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For those interested in Amazon Prime...

gidgetgh — Fri, 15 Jan 2016 11:12:57 GMT

I think I can post this because it doesn't have any links or codes. If not, I apologize.

Anyway..... Amazon is offering their Amazon Prime membership this weekend for $73 instead of the usual $99. It starts tonight (Friday) at midnight and runs through Sunday night at 11:59 PM Eastern.

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Mmsfoxxie — Fri, 15 Jan 2016 11:40:24 GMT

I went on their site but I don't see that, @gidgetgh.

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NickNack — Fri, 15 Jan 2016 12:02:00 GMT

@gidgetgh I don't see this on Amazon either.

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10sluvr — Fri, 15 Jan 2016 12:19:56 GMT

that's how i got started with them, last year. i will try to renew, at the special price, but sometimes it's for new members only.

they may not advertise the special price, until it's an active offer.

thanks, for heads up!

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CinNC — Fri, 15 Jan 2016 12:27:07 GMT

Thanks for the heads up. I dropped my membership this year - maybe I'll sign up again. I don't trust some of their "sellers" and it seems a lot of reviews are not from verified purchasers any more.

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gidgetgh — Fri, 15 Jan 2016 12:56:59 GMT

@Mmsfoxxie wrote:
I went on their site but I don't see that, @gidgetgh.

@Mmsfoxxie- it doesn't start till tonight (Friday) at midnight.

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gidgetgh — Fri, 15 Jan 2016 12:57:27 GMT

@Nicknack wrote:
@gidgetgh I don't see this on Amazon either.

@NickNack- it doesn't start till tonight (Friday) at midnight.

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dooBdoo — Fri, 15 Jan 2016 16:36:46 GMT

Thanks for the heads up, @gidgetgh!

@Mmsfoxxie, @NickNack, @10sluvr, @CinNC,

Here's the info from Amazon's press release.

(eta: If you'll go to the press release, it has all the info about how to access the 2 special offers -- not sure if it's okay to post those links here -- moderators?):

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January 14, 2016:

"Starting Friday January 15, at 9:00 p.m. PT

and concluding at 11:59 p.m. local time,

Sunday January 17,

everyone can watch Mozart in the Jungle for free

via the Amazon Video app for TVs, connected

devices and mobile devices, or online... "

"Amazon will also offer Amazon Prime

for just $73 starting this Friday at 9:00 p.m. PT

and concluding at 11:59 p.m. local time,

Sunday January 17, in celebration of its

wins at the 73rd Annual Golden Globe Awards."

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NickNack — Fri, 15 Jan 2016 13:20:10 GMT

Thank you @dooBdoo and @gidgetgh. How do you sign up to get the notices from Amazon? I shop on Amazon all the time but am not a Prime member. I just checked my Amazon marketing e-mails, and I'm signed up to get e-mails about Prime.

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dooBdoo — Fri, 15 Jan 2016 16:28:18 GMT

NickNack wrote:
Thank you @dooBdoo and @gidgetgh. How do you sign up to get the notices from Amazon? I shop on Amazon all the time but am not a Prime member. I just checked my Amazon marketing e-mails, and I'm signed up to get e-mails about Prime.

Hi, @NickNack! 2 places. In your account, look for the "Message Center" and set up "Notification Settings" for E-mail preferences and notifications.

Also, on the Amazon Press Releases page fill in your email address for "Sign up to receive Amazon Media Room e-mail alerts."

(I don't have Prime, either.)

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NickNack — Fri, 15 Jan 2016 13:27:55 GMT

@dooBdoo I checked in the marketing e-mail section, and I'm signed up to receive messages from Amazon Prime. I don't know why I'm not getting them. I get other messages from Amazon.

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dooBdoo — Fri, 15 Jan 2016 13:30:35 GMT

NickNack wrote:
@dooBdoo I checked in the marketing e-mail section, and I'm signed up to receive messages from Amazon Prime. I don't know why I'm not getting them. I get other messages from Amazon.

I'm not sure, either, @NickNack, but I might be getting more notifications since I signed up for the Media Room email alerts. Try adding that to see if it helps. You always can stop them if you want.

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gonnab — Fri, 15 Jan 2016 13:32:55 GMT

Prime is certainly worth the money but it is expensive, especially with that recent rate increase. Unfortunately, I pay full price since I have been a member for several years. My grandson, who is in college, gets a special rate of $37!!! Which brings me to one of my many frustrations. Why is it that only new memberships get the great prices? Yes, I know, it is an incentive to get new members. But why is it that long-time subscribers (of anything, cable TV, Prime, newspapers etc) don't occasionally getting recognized for being loyal. e.i., It would be nice to be rewarded with a special price for being a subscriber for 5 consecutive years, or 10 years, etc.

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Mmsfoxxie — Fri, 15 Jan 2016 13:40:51 GMT

Thanks, @dooBdoo. Always the helpful one.

Thanks, @gidgetgh

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Sunshine Kate — Fri, 15 Jan 2016 13:44:00 GMT

I have been an Amazon prime member for many years. I'm not sure it's worth it anymore because my shipments are so slow.

I used to get my shipments in 2 days. Now, it's getting slower and slower even though I make sure the correct box is checked at check-out.

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deb5555 — Fri, 15 Jan 2016 13:55:22 GMT

Does anyone use the amazon prime movie streaming on their smart tv? Is it worth the price? pros cons? Thanks!

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skuggles — Fri, 15 Jan 2016 14:12:33 GMT

@deb5555 wrote:
Does anyone use the amazon prime movie streaming on their smart tv? Is it worth the price? pros cons? Thanks!

@deb5555 Yes, I've used it many times. I have some issues with the video streaming quality, which may revert to a lower definition quality periodically throughout a move. I do get some reloading periodically too. All in all, I think Netflix is slightly better, and many times Amazon charges for movies that are free(with your subscription) on Netflix. Amazon offers discounted pay per view on some movies not offered on Netflix.

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deb5555 — Fri, 15 Jan 2016 14:16:23 GMT

@skuggles wrote:
@deb5555 wrote:
Does anyone use the amazon prime movie streaming on their smart tv? Is it worth the price? pros cons? Thanks!
@deb5555 Yes, I've used it many times. I have some issues with the video streaming quality, which may revert to a lower definition quality periodically throughout a move. I do get some reloading periodically too. All in all, I think Netflix is slightly better, and many times Amazon charges for movies that are free(with your subscription) on Netflix. Amazon offers discounted pay per view on some movies not offered on Netflix.

Thank you, we use netflix too, we cancelled cable, good to have options!

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Brittany-QVC — Fri, 15 Jan 2016 14:20:01 GMT

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jackthebear — Fri, 15 Jan 2016 14:25:18 GMT

@Sunshine Kate wrote:
I have been an Amazon prime member for many years. I'm not sure it's worth it anymore because my shipments are so slow.

I used to get my shipments in 2 days. Now, it's gettng slower and slower even though I make sure the correct box is checked at check-out.
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funny you say that because I ordered some stuff last week with free shipping and 3 of the 4 items came within 2 days via FedX white truck. So do I really want Prime?? I did have it when I needed to send stuff to my Mother in assisted living, but didn't renew when the price went up. I don't stream the movies and now wait until I can get a few items to order