Prime Membership?

[Hendricks4333]

My Prime Membership is just running out and they want to charge me the $79, any deals to get it cheaper?

[jw]

There are no deals, Its 79.00 a year

[mikejet]

Just pay it! Best offer from Amazon!

[Blu-Benny]

Originally Posted by mikejet

Just pay it! Best offer from Amazon!

i agree, i've ordered 6 movies since saturday and they'll all be @ my house before Thursday!!!

[Psychonaut]

I've loved having it but couldn't sell the wife. I'll sneak it back in sometime over the year.

[Moefiz]

Worth every penny in my opinion....

[atomik kinder]

It depends on how much you buy. I have not been buying as much as i have in the past. Over the last 3 months, I have cancelled most of my orders from Amazon because I was able to get them as cheap or cheaper at a local store. The only two that I didn't cancel were because I used gift cards codes for Amazon from a rewards program which made Amazon the obvious choice since they were TV series seasons. I had Prime in the past and while I miss the 2 day delivery, I don't miss paying the $79. Breaking it down, I would have to place 26 orders to break even (that is assuming I would have to pay the standard shipping). I don't see that happening especially since they can't accept coupons, making the Disney and other movies less expensive to buy locally.

[CrystalLake]

I did not renew my Prime when it ran out. I use the Free Super Saver shipping method, and my packages have been arriving from KT (to OH) within 2-3 business days. I think I only had one package, out of about a dozen so far, take 5 days to get to me. That was shipped from IA though.

[fatediesel]

Originally Posted by CrystalLake

I did not renew my Prime when it ran out. I use the Free Super Saver shipping method, and my packages have been arriving from KT (to OH) within 2-3 business days. I think I only had one package, out of about a dozen so far, take 5 days to get to me. That was shipped from IA though.

The package shipped from Iowa must have been a third-party seller, because Amazon doesn't have a distribution center in Iowa. The need for Prime really depends on where you live. I wouldn't get Prime either if I got my items in 2-3 business days, but it usually took at least a week for me to get my items with free shipping so I got Prime.

[CrystalLake]

Originally Posted by fatediesel

The package shipped from Iowa must have been a third-party seller, because Amazon doesn't have a distribution center in Iowa. The need for Prime really depends on where you live. I wouldn't get Prime either if I got my items in 2-3 business days, but it usually took at least a week for me to get my items with free shipping so I got Prime.

Hmmm... I could have sworn the tracking via USPS said it was from Iowa. I could be wrong though. It was though through Amazon on their Black Friday - The $12.99 Batman Begins gift set.

[mikejet]

I got it for the release date shipping(on some items) and the $3.99 overnight. I like to spoil myself sometimes.

[Deadset]

Originally Posted by mikejet

I got it for the release date shipping(on some items) and the $3.99 overnight. I like to spoil myself sometimes.

I may wait and do the free trial next BF. I still just do the free shipping, but it usually takes 4-5 days to get my shipments.

[mikejet]

Originally Posted by Deads3t

I may wait and do the free trial next BF. I still just do the free shipping, but it usually takes 4-5 days to get my shipments.

Remember no minimum order though! That's the other reason I love it. Like if one movie you want is on sale for under $25 and you really want it. Two day shipping for free!

[Mors]

Originally Posted by CrystalLake

Hmmm... I could have sworn the tracking via USPS said it was from Iowa. I could be wrong though. It was though through Amazon on their Black Friday - The $12.99 Batman Begins gift set.

I've had an item ship from here in Des Moines. It got here quick.

Originally Posted by mikejet

Remember no minimum order though! That's the other reason I love it. Like if one movie you want is on sale for under $25 and you really want it. Two day shipping for free!

That is the main reason I want it. Don't like trying to spend $25 at a time.

[repete66211]

I enjoyed the free trial, but in my opinion it's just not worth it unless a.) you order from Amazon a lot and b.) you have money to throw around. Because what it ultimately boils down to is convenience.

[sfmarine]

I'm enjoying my free trial. I have a week left. It's great but only if you order from Amazon a lot. I'll be broke after the new year lol so I won't need it anymore. Later on down the road I'll definitely do it. A shame it doesn't apply to the marketplace.

[atomik kinder]

Originally Posted by CrystalLake

Hmmm... I could have sworn the tracking via USPS said it was from Iowa. I could be wrong though. It was though through Amazon on their Black Friday - The $12.99 Batman Begins gift set.

I just got a package 12/15 that was shipped 12/7. I paid for shipping. It came in an Amazon box, with an Amazon invoice and it said it was from Iowa. I can't figure out why it took so long since I am in Nebraska!

Anyway. How many times does Amazon allow you to sign up for a free trial of Amazon Prime? I had done it once over a year ago and then went with the membership. I let it expire, but that was over a year ago. I ordered something last night for a Christmas present and wanted to make sure I got it in plenty of time, so I clicked on the free trial offer again. It let me have a free trial for a second time. I thought they would only let you do it once. I made sure I went in and clicked the do not auto renew button so that I won't be charged the $79.

[mikejet]

They probably let you try it again after a certain amount of time. I'm on my second free trial of Netflix.

[Blu-Benny]

for myself, the way i see it is:

1: shipping to my door, saves me a trip to the store.
2: amazon has been having a lot of really good sales on new releases lately, so that's more incentive to buy from them.
3: free 2 day shipping, yeah you can get free shipping on orders of $25 or more, but that's with 5-9 day shipping. i'm not a patient person, if there's movie i want to see, i don't want to have to wait.

between the money you save on the sale prices and what you would pay normally if you select 2 day shipping, you'll make your money back over the course of the year....esp. if you buy a couple new releases every month.

[thePhoenix]

I loved my free trial, but $79 is a bit much. Plus, it made me spend more money on Amazon. I wasn't happy to see my credit card bill