldn't normally think to buy online. If you do much online shopping at all Prime may very well be worth it to you, even at the new higher $99 price.
