How many of you are Amazon Prime members?

[Huntn]

Yup. I use many of their other services as well. They keep hiking the price every year though.

Yes, they do for Prime. ?

 

[heyyitssusan]

Yes, they do for Prime. ?

That’s quite sad. I’m glad I joined before the new year just in case they did. They shouldn’t do that if they want to keep their customers.

 

[akash.nu]

That’s quite sad. I’m glad I joined before the new year just in case they did. They shouldn’t do that if they want to keep their customers.

I think prime is really good value for money. They’re probably not going to lose many customers with a little bit of increase. Of course if it’s a lot then people will reconsider.

 

[Gutwrench]

That’s quite sad. I’m glad I joined before the new year just in case they did. They shouldn’t do that if they want to keep their customers.

Prices haven‘t risen every year.

Prime started in 2005 at $75
In March 2014 it increased to $99.
In April 2018 it increased to $119.

Month to month memberships started in 2016 and has risen once.

 

[Bandaman]

Prices haven‘t risen every year.

Prime started in 2005 at $75
In March 2014 it increased to $99.
In April 2018 it increased to $119.

Month to month memberships started in 2016 and has risen once.

It’s $130 now. I just renewed this month. So it keeps going up. Maybe not year after year, but the price hiking was the point of my comment.

 

[Gutwrench]

It’s $130 now. I just renewed this month. So it keeps going up. Maybe not year after year, but the price hiking was the point of my comment.

Sorry, I’m in the US. Perhaps that’s the difference? My subscription renews in June 2020 @ $119. Or maybe the latest pricing isn’t reflecting in my account information.

But yes I do expect price hikes over time and as features and services are added.

 

[Bandaman]

Ouch! I never notice when I pay the renewal. Thanks. But yes I do expect price hikes over time and as features and services are added

Fortunately, I split the Prime bill with family, so it’s not so bad.

 

[Gutwrench]

Fortunately, I split the Prime bill with family, so it’s not so bad.

Good news. Lol. I just edited my post after looking at my membership. I’m curious of the price now. I have to research more.

 

[Bandaman]

Good news. Lol. I just edited my post after looking at my membership. I’m curious of the price now. I have to research more.

It’s $129.92 as of my last billing.

 

[Javabird]

My subscription is $119 / year but my bill shows $131.38. I imagine that's with tax added.

 

[Bandaman]

My subscription is $119 / year but my bill shows $131.38. I imagine that's with tax added.

That could be it.

 

[The-Real-Deal82]

I’ve been a prime member for years now. Certainly get my monies worth to be fair from music, video and the delivery service.

 

[Bandaman]

I’ve been a prime member for years now. Certainly get my monies worth to be fair from music, video and the delivery service.

The price is certainly still fair. I use many of their services.

 

[ctrlzone]

i never did, or will, use anything that has to do with Amazon.

 

[Bandaman]

i never did, or will, use anything that has to do with Amazon.

Thank you for sharing. That’s unsettling.

 

[rhett7660]

i never did, or will, use anything that has to do with Amazon.

You probably need to watch this video then on how much "Amazon" stuff is out there...

I tried to block Amazon...

https://gizmodo.com/i-tried-to-block-amazon-from-my-life-it-was-impossible-1830565336

 

[Gutwrench]

i never did, or will, use anything that has to do with Amazon.

Who was and what was that? I‘m strangely gratified knowing he‘s pondering more homes having Prime than landlines. I hope he doesn’t find out more homes have Prime than have tv antenna‘s on their roof.

 

[2984839]

I am and I'm 100% happy with it. I've probably saved thousands on shipping over the years.

 

[ctrlzone]

Who was and what was that? I‘m strangely gratified knowing he‘s pondering more homes having Prime than landlines. I hope he doesn’t find out more homes have Prime than have tv antenna‘s on their roof.

amazon/bezos is going out of control imo, this power goes beyond states and he literally just started ....


Jimmy Dore is a stand-up comedian, political commentator, host of "The Jimmy Dore Show"
whats special about him is that ppl from the left & right like him for his honest criticism, and he's a fun guy

 

[heyyitssusan]

I am and I'm 100% happy with it. I've probably saved thousands on shipping over the years.

I’m finding myself loving it already. Already bought two items and been saving more to ‘save for later.’ Will probably have paid for my subscription in a few months. ?

 

[Gutwrench]

Jimmy Dore is a stand-up comedian, political commentator, host of "The Jimmy Dore Show"
whats special about him is that ppl from the left & right like him for his honest criticism, and he's a fun guy

Thanks. I’ve never heard of him. I watched the first video and a few minutes of the second one.
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I’m finding myself loving it already. Already bought two items and been saving more to ‘save for later.’ Will probably have paid for my subscription in a few months. ?

I’ve only used their Customer Service a couple times and came away impressed both times.

Amazon’s service has been quite convenient.

 

[kenoh]

I’ve got a monkey on my back. ?

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Also think about the pollution. All these little items and fuel used to deliver

 

[cardfan]

Have been since the get go. I consider prime video a bonus.

 

[D.T.]

Also think about the pollution. All these little items and fuel used to deliver

Well, that's not really a concern specific to Amazon/Prime, if you buy locally there would still be manufacturer shipping, warehouses, trucks distributing to retail locations __and__ the consumer using a vehicle to get to the store.

I think this sort of veers the discussion into consumerism, etc., which is a bit off topic (though very interesting).

 

[kenoh]

Well, that's not really a concern specific to Amazon/Prime, if you buy locally there would still be manufacturer shipping, warehouses, trucks distributing to retail locations __and__ the consumer using a vehicle to get to the store.

I think this sort of veers the discussion into consumerism, etc., which is a bit off topic (though very interesting).

oh, OK sorry... Prime isnt the epitome of consumerism? ???