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It’s Surprisingly Easy to Live Without an Amazon Prime Subscription (slate.com)
submitted 11 months ago by [email protected] to c/technology
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  • The author canceled their Amazon Prime subscription on a whim and realized they didn't really need it.
  • Leaving Prime meant slower shipping but the author was happy to wait and still found the selection and delivery speed satisfactory.
  • Many people love Prime for its fast shipping and convenience, but some readers expressed ambivalence and considered canceling.

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[–] TragicNotCute 3 points 11 months ago (1 children)

I can get basically anything I want at cheaper prices than locally available by the next day. I can get an increasing amount of things delivered to me same day as well which is pretty nice. The return policy is also a big part of it. There’s basically no fuss or questions asked for anything you want a refund on. You don’t even have to put it in a box, you can just drop it off at the UPS store.

They’re evil, but it’s pretty great from a user perspective.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 10 months ago

The return policy is really what seals it for me. I've never had an issue with returning something, ever.

Other places make it such a hassle and make you pay to return it.