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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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[–] aeharding 4 points 11 months ago

I get the 1 month free trial every 9 months or so lol

[–] [email protected] 4 points 10 months ago

I can't speak for the US, but at least in Canada Amazon has just been getting worse since I started using it. In 2019 I used it to get some great camping equipment at a ridiculously good price. During Christmastime last year I got a 50$ gift card from my company and I struggled to spend it after buying a $20 crystal ball. My household cancelled our prime subscription last year and I doubt we'll go back.

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

Ssst… don’t tell or they will start to make delivery times longer.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 11 months ago (3 children)

Start? They've already been doing that for at least a couple of years now.

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

I honestly have it for Prime Video. I don't watch it in any massive quantity but there are some shows on there I really like.

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[–] LazaroFilm 3 points 11 months ago (7 children)

When I lived in NYC I could not even understand the appeal of Prime. Now that I live in the burbs I can’t live without it. I hate that I keep throwing money at Bezos but abusing their return policy is my little solace.

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[–] BonesOfTheMoon 3 points 10 months ago (6 children)

I get gift cards for Amazon because I used survey apps that pay me money and I have made quite a bit. So Amazon stuff is always free stuff for me basically. But Prime is worthless. Prime Video has absolutely nothing worth watching, and last week I ordered hair dye on my husband's Prime account on Saturday and it didn't arrive until Thursday, so what's the point?

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[–] hark 3 points 10 months ago

I've never had prime and never felt the need to get it. I don't order frequently from them so, when I do, I can hit the free shipping minimum easily. I have no problem waiting a bit extra for shipping. When they do get around to shipping my stuff, it usually takes just a day or two to get here.

[–] UsernameIsTooLon 3 points 10 months ago

I've been on the student discount for almost 7 years now so I've been paying half price for it, but I also like it cuz I watch a decent amount of shows. That being said, I could totally cancel for a month or two and not even notice it.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 10 months ago

I think I've used Amazon a grand total of twice in my life. Got a cheap knockoff of what I actually ordered both times.

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