Free Amazon Kindle in the future? - Page 2

emalvick · 03-16-2011, 03:43 PM

The idea of a free Kindle would probably make me more likely to use Prime. I've never done it (although have used the free trials I seem to get once a year) because I generally always purchase $25 worth of stuff when I do buy things, and the free shipping generally gets to me in 3 days anyway (I live relatively close to a couple of distribution centers).

DMSmillie · 03-16-2011, 04:41 PM

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Originally Posted by bZkindle

Is amazon prime really worth it in the UK or Australia?
It doesn't seem to be worth it in Canada.
Isn't shipping only within the continental US?

That might be true when using the Amazon.com website, but in the UK using the Amazon UK website, it means free 'one-day' delivery to mainland UK addresses for most items sold by Amazon UK, and reduced cost upgrade to Express delivery (delivery before 1pm the following day). With the wide and growing range of things that Amazon sells, my partner and I have definitely felt that it's worth the annual subscription of £49.

bZkindle · 03-16-2011, 04:57 PM

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Originally Posted by DMSmillie

That might be true when using the Amazon.com website, but in the UK using the Amazon UK website, it means free 'one-day' delivery to mainland UK addresses for most items sold by Amazon UK, and reduced cost upgrade to Express delivery (delivery before 1pm the following day). With the wide and growing range of things that Amazon sells, my partner and I have definitely felt that it's worth the annual subscription of £49.

I see.. I don't know how good amazon UK is, but the Canadian version is total garbage; few brand names, bottom of the barrel clearance bin type stuff.
I can't find one single thing that I would want.
Contrast this with the US store where I can find anything (but just can't buy it.)

Aidan · 03-17-2011, 09:27 AM

The UK store is very extensive, you can buy practically everything from it (I just bought a new microwave), even clothing (why?). I was a prime member as soon as it launched but cancelled after the first year. When I joined it was still over £25 for super saver delivery (not available at all for heavy goods), which generally took a week. Now its practically impossible to not qualify for free delivery and its been sped up (only 1 day longer then next day). Even though I'm a heavy amazon UK user its just not worth getting a prime account.

naypalm · 03-17-2011, 07:36 PM

Wow this is good news for students with amazon prime! I hope this becomes reality soon!

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03-16-2011, 03:43 PM	#16
emalvick Groupie Posts: 166 Karma: 5358 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Davis, CA Device: Kindle 3	The idea of a free Kindle would probably make me more likely to use Prime. I've never done it (although have used the free trials I seem to get once a year) because I generally always purchase $25 worth of stuff when I do buy things, and the free shipping generally gets to me in 3 days anyway (I live relatively close to a couple of distribution centers).

03-17-2011, 09:27 AM	#19
Aidan Member Posts: 14 Karma: 10 Join Date: Aug 2010 Device: Kindle3	The UK store is very extensive, you can buy practically everything from it (I just bought a new microwave), even clothing (why?). I was a prime member as soon as it launched but cancelled after the first year. When I joined it was still over £25 for super saver delivery (not available at all for heavy goods), which generally took a week. Now its practically impossible to not qualify for free delivery and its been sped up (only 1 day longer then next day). Even though I'm a heavy amazon UK user its just not worth getting a prime account.

03-17-2011, 07:36 PM	#20
naypalm Enthusiast Posts: 39 Karma: 10 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Michigan Device: K3G v3.1 jb	Wow this is good news for students with amazon prime! I hope this becomes reality soon!