Amazon Prime - Page 2

KingstonsMom · ‎03-09-2010

See post #5 above. You need to download the Whole Foods app on your phone.

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chrystaltree · ‎05-10-2010

Blame your states for the tax situation, that had nothing to do with Amazon. The states wanted their tax dollars and I don't have a problem with paying sales tax on anything at Amazon that I would pay sales tax on in a local store. I think some shoppers don't utitlize all the many and wonderful benefits of Prime so if they are infrequent shoppers, Prime might not a benfit for them. Out in the real world, you never hear people complain about Prime because even if they don't buy much, there are the movies, tv programs, books, magazines etc. I find I use my Prime more and more for grocery deliveries, especially Whole Foods. The two Whole Foods stores near me are always so awfully busy and crowded that I never went into them but now I can order things and have them delivered to me...for free. In a couple of hours.

dex · ‎03-09-2010

My prime is 130. now and I think that is getting to be high.I don’t know if I will keep it after this year?They have been offering memberships to students and others at greatly reduced prices so this could be how they pay for that.

I am still oxox · ‎03-09-2010

@dex

Just checked my Prime is 119 not 130 I hope it does not go up next June when my membership rolls over

@dex wrote:
My prime is 130. now and I think that is getting to be high.I don’t know if I will keep it after this year?They have been offering memberships to students and others at greatly reduced prices so this could be how they pay for that.

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bonnielu · ‎03-11-2010

Worth every penny. Heck I even save gas not trying to search and find product in our local community with dying malls or no more malls, stores, etc.

Sooner · ‎03-10-2010

@phoenixbrd wrote:
@Sooner How can I find out about the discounts at Whole Foods. I didn't know about the discount. Thanks.

@phoenixbrd You download the WF app and it has a code you show at the checkout and they scan as you check out. The app tells you what specials are, there are more in store, and they have blue tags .

It is easy and we got tuna and ground beef on sale and a deal for spaghetti sauce then free box of pasta. I can't remember the others! But it is worth doing.

sunshine45 · ‎03-09-2010

right now we pay $49 a year for prime because my daughter is a student.

not sure if i would pay double that though.

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hckynut · ‎03-10-2010

@Deanie

Have you spoken to a Customer Service Supervisor? Been a prime member for several years and it has been worth every penny to us. I haven't figured out their tax chargers, and I have no plans to do so. Some items are taxed, some are not, and for me I see no rhyme or reason for the why!

What I do know about 1 tax we pay here is this. We always pay State taxes, and even though we DO NOT live in THE City, we have to pay City taxes. Why? Nobody I have spoken with in that City Hall has been able to give me a definitive, logical answer. Pay City Taxes, but CANNOT VOTE in City Elections? Still waiting for someone in the City Administration to give me an answer that I can understand.

Prime? None better in my opinion.

hckynut(john)

Deanie · ‎03-09-2010

Yes, I am aware of the changes in Internet shopping and tax on goods purchased. However, this is a tax on the membership. Not the goods themselves. And, CS was not a help because they could not answer my question about it. And, am I put out about the discounts for students? I am always put out when I see a disparity whereby one group benefits at the expense of another. It puts me in mind of the bars that charge more for men and women get in free, or hairdressers that charge more for women than men. Or healthcare and cost shifting.

So, I still want to know why there is a tax on a membership? A gym membership? a Cotsco membership? a Sam's club membership? Are there taxes on them also? Just the membership...not the goods purchased.

My Amazon Prime membership is 119 dollars. Used to be 99 when I signed up. The tax on the 119 brings it to 127.00

corita · ‎08-20-2012

My prime membership cost also went up this summer. But I still consider it a great deal. I don't shop much anymore in stores. Love that products can be delivered to my door! Also use Target and Walmart shopping/delivery program.