kapsnb01 Posted September 25, 2015 Share Posted September 25, 2015 Amazon is offering new subscribers to Prime a $67 rate today, down from the usual $99 yearly rate. I'm interested in whether that "moves the needle" for anyone to sign up. We have Netflix right now and while I'm tempted to sign up for Prime, I'm sort of on the fence as to whether it pays to do so. I don't order a lot from Amazon, so the 2 day shipping thing isn't a huge bonus, and while we have Netflix, we use it about a couple times a month. Thoughts from those that have Prime? Thoughts from those that will take advantage of the offer today? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimjimbo Posted September 25, 2015 Share Posted September 25, 2015 I am almost the opposite side of the fence, so to speak....we order quite a bit from Amazon, birthday gifts, Christmas, etc, so the shipping is the big bonus, and worth every penny. Plus, depending on where you live, and where it's being shipped from, you may not pay tax, another bonus. Prime Music and Movies are not very much on our radar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Chad Posted September 25, 2015 Administrators Share Posted September 25, 2015 Amazon Prime is well worth it. We've had it for a few years and it's actually saved us a ton on shipping. (We buy from Amazon a lot) Amazon Prime Movies and Music aren't really used by us. We already use Netflix, HBO Go, and Google Play Music. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tromprof Posted September 25, 2015 Share Posted September 25, 2015 I have had it since it came out, it was offered for free for a time. It is worth it for me like the folks above for shipping but we also use the Prime video a fair amount as well. Netflix is better but there is stuff on Prime that isn't on Netflix. Haven't really used the music service. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TasDom Posted September 25, 2015 Share Posted September 25, 2015 Had it for a few years now. As stated, the free 2 day shipping and no tax have more than offset the annual fee for me. Another bonus if you buy Blu-Rays is that new releases arrive the day they are released if you have pre-ordered. Amazon instant video is ok but typically the same content as Netflix. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kapsnb01 Posted September 25, 2015 Author Share Posted September 25, 2015 Yeah...I kind of figured that the best part of it would be the free shipping. If I ordered more often from them, I'd jump on it in a heartbeat... They're building a warehouse here in MN, so we get charged sales tax on everything from them now - so that benefit went away for us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twk123 Posted September 25, 2015 Share Posted September 25, 2015 We love Amazon prime and the shipping savings is definitely worth it. Besides, its totally worth the smirk you get on your face when you get free 2nd day shipping on a package that weighs 50+ lbs... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CECAA850 Posted September 25, 2015 Share Posted September 25, 2015 One time fee or do you pay annually? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kapsnb01 Posted September 25, 2015 Author Share Posted September 25, 2015 One time fee or do you pay annually? Annual fee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CECAA850 Posted September 25, 2015 Share Posted September 25, 2015 May not be worth it for me then. Normally when I order from then I'm eligible for free shipping anyways. I'm never in that much of a hurry either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joessportster Posted September 25, 2015 Share Posted September 25, 2015 I use prime as well, and I do watch the videos it is about the exact same thing as netflix lowest price service which I also use and they pretty much offer the same movies However some of the TV programs are different between the 2 I got prime for the shipping the video service was a bonus, we use it alot for Christmas etc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JL Sargent Posted September 26, 2015 Share Posted September 26, 2015 Normally when I order from then I'm eligible for free shipping anyways. Just to be clear, free 2 DAY shipping with Prime. Not that UPS 7 day shipping you might be used to. I ordered 300lbs of smoking pellets. Yep, 2 days later I had them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tromprof Posted September 26, 2015 Share Posted September 26, 2015 What got me to sign up for Prime to begin with (other than there was a free trail period when it was new) was I was getting my wife an elliptical work out trainer. Good price and free two day shipping. Somebody was loosing money on that one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CECAA850 Posted September 26, 2015 Share Posted September 26, 2015 Normally when I order from then I'm eligible for free shipping anyways. Just to be clear, free 2 DAY shipping with Prime. Not that UPS 7 day shipping you might be used to. I ordered 300lbs of smoking pellets. Yep, 2 days later I had them. I understood. I'm generally not in that big of a hurry to get anything I order on line. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kapsnb01 Posted September 27, 2015 Author Share Posted September 27, 2015 We passed on signing up. Just don't order enough from Amazon to make the free 2 day pencil out. Since we have to pay sales tax, ordering from Amazon is less attractive than it was prior to paying tax. Plus, most of what I do order, I don't absolutely need within 2 days, so waiting out the normal free shipping isn't an issue. I can see how it'd be a great deal if one were to order often...especially if you didn't have to pay the sales tax on a larger purchase. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JL Sargent Posted September 28, 2015 Share Posted September 28, 2015 I'm generally not in that big of a hurry to get anything I order on line. The more expensive the item, the quicker I want to get it. Wouldn't want a $1,000.00 amp floundering around for 7 days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muel Posted September 28, 2015 Share Posted September 28, 2015 Less time in the shipper's possession is a good thing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derrickdj1 Posted September 28, 2015 Share Posted September 28, 2015 Amazon gave me a free trial last week for a purchase to save on shipping. I don't care for any of the other features so, I will cancel Prime. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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