Maybe it’s time to consider quitting!
  • The author canceled their Amazon Prime subscription on a whim and realized they didn’t really need it.
  • Leaving Prime meant slower shipping but the author was happy to wait and still found the selection and delivery speed satisfactory.
  • Many people love Prime for its fast shipping and convenience, but some readers expressed ambivalence and considered canceling.

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  • dogslayeggs@lemmy.worldEnglish
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    7 months ago

    If I see something on Amazon that I want, I just go to the manufacturer’s website and order it directly from them. If they don’t have a site that sells it, then I try other online stores besides Amazon. If they only sell on Amazon, then I decide I just don’t need it.

    • Itsamelemmy@lemmy.zipEnglish
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      7 months ago

      Except a lot of times it’s cheaper on Amazon, with faster shipping, even without prime. Most recent example I ran into.

      $75 direct

      $65 Amazon

      • Calcium5332@lemmy.worldEnglish
        1·
        7 months ago

        Cheap items/electronics can be more expensive on Amazon than direct, though.

        Amazon:

        Direct: