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Prime Pantry Items on Amazon????

CLEM — Sat, 06 May 2017 14:50:05 GMT

I have just attemptem to order an item costing $68.29. Amazon added: Prime Pantry is to 7.2% full and they wanted to charge me an additional over $70.00.

I was not able to order what I wanted without this. Can anyone tell me what this is/means?

Re: Prime Pantry Items on Amazon????

laro — Sat, 06 May 2017 14:53:47 GMT

I found this on the Amazon site: Pantry items ship for free by selecting just five qualifying items out of a selection of thousands. If you have not selected five qualifying items per pantry box, there is a flat $5.99 delivery fee per box.

Re: Prime Pantry Items on Amazon????

Quse — Sat, 06 May 2017 14:54:36 GMT

I believe the "pantry" items have to fill a box for the flat shipping. If the box isn't full, you have to pay the actual shipping, which can be pricey if the items are heavy. You can either try to find the item on Amazon that isn't a "pantry" item, fill your box with another 90+ percent of pantry items, or pay the $70 shipping.

Re: Prime Pantry Items on Amazon????

cancun08 — Sat, 06 May 2017 14:59:59 GMT

That also happened to me. I was just about to call them, because I had ordered the item before and never had this problem. I went onto my order history and reordered the item from there without this "pantry" nonsense. Give em a call.

Re: Prime Pantry Items on Amazon????

Marp — Sat, 06 May 2017 15:06:56 GMT

@Quse wrote:
I believe the "pantry" items have to fill a box for the flat shipping. If the box isn't full, you have to pay the actual shipping, which can be pricey if the items are heavy. You can either try to find the item on Amazon that isn't a "pantry" item, fill your box with another 90+ percent of pantry items, or pay the $70 shipping.

@Quse, you do not have to "fill a box" but you must have five pantry items to get the free shipping; if there are fewer than five pantry items there is a $5.99 shipping charge.

Re: Prime Pantry Items on Amazon????

CareBears — Sat, 06 May 2017 15:08:02 GMT

@cancun08 @CLEM FYI, their Customer Service is top notch, very friendly and informative, and more than willing to help!

Re: Prime Pantry Items on Amazon????

eddyandme — Sat, 06 May 2017 15:16:32 GMT

Has Amazon changed their policy? I never fill a box, as I've found them way to heavy for me to handle. But, have never got charged shipping costs other than the $5.99 if I didn't order five free-shipping items. It certainly won't pay to shop Prime Pantry 'cause Prime members get free shipping anyway!

Re: Prime Pantry Items on Amazon????

Quse — Sat, 06 May 2017 15:22:33 GMT

@Marp wrote:
@Quse wrote:
I believe the "pantry" items have to fill a box for the flat shipping. If the box isn't full, you have to pay the actual shipping, which can be pricey if the items are heavy. You can either try to find the item on Amazon that isn't a "pantry" item, fill your box with another 90+ percent of pantry items, or pay the $70 shipping.
@Quse, you do not have to "fill a box" but you must have five pantry items to get the free shipping; if there are fewer than five pantry items there is a $5.99 shipping charge.

@Marp What you are talking about is a special for a limited time only. And it only applies to "qualifying pantry items". Not everything qualifies.

Re: Prime Pantry Items on Amazon????

willdob3 — Sat, 06 May 2017 15:40:50 GMT

@Marp wrote:
@Quse wrote:
I believe the "pantry" items have to fill a box for the flat shipping. If the box isn't full, you have to pay the actual shipping, which can be pricey if the items are heavy. You can either try to find the item on Amazon that isn't a "pantry" item, fill your box with another 90+ percent of pantry items, or pay the $70 shipping.
@Quse, you do not have to "fill a box" but you must have five pantry items to get the free shipping; if there are fewer than five pantry items there is a $5.99 shipping charge.

@Marp

I believe one needs to have 5 "qualifying" items to get free shipping. Not all Prime pantry items "qualify." At least, that has been my experience. I've had 5 Prime Pantry items in my cart before and not been given free shipping. I did not buy any of the items.

I've never been able to find enough pantry items that I want/need that qualify so I decided I need to stop trying & I'm no longer choosing slower delivery to get a Prime Pantry credit. I'll never use it.

Re: Prime Pantry Items on Amazon????

Trix — Sat, 06 May 2017 15:56:16 GMT

If you love Amazon and area a Prime subscriber this may not be helpful, but Walmart ships groceries and you don't have to be a member of anything to use the service. There is also Peapod, but I know that service is not available nationwide, and may not be available for delivery within your town even if they operate in your state.

Re: Prime Pantry Items on Amazon????

chrystaltree — Sat, 06 May 2017 16:10:14 GMT

@CLEM wrote:
I have just attemptem to order an item costing $68.29. Amazon added: Prime Pantry is to 7.2% full and they wanted to charge me an additional over $70.00.

I was not able to order what I wanted without this. Can anyone tell me what this is/means?

Because you were only 7.2% full, so they charged you the regular shipping charge. It's no secret, they have the video that explains how Prime Pantry works and when you shop Prime Pantry, there is that "ticker tape banner" that tell's you when to expect delivery, how long you have to add things to your box and how close you are to the 100%. I only use Prime Pantry when I'm stocking up so I don't know about the 5 items. I just go with the percentage. It's so easy and nothing is left to chance. If it's availabe in your area Prime Now might have been better for you since you weren't buying much but with Prine Now, you must spend $20. Prime Now delivers within 1-2 hours.

Re: Prime Pantry Items on Amazon????

CLEM — Sat, 06 May 2017 18:57:56 GMT

Thank you all for your helpful answers. I went in and ordered and paid the $5.99. My order total was over $70.00 and I do have Prime.

What is Prime Now? I don't need the item fast; never order anything I need within a few hours.

I am still confused, but I was able to order the item.

Re: Prime Pantry Items on Amazon????

Desertdi — Sun, 07 May 2017 07:42:23 GMT

When you "check out" on Amazon..........there are several shipping boxes to choose from. I always check the "Free - 7 to 10 days"............I'm not in a hurry to get the various products in my order.

Re: Prime Pantry Items on Amazon????

BabyYoda — Sun, 07 May 2017 22:13:11 GMT

I don't do pantry items but I rather pay a little more to get the one time order with free shipping and no minimum order as s prime member.