Status of Prime now that you have a Kindle?

Hyde · 05-04-2011, 10:45 AM

I used to order a ton from Amazon because I was ordering books all the time. Now I have noticed I don't order quite as much because of the Kindle. I still do a lot of shopping on there, but I was wondering if anyone else is thinking of letting their Prime account go since they got their Kindle?

Hyde

RainingLemur · 05-04-2011, 10:53 AM

I order enough "other" products on Amazon to justify keeping the Prime account. Blu-Rays, sports equipment, games, etc... I like Prime and definitely take advantage of it.

AnemicOak · 05-04-2011, 10:56 AM

I've thought about it for the past couple of years, but I still buy quite a bit there especially around the holidays and find it still worth it even though I don't order pbooks anymore. I'm hoping they add more titles to the free streaming and I might be able to drop netflix which would make it even more worth it.

tubemonkey · 05-04-2011, 11:04 AM

I signed up for a free trial in order to get 2-day shipping for my KSO. I rarely order stuff from Amazon, so spending $79 a year for Prime isn't worth it. At the end of my trial period, I'm ditching it.

HarryT · 05-04-2011, 11:08 AM

For me it's still well worthwhile, since it's where I buy pretty much all my DVDs, outdoor clothing and equipment, kitchen stuff, and lots more besides. And the occasional paper book, too

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abookreader · 05-04-2011, 11:13 AM

I'm still on a free Prime offer from my son being a college student.

I'm guessing we'll probably continue it if I can't find another free offer because I frequently order grocery/pantry items and other things from Amazon.

tubemonkey · 05-04-2011, 11:31 AM

If they offered a larger video selection for Prime Instant Video, I'd sign up. As is, Netflix is only $1.41 more per month for a substantially larger selection.

wallcraft · 05-04-2011, 11:35 AM

Since standard shipping is often free, prime is really an upgrade to 2nd day air. I like the convenience of "free" 2nd day air delivery, and it would take relatively few 2nd day orders per year to pay for prime membership.

kindlekitten · 05-04-2011, 11:42 AM

my Prime is still active. Amazon has so many off the wall things that I cannot find elsewhere

CWatkinsNash · 05-04-2011, 11:57 AM

My roommate and I share his Prime account. He has my Literati but still buys pbooks, and between the two of us we buy all sorts of other things from Amazon as well. I'd say we get at least 3-4 Amazon deliveries per month. The best part of Prime is you really can order just one item and not worry about it - and knowing it will arrive in two days is great. With Amazon now fulfilling more and more orders for other sellers, it seems like more items are Prime-eligible every day.

bwaldron · 05-04-2011, 02:15 PM

Sure, we buy far fewer print books than previously, but Prime is still a bargain for our household. Amazon is our preferred source for all kinds of things.

texasnightowl · 05-04-2011, 02:27 PM

I still have prime and split it with a family member. I buy enough other things...movies, games, etc. and I like the 2nd day shipping with no minimum purchase amount. I don't always have $25 of stuff I want at a time :> And it def. comes in handy around holidays and birthdays.

pidgeon92 · 05-04-2011, 03:59 PM

Of course I still have Prime. How else would I get my toilet paper?

CRussel · 05-04-2011, 05:30 PM

Not likely to drop it. The real advantage is free 2nd Day. Means I can wait until the last moment and then place an order when I know I'm going to be in the States for something. And be sure of it getting there before it's too late.

Plus there have been rumours of a Kindle "deal" for Prime this fall, so I'll hang around to see what that might be.

wvcherrybomb · 05-04-2011, 08:43 PM

I've never had to actually pay for my Prime. I keep managing to get it extended through various offers. I also belong to Amazom Mom so everytime I spend $25 dollars on any eligible items it gets extended another month. I don't think I could live without Prime at this point. I'm very spoiled with it and will pay to keep it if I have to.

05-04-2011, 10:45 AM	#1
Hyde Mistress of Distruction Posts: 22 Karma: 2806 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Buffalo, NY Device: Kindle 3	Status of Prime now that you have a Kindle? I used to order a ton from Amazon because I was ordering books all the time. Now I have noticed I don't order quite as much because of the Kindle. I still do a lot of shopping on there, but I was wondering if anyone else is thinking of letting their Prime account go since they got their Kindle? Hyde

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RainingLemur Spork Connoisseur Posts: 2,355 Karma: 16780603 Join Date: Mar 2011 Device: Nook Color	I order enough "other" products on Amazon to justify keeping the Prime account. Blu-Rays, sports equipment, games, etc... I like Prime and definitely take advantage of it.

05-04-2011, 10:56 AM	#3
AnemicOak Bookaholic Posts: 14,391 Karma: 54969924 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Minnesota Device: iPad Mini 4, AuraHD, iPhone XR +	I've thought about it for the past couple of years, but I still buy quite a bit there especially around the holidays and find it still worth it even though I don't order pbooks anymore. I'm hoping they add more titles to the free streaming and I might be able to drop netflix which would make it even more worth it.

05-04-2011, 11:04 AM	#4
tubemonkey monkey on the fringe Posts: 45,477 Karma: 158151390 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Seattle Metro Device: Moto E6, Echo Show	I signed up for a free trial in order to get 2-day shipping for my KSO. I rarely order stuff from Amazon, so spending $79 a year for Prime isn't worth it. At the end of my trial period, I'm ditching it.

05-04-2011, 11:08 AM	#5
HarryT eBook Enthusiast Posts: 85,544 Karma: 93383043 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK Device: Kindle Oasis 2, iPad Pro 10.5", iPhone 6	For me it's still well worthwhile, since it's where I buy pretty much all my DVDs, outdoor clothing and equipment, kitchen stuff, and lots more besides. And the occasional paper book, too .

05-04-2011, 11:13 AM	#6
abookreader Wizard Posts: 1,516 Karma: 2567610 Join Date: Oct 2009 Device: Kindles - Keyboard, Fire, 2-US, iPhone, iPAD	I'm still on a free Prime offer from my son being a college student. I'm guessing we'll probably continue it if I can't find another free offer because I frequently order grocery/pantry items and other things from Amazon.

05-04-2011, 11:31 AM	#7
tubemonkey monkey on the fringe Posts: 45,477 Karma: 158151390 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Seattle Metro Device: Moto E6, Echo Show	If they offered a larger video selection for Prime Instant Video, I'd sign up. As is, Netflix is only $1.41 more per month for a substantially larger selection.

05-04-2011, 11:35 AM	#8
wallcraft reader Posts: 6,975 Karma: 5183568 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Mississippi, USA Device: Kindle 3, Kobo Glo HD	Since standard shipping is often free, prime is really an upgrade to 2nd day air. I like the convenience of "free" 2nd day air delivery, and it would take relatively few 2nd day orders per year to pay for prime membership.

05-04-2011, 11:42 AM	#9
kindlekitten Professional Adventuress Posts: 13,368 Karma: 50260224 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: The Olympic Peninsula on the OTHER Washington! (the big green clean one on the west coast!) Device: Kindle, the original! Times Two! and gifting an International Kindle	my Prime is still active. Amazon has so many off the wall things that I cannot find elsewhere

05-04-2011, 11:57 AM	#10
CWatkinsNash IOC Chief Archivist Posts: 3,950 Karma: 53868218 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Fruitland Park, FL, USA Device: Meebook M7, Paperwhite 2021, Fire HD 8+, Fire HD 10+, Lenovo Tab P12	My roommate and I share his Prime account. He has my Literati but still buys pbooks, and between the two of us we buy all sorts of other things from Amazon as well. I'd say we get at least 3-4 Amazon deliveries per month. The best part of Prime is you really can order just one item and not worry about it - and knowing it will arrive in two days is great. With Amazon now fulfilling more and more orders for other sellers, it seems like more items are Prime-eligible every day.

05-04-2011, 02:15 PM	#11
bwaldron Wizard Posts: 1,229 Karma: 543210 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Gatlinburg, Tennessee Device: Kindles: Paperwhite Signature Ed., Oasis 2, Voyage	Sure, we buy far fewer print books than previously, but Prime is still a bargain for our household. Amazon is our preferred source for all kinds of things.

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05-04-2011, 02:27 PM	#12
texasnightowl Guru Posts: 699 Karma: 1001556 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Texas Device: Oasis 3, K4B(NT), K3/KK	I still have prime and split it with a family member. I buy enough other things...movies, games, etc. and I like the 2nd day shipping with no minimum purchase amount. I don't always have $25 of stuff I want at a time :> And it def. comes in handy around holidays and birthdays.

05-04-2011, 03:59 PM	#13
pidgeon92 Wizard Posts: 3,144 Karma: 8426142 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Chicago, IL Device: Kindle PW2, Kindle Voyage, Kindle DXG, Boox M90, Kobo Aura HD	Of course I still have Prime. How else would I get my toilet paper?

05-04-2011, 05:30 PM	#14
CRussel (he/him/his) Posts: 12,159 Karma: 79742714 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Sunshine Coast, BC Device: Oasis (Gen3),Paperwhite (Gen10), Voyage, Paperwhite(orig), Fire HD 8	Not likely to drop it. The real advantage is free 2nd Day. Means I can wait until the last moment and then place an order when I know I'm going to be in the States for something. And be sure of it getting there before it's too late. Plus there have been rumours of a Kindle "deal" for Prime this fall, so I'll hang around to see what that might be.

05-04-2011, 08:43 PM	#15
wvcherrybomb Sharp Shootin' Grandma Posts: 847 Karma: 1123940 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Sunny Florida Device: Kindle 3, Kindle Fire, Literati (has been adopted by my daughter)	I've never had to actually pay for my Prime. I keep managing to get it extended through various offers. I also belong to Amazom Mom so everytime I spend $25 dollars on any eligible items it gets extended another month. I don't think I could live without Prime at this point. I'm very spoiled with it and will pay to keep it if I have to.