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
    13•5 months ago

    If I see something on Amazon that I want, I just go to the manufacturer’s website and order it directly from them. If they don’t have a site that sells it, then I try other online stores besides Amazon. If they only sell on Amazon, then I decide I just don’t need it.

    • @[email protected]English
      3•5 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

      • DominusOfMegadeusEnglish
        3•5 months ago

        Only 50% risk of counterfeits, but you save $10!

      • @[email protected]English
        3•5 months ago

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

        Amazon:

        Direct:

    • @[email protected]English
      1•5 months ago

      I comparison shop almost religiously. Vendor sites are oftentimes more expensive and add shipping on top of that. BB, Walmart, etc. have similar prices but most times it’s actually third party marketplace bullshit using these big name sites as a shittier Amazon.

      Prime doesn’t matter so much for me, but 5% on all of my purchases with the Amazon credit card is definitely worth it.