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Another option besides Amazon?

spent2much — Thu, 23 May 2024 17:44:15 GMT

The cost of being an Amazon member has sky rocketed! What are some other options? Any that offer free shipping on ANY and ALL orders? And any that carry as many products as Amazon? TIA

Re: Another option besides Amazon?

Tori3569 — Thu, 23 May 2024 17:52:43 GMT

I pay $139/ year. Can't agree that the fee has skyrocketed, especially with everything one gets for that fee. There is nothing else out there like Amazon unless you want to pay for a Walmart membership or maybe buy from Temu? They ship free.

Re: Another option besides Amazon?

Love my grandkids — Thu, 23 May 2024 17:53:08 GMT

@spent2much Do you mean the cost of Prime? I use Amazon and don't pay a member fee.

I doubt there is anyplace on the plant that does what you are looking for! No profit in that.

Re: Another option besides Amazon?

SaveTheTurtles — Thu, 23 May 2024 17:57:09 GMT

@spent2much Please let us know if you find such a place to shop. I think Amazon Prime is well worth the price. My prime rate subscription price has remained the same.

Re: Another option besides Amazon?

Kachina624 — Thu, 23 May 2024 18:01:29 GMT

If there was an AMERICAN company like Amazon, you'd know about it. There is a huge Chinese company that's supposed to be similar if you want to risk doing business with them. Why don't you try it and let us know how it goes?

"Alibaba is often called the "Chinese Amazon" because of its popularity and similar products to Amazon, but the two companies are separate and have little connection. Alibaba is a global digital commerce company that has expanded into logistics, groceries, retail, and cloud services."

Re: Another option besides Amazon?

PinkyPetunia — Thu, 23 May 2024 17:58:24 GMT

I am not an Amazon Prime member. Orders over $35 ship free but will take a week to arrive.

Re: Another option besides Amazon?

spent2much — Thu, 23 May 2024 17:58:39 GMT

@SaveTheTurtles wrote:
@spent2much Please let us know if you find such a place to shop. I think Amazon Prime is well worth the price. My prime rate subscription price has remained the same.

@SaveTheTurtles May I ask what you pay?

Re: Another option besides Amazon?

TheMemphisVette — Thu, 23 May 2024 18:04:35 GMT

if i look at it solely for the free shipping AND free returns

$139 + tax per yr = $11.58 + tax per month

averaging 13 orders per month

= 89 cents per order

easy win for me

now factor in the other services included......wow!

Re: Another option besides Amazon?

Nightowlz — Thu, 23 May 2024 18:07:01 GMT

Target & Wal-Mart. Pretty sure they both have free shipping on $35. Today it's easy to spend that.

Prime TV alone for streaming is $8.99 per month or $107.88 per year. That's included with Prime.

Just received a package today that took 4 days. It's supposed to be be 2 day shipping but that doesn't always happen.

I don't like that Amazon doesn't want to refund money on food. When I receive something that is open or damaged, almost out of date I want a refund?

We also don't have Whole Foods or Amazon stores so don't get those benefits.

Re: Another option besides Amazon?

SaveTheTurtles — Thu, 23 May 2024 18:04:43 GMT

@spent2much wrote:
@SaveTheTurtles wrote:
@spent2much Please let us know if you find such a place to shop. I think Amazon Prime is well worth the price. My prime rate subscription price has remained the same.

@SaveTheTurtles May I ask what you pay?

Of course, it is $139.00/year. If you google what does Amazon prime cost it will tell you that and also everything you get included in the membership.

Re: Another option besides Amazon?

SaveTheTurtles — Thu, 23 May 2024 18:06:48 GMT

@Kachina624 wrote:
If there was an AMERICAN company like Amazon, you'd know about it. There is a huge Chinese company that's supposed to be similar if you want to risk doing business with them. Why don't you try it and let us know how it goes?

"Alibaba is often called the "Chinese Amazon" because of its popularity and similar products to Amazon, but the two companies are separate and have little connection. Alibaba is a global digital commerce company that has expanded into logistics, groceries, retail, and cloud services."

Alibaba sounds like you would get a Genie with your subscription. I will stick to the American company!

Re: Another option besides Amazon?

On It — Thu, 23 May 2024 18:10:09 GMT

I find everything I need using Walmart, Target, Sam's, and Wayfair. I do not shop with Amazon.

Re: Another option besides Amazon?

Estellee — Thu, 23 May 2024 18:10:54 GMT

Sometimes I find items less expensive on Walmart.com and with free shipping.

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Iwantcoffee — Thu, 23 May 2024 18:15:04 GMT

When we first had Amazon Prime we paid $79 a year, currently we pay $14.99 monthly or $179.88 a year. I would not subscribe, but dh wants it.

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I am still oxox — Thu, 23 May 2024 18:24:58 GMT

I have been Prime for as long as they have offered it. I see no reason to go back

Re: Another option besides Amazon?

Biftu — Thu, 23 May 2024 18:26:34 GMT

I would not pay $180 to shop with Amazon especially since if you spend $35 you generally get free shipping anyway. It's like going to a store and they stop you at the door and charge you to go in to shop.

Re: Another option besides Amazon?

Mz iMac — Thu, 23 May 2024 18:27:42 GMT

@spent2much Per Amazon discount membership website......

Current Amazon Prime Student membership pricing

$7.49 per month
$69 per year
EBT, Medicaid, SNAP, and other select government assistance recipients can qualify for Prime Access, which offers a discount on the monthly Prime membership.
$7.49 per month
$69 per year

Re: Another option besides Amazon?

Rockycoast — Thu, 23 May 2024 18:32:07 GMT

The cost of Amazon Prime is well worth it. No sky rocketing price imo. Fast delivery, many times in one day instead of the 2 day. Vast selection, great prices, Free shipping plus all the other perks. I also use their CC when making purchases and get a percentage or points back. I forget which it is. So very happy with Amazon Prime. Have had it for many years and see no reason to stop.

Re: Another option besides Amazon?

CelticCrafter — Thu, 23 May 2024 18:33:22 GMT

The only time I will subscribe to Prime is when they offer it to me free for a month.

Today they offered a week for $1.99 and I took it because the shipping would have been $6.99 for the one item I was ordering and wasn't going to spend just to make up the $35 to get free shipping.

Re: Another option besides Amazon?

Sooner — Thu, 23 May 2024 18:37:48 GMT

What we pay for Amazon Prime is some of the best money we spend. But that's just us. ANYTHING we need, free shipping, quick delivery, and a good choice with the backing of a reputable seller.

No place is easier, for us, to make returns. That's not even an issue to return something. We drop off at UPS, walk in, walk out, money in the account before we get to the car.

Yes, I realize it isn't that way for all, but that's my experience. Just relating.