Bang!Zoom! Posted March 1, 2012 Share Posted March 1, 2012 Apparently I have a free 30 day deal with the kindle here. Do I want this subscription? Why? Anyone else have it and love it? I already have netflix - what else can I do with this subscription? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom-ninja. Posted March 1, 2012 Share Posted March 1, 2012 Yes, you do want it. Free two day shipping is addicting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tntgoodwin Posted March 1, 2012 Share Posted March 1, 2012 We have it, you can also get free Kindle books (loaned I believe) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riverland Posted March 1, 2012 Share Posted March 1, 2012 The free shipping is very addicting. I certainly spend more money on Amazon because of the shipping. I even get some of my groceries from them. I haven't got in the habit of using it for videos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lcelmer Posted March 1, 2012 Share Posted March 1, 2012 The free shipping is very addicting. I certainly spend more money on Amazon because of the shipping. I even get some of my groceries from them. I haven't got in the habit of using it for videos. :iagree: You might want to check the pirce of a few subscribe & save things, household goods etc. I use prime for cereals (Kashi) LIma beans, papertowells, wipes, and laundry detergent. I love not having to remember to buy paper towels and wipes... for some reason I can never get them bought at the store, I totally forget even if they are on the list. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Night Elf Posted March 1, 2012 Share Posted March 1, 2012 I like the free 2-day UPS shipping. I dislike USPS deliving packages. They do not usually arrive in pristine condition. Amazon offers free shipping on orders over $25 but I would have to wait until I had that much merchandise at one time in order to place an order. I'm an impatient person. I want my stuff ASAP. Also, I should admit that I assuming their super saving shipping is delivered by USPS because their website says items will be delivered in 5 to 8 business days. Regular price for Prime is like $80/year. Some people don't think that is worth it. I see it as $6.67/month which is a small amount to pay to know I can order anything I want at anytime I want for free 2-day shipping. I don't even use the online streaming. I have Prime strictly for free 2-day shipping. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mirth Posted March 1, 2012 Share Posted March 1, 2012 Can you choose when to start Prime? Wait until the day you have something to order b/f starting if so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bang!Zoom! Posted March 1, 2012 Author Share Posted March 1, 2012 They give you a free 30 day subscription which self-expires with the purchase of a Kindle. I got the Kindle because I cannot store books anymore, and I really don't order from them. I don't see any benefit to me unless I wanted to switch streaming companies. I pay about 16 bucks a month now for Netflix but am a really heavy user of it, almost daily. I don't know if the choices on Amazon are better than Netflix, any opinions? I only use it for documentaries & educational stuff pretty much. Very rarely do I watch anything else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mothersweets Posted March 1, 2012 Share Posted March 1, 2012 (edited) Yes, you do want it. Free two day shipping is addicting. I LOVE it! I also wonder why I waited so long to join. My adult children talked me into doing the trial and I wanted to kick myself for not doing it sooner. I joined in October of last year and it has more than paid for itself with all the birthday and Christmas shopping shipping fees I would have been paying with each order. I think if you already shop with Amazon frequently then it is a fantastic deal! eta - I don't really watch much of the streaming stuff from Amazon so I'm not sure if it really compares with Netflix. I have watched a few of the newer Duggar episodes (which aren't available on NF) and the streaming worked well for me. Not sure if that helps you or not. :) probably not. Edited March 1, 2012 by Mothersweets Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beth in SW WA Posted March 1, 2012 Share Posted March 1, 2012 Yes, you do want it. Free two day shipping is addicting. :iagree: There is no turning back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbkaren Posted March 1, 2012 Share Posted March 1, 2012 Love love love it. I bought a little squirt bottle last week. It cost me, like, $2.85 - and I got it two days later. We also enjoy the streaming video! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennifer3141 Posted March 1, 2012 Share Posted March 1, 2012 :iagree:There is no turning back. :iagree: And the fact that there's a new version of this thread every 10-14 days is confirmation of that. :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ottakee Posted March 1, 2012 Share Posted March 1, 2012 Regular price for Prime is like $80/year. Some people don't think that is worth it. I see it as $6.67/month which is a small amount to pay to know I can order anything I want at anytime I want for free 2-day shipping. I don't even use the online streaming. I have Prime strictly for free 2-day shipping. Considering the price of gas and where we live, this would cost just a tad more than ONE trip driving into town-----let alone my time and energy. Might have to look into this. My friend in Alaska is a member and they order lots of groceries this way as it is way cheaper for them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kewb Posted March 1, 2012 Share Posted March 1, 2012 Love it. Love the 2 day shipping and we use it to stream the occasional movie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommy22alyns Posted March 1, 2012 Share Posted March 1, 2012 Yes, you want Amazon Prime. It's the best thing EVER. I get stuff in no time from Amazon, and it works with any order amount and for tons of the stuff on the site. I've even ordered a bicycle and gotten free shipping on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raceNzanesmom Posted March 1, 2012 Share Posted March 1, 2012 Yes, you do want it. Free two day shipping is addicting. Yep. And it saves me gas. I only have 9 days left, I'll miss it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheAutumnOak Posted March 1, 2012 Share Posted March 1, 2012 I was asking this same question last year :tongue_smilie:...I decided to go with Prime, and I'll be renewing it when it runs out this year!...It is worth it to me ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
usetoschool Posted March 1, 2012 Share Posted March 1, 2012 To answer the question about streaming - I don't like it as well as other ways of watching things. We dropped Netflix streaming because they don't seem to have what we want on the streaming side of things. So take it for what its worth. Amazon has a long list but that doesn't mean it is worth watching. They are adding more all the time, just not documentaries that I can see. For me the search function is annoying on Amazon. The pornography is mixed in with the documentaries and you just have to keep scrolling until you find what you want. There aren't many ways to narrow it down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gardenmom5 Posted March 1, 2012 Share Posted March 1, 2012 (edited) I love it. the two-day shipping is very nice, the two-day "included" shipping for a $5 item is addicting. I no longer have to save up my purchases until I hit $25 so I don't have to pay shipping, and I get my items much faster. Ocassionaly I get things overnight. (that said, I'm quite perturbed my item didn't arrive yesterday, even though I had notice it shipped on monday. :glare: the other item I ordred - that shipped afterwards - arrived on tuesday.) eta: oh yeah, and the not having to run all over looking for a particular book is so nice. Edited March 1, 2012 by gardenmom5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KRG Posted March 1, 2012 Share Posted March 1, 2012 it is worth it imo--free 2 day shipping, streaming video, kindle book loaning Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magnificent_baby Posted March 1, 2012 Share Posted March 1, 2012 LOVE Prime. So worth it for me, especially when I have lots of little ones at home and I can't easily run errands. Usually their prices beat our local retailers, and no tax to top if off! Occasionally, they will send an item fed-ex'd overnight (even though I didn't order it that way), to ensure the 2 day delivery. I have to laugh to myself when I have had to open the door, sign for the package, and see a "premium overnight" sticker, and it is a box of crayons or a pack of rulers. :lol: The movies are so-so, but we occasionally find something educational or an interesting documentary. I am generally a very frugal person, and it is a must have for me at this point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cara Posted March 1, 2012 Share Posted March 1, 2012 Comepletely worth it imo. The 2 day shipping pays for itself add in the video streaming and the kindle lending library and it just makes it more worth it. Love Amazon, I order most everything from there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mom2abcd Posted March 1, 2012 Share Posted March 1, 2012 Prime is nice, but you don't have to pay for it. Amazon mom prime is open right now. You just need to order $25 in qualifying purchases for each free month of prime. You don't get the movies, etc., but they don't have the choices that Netflix does anyway, and like someone said, no good way to search and porn mixed right in with everything. Ew. Here's the link: http://www.amazon.com/b/ref=mom_QL_WhatIs?ie=UTF8&node=2965621011&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=left-1&pf_rd_r=00ANZQ1QN87TD7BSPC0N&pf_rd_t=9401&pf_rd_p=1313188942&pf_rd_i=amazon-mom-edit-info There are all sorts of things that qualify for extending amazon mom prime... You can tell an item qualifies for additional months after joining Amazon Mom because a banner will appear a the very top of the item window saying so (once you're a member.) Here are some items: Our Xylitol toothpaste qualifies. It has the highest percentage of Xylitol on the market. http://www.amazon.com/Squigle-Tooth-Builder-Sensitive-Toothpaste/dp/B00206DXQ0/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1305645237&sr=8-1 Mark my time digital bookmark Vitafusion Multi Vites Gummy Vitamins, Berry, Peach and Orange - 70 Gummies1$7.65 Squigle Tooth Builder Sensitive Toothpaste (4.4 oz1$12.62 Better Than Bouillon Organic Chicken Base, Reduced Sodium - 16 oz1$18.83 Drawing pads $5 http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005F5P0HI?ie=UTF8&tag=fishfordeal-20 Pineapple corer http://www.amazon.com/Vacu-Vin-4882250-Pineapple-Slicer/dp/B0000DE4FZ/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1324219032&sr=8-1 http://www.amazon.com/Useful-Pineapple-Slicer-Peeler-Cutter/dp/B004FPBOGA/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1324219032&sr=8-5 -- Birthday cake http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000090W81?ie=UTF8&tag=fishfordeal-20 -- Lumbar pillow http://www.amazon.com/Pillow-2-Chamber-Inflatable-Support-Cushion/dp/B005BR1A4C/ref=sr_1_10?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1324350504&sr=1-10 http://www.amazon.com/HOMEDICS-Lumbar-Support-Cushion-Massage/dp/B003SYVDPG/ref=sr_1_9?s=hpc&ie=UTF8&qid=1324351105&sr=1-9 - Twisty toys http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002AC0P4W?ie=UTF8&tag=fishfordeal-20 Add something and get six months! Settlers of Catan Friends and Family Super Bundle (4th Edition) http://www.amazon.com/Settlers-Catan-Friends-Family-Bundle/dp/B000HMS0TO/ref=sr_1_fkmr1_2?s=toys-and-games&ie=UTF8&qid=1324576317&sr=1-2-fkmr1 -- Dehydrated PB http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005563WTU?ie=UTF8&tag=fishfordeal-20 http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002GJ9JWS/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=fishfordeal-20amplinkcodeasin2camp1789creativeb004-19-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B002GJ9JWS == http://www.amazon.com/GoGo-SqueeZ-applecinnamon-Applesauce-3-2-Ounce/dp/B002E0S506/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1326172171&sr=8-1 -- Gyneflex (different strengths check) http://www.amazon.com/GyneFlex-VTP-R-Regular-Strength/dp/B001EK896W -- http://www.amazon.com/Original-SmartBalls-Exercise-Ben-Wa-assorted/dp/B000VLT3VA Cookies! 30 boxes for $133… five months of prime! LOL http://www.amazon.com/Nature-Peanut-Sandwich-Cookies-Multi-pack/dp/B005GRBO2U/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1328467688&sr=8-4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Night Elf Posted March 2, 2012 Share Posted March 2, 2012 Prime is nice, but you don't have to pay for it. Amazon mom prime is open right now. You just need to order $25 in qualifying purchases for each free month of prime. Are you talking about ordering groceries? Spending $25/month for the benefit of receiving an $80/year service seems a bit odd. But if one is already buying such items on Amazon, then receiving Prime membership is a very cool bonus! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carrie12345 Posted March 2, 2012 Share Posted March 2, 2012 Are you talking about ordering groceries? Spending $25/month for the benefit of receiving an $80/year service seems a bit odd. But if one is already buying such items on Amazon, then receiving Prime membership is a very cool bonus! It isn't strictly "per month". I ordered ds's high chair in December and got quite a few months of Mom Prime credit. Be aware... Amazon Mom does not include Kindle lending. That's regular Prime only. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gardening momma Posted March 2, 2012 Share Posted March 2, 2012 I got the Kindle because I cannot store books anymore, and I really don't order from them. I don't see any benefit to me unless I wanted to switch streaming companies. I pay about 16 bucks a month now for Netflix but am a really heavy user of it, almost daily. I don't know if the choices on Amazon are better than Netflix, any opinions? I only use it for documentaries & educational stuff pretty much. Very rarely do I watch anything else. I don't have Prime at the moment, but I wanted to chime in and say I use Amazon for much more than books & videos. Dh and I frequently check Amazon's price when we need to buy something. Having Prime would be nice so I don't have to wait until I have $25 in product to get the free shipping (I have no problems with the condition of the boxes--I don't believe USPS delivers Amazon here, it's either FedEx, UPS or a private courier). Besides Christmas and Birthday gifts, I use Amazon for non-consumable household items too. I haven't bought groceries or paper products there yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cara Posted March 2, 2012 Share Posted March 2, 2012 I don't have Prime at the moment, but I wanted to chime in and say I use Amazon for much more than books & videos. Dh and I frequently check Amazon's price when we need to buy something. Having Prime would be nice so I don't have to wait until I have $25 in product to get the free shipping (I have no problems with the condition of the boxes--I don't believe USPS delivers Amazon here, it's either FedEx, UPS or a private courier). Besides Christmas and Birthday gifts, I use Amazon for non-consumable household items too. I haven't bought groceries or paper products there yet. I check a lot of things against Amazon's price, and a lot of times Amazon is cheaper. They also drop prices on things like crazy, so if you check at just the right time you can get an awesome deal. Today for a little bit there was a box set of books for 1st-3rd grade girls for something like 14 bucks, they are regularly 60 dollars plus. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GailV Posted March 2, 2012 Share Posted March 2, 2012 To answer the question about streaming - I don't like it as well as other ways of watching things. We dropped Netflix streaming because they don't seem to have what we want on the streaming side of things. So take it for what its worth. Amazon has a long list but that doesn't mean it is worth watching. They are adding more all the time, just not documentaries that I can see. For me the search function is annoying on Amazon. The pornography is mixed in with the documentaries and you just have to keep scrolling until you find what you want. There aren't many ways to narrow it down. :iagree: Well, except I've never had Netflix. But I believe Amazon's choices are worse. I totally agree with disliking Amazon's search function. But, hey, we generally only watch Star Trek reruns or things like that. As I type, the kids are having a Dr. Who marathon -- they've hooked it up to the television. So we wouldn't use Netflix for much anyway. On the other hand, a quick trip through my order history would find all sorts of weird non-book, non-streaming stuff. Eye droppers that I needed quickly for a co-op class. Same with magnifying glasses. Lots and lots of Christmas and birthday presents. Power cord adaptors. Granola bars. AND A FREE BORROW OF THE WOOL OMNIBUS on the Kindle, which is the coolest book series I've read in a long, long time. The list goes on and on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TammyinTN Posted March 2, 2012 Share Posted March 2, 2012 :iagree:There is no turning back. Exactly! It's wonderful!!:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garddwr Posted March 2, 2012 Share Posted March 2, 2012 Considering the price of gas and where we live, this would cost just a tad more than ONE trip driving into town-----let alone my time and energy. Might have to look into this. My friend in Alaska is a member and they order lots of groceries this way as it is way cheaper for them. I just wanted to mention that many grocery and household items are available with the subscribe and save option, generally a discount from their regular price if you subscribe to receive that item on a regular schedule which you pick (up to once every 6 months). You can cancel any time (even after just one shipment). Best of all, shipping on subscribe and save items is ALWAYS free, even if you don't have Prime--you don't have to meet any qualifying $ amount first. --Sarah Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Peregrine Posted March 2, 2012 Share Posted March 2, 2012 (edited) LOVE Prime. So worth it for me, especially when I have lots of little ones at home and I can't easily run errands. Usually their prices beat our local retailers, and no tax to top if off! Occasionally, they will send an item fed-ex'd overnight (even though I didn't order it that way), to ensure the 2 day delivery. I have to laugh to myself when I have had to open the door, sign for the package, and see a "premium overnight" sticker, and it is a box of crayons or a pack of rulers. :lol: The movies are so-so, but we occasionally find something educational or an interesting documentary. I am generally a very frugal person, and it is a must have for me at this point. Just FYI but in many states you are required to report your internet purchases on your tax return and pay taxes on them. Edited March 2, 2012 by Miss Peregrine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curly Posted March 2, 2012 Share Posted March 2, 2012 (edited) FYI on some changes Amazon has made to Amazon Moms for 2012. Starting on January 24, 2012, the maximum discount available on diapers and wipes subscriptions will be 20%. This includes a 5% Subscribe & Save discount plus an additional 15% exclusively for Amazon Mom members who are earning free shipping benefits or have an active Amazon Prime membership. Customers who join Amazon Mom in 2012 will get three months of free Two-Day Shipping benefits. Once the initial free period is over, customers can join Amazon Prime to continue to receive full access to Amazon Mom and Amazon Prime benefits. If you have not yet joined Amazon Prime, the additional 15% Amazon Mom discount on diapers and wipes subscriptions will expire on January 24, 2012 . To continue receiving all the benefits of Amazon Mom, you will need to join Amazon Prime for $79.00 year. If you're on the fence about joining Amazon Prime it looks like you can give it a 3 month test drive with Amazon Mom but after the 3 months are up you'll have to sign up for Prime to continue getting the discounts and free 2-day shipping. Edited March 2, 2012 by Curly spelling Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SunD Posted March 2, 2012 Share Posted March 2, 2012 I buy books, of course, both Kindle and paper. I also buy dog food. Thirty pounds of premium food delivered to my front door for cheaper than the nearest (still 50 miles away!) place to buy it? And I don't have to wrangle three kids while trying to get it into my trunk in the parking lot? Or use up a whole tank of gas? Or spend an entire morning on that one errand? Yes, please! If you buy heavy or large things, the free 2-day or $3.99 overnight delivery is awesome. They once overnighted me a 100 lb steel playground climber for $3.99. It's also great for those things you forgot about until the last minute. I haven't watched anything on the free Prime streaming yet, but since they added Little Bear I think we will be soon. Just keep in mind that the streaming and the Kindle lending are perks. They aren't the main point of the Prime subscription, the free quick shipping is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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