Amazon may raise Prime prices. - Page 10

Kralik · 02-05-2014, 11:34 AM

Thought I'd share this chat log:

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Initial Question: Hello, can I renew my Prime membership *today*?

04:24 PM(GMT) Sridhar(CSA): Hello Kralik, I am Sridhar and I will be helping you today
04:25 PM(GMT) Sridhar(CSA): your prime membership is valid till March 8, 2014 Kralik
04:25 PM(GMT) Kralik: Yes; however, I read that the Amazon Prime cost is soon due to increase. So I would like to renew a month early
04:26 PM(GMT) Sridhar(CSA): do you want to extend it for one more month Kralik?
04:26 PM(GMT) Kralik: I would like to renew today for $79
04:27 PM(GMT) Sridhar(CSA): the prime membership is going to remain the same for existing members Kralik, on March 8, 2014 you will be charged $79 nothing more
04:27 PM(GMT) Kralik: Does that mean that the rumors of a price increase are false?
04:28 PM(GMT) Sridhar(CSA): yes we do have lot of inquires coming regarding that, please do not worry there will not be any price increase
04:28 PM(GMT) Kralik: Alright, that is good enough for me. Thanks for the help!
04:29 PM(GMT) Sridhar(CSA): You’re welcome. Is there anything else I can assist you with today?
04:29 PM(GMT) Kralik: That will be all, thanks.
04:29 PM(GMT) Sridhar(CSA): You're welcome. Thank you for contacting Amazon. We hope to see you again. Have a great day.

The existing members line is interesting... Hmmm...

HarryT · 02-05-2014, 11:36 AM

You're not going to let facts get in the way of a good story, surely!

Kralik · 02-05-2014, 11:42 AM

I've used Amazon Prime for many years, quite a few of those on Free memberships. I also share my account with my parents. They live at a different address and get full Prime shipping benefits. I'm not sure if that's still possible or they were grandfathered in.

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.

OtterBooks · 02-05-2014, 01:55 PM

The more I stand waiting in line at a local store for the privilege of paying higher prices, often after being greeted by an empty shelf where one of the products I came to purchase had been, the more stuff I buy from Amazon. I'd tolerate a price increase of Prime, should it occur.

GA Russell · 02-06-2014, 12:38 AM

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Originally Posted by xg4bx

I took my physical book buying business to B&N after Amazon raised their threshold for free shipping from $25 to $35. For $25 a year B&N gives me free express shipping even if I'm just buying one paperback.

Thanks xg4bx! I didn't know that. I'll look into it.

Alas, I am a man of limited means, but I have Prime. Last year I used the camels (camelcamelcamel.com) for nearly every Amazon purchase. The camels not only emails me when an item's frequently-fluctuating price dips below my target; the camels also offers a chart showing the price history of each item for the past two years (so I know when the current price is historically high).

All this is relevant to this discussion because in the past year I have saved a large amount of money by buying single items when they are on sale. If I had to wait for $35 worth of items to be on sale simultaneously, I would have missed out on most of the sales. If I had paid for shipping, that would have eaten up much of the discount.

So for at least a year I would pay the price increase of a Prime membership.

elemenoP · 02-06-2014, 07:36 AM

Here's how I read that CSR chat: The price will go up, existing Prime members will be able to renew for another year at the current rate. Not too bad!

I just hope my brother-in-law can afford the increase, when it does finally happen.

eP

Fluribus · 02-07-2014, 03:50 PM

Newegg is launching it's own version of Prime. Premier. $50 per year for 3 day shipping. May put pressure against a Prime price hike.

ApK · 02-07-2014, 04:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Fluribus

Newegg is launching it's own version of Prime. Premier. $50 per year for 3 day shipping. May put pressure against a Prime price hike.

Newegg also has a will-call center with free same-day pickup 5 minutes from my house.
Drones? We don' need no stinkin' drones! :-)

HoopyFrood · 02-08-2014, 12:21 PM

Lucky you!! OTOH I'm glad that there isn't a free pick-up nearby as I would spend even more than I do at Newegg. LOL

DiapDealer · 03-13-2014, 08:52 AM

I just got the email from Amazon that my Prime membership will go from $79 (US) to $99 on my next renewal date (June). I can live with that.

fjtorres · 03-13-2014, 08:54 AM

The notices went out this morning:
Prime goes to $99, $49 for students.
http://news.cnet.com/8301-1023_3-576...to-$99-a-year/

The talk of possibly going to $129 was probably meant to induce relief at the news that it "only" went up by $20.

DiapDealer · 03-13-2014, 08:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fjtorres

The talk of possibly going to $129 was probably meant to induce relief at the news that it "only" went up by $20.

It worked then.

pdurrant · 03-13-2014, 09:21 AM

In the UK the price of Prime has gone up to £79. That's about $125.

I'm not sure whether I'll renew when it comes up. The addition of streaming video is nice, but is it enough?

jswinden · 03-13-2014, 09:48 AM

Although I'm certainly not happy with any increase, $99 is still a good deal for my purposes. I get a LOT of stuff from Amazon and it saves me quite a bit on shipping costs. Hopefully the $99 keeps the free two-day shipping and $3.99 one-day shipping fees at those rates. If they raise those as well, then I will have to reconsider. I've had Prime for several years now, so I'm not surprised they had to finally raise the price.

Catlady · 03-13-2014, 09:48 AM

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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02-05-2014, 11:36 AM	#137
HarryT eBook Enthusiast Posts: 85,544 Karma: 93383099 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK Device: Kindle Oasis 2, iPad Pro 10.5", iPhone 6	You're not going to let facts get in the way of a good story, surely!

02-05-2014, 11:42 AM	#138
Kralik Guru Posts: 609 Karma: 1013897 Join Date: Jul 2009 Device: Rooted NST	I've used Amazon Prime for many years, quite a few of those on Free memberships. I also share my account with my parents. They live at a different address and get full Prime shipping benefits. I'm not sure if that's still possible or they were grandfathered in. 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.

02-05-2014, 01:55 PM	#139
OtterBooks Wizard Posts: 1,262 Karma: 2979086 Join Date: Nov 2010 Device: Kindle 4, iPad Mini/Retina	The more I stand waiting in line at a local store for the privilege of paying higher prices, often after being greeted by an empty shelf where one of the products I came to purchase had been, the more stuff I buy from Amazon. I'd tolerate a price increase of Prime, should it occur.

02-06-2014, 07:36 AM	#141
elemenoP Wizard Posts: 1,717 Karma: 3790058 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: NYC Device: Kindle Paperwhite, Sony 650	Here's how I read that CSR chat: The price will go up, existing Prime members will be able to renew for another year at the current rate. Not too bad! I just hope my brother-in-law can afford the increase, when it does finally happen. eP

02-07-2014, 03:50 PM	#142
Fluribus Guru Posts: 891 Karma: 8893661 Join Date: Feb 2012 Device: Kindle	Newegg is launching it's own version of Prime. Premier. $50 per year for 3 day shipping. May put pressure against a Prime price hike.

02-08-2014, 12:21 PM	#144
HoopyFrood Zealot Posts: 118 Karma: 1005064 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Missouri Device: Cruz e-reader, 2 Kindles and a Kindle DX, Sanza Clip	Lucky you!! OTOH I'm glad that there isn't a free pick-up nearby as I would spend even more than I do at Newegg. LOL

03-13-2014, 08:52 AM	#145
DiapDealer Grand Sorcerer Posts: 28,517 Karma: 204127028 Join Date: Jan 2010 Device: Nexus 7, Kindle Fire HD	I just got the email from Amazon that my Prime membership will go from $79 (US) to $99 on my next renewal date (June). I can live with that.

03-13-2014, 08:54 AM	#146
fjtorres Grand Sorcerer Posts: 11,732 Karma: 128354696 Join Date: May 2009 Location: 26 kly from Sgr A* Device: T100TA,PW2,PRS-T1,KT,FireHD 8.9,K2, PB360,BeBook One,Axim51v,TC1000	The notices went out this morning: Prime goes to $99, $49 for students. http://news.cnet.com/8301-1023_3-576...to-$99-a-year/ The talk of possibly going to $129 was probably meant to induce relief at the news that it "only" went up by $20.

03-13-2014, 09:21 AM	#148
pdurrant The Grand Mouse 高貴的老鼠 Posts: 73,827 Karma: 315126578 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Norfolk, England Device: Kindle Oasis	In the UK the price of Prime has gone up to £79. That's about $125. I'm not sure whether I'll renew when it comes up. The addition of streaming video is nice, but is it enough?

03-13-2014, 09:48 AM	#149
jswinden Nameless Being	Although I'm certainly not happy with any increase, $99 is still a good deal for my purposes. I get a LOT of stuff from Amazon and it saves me quite a bit on shipping costs. Hopefully the $99 keeps the free two-day shipping and $3.99 one-day shipping fees at those rates. If they raise those as well, then I will have to reconsider. I've had Prime for several years now, so I'm not surprised they had to finally raise the price.

03-13-2014, 09:48 AM	#150
Catlady Grand Sorcerer Posts: 7,418 Karma: 52613881 Join Date: Oct 2010 Device: Kindle Fire, Kindle Paperwhite, AGPTek Bluetooth Clip	I've had Prime for only a couple of months, and I'll probably renew since the price has stayed under $100.