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amazon prime

happycat — Sun, 15 Oct 2017 12:52:52 GMT

I know last year, some of you had posted about how to get amazon prime at a cheaper rate. I've been looking at previous posts and I can't find it.

Does Amazon have something like this around Christmas? I know I can get it free for a month, I am interested in it for longer term.

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wagirl — Sun, 15 Oct 2017 14:11:02 GMT

I don't think you can get Prime any cheaper than what it is. At least I've never heard about it. Maybe you get a litter perk when you first sign up but I've been a Primer for 5 years now and have always paid the rg amount. Was $79 now $99.

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Plaid Pants2 — Sun, 15 Oct 2017 14:17:47 GMT

I think, I think, (and I could very well be 100% wrong about this) but I think that students might get a discount on Prime, and if you are lower income you can get a discount on it.

But I'm not exactly 100% sure on that.

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wonderfulworld — Sun, 15 Oct 2017 14:23:04 GMT

I have ordered from Amazon for many years. Several years ago near the holiday season they offered one year of prime at a discount, maybe $59.95 ( I really can't remember) just before the price increase to $99. It was a one time promotion and the following years have been the same price.

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wagirl — Sun, 15 Oct 2017 14:34:05 GMT

I remember one year there was a price break and I think I took them up on it---was using my DD account and that is when I got my own----I stand corrected!!!

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Isobel Archer — Sun, 15 Oct 2017 14:35:40 GMT

Their website has information about prime students - the cost and how to qualify.

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happycat — Sun, 15 Oct 2017 15:21:54 GMT

Ok, thank you all for your replies. I will just keep checking on Amazon and see if they may possibly have a day when it is cheaper.

We wouldn't qualify for the students or low income. I'm glad they have that though for students and those who need it.

Thanks again for the info.

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Beth-QVC — Sun, 15 Oct 2017 15:37:38 GMT

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jackthebear — Sun, 15 Oct 2017 15:52:58 GMT

I think Prime day ?

which is some day in July

your other option is to share with a family member and split the 99$ fee

there is a way to share it on the website

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mollymaggie — Sun, 15 Oct 2017 17:59:45 GMT

Dont wait for a few dollars you are going to make up in a very short time It is so good You can get the Q stuff sometimes cheaper with free shipping I havent checked but I bet you can get Drummonds cookbook for the same or lower price and pay no shipping

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misscecille — Sun, 15 Oct 2017 20:02:17 GMT

We bought Amazon Prime last year on Black Friday. We paid $79 discounted from $99.

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chrystaltree — Sun, 15 Oct 2017 21:13:50 GMT

I'm almost certain that you cannot get Prime for less than the $99 a year and you cannot get it for less than a year. I don't know what you mean my "this". Amazon did have 2-packs and 4-packs of Kindle Fires last Christmas season and the one before. They did not come with cases, you had to pay extra for cases. This TSV is terrific price.

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chrystaltree — Sun, 15 Oct 2017 21:15:30 GMT

@Plaid Pants2 wrote:
I think, I think, (and I could very well be 100% wrong about this) but I think that students might get a discount on Prime, and if you are lower income you can get a discount on it.

But I'm not exactly 100% sure on that.

I don't think that's true, I don't even see how that would be possible. When you sign up for Prime, Amazon doesn't ask you about your income or personal questions like that.

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chrystaltree — Sun, 15 Oct 2017 21:19:31 GMT

@chrystaltree wrote:
@Plaid Pants2 wrote:
I think, I think, (and I could very well be 100% wrong about this) but I think that students might get a discount on Prime, and if you are lower income you can get a discount on it.

But I'm not exactly 100% sure on that.

I had no idea that people can get Prime on month by month basis or that there is a student rate. I think those of us who have been Prime members for eons, just doen't look at things like that.

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ScarletDove — Sun, 15 Oct 2017 22:36:24 GMT

When I first signed up Prime was being offered at a special price and I jumped. Since then it has been $99/yr.

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Plaid Pants2 — Mon, 16 Oct 2017 01:57:41 GMT

I went to the page that @K9buddy provided

and on there it says:

Get Six Months Free

"Get six months free Prime Students is a discounted version of regular Prime that costs $49 per year, but you have to be a student with a .edu email address to qualify."

Discount For People On Government Assistance

"Amazon recently announced a major Prime discount for people enrolled in certain programs, bringing down the monthly fee to $5.99 for qualifying customers with an EBT card. You will need a valid EBT number to confirm your eligibility. The offer is good for up to 48 months, and you will need to re-qualify every 12 months."