Amazon Prime No-Rush shipping no longer yields a $1 Digital Credit - Blu-ray Forum

Chiefy · 03-25-2015, 05:32 PM

I just ordered a Blu-ray, chose No Rush shipping, and this is the new promo they're running. The party is over, for now at least. Need some groceries?

Choose FREE No-Rush Shipping and we’ll automatically apply a $5.99 Prime Pantry credit to your account once your order ships. You can use this credit by logging on to Amazon.com or browsing your Kindle device. Fill up your Prime Pantry box with items you want to purchase, and we’ll automatically apply the credit at checkout. Offer redemption requires customers to be in the U.S.

This No-Rush credit expires on May 31, 2015. Terms and Conditions apply.

Reggie Hammond · 03-25-2015, 05:36 PM

I saw this to this morning. Sucks I had 3 blu-rays I wanted to order today. Do you know if/when the credits expire from the $1 promo?

just1nj · 03-25-2015, 05:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Reggie Hammond

I saw this to this morning. Sucks I had 3 blu-rays I wanted to order today. Do you know if/when the credits expire from the $1 promo?

I think it was in April.

At least I can order a case of Surge soda without that Pantry fee.

Chiefy · 03-25-2015, 05:58 PM

Some of the older ones I have are expiring as early as Mar 31. I think the only way you can tell is by checking the email you get for each one. I have no idea what to get, as I'm no longer a big reader. Maybe some mp3's.

Cranston37 · 03-25-2015, 09:31 PM

If I'm going to order 3 blu's, is there anything stopping me from placing 3 separate orders and getting $18 in Pantry credit?

Greyman · 03-25-2015, 09:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Cranston37

If I'm going to order 3 blu's, is there anything stopping me from placing 3 separate orders and getting $18 in Pantry credit?

Jeff Bezos and his drones?

Me-Hostage · 03-25-2015, 10:29 PM

I must be outta the loop. What is this pantry?

Greyman · 03-25-2015, 11:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Me-Hostage

I must be outta the loop. What is this pantry?

Grocery store type items. Its a newer 'branding' term by them.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/pantry/info

http://bgr.com/2014/04/24/amazon-pri...ails-analysis/

Chiefy · 03-26-2015, 12:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Cranston37

If I'm going to order 3 blu's, is there anything stopping me from placing 3 separate orders and getting $18 in Pantry credit?

I'd be curious to know also, but I really hope not. I always placed separate orders to accumulate $1 credits quickly. I currently have $35 in credits to burn.

Greyman · 03-26-2015, 12:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Chiefy

I'd be curious to know also, but I really hope not. I always placed separate orders to accumulate $1 credits quickly. I currently have $35 in credits to burn.

To be 'safe', I try to space my orders out by an hour or more or maybe wait until the next day. Who knows if they monitor this, but I don't want to get on their bad list.

Aj6627 · 03-26-2015, 02:57 AM

The worst part of this is that you can only apply one credit to each order.

madmod20061 · 03-26-2015, 05:05 AM

One more reason for me to ditch Prime this year when renewal comes up. Between that and Ontrac (shudder) shipping there's not much point in keeping it. I did get 3 $1 credits today so at least they are still honoring past orders.

Me-Hostage · 03-26-2015, 11:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Greyman

Grocery store type items. Its a newer 'branding' term by them.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/pantry/info

http://bgr.com/2014/04/24/amazon-pri...ails-analysis/

Oh nice, all I need is for UPS to delay the delivery of my toilet paper.

huskerbear · 03-26-2015, 11:47 AM

Heck I guess I'm the only one that actually uses the free 2 day shipping lol. How long is it taking when you were using the $1 credit deal? Between the shipping and Amazon prime movies and TV I think prime is a good deal.

madmod20061 · 03-26-2015, 01:40 PM

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Originally Posted by huskerbear

Heck I guess I'm the only one that actually uses the free 2 day shipping lol. How long is it taking when you were using the $1 credit deal? Between the shipping and Amazon prime movies and TV I think prime is a good deal.

Depends on how many orders I had outstanding. If it was just 1 then I'll usually get it in 2-3 days. Anything more and they hold them to ship together. They tend to use more reliable shipping when I put no rush. Usually fedex or usps. When I chose 2 day they like to send by Ontrac. You can read about the terrible service ontrac has in posts on consumerist and the Amazon forums. I discovered if I choose no rush I get the item nearly the same time plus no Ontrac.

KenBuzz · 03-27-2015, 01:52 PM

We've got like 17 Amazon distribution centers here in Indiana, so even when I would select the No Rush shipping, my stuff would generally still get here in the same 2 days. Hell, even my non-Prime friends get their stuff in 2-3 days. I'm pretty much convinced that to get deliveries in MORE than two days, Amazon either piles that stuff up in their warehouses in a "take this tomorrow, not today" penalty box, or they tell their drivers to go hit an enroute casino.

So I'm a little sad to see the $1 credit going away... it didn't really delay anything for me, and it was a nice way to save-up to buy stuff from their overpriced Instant Video catalog. Curently saving up to get MXC Season 5, since that season was never available on DVD.

Reggie Hammond · 03-27-2015, 07:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Chiefy

Some of the older ones I have are expiring as early as Mar 31. I think the only way you can tell is by checking the email you get for each one. I have no idea what to get, as I'm no longer a big reader. Maybe some mp3's.

Chief you can purchase moves and shows. Thats how I got Modern Family 5 & 6. during the holidays both were on sale for $19.99 each. after using my credits I only paid $13 out of pocket for both.

And thanks looks like I may purchase a few movies this weekend.

Chiefy · 03-27-2015, 07:15 PM

I have 8 credits expiring this month, and haven't seen any good deals on shows or movies. [emoji20] I gotta use them or lose them.

It's pretty sad that streaming titles cost more than the Blu-ray w/ a code!?

Reggie Hammond · 03-27-2015, 07:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Chiefy

I have 8 credits expiring this month, and haven't seen any good deals on shows or movies. [emoji20] I gotta use them or lose them.

It's pretty sad that streaming titles cost more than the Blu-ray w/ a code!?

Did you look here?

https://www.blu-ray.com/deals/?sortb...e&category=aiv

Chiefy · 03-28-2015, 07:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Reggie Hammond

Did you look here?

https://www.blu-ray.com/deals/?sortb...e&category=aiv

I did not, thanks!

03-25-2015, 05:32 PM	#1
Chiefy Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Nov 2013 Location:Twin Cities, MN 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:- MA collection:- Digital collection:- iTunes collection:- Prime collection:- Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:421	Amazon Prime No-Rush shipping no longer yields a $1 Digital Credit I just ordered a Blu-ray, chose No Rush shipping, and this is the new promo they're running. The party is over, for now at least. Need some groceries? Choose FREE No-Rush Shipping and we’ll automatically apply a $5.99 Prime Pantry credit to your account once your order ships. You can use this credit by logging on to Amazon.com or browsing your Kindle device. Fill up your Prime Pantry box with items you want to purchase, and we’ll automatically apply the credit at checkout. Offer redemption requires customers to be in the U.S. This No-Rush credit expires on May 31, 2015. Terms and Conditions apply.

03-27-2015, 01:52 PM	#16
KenBuzz Active Member Member since:Mar 2010 4K collection:2 Blu-ray collection:424 DVD collection:1155 MA collection:513 Digital collection:902 Trading Score:48	We've got like 17 Amazon distribution centers here in Indiana, so even when I would select the No Rush shipping, my stuff would generally still get here in the same 2 days. Hell, even my non-Prime friends get their stuff in 2-3 days. I'm pretty much convinced that to get deliveries in MORE than two days, Amazon either piles that stuff up in their warehouses in a "take this tomorrow, not today" penalty box, or they tell their drivers to go hit an enroute casino. So I'm a little sad to see the $1 credit going away... it didn't really delay anything for me, and it was a nice way to save-up to buy stuff from their overpriced Instant Video catalog. Curently saving up to get MXC Season 5, since that season was never available on DVD. Last edited by KenBuzz; 03-27-2015 at 01:56 PM.

03-25-2015, 05:36 PM	#2
Reggie Hammond Expert Member Member since:Jan 2012 4K collection:46 Blu-ray collection:942 MA collection:1525 Digital collection:884 iTunes collection:2455 Prime collection:106 Blu-ray reviews:4 Trading Score:211	I saw this to this morning. Sucks I had 3 blu-rays I wanted to order today. Do you know if/when the credits expire from the $1 promo?

03-25-2015, 05:58 PM	#4
Chiefy Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Nov 2013 Location:Twin Cities, MN 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:- MA collection:- Digital collection:- iTunes collection:- Prime collection:- Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:421	Some of the older ones I have are expiring as early as Mar 31. I think the only way you can tell is by checking the email you get for each one. I have no idea what to get, as I'm no longer a big reader. Maybe some mp3's.

03-25-2015, 09:31 PM	#5
Cranston37 Senior Member Member since:Jul 2014 Trading Score:9	If I'm going to order 3 blu's, is there anything stopping me from placing 3 separate orders and getting $18 in Pantry credit?

03-25-2015, 10:29 PM	#7
Me-Hostage Contributor Top contributor Member since:Aug 2011 Location:Missouri 4K collection:62 Blu-ray collection:111 DVD collection:64 Digital collection:2589 iTunes collection:3 Trading Score:227	I must be outta the loop. What is this pantry?

03-26-2015, 02:57 AM	#11
Aj6627 Active Member Member since:Oct 2010 Trading Score:189	The worst part of this is that you can only apply one credit to each order.

03-26-2015, 05:05 AM	#12
madmod20061 Special Member Member since:Jan 2012 Blu-ray collection:1814 DVD collection:641 Trading Score:274	One more reason for me to ditch Prime this year when renewal comes up. Between that and Ontrac (shudder) shipping there's not much point in keeping it. I did get 3 $1 credits today so at least they are still honoring past orders.

03-26-2015, 11:47 AM	#14
huskerbear Senior Member Member since:Jul 2011 Blu-ray collection:1 Trading Score:84	Heck I guess I'm the only one that actually uses the free 2 day shipping lol. How long is it taking when you were using the $1 credit deal? Between the shipping and Amazon prime movies and TV I think prime is a good deal.

03-27-2015, 07:15 PM	#18
Chiefy Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Nov 2013 Location:Twin Cities, MN 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:- MA collection:- Digital collection:- iTunes collection:- Prime collection:- Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:421	I have 8 credits expiring this month, and haven't seen any good deals on shows or movies. [emoji20] I gotta use them or lose them. It's pretty sad that streaming titles cost more than the Blu-ray w/ a code!?

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