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Walmart

SharkE — Wed, 02 Dec 2020 14:51:28 GMT

If I got this straight. For 98.00 will one up Amazon and be free shipping on ANYTHING no 35.00 minimum purchase. Amazon is 129.

I can't find Jergens Body Butter in rose scent locally would cost me 6 to buy and 6 to ship, so, if I ordered lots every yr. this would be OK.

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kitty60 — Wed, 02 Dec 2020 14:53:18 GMT

For now I will stick with prime. I figure the free kindle books I get, music and prime video more than pays for my service.

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Sooner — Wed, 02 Dec 2020 14:56:31 GMT

My only Walmart shopping has been since Covid and that's groceries because they are the only place in town that does pickup or delivery. Small town blues!

When we go in to Oklahoma City we load up on produce and meat and 365 products at Whole Foods.

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Janey2 — Wed, 02 Dec 2020 15:09:18 GMT

Go to amazon and read the repeat order prices. It might be cheaper (over time) to join amazon.

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FranandZoe — Wed, 02 Dec 2020 15:10:30 GMT

Like kitty60 said you get a lot more with Prime. Not to mention a lot more products on Amazon than at WM.

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Krimpette — Wed, 02 Dec 2020 15:19:07 GMT

I've been a member of Prime for several years now. I've never had a minimum order requirement. In fact, the other day I ordered something that was $1.99. It was free shipping, as always with Prime. I'll stick with Prime....at least for now. I can find virtually anything I want on Amazon!

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Spurt — Wed, 02 Dec 2020 16:39:21 GMT

@SharkE

Interesting so the Amazon Prime Price went from $119 to $129---to me its not worth it, I wouldnt use their Prime "extras" --streaming and music service, so one would have to make 10-20 purchases a year to make Prime Worth it...no thanks!

And from an Amazon Exec's mouth to your ears---he admitted Amazon doesnt always have the lowest price and they count on Prime Members and other customers thinking Amazon always has the lowest price ....comparison shop folks!

Sorry Im not an Amazon fan....and Ive gotten orders just as fast from Target, Walmart, and Ebay with no membership.....Im doing fine without Amazon....

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QVCkitty1 — Wed, 02 Dec 2020 15:38:57 GMT

I use both and it works for me,

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goldensrbest — Wed, 02 Dec 2020 15:41:05 GMT

Sure is worth it to me, if you don't want it ,then that is fine.

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lkat — Wed, 02 Dec 2020 16:00:23 GMT

I'm another one that likes Prime better. I LOVE Prime Music and being able to set up multiple playlists and listen to them in the house, outside or in my car. Almost everything I've searched for I've been able to find. We have hundreds of songs on our playlists. I also enjoy the free Kindle book each month along with some of the tv shows.

The subscribe and save is great also. We have a lot of things that we buy regularly from coffee beans to dog stuff to vitamins to skin care and I love having it delivered automatically on the schedule I've set along with getting up to 20% off each delivery.

That being said, I always make sure to check out the seller and the price before I buy anything. Some of the prices are outrageous. I also am hesitant to buy high end makeup/skincare as I know there have been problems with fakes.

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riley1 — Wed, 02 Dec 2020 16:02:09 GMT

I'm sticking with Prime.

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Pook — Wed, 02 Dec 2020 16:29:04 GMT

While I do order from Walmart, I have found shipping is not always reliable and have had many emails cancelling items and saying I could reorder because there was a shipping error. Not everything is avialable for mail delivery either. Amazon is way better for me.

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Foxxee — Wed, 02 Dec 2020 16:57:14 GMT

For me, there are more reasons than shopping to not shop at Amazon; although, I do on occasion.

I'd rather pay a bit more elsewhere than shop there.

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FranandZoe — Wed, 02 Dec 2020 17:14:28 GMT

Amazon may not be cheaper on every single item every time but in general I find it cheaper most of the time. And Prime shipping is fast - even in these times.

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BalletBabe — Wed, 02 Dec 2020 17:17:23 GMT

I love Prime. It was 129 last year. I get deliveries almost daily. If you have their credit card you get 5% back. I have saved almost $300.00 this year alone using it. I do price compare and most things i buy are cheaper then walmart or walmart don't carry it.

I love having things dropped at my door. It has been great during Covid. I also love the music and things you can do with Alexa. Sometimes things are cheaper if you use Alexa to order. I can't imagine being without it now.

I highly recommend getting their credit card if you join and don't have one, because you get 5% back on every purchase and sometime more on special occasions.

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mspatmac — Wed, 02 Dec 2020 17:46:26 GMT

@BalletBabe Remember years ago when banks had Christmas Clubs and deposited your selected amount weekly? Well Amazon is my free Christmas Club and I use it to buy special Christmas Gifts. Got a play station one year. Love Prime

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BalletBabe — Wed, 02 Dec 2020 18:03:37 GMT

@mspatmac wrote:
@BalletBabe Remember years ago when banks had Christmas Clubs and deposited your selected amount weekly? Well Amazon is my free Christmas Club and I use it to buy special Christmas Gifts. Got a play station one year. Love Prime

@mspatmac Yes, I do remember that. I have llike 40.00 just from last month alone. It is amazing what you can save. Ilove it. That is a great idea on saving it but usually I need it LOL Like I need a ladder so that is going towards the ladder. It is fun. Maybe too much fun LOL You know I live alone (widow) I love if I get sick which is rare but last year I did and I ordered my cough syrups and aspirin. It was great at my door the next day. I alsoorder like heavy stuff. I get that Breakfast essentials. It is the same price as Walmart and sometimes cheaper, but I order like 4 six packs and sometimes more and it is heavy. I love Prime. I used to order my dogs food also because of the big bag. She has since passed away but I can get my Parrots food cheaper then at Walmart.

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mimomof4 — Wed, 02 Dec 2020 18:17:03 GMT

I refuse to pay for a Prime membership. I tried once years ago and didn't use it enough to take advantage. Typically if I'm placing an order it would have been over the minimum for free shipping anyway. Don't have any use to pay for one from Walmart either.

I'm not in love with shopping at Walmart and know it doesn't always have the best pricing. While my house was in COVID quarantine Walmart's (and Sams's) grocery pick up was a life saver, convenient and FREE. Its not hard to spend $35 to get free shipping either from Walmart - I ordered toilet paper, paper towels and 1 other thing and was over 35. If you shop right there is no need to pay for a shopping membership. If you are really placing multiple orders for something which costs under $10 you have a different problem.

I've also saved myself money at Target by using their oder pick up instead of going inside the store. Easiest way to stick to my list and not fall victim to impulse purchases.

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Katcat1 — Wed, 02 Dec 2020 18:21:31 GMT

@SharkE I will stick with Target where I receive free shipping having the red card.

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suzyQ3 — Wed, 02 Dec 2020 18:35:35 GMT

We definitely get our money's worth with Prime. Sometimes I do use Target. Very rarely do I use Walmart.