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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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[–] Dhrystone@infosec.pub 1 points 10 months ago

I'm really stingy when it comes to subscriptions and honestly paying for anything at all that I don't have to. But the few things that I and the wife are happy to drop a dime on are Prime, Netflix and unlimited cable and cell data. I got the Verizon NF and Starz deal last year, 1 year for both for $74 and I watch NF constantly. Every day. I'd pay $20/month for it easily. Similarly I'm always buying shrapnel on Prime. I know I could live without it but it's essential enough to us to warrant the outlay.

[–] Arthur_Leywin@lemmy.world 0 points 9 months ago

Basically a "it works for me but not for some people" statement. Such a waste of my time to have read that.

You mean to tell me Amazon prime hasn't been around since the dawn of life on earth????

[–] Zuberi@lemmy.dbzer0.com 0 points 10 months ago
[–] CosmicCleric@lemmy.world -1 points 9 months ago (5 children)

No mention of the free shipping?

I'm no fan of Amazon, but not mentioning the free shipping as part of the benefits of being a Prime member is not presenting an honest argument to people.

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[–] TheBig2023Meltdown@lemmy.world -2 points 10 months ago (2 children)

But then I also pay for shipping separately

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[–] Nobsi@feddit.de -2 points 9 months ago (6 children)

I have prime because i don't have to pay for shipping. Good on the author for being wealthy enough to be able to afford 38 Bucks in shipping for 10 items. I pay 0.

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