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Question about Amazon Prime

RinaRina — Thu, 06 Feb 2014 22:57:46 GMT

When you're subbed to Amazon Prime, does ALL your stuff arrive within 2 days, or just the stuff shipped by Amazon?

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noonedelights — Thu, 06 Feb 2014 23:01:25 GMT

Any product you buy, regardless of seller, that says Prime should arrive in 2 days with free shipping.

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Sealeveller — Thu, 06 Feb 2014 23:02:04 GMT

In my experience, the items shipped from Amazon warehouse (and Prime eligible) ship on the two-day. Non-Prime items take a few days longer.

I have read that Amazon is considering raising the subscription fee on Prime. I think they just had a price hike a year or so ago for the service.

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holiday62 — Thu, 06 Feb 2014 23:03:14 GMT

It will have an orange check mark and say "prime" next it the item. Amazon stuff or stuff fulfilled by Amazon. Gotta make sure it has that orange check mark/prime by the item.

Only those are 2 days free. And if you would order one of those on Thursday, you will get it on Saturday! Which is cool.

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PurpleBunny — Thu, 06 Feb 2014 23:04:10 GMT

You have to make sure the item has the Prime button next to the add to cart button. Usually it's just stuff that ships through Amazon proper.

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I am still oxox — Thu, 06 Feb 2014 23:29:07 GMT

I try to order only Prime items

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millieshops — Thu, 06 Feb 2014 23:31:30 GMT

I'll never know! Because there has been adverse publicity in the financial news about the conflict between amazon and its independent sellers, I won't order from anyone on that website that isn't Amazon. I just don't like the idea that they make millions from companies but don't always back them up when there are problems. I know the way Amazon treats those companies won't necessarily hurt me as a consumer; I just want Amazon to make a fair playing field for their world - as if they care about my little orders!

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FUTURE — Thu, 06 Feb 2014 23:45:37 GMT

I only order Prime (except maybe one or two items), and the only time it has taken longer is around Christmas, with the weather and UPS fiasco. And even then, maybe 4 days.

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guatmum — Thu, 06 Feb 2014 23:52:29 GMT

I've always ordered prime items and they've always come in 2 days. But I also subscribe to prime for the streaming I can do (I dropped cable and am saving an IMMENSE amount of money) and the kindle books I can borrow.

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CHEX — Fri, 07 Feb 2014 03:00:19 GMT

I prefer to order Prime and it used to always come in 2 days. In the past 6 mo or so, they say 2 days after shipping....well they do not always ship the day after you order in which case it will take more than 2 days. And if you order on Friday you will probably get it Tuesday. I have had Amazon come via USPS which can be fast or slow....not guarantee on delivery from them ever. I have also had some experience where an item says prime but when I process the cart it changes and has a different delivery date. I am not complaining...it is a great service and considering how expensive shipping is, it gives you so many options and we do order more through Amazon that we would have in the past. Amazon has never increased the Prime price but supposedly they are considering it...they lose money on this for sure, but their objective has always been to increase sales. It was just announced that Newegg (mostly computer stuff) is offering a similar service for $49 per year. So it will be interesting to see what Amazon decides to do.

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KateChopin — Fri, 07 Feb 2014 05:46:53 GMT

You can get Amazon Prime free if you're a student, I believe. My daughter's stuff arrives so fast---I truly believe what they have said recently---that Amazon tracks what you are looking at and considering to buy and immediately has it sent to a nearby warehouse just in case. At the holidays everything caame in two days. Not sure if that is the norm.

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Mando — Fri, 07 Feb 2014 06:31:49 GMT

I'd love if qvc would do an Amazon prime kinda deal! Pay a one-time lump sum & get free, expedited shipping for the remainder of the year! Gosh, it would pay for itself in 5-8 orders & I'd be more inclined to purchase. Wishful thinking!

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nicky221 — Fri, 07 Feb 2014 07:23:15 GMT

We absolutely love Prime in our house. I do order more now from Amazon because of it. I search the web and compare prices and usually find it on Prime for less or close to the same price, but free two day shipping. I have never had any Prime take longer then two days, unless I order over the weekend (Sunday doesn't count). I just ordered Elemis products from them. Most of the Elemis products that QVC sells are much less on Amazon and on prime. The eye cream was $25.00 (qvc $65.00), capsules $53.00 (qvc $105.00). I always check there first before I order anything.

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Pagan — Fri, 07 Feb 2014 07:26:22 GMT

I like Prime too but if the rumor is true and it's going up to $120 a year ... I'm going to be happy to wait for my stuff!

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nicky221 — Fri, 07 Feb 2014 08:22:22 GMT

On 2/6/2014 Pagan said:
I like Prime too but if the rumor is true and it's going up to $120 a year ... I'm going to be happy to wait for my stuff!

I had no idea it might go up that much and agree with you. I was hoping for maybe a twenty dollar hike, not fifty. Shipping prices have gone up and I have never understood how they even offered Prime two day shipping because they can't make any money off it. Last year my husband found a car part he needed on prime and saved $65.00 in shipping by getting off Amazon. Seriously, every site he went to wanted at least that much if not more to ship it. When you can get appliance's and furniture off Amazon on prime you do have to wonder how they can make money on it.

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ID2 — Fri, 07 Feb 2014 13:09:02 GMT

Also if you are a Prime member you can add friends onto you Prime acct. My son subscribes to Amazon Prime and added me onto his acct and I get to use it for FREE. I think they allowed 5 (?) friends for free. Didn't know if anyone knew about this.

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turtle52 — Fri, 07 Feb 2014 13:13:56 GMT

On 2/7/2014 ID2 said:
Also if you are a Prime member you can add friends onto you Prime acct. My son subscribes to Amazon Prime and added me onto his acct and I get to use it for FREE. I think they allowed 5 (?) friends for free. Didn't know if anyone knew about this.

We share our Prime account also. It's a GREAT deal when many people can use if for the same cost!

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Suzy Q from PA — Fri, 07 Feb 2014 13:24:21 GMT

Love Prime!! I am truly amazed how fast stuff arrives!! And free shipping!! And instant movies!!

If something cannot be shipped in the two day window, you know at checkout.

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Amber J — Fri, 07 Feb 2014 14:48:40 GMT

I LOVE AMAZON PRIME - Heck, I love Amazon everything!! Did I say I love Amazon?......hahaaa....

Honestly I don't know what I'd do without Amazon...they even have their OWN delivery guy / service for the Prime. Their delivery beats by far USP, USPS, and FED EX. Always on time, 2 days and placed in front of my door. He does a little 'knock' to let me know. Many things have free shipping. Not just Prime. It might say Sold by Company ABC and 'fulfilled' by Amazon, so that too qualifies for the fast 2 day free shipping. All things which come directly from Amazon are 2 day free shipping also.

There are other companies who sell on Amazon which offer free shipping but the wait may be longer. I'm fine with that. The packaging is great and well done. Nothing is broken. Prices are low already, a lot to chose from in every category and just sheer joy to buy from. I trust them.......that is saying a lot in these days. I depend on them and they never fail me.

Amazon is the most professional and affordable company I've found to work with on line so far. I pay $79 a year for prime now and I will remain a loyal customer even "if" they do raise their prime $20 or even $40 more. Their CS is fantastic. They offer other specials and auto delivery too.....

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CouponQueen — Fri, 07 Feb 2014 14:56:35 GMT

I am for one glad that Amazon backs me with the 3rd Party Sellers. I have had a couple issues with them and all been resolved to my satisfaction as they should of been. They made major mistakes, misrepresented items, etc.

One time they sent a personalized Christmas Ornament without the Personalization! I was told to keep the Ornament. Nice but I really wanted it PERSONALIZED..that is why I ordered it!

Another time I orders a Ipod cover NY Yankees for my nephew did not fit his Ipod..the seller insisted I was wrong and it had to fit..I told him NO IT DID NOT..I wanted the cover and have no reason to lie..I was refunded my money then ordered another "skin" cover for the Ipon of the Yankees and received a sticker decal..no where in the description did it say it was a sticker!!! I got my money back but seller didn't want to..he said it was still considered a "skin.." plus it had red ink on top of it from sitting on another sticker!

I ordered gloves that were "magic" gloves that were supposed to have the sensor on the finger for texting..imagine my surprise when I got the gloves and they were the $1 store gloves with the fingers cut off..It was LOL but still not what was represented and not what I paid for!

I then ordered a bookcase that came with no instructions, that was marked and dug up..it took a couple go arounds with CS before it was resolved to my satisfaction.

I pay money for items - I expect to get what I ordered in the condition I expect it.

I will say that is just a couple instances in several hundred with Amazon. The good far outweighs the bad.

I too will continue my membership with the increased fees. I use it for everything and most items are cheaper or just as cheap delivered to my door then going to Walmart/Target for them. So I take advantage of not having to leave my house, lug stuff in/out etc.

I didn't think students got Amazon Prime FREE but at a reduced rate! I think you have to have an email address that ends in .edu and you pay half price.