Maybe it’s time to consider quitting!
  • 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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  • @[email protected]English
    3•11 months ago

    Except a lot of times it’s cheaper on Amazon, with faster shipping, even without prime. Most recent example I ran into.

    $75 direct

    $65 Amazon

    • @Calcium5332English
      4•11 months ago

      Cheap items/electronics can be more expensive on Amazon than direct, though.

      Amazon:

      Direct:

        • @Calcium5332English
          2•11 months ago

          It doesn’t, but shipping is $5, still way cheaper.

          Also, free shipping only kicks in at $35, so technically this doesn’t either.