- 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.
Archive link: https://archive.ph/3M27c
I wait for “try prime for 30 days” offers. I’ll sign up for it, instantly cancel it to prevent recurring bills, and then order whatever it was I was thinking of over the last six months. Because once upon a time I’d be on Amazon all the time, browsing this and that, but it has become such a cesspool that I infrequently bother. If I wanted to wade through a sea of Chinese OEM crap and counterfeit products, then I might as well use Aliexpress and be done with it.
Is saving $6 on shipping really worth waiting 6 months to buy the thing?
depends on the thing, really
I just wouldn’t be able to wait that long for that little savings.
If you can wait 6mo you might not need it. Save all the money.
if I’m waiting for 6 months it’s for something that has no pressing need, but if I’m still thinking about it in 6 months will probably bring enough joy to my life that it’s worth the investment.