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Amazon Prime

beach-mom — Fri, 04 Dec 2015 06:27:36 GMT

We have a free trial coming to an end. Is it worth it? We don't need it to watch TV shows, as we already have Netflix. Do you save a lot, or is it mostly helpful for the shipping? TIA!

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Deb1010again — Fri, 04 Dec 2015 06:40:02 GMT

We save a lot on shipping. We've watched a few of their programs, but haven't seen anything really good yet. IMO for the free shipping it's worth it.

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sipp — Fri, 04 Dec 2015 06:43:24 GMT

That really depends on YOU- and your usage- yes, the best part (imo) is the shipping-- their interface on streaming tv needs work- very hard to find what you want to watch- no guide- you have to click through and I've contacted them many times- they always say they're working on it- but it's the same as when I signed up years ago.

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hckynutjohn — Fri, 04 Dec 2015 06:52:12 GMT

We have saved many times over what it cost us to be prime members. Quick delivery/great prices/free shipping and no sales tax. Guess it depends on how much you purchase there. For my wife/our feline-canine family, and myself? It's a no brainer.

hckynut(john)

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nrm — Fri, 04 Dec 2015 06:53:27 GMT

For me it has helped on shipping. Plus I had to replace a years old Vornado heater this week and it was half the price of other online sites. I recieved it in two days as I do with all Prime products.

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Moonchilde — Fri, 04 Dec 2015 07:01:47 GMT

It depends on how much you order from Amazon. If you order 1-2 a month, definitely worth it.

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ritasNo1Fan — Fri, 04 Dec 2015 08:35:55 GMT

I had to use Amazon's website to find Prime movies. And I had to really dig in. I found alot of old black & white mysteries that I have never seen before on Turner Classic Movies. Great find. But most of the new movies are also on Netflix and Hulu. My year thing was a "one day sale". I dont think I will get it again.

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Pook — Fri, 04 Dec 2015 09:03:37 GMT

For us it has been more than worth it! When I need something, I go to Amazon ( I have not found anything not Prime), order and get it in 2 days with even Sunday delivery. Just last week I needed more dog treats, a pie taker, measuring cups for crisco, peanut butter, etc when mine cracked, another surge protector for setting up my tree, a new out door timer. Didn't have to leave my house and go to several stores to get these and waste time and gas. All 2 day free shipping!!

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Big Sister — Fri, 04 Dec 2015 09:04:30 GMT

@beach-mom wrote:
We have a free trial coming to an end. Is it worth it? We don't need it to watch TV shows, as we already have Netflix. Do you save a lot, or is it mostly helpful for the shipping? TIA!

I do have a Prime membership and I use it to get free two-day shipping on items that are marked PRIME. I think mine just renewed for about $106 a year (tax was added).

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CelticCrafter — Fri, 04 Dec 2015 10:50:42 GMT

I had signed up for a free trial, not for the shipping advantages because I don't order much from them.

I did it for the movies and music as my husband is a big movie watcher and listens to a lot of music. He wasn't impressed at all with the selections so I cancelled it a few days later.

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gidgetgh — Fri, 04 Dec 2015 11:00:16 GMT

I've been a prime member for years and would hate to be without it. I order heavily from them. Amazon is the first place I look when I need something. I wish QVC would have a program like Prime.

I imstalled their app on my iPad and lately have been watching the first season of The Good Wife. It's nice to see those episodes again, back when the show was excellent. We don't have Netflix, Hulu, etc. just plain old cable for us.

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gardenman — Fri, 04 Dec 2015 11:48:15 GMT

I love Prime. The free shipping is great. I've got a twenty plus pound laser printer coming today for free. I get a free Kindle First book each month. My Echo streams lots of Amazon Prime Music for me. I watch a fair amount of the streaming video content too. For those looking to cut the cable cord, Amazon is reportedly working on deals now to live stream cable channels.

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terrier3 — Fri, 04 Dec 2015 11:52:44 GMT

I don't know what I did before Prime.

It has actually saved me money. I can order what I need and avoid the impulse buys that always seem to happen when I'm in a store.

I use it for large items I don't want to carry home and also for smaller things, like K cups.

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Krimpette — Fri, 04 Dec 2015 12:08:15 GMT

I love Prime, as I order fairly often from Amazon. Most recently, I ordered a 25 lb container of ice melt. Might have been able to get it cheaper at a big box store, but I'm a senior citizen. By the time I loaded the container into my shopping cart, went throught the checkout line, loaded it into my car, etc., I found it much more palatable to me to have it delivered to my door. It's arriving tomorrow (Sunday). I find Prime to be well worth the money.

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jackthebear — Fri, 04 Dec 2015 12:14:49 GMT

I think it is really personal

we don't watch a lot of movies/TV streaming.

I don't order as much stuff as I used to. So when the yearly fee went up I didn't renew.

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LTT1 — Fri, 04 Dec 2015 14:06:20 GMT

@beach-mom

I LOVE Amazon Prime! We order a LOT from Amazon. Here is what I do: find the product there/read the reviews/check for the lowest price/compare the price on "the bay"/Amazon USUALLY matches, but with no shipping and the fact that they can get the product here in two days, I always choose Amazon Prime

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Reba055 — Fri, 04 Dec 2015 14:07:35 GMT

To be honest, I don't know that I use Amazon that much to justify the Prime shipping, but I probably break even. Shipping costs have gone up, so maybe I do better than that. What I do like is being able to go to Amazon and order just about anything I want and get 2 day free shipping. Sometimes Amazon prices cause me not to order because I also have Shoprunner and many sites offer free shipping over a certain amount.

It's nice to be able to order something small without worrying that shipping will cost more than the item.

Also, Amazon does have some movies and series that Netflix does not.

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151949 — Fri, 04 Dec 2015 14:10:40 GMT

I think it is not worth it unless you really buy a lot from Amazon and would benefit from the free S&H. We don't so we chose not to get it.

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millieshops — Fri, 04 Dec 2015 14:11:28 GMT

@hckynutjohnCareful there. John. Whether there's sales tax or not has nothing to do with Amazon - and all to do with your own state's laws.

Shipping is good, but whether it's good for a specific person depends upon their buying habits. For me, Amazon Prime shipping costs at least as much as QVC's shipping because I'm not a frequent buyer.

Heard a consumer reporter recently compare Prime's TV to Netflix and Hulu. Prime did not win --and I know for me, it wasn't something I loved as a Prime member.

This is really one of those - it depends upon where you live and how you live decisions.

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ChynnaBlue — Fri, 04 Dec 2015 15:26:45 GMT

@sipp wrote:
That really depends on YOU- and your usage- yes, the best part (imo) is the shipping-- their interface on streaming tv needs work- very hard to find what you want to watch- no guide- you have to click through and I've contacted them many times- they always say they're working on it- but it's the same as when I signed up years ago.

This. When it was cheaper, it was worth it for the free shipping because my family all lives in another state and I ship all birthday and Christmas presents, plus the things I order for myself.

Now that it's more expensive, I don't think it's worth it only for the free shipping, but I do take advantage of the included movies and TV shows as well as my monthly book loan.

I have also used Prime Now, the one hour delivery service, to order some items when I was home sick and needed cold medicine and tissues. That was fantastic, but it's not available in many locations.