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Amazon Prime question

MKR14 — Tue, 29 Jan 2019 11:58:40 GMT

I have a Trial for Prime running out next week. Even though I don’t buy the most of my online from Amazon I did like the Amazon Music.

I am not sure if the Amazon Music is included in the yearly subscription or just in the trial.

Do you enjoy having the Prime and I know TV shows and videos as well as free shipping on some items are free but a little confused about the rest of the benefits.

Any input from your own experience will be appreciated.

I did like if I aske for Alexa to play any song I asked she could usually do it and then tell me who sings it.

Re: Amazon Prime question

LTT1 — Tue, 29 Jan 2019 12:20:43 GMT

@MKR14

Did not know Amazon music was included with the Prime subscription.

We have been Prime members for about 4 years. Could not be without it.

I order nearly everything from P.

Had a trial for Prime music but really didn’t use it because we were not ready to incorporate music into our lives at that time. But we are ready now!

I use the book features/reviews/TV programs.

Have used “Fresh” once and “Prime Pantry” once.

Am trying to use “subscriptions” but always get caught needing more/less.

Re: Amazon Prime question

MKR14 — Tue, 29 Jan 2019 12:34:16 GMT

I just found an article on CNET dated late last year that says there are 21 benefits on Amazon Prime. I would just google CNET and then Amazon Prime in their search area. I wanted to but the internet site here but didn’t want it deleted.

Interesting article.

Re: Amazon Prime question

lizzys — Tue, 29 Jan 2019 12:35:51 GMT

Prime Music is included but you can upgrade to Music Unlimited if you need more songs then are included in Prime Music.

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mimomof4 — Tue, 29 Jan 2019 12:52:53 GMT

If all you used was Amazon Music, I believe you can purchase a membership to just that.

Personally I don't feel that the amount you need to pay for a yearly Amazon Prime membership is worth it if you aren't using everything that it has to offer. You can get free shipping so many places, I don't consider paying Amazon to be worth it.

You must not have been watching the shows and videos or using the books either while you had the free trial so how much will you really use it if you are paying?

Re: Amazon Prime question

EllieMuncaster — Tue, 29 Jan 2019 12:54:20 GMT

I love prime membership. Don't forget you also get savings at Whole Foods if you have one near you.

For the most part the music is great. On some songs you may get the "live" version or a cover version. Then sometimes certain songs get greyed out and I can't play them anymore. I haven't search on the titles, maybe another version of the song is available.

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Apple Crisp — Tue, 29 Jan 2019 12:55:39 GMT

I have had Amazon Prime now for several years. I love it. I do most of my internet shopping on Amazon. You not only get free shipping on Amazon Prime products and free music, you also get to choose a free book to read every month in addition to free Amazon Videos where you can watch movies and TV programs. As much as possible, I make sure the products I buy are Amazon Prime. This gives free shipping and extreme ease of free returns if the item does not prove to be satisfactory.

Re: Amazon Prime question

MKR14 — Tue, 29 Jan 2019 13:23:39 GMT

@mimomof4 @EllieMuncaster and @Apple Crisp Thank you for the feedback and to all.

Love the apple crisp name.

I haven’t used the Amazon trial as much as I would be using on the Amazon Prime yet but would like to try the Videos and the books. We don’t have a Whole Foods near us. I definitely would use the music as I play my Alexa for my music. I would look more through Amazon when shopping due to the free shipping and the fast shipping.

I have another week befor my trial runs out.

I have Sirius on my SUV but it is cheaper to get the Amazon Prime with all the extras than put Sirius on my Alexa and iPads.

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VaBelle35 — Tue, 29 Jan 2019 14:04:01 GMT

This is my first year with a Prime subscription. Because my credit card was constantly being compromised, I decided to get a second credit card so that I could use one for online only and one for in store purchases. This way if one is compromised, I had the other one to use until I can get the compromised one replaced.

I decided to get the Amazon Chase credit card so that I get Amazon points to use for purchases. It came with a $99 credit which I used to purchase Prime for one year.

Amazon Music is good enough, I don't feel I need Music Unlimited. I can listen on my Echo Shows and in my car on the phone app through the bluetooth (although I have Sirius XM now, so I don't do this anymore).

As for Prime Video, so much is not free that I don't think it's worth it just for the video piece. Other than their original stuff, I have yet to find anythign I want to watch (old or new) that I don't have to pay for.

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patbz — Tue, 29 Jan 2019 14:27:57 GMT

I love Prime. Use it for books (Fire tablet) music (Alexa) lots of shipping (I love in resort community so even use subscriptions for paper products etc). Love it all!

Re: Amazon Prime question

chrystaltree — Tue, 29 Jan 2019 14:38:45 GMT

Yes, Prime Music is included in Prime. You can also upgrade to Prime Music Unlimited if you choose to. Which I did not do. If you go to the Amazon site, Prime benefits are explained also Amazon has an excellent customer service department.

Re: Amazon Prime question

LTT1 — Tue, 29 Jan 2019 18:58:22 GMT

@chrystaltree @VaBelle35

I have not even broken the ice as far as using Prime.

I went on a determined “bra binge” and tried practically every single one out there in my size after my fav style was discontinued.

A good many of those tries resulted in my needing to return. Never a problem.

TV series: “Goliath” (watching now); “Homeland” (hoping for another season) and watched a few others “Jack Ryan.”

Re: Amazon Prime question

MKR14 — Thu, 31 Jan 2019 15:28:27 GMT

Thanks. I decided to get the Prime memebership for a year. I did just download a free Weight Watchers book also.

I am sure I will enjoy it and take advantage of things I wasn’t aware of also.

Thanks for the feedback.

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RetRN — Thu, 31 Jan 2019 16:17:20 GMT

Is it easy to cancel if you find you aren't using it as much as you might have thought you would?

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Ceci — Fri, 01 Feb 2019 01:25:24 GMT

I love Prime! Ive had it for a few years and love it for buying heavy items which would cost a fortune to ship or are so heavy to buy at the store. I'm 70, hubby is 86 and we both shop with Prime. Music is included which I enjoy very much. We have Alexa and I like the freedom to ask her, Alexa, play some 'soft' Christmas music. Or Alexa, play some Bing Crosby or whoever. If we have guests for dinner, Alexa, play some dinner music.

Just very cool.

We watch Amazon shows on our TV and they have some really good shows.

Did so much of my Christmas shopping with Prime. Saved running all over the place and returns are free and very easy. I have UPS pick up at my house. Amazing!

That's why I shop less and less at QVC. I hate their shipping prices. I have not bought many things because when you add the shipping it is not a good price.

But the biggest thrill is buying heavy items, like a bench my husband just ordered, and know it will be delivered to the door. I order my garden fertilizer and potting soils, many other garden items which are so heavy.

I feel it is worth the $99.00 a year as I know I spend more than that in shipping alone.

Re: Amazon Prime question

MKR14 — Sat, 02 Feb 2019 01:29:06 GMT

@Ceci That was a great review Thanks. I will order my Prime subscription in a few days as mine runs out February 3rd.

Never thought about the heavy items and shipping.

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topcat10 — Sat, 02 Feb 2019 03:53:57 GMT

I've only had Prime since around October 2018.....I have to say, I LOVE IT! and don't know why it took me so long to join in on the fun....I have made a few purchases and they finally wore me down with the emails regarding unlimited music (3 mths free, then it's $7.99)....I really wish a lot of things were included in the price of Prime and not extra (ie., unlimited music, audio, all tv shows/movies)....the best purchase was the Echo Dot 3rd Gen (Alexa is my bestie now) and I can't wait to get the Echo Auto so I can have Alexa in the car and listen to my music....I say keep it and utilize everything that is offered.

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sunshine45 — Sat, 02 Feb 2019 04:10:07 GMT

we are going into our third year of amazon prime.

if we did not get a student discount i probably would NOT purchase it.

i rarely listen to the music and i generally dont watch a lot of things they have to offer.....we have cable, netflix, and hulu for that.

so many items that are supposed to arrive in one or two days dont......and we have an amazon warehouse close by. i guess i dont order the "right things."

my daughter has been using it for grocery delivery, which is more for convenience. she doesnt really see any savings.

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OnlyShopsOnline — Sat, 02 Feb 2019 05:12:16 GMT

I'd never give up my Prime membership. It probably saves me the cost just in gasoline and time running around from store to store.

I make some large purchases. But, I also make very frequent small purchases....grocery items, deodorant, toothpaste, quilting thread, DVD's, toys for the grandkids, etc.

I also borrow my digital library books, from our local library, through Amazon and their Kindle app.

When I think of something I need, I check Amazon. If they have it at a reasonable price, and it means I don't have to run an errand, I order it.

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froggy — Sat, 02 Feb 2019 06:56:47 GMT

We've had Prime for many years and don't use the music at all.

We use mostly for free shipping and TV shows. Many of the Prime Originals are excellent. What I really love though is the free two day delivery, sometimes even same day. When I decide I want something, I want it now!

If you have a Kindle Fire tablet or Kindle reader you do need an Amazon account to download ebooks or audiobooks from the public linrary but you do not need Prime. As a matter of fact you do not need to even have a credit card attached to your Amazon account. My 92 year old mother is in a nursing home and she has an AMazon account and a library card, but we can't risk having her buy stuff so there is no CC on her account.

Of course if you want to BUY a book you'll need a credit card.

With Prime you do get to select one free book per month from a group of books of their choosing but mostly I have not found them to be very good. Most months I do not even choose one.