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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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[–] arc@lemm.ee 22 points 9 months ago (1 children)

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.

[–] prole@sh.itjust.works 5 points 9 months ago (1 children)

Is saving $6 on shipping really worth waiting 6 months to buy the thing?

[–] reverendsteveii@lemm.ee 1 points 9 months ago (2 children)

depends on the thing, really

[–] prole@sh.itjust.works 1 points 9 months ago

I just wouldn't be able to wait that long for that little savings.

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

If you can wait 6mo you might not need it. Save all the money.

[–] reverendsteveii@lemm.ee 3 points 9 months ago

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.