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Originally Posted by Kralik
For the number of things I can buy cheap from Amazon after reading reviews, and the fact that it has replaced Netflix ($84/year) for my kids, I find it to be a very good value. I live in a rural area and the only shopping option within 30-45 minutes driving distance is Walmart. When comparing Amazon vs. Walmart prices, Amazon wins, even for necessities like toilet paper. When I consider the convenience factor, time and gas savings, it's a no-brainer.
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Originally Posted by Catlady
I've had Prime for only a couple of months, and I'll probably renew since the price has stayed under $100.
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I've only recently joined Amazon Prime and have found it to be a real money saver with the two day shipping. I also live in a small rural town and while the nearest Walmart may often have prices comparable to Amazon, that Walmart is a 45 mile drive each way. So since I started with Prime I have been purchasing all sorts of things that I would have in the past gone to Walmart for, or even items I could have purchased in the local supermarket.
I've not really been taking much advantage of the free streaming video though. I've just been too long in the habit of reading in the evening instead of watching television or videos I guess. But I will definitely renew at $99 a year as I can save that much in a few months. It's not like Walmart provides a personal touch to the shopping experience anyway, the last time I was there the store did not even have a single checkout manned by a human being and so I had to deal with one of those self-service checkouts that I hate.
