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It’s Surprisingly Easy to Live Without an Amazon Prime Subscription (slate.com)
submitted 9 months ago by AnActOfCreation@programming.dev to c/technology@lemmy.world
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  • 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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[–] BonesOfTheMoon@lemmy.world 3 points 9 months ago (2 children)

I get gift cards for Amazon because I used survey apps that pay me money and I have made quite a bit. So Amazon stuff is always free stuff for me basically. But Prime is worthless. Prime Video has absolutely nothing worth watching, and last week I ordered hair dye on my husband's Prime account on Saturday and it didn't arrive until Thursday, so what's the point?

[–] Fisch@lemmy.ml 2 points 9 months ago (1 children)

Wait, you can actually get those gift cards from survey apps? Every time I tried them, it took so long to get those points that I just gave up.

[–] BonesOfTheMoon@lemmy.world 1 points 9 months ago (1 children)

Qmee is excellent actually. I usually make 5 bucks a day and it adds up. I also use Attapoll, Leger Opinion, and Survey Spin. I've bought myself a ton of stuff this way.

[–] Fisch@lemmy.ml 2 points 9 months ago

Gonna give those a try, thanks

[–] wewbull@feddit.uk 1 points 9 months ago (2 children)

Prime video has two things. The Boys and Reacher. Nothing else.

[–] BonesOfTheMoon@lemmy.world 2 points 9 months ago

Good Omens was enjoyable, and I do like the Henry Rollins special, but nothing I couldn't live without.