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Amazon Prime question

ceekay — Sat, 24 Jan 2015 14:47:19 GMT

I keep looking at the Amazon Prime information on their website and I am still not quite sure how the video part will work. We do not suscribe to cable in our house and just get what we can from the antenna and a Roku (so far with no subscriptions). We are incredibly far behind in our movie watching so currency of movies is not a huge concern. Are there a lot of free movies and TV shows available? Or do they draw you in and then you have to pay after a couple of freebies? I just don't want to start racking up big bills because we don't know what we are doing. Thanks.

Re: Amazon Prime question

jackthebear — Sat, 24 Jan 2015 15:06:44 GMT

There are plenty of movies to watch, but what type of internet connection do you have for your Roku?

Some of the shows are free with Prime and some you pay for. I suggest you search for the shows and movies you would like to watch and check out if they are free or not.

Then you can get an idea if Prime will work for you

The good thing is that you can also cancel Prime if you want.

Re: Amazon Prime question

mima — Sat, 24 Jan 2015 15:48:44 GMT

You can join Amazon Prime today only for $72. Good deal!

https://www.amazon.com/gp/prime/pipeline/prime_gifting_landing?ie=UTF8&ref=Transparentprime

Re: Amazon Prime question

ceekay — Sat, 24 Jan 2015 16:00:13 GMT

Thanks jackthebear and mima! I went ahead and signed up because of the lower price today. I hope this works out. I am trying to register my Roku (I am not in the same location as it is today) via Amazon and the devices to choose from do not include the Roku Streaming stick. I know someone posted a FAQ or technical support link for Amazon Prime on this forum someplace awhile back. Guess I will go search. I am looking forward to seeing some movies!

eta - all is good and we are ready to go. I am also looking forward to the free shipping possibilities! I do see it says you can share that with up to 4 household members.

Re: Amazon Prime question

conlt — Sat, 24 Jan 2015 16:05:56 GMT

I hesitated to pay $99 to sign up for Prime but I did and I love it. I was able to cut my Dish TV bill in half and enjoy lots of shows and movies on prime. Plus I get free 2 day shipping on many items I purchase from Amazon. Even with the $99 price it works out to $8.25 per month for TV, shipping, books, movies, and more. I will sign up again when my year is out.

Re: Amazon Prime question

glb613 — Sat, 24 Jan 2015 16:29:58 GMT

I signed up for Prime. I'll use the free shipping for sure. Streaming, I'll have to take the time and look what's available. It will be easier now I have a smart TV.

Re: Amazon Prime question

lovescats — Sat, 24 Jan 2015 18:51:05 GMT

If you already have a roku I think the 72.00 price today would be worth it. One show I really really like on prime is the bbc series Orphan Black. Which somebody recommended here a while back.

Re: Amazon Prime question

jackthebear — Sat, 24 Jan 2015 18:54:47 GMT

I find it interesting that they are offering a lower price for this, they must be trying to find the "sweet spot"

Re: Amazon Prime question

ceekay — Sat, 24 Jan 2015 19:07:51 GMT

Well, well. Amazon just replied to my earlier email to them and said that the Roku streaming stick is not a supported device for the video. Interesting that there is an Amazon button on the Roku remote. Is there some other type of Amazon video available but it is just not free or something? I admit to being not too knowledgeable about this stuff, but it let me register my Roku. Guess I will see what I can do on via Roku and I can cancel the Prime I suppose.

Here is what they said: "I have checked for this and I see that currently Prime Instant Video content cannot be viewed on the Roku Streaming stick. I apologize for any inconvenience this may cause."

Re: Amazon Prime question

lovescats — Sat, 24 Jan 2015 19:13:30 GMT

On 1/24/2015 jackthebear said:
I find it interesting that they are offering a lower price for this, they must be trying to find the "sweet spot"

I don't think current subscribers like it because in 2014 they raised the price from 79.00 to 99.00

Re: Amazon Prime question

jaxs mom — Sat, 24 Jan 2015 19:15:45 GMT

I wouldn't join just for streaming but the free streaming is a nice perk.

Re: Amazon Prime question

lovescats — Sat, 24 Jan 2015 19:27:52 GMT

On 1/24/2015 ceekay said:
Well, well. Amazon just replied to my earlier email to them and said that the Roku streaming stick is not a supported device for the video. Interesting that there is an Amazon button on the Roku remote. Is there some other type of Amazon video available but it is just not free or something? I admit to being not too knowledgeable about this stuff, but it let me register my Roku. Guess I will see what I can do on via Roku and I can cancel the Prime I suppose.

Here is what they said: "I have checked for this and I see that currently Prime Instant Video content cannot be viewed on the Roku Streaming stick. I apologize for any inconvenience this may cause."

If your roku stick has the amazon prime app you shouldn't have any problems just make sure any program you select to watch has the prime logo across the left corner. There is also another app for amazon free prime music.

Re: Amazon Prime question

jackthebear — Sat, 24 Jan 2015 19:34:01 GMT

On 1/24/2015 lovescats said:
On 1/24/2015 jackthebear said:
I find it interesting that they are offering a lower price for this, they must be trying to find the "sweet spot"

I don't think current subscribers like it because in 2014 they raised the price from 79.00 to 99.00

I bet they don't!

But thinking they are not getting many re subscribers or new ones @ $99

Re: Amazon Prime question

willdob3 — Sat, 24 Jan 2015 19:57:00 GMT

There are lots of free movies & TV programs. Definitely worth the price.

I do not have cable & stream with Roku on my TV.

Re: Amazon Prime question

lovescats — Sat, 24 Jan 2015 19:59:41 GMT

On 1/24/2015 jackthebear said:
On 1/24/2015 lovescats said:
On 1/24/2015 jackthebear said:
I find it interesting that they are offering a lower price for this, they must be trying to find the "sweet spot"

I don't think current subscribers like it because in 2014 they raised the price from 79.00 to 99.00

I bet they don't!

But thinking they are not getting many re subscribers or new ones @ $99

On viewpoints they said it's in honor of their series transparent winning at the 72nd Hollywood globe awards it also said anyone can stream transparent free today 1/24 even without prime

Re: Amazon Prime question

adoreqvc — Sat, 24 Jan 2015 22:39:49 GMT

Prime is great!

Free 2 day shipping on many items, so what was paid to join yearly if one order items they have already saved so much more in shipping just by joining and having their Amazon Prime membership.

Also there are other great incentives only offered to Amazon Prime Members.

You can not have Prime but also download apps to read free Amazon ebooks and the apps are for Mac and Windows. I also began with them having downloaded to my Mac and Windows computers with free ebooks offered, afterwards I purchased electronics to read all my ebooks on the go.

Fabulous large selection of movies, other video's as well as free music to listen to and or download into your music library.

I keep my paid for and free Amazon music here in my Amazon prime member music library, and also have downloaded them all into my itunes library on Mac, Windows and ipad electronics.

Re: Amazon Prime question

dooBdoo — Sat, 24 Jan 2015 23:01:28 GMT

On 1/24/2015 lovescats said:
On 1/24/2015 jackthebear said:
On 1/24/2015 lovescats said:
On 1/24/2015 jackthebear said:
I find it interesting that they are offering a lower price for this, they must be trying to find the "sweet spot"

I don't think current subscribers like it because in 2014 they raised the price from 79.00 to 99.00

I bet they don't!

But thinking they are not getting many re subscribers or new ones @ $99

On viewpoints they said it's in honor of their series transparent winning at the 72nd Hollywood globe awards it also said anyone can stream transparent free today 1/24 even without prime

Yes, lovescats. Here's what was posted there, and in the text in the email messages Amazon sent out:

"In honor of Transparent's wins at the 72nd Golden Globe awards, we are offering new customers a year of Prime for $72*— today only, January 24th. This special Prime offer includes thousands of streaming movies and TV shows, plus benefits of a Prime membership, like FREE Two-Day Shipping, Prime Music, Prime Photos and more.

If you're not ready to join Prime but would like to watch this award-winning show, you can

stream the entire first season

of Transparent free — today only, January 24th. The show depicts an LA family with serious boundary issues and was this year's winner for "Best TV Series, Comedy or Musical" and "Best Performance by an Actor in a Comedy or Musical TV Series".
*New members only. See details and sign up."