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AMAZON PRIME

bootsanne — Sun, 10 Feb 2019 16:05:40 GMT

While I knew that Prime had an increase, I was taken aback while checking my statement. I always do it by phone. The charge was $126 plus change. I love Amazon but I'm questioning whether I need Prime. I don't do anything other than placing orders, no streaming, books, or any of the other services. Nothing i order is so important that i need it within a couple of days. Like everybody else, Amazon's prices have gone up and I can buy locally for less. I guess I'm trying to talk myself out of Prime. With all my other memberships, the cost has risen to around $700 a year. Those that have Prime, do you think it's worth it?

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kaydee50 — Sun, 10 Feb 2019 16:07:11 GMT

After using Amazon Prime for a number of years we have decided to discontinue it. In the past we were ordering a lot since we moved into a new condo. Now that we have most of the items we need, don't see a use for it anymore.

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butterfly123 — Sun, 10 Feb 2019 16:09:43 GMT

@bootsanne

I am discontinuing Prime. I am unable to stream due to slow internet and live in a rural area without the perks of those who live in a Metro area. If I need something, I will wait until the minimum is met for free shipping.

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QVCkitty1 — Sun, 10 Feb 2019 16:10:51 GMT

It is for me, I live in a small town with few shopping opportunities. If I need something large or small I can have it in two days. I also use Prime video, prime reading and music. It sounds like you could live without it, but I don’t want to.

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willdob3 — Sun, 10 Feb 2019 16:13:34 GMT

@bootsanne wrote:
While I knew that Prime had an increase, I was taken aback while checking my statement. I always do it by phone. The charge was $126 plus change. I love Amazon but I'm questioning whether I need Prime. I don't do anything other than placing orders, no streaming, books, or any of the other services. Nothing i order is so important that i need it within a couple of days. Like everybody else, Amazon's prices have gone up and I can buy locally for less. I guess I'm trying to talk myself out of Prime. With all my other memberships, the cost has risen to around $700 a year. Those that have Prime, do you think it's worth it?

@bootsanne

Cancel. You obviously have no need for Prime.

I’ve had Prime for years and love it. I would never get it for shipping. I rarely paid shipping before I had Prime. I got Prime for the video - I don’t have cable. The video alone is worth the price for me. But I use other benefits, too.

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wagirl — Sun, 10 Feb 2019 16:15:27 GMT

I gladly pay the fee as I do most of all my shopping online with AMZ---- I pay way less for a year than all the shipping I get for free. And I am on my DD account as she lives with me, so I only have to reimburse her for 1/2. Works great!!!

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Dusty1 — Sun, 10 Feb 2019 16:31:50 GMT

I'm thinking it is not worth it to me, either. I order some things. I watch a little bit on Amazon Prime. I read/listen to some books & music, but I think I can do okay without it.

I don't think I am going to renew when it's time.

We can always join again if we miss it.

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ALRATIBA — Sun, 10 Feb 2019 16:34:09 GMT

I would never even consider cancelling Prime. I've had it since it began.

Amazon is my go-to place for just about everything! I figure I save more than it costs me for Prime.

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geezerette — Sun, 10 Feb 2019 16:36:43 GMT

I’ve never had Prime and don’t need it. I wouldn’t use the services and free shipping isn’t free if I have to pay for a membership. I don’t order much from them anymore, so it isn’t worth it for me. But I realize I’m in the minority.

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millieshops — Sun, 10 Feb 2019 16:37:36 GMT

I gave up Prime after I did a serious look at my use. I had started with it when I bought an Amazon tablet and wanted to catch up on the years of Downton Abbey that I'd missed and Amazon then was the only availability. I kept it for a while, but found I didn't much like their free new books, I already have an estensive CD collection of the music I want in my house, and I had already begun to cut way back on random ordering.

When I compared my annual cost for shipping aa well as the basic cost of products ordered, that year I was way ahead here at QVC. And I could see no reason to pay upfront for "free" shipping. Now that Prime costs more and I buy even less, for me it's even less important.

I could try again some year as I did with Costco which I rejoined after several years without it - I didn't save much by rejoining, but there are specific products of theirs I like, but I can decide when my rernewal date is closer. They, too, could price me out!

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IMW — Sun, 10 Feb 2019 16:53:05 GMT

For me the shipping alone is worth it. I’ve placed 84 orders these last 6 months. I use it for all sorts of things since I don’t get out shopping much.

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orphan annie325 — Sun, 10 Feb 2019 17:11:18 GMT

I discontinued my cable service and went with Firestick for which I need Prime. I don't order much from Amazon but am saving considerably on tv costs. The only streaming service I pay for is CBS because most of my fav shows are on this station. At $6.99 a month, it's worth it to me for streaming service. Also, since I have an Amazon tablet, Prime gives a lot there as well. I can have Alexa service without purchasing a separate device.

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vsm — Sun, 10 Feb 2019 18:17:29 GMT

@bootsanne wrote:
While I knew that Prime had an increase, I was taken aback while checking my statement. I always do it by phone. The charge was $126 plus change. I love Amazon but I'm questioning whether I need Prime. I don't do anything other than placing orders, no streaming, books, or any of the other services. Nothing i order is so important that i need it within a couple of days. Like everybody else, Amazon's prices have gone up and I can buy locally for less. I guess I'm trying to talk myself out of Prime. With all my other memberships, the cost has risen to around $700 a year. Those that have Prime, do you think it's worth it?

I'm with you, bootsanne. Shipping is quick enough already and I don't use any of the additional services. I'd rather shop locallly than put more bucks into Bezos's pockets.

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GAQShopr53 — Sun, 10 Feb 2019 18:46:54 GMT

@bootsanne wrote:
While I knew that Prime had an increase, I was taken aback while checking my statement. I always do it by phone. The charge was $126 plus change. I love Amazon but I'm questioning whether I need Prime. I don't do anything other than placing orders, no streaming, books, or any of the other services. Nothing i order is so important that i need it within a couple of days. Like everybody else, Amazon's prices have gone up and I can buy locally for less. I guess I'm trying to talk myself out of Prime. With all my other memberships, the cost has risen to around $700 a year. Those that have Prime, do you think it's worth it?

I saw the price increase but since I share an account with my son we split the cost. He uses it more than I do but I do listen to the music and order some items that arrive in a timely manner. Just today I received an order that I checked "no rush" but still received within 2 days coming from Texas. Perhaps you should consider sharing an account with family if you still want to keep it.

SN: If the cost continues to increase I will consider discontinuing.

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SeaMaiden — Sun, 10 Feb 2019 18:54:04 GMT

Worth it to me.... I get things next day or in two days.... no wait... better price on most things than anywhere else.. The convience of shopping and getting it FAST is very much worth it.

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Pook — Sun, 10 Feb 2019 19:20:27 GMT

We love it and only use the free shipping and for movies but well worth it for us. Heck, for my orders alone it more than pays for itself. I get several packages each week and even get many drugstore items. It's so easy to sit home and order when you find you need something. No wasting gas, having to get dressed to go out, find parking, put up with rude people and waiting in line to checkout, waste time looking for what you want (and often paying a higher price just to not waste any more time). My time is worth way more than we pay for Prime!

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VaBelle35 — Sun, 10 Feb 2019 19:23:54 GMT

Mine renews on June 15 for $119.

I doubt I will renew. I got it this year because of a special rate promo.

I never paid shipping before this year and I never watch anything on Prime video or listen to Prime Music on my Echo devices, I listen to my own music that I purchased.

There's no value for me.

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Tadaki — Sun, 10 Feb 2019 19:25:41 GMT

I cancelled mine when it went to $119. I started at $79, then was ok with $99, but they lost me at $119. Should have lost me at $99 because I rarely used Prime video; more often I use Hulu and Netflix. And I never need anything in 2 days.

I cancelled in January and had completely forgotten about it until I saw this post. I thought it was humorous that they asked if I was sure I wanted to cancel and listed all the things I was giving up -- as if I couldn't have subscribed to Prime again at any time!

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ccassaday — Sun, 10 Feb 2019 19:27:50 GMT

I typically only use amazon at Christmas and when my niece and nephews have birthdays. Their birthdays are the same month. So I will just pay the monthly prime charge in August and Dec. if I order early enough I don’t do it though.

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Mindy D — Sun, 10 Feb 2019 21:38:45 GMT

@bootsanne wrote:
While I knew that Prime had an increase, I was taken aback while checking my statement. I always do it by phone. The charge was $126 plus change. I love Amazon but I'm questioning whether I need Prime. I don't do anything other than placing orders, no streaming, books, or any of the other services. Nothing i order is so important that i need it within a couple of days. Like everybody else, Amazon's prices have gone up and I can buy locally for less. I guess I'm trying to talk myself out of Prime. With all my other memberships, the cost has risen to around $700 a year. Those that have Prime, do you think it's worth it?

I’m a heavy Amazon user. I order so much, but I have never needed PRIME to do this. Everything I’ve ordered has had free shipping and all my deliveries have been speedy. The only reason I might ever get PRIME is for videos.