Speaking of Amazon shipping, I found this on CNET:
Amazon offers Prime members video credit for slower shipping
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Amazon Prime subscribers who don't need an item right away can now opt to delay the shipping time in exchange for a credit toward a video.
In the past, Prime members trying to purchase an item would see a few choices, such as free standard shipping, free two-day shipping, and one-day shipping at an extra cost. Now a new option has appeared: "Free No-Rush Shipping (5-7 business days)."
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One of the major features of Amazon Prime is free two-day shipping on many products. So why would Amazon play around with such a key benefit? The likely culprit is shipping costs. In March, Amazon raised the annual price tag of its Prime subscription to $99 from $79. In explaining the price boost, the retailer said it had never raised prices on the service despite increased fuel and transportation costs. Shipping costs will continue to rise, and the company can't justify another price increase. So it is trying to find more palatable and flexible ways to trim expenses.
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