I'm considering ending our prime membership and getting a costco one. I have Sam's Club through work but never use it. I'm due in May, so my only hesitation is the diapers and wipes from Amazon. Is Costco similar in price? Our Costco is like, 3 miles away and I can shop weekdays when it's not crowded.
This would defeat the real purpose of Prime for me (never having to leave my house).
Post by pantsparty on Dec 12, 2016 12:21:38 GMT -5
I honestly don't see myself ever getting rid of Prime. I am annoyed not everything comes in 2 days, but it's still great for the price, IMO. In fact, I think it's pretty cheap if you take a look at the cost of shipping almost ANYTHING in 2 days. I just ordered my dad some books for his birthday. They'll get there in time (hopefully) and I didn't have to buy the books or go to the post office. Even if the cost goes up, I end up saving money with Prime simply because I will spend more shopping for the same items at Target, because of the $25 - $50ish worth of extra stuff I end up buying every time I go to Target.
I also like Subscribe n' Save. I almost never have the same items in my subscriptions, since I move them around to hit the 20% off threshold.
We also utilize video streaming through our Fire Stick.
Post by orangeblossom on Dec 12, 2016 13:00:50 GMT -5
I love Prime Music. I use the digital movies/tv and photo storage. I've use the books a time or two. I also take advantage of any free trials they have of new services, like Amazon Music Unlimited.
I canceled our XM/Sirius in our car and it paid for the entire year of prime. SO we can stream music in our car and watch movies on our phones.
I have the Echo in our kitchen and the Tap in our bedroom and we are CONSTANTLY using that. Matter of fact, this morning my daughter was writing a letter to Santa and instead of asking me every 10 seconds how to spell a word, she just asked Alexa. LOVE THAT DAMN ROBOT.
I don't see any reason to get rid of it. It's been the best thing for our family!
Very easy if you have a smart tv or a firestick, or a gaming system that you can use with apps, or Apple TV, etc. You just log in to your account and you can start watching stuff.
Would it work with Wii? That's the only thing we have!
Post by RexManningDay on Dec 12, 2016 14:06:43 GMT -5
The shipping is still a huge perk for me. I order a LOT of stuff via Prime, and 90+% of it comes within two days. It's annoying when it doesn't, sure, but the benefit is still there for me.
Up until Netflix started too, it was a major perk for me that you could download shows and movies for travel. Love that.
I honestly don't see myself ever getting rid of Prime. I am annoyed not everything comes in 2 days, but it's still great for the price, IMO. In fact, I think it's pretty cheap if you take a look at the cost of shipping almost ANYTHING in 2 days. I just ordered my dad some books for his birthday. They'll get there in time (hopefully) and I didn't have to buy the books or go to the post office. Even if the cost goes up, I end up saving money with Prime simply because I will spend more shopping for the same items at Target, because of the $25 - $50ish worth of extra stuff I end up buying every time I go to Target.
I also like Subscribe n' Save. I almost never have the same items in my subscriptions, since I move them around to hit the 20% off threshold.
We also utilize video streaming through our Fire Stick.
20%? I never get more than 15%. What am I doing wrong?
I'm growing older but not up. My metabolic rate is pleasantly stuck, let the winds of time blow over my head. I'd rather die while I'm living than live while I'm dead.
I just signed up yesterday and already love the Music (ad-free and unlimited skips) vs Pandora (free version); free shipping; Prime Reading for free books (and hopefully no time limit like the library??); free Audible access.
I have Comcast cable which I'd love to cancel next year when I'm out of contract; also have Netflix and a Roku. I wasn't too impressed with my initial browse through the video options. I need to learn more about Prime Channels for HBO, Showtime, etc - is it a big package thing or you get them a la carte?
Post by hopecounts on Dec 12, 2016 19:28:16 GMT -5
Streaming video Shipping, I use it for birthday and Christmas gifts rather then having to run around shopping. We don't do impulse buying but I will use it to buy random things we need rather then get out and buy them (lazy SAHM)
We also have Netflix. So, for those who have both, what is on Amazon that isn't on Netflix? For some reason, I never seem to think to look on Amazon for something to watch. (We don't have cable, either.)
Good Girls Revolt is an Amazon show and was amazing (but they have since cancelled it after season one). Mozart in the Jungle. We have been catching up on Mr. Robot on Prime. And it's how we binged all of The Good Wife.