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Pepys Monster 08/23/19 2:31:58 PM #1:	They wanted to charge me $120 to renew and I decided I didn't want to. But man, the shipping times are horrendous without it. --- GOML <cite>Pepys Monster posted [p:926453461] in Is Amazon ... [t:77959355]...</cite> <quote>They wanted to charge me $120 to renew and I decided I didn't want to. But man, the shipping times are horrendous without it.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Irony 08/23/19 2:34:00 PM #2:	Nah, after the increase and removal of preorder discount it isn't really worth it unless you buy from them a lot or give a shit about Prime Video --- I am Mogar, God of Irony and The Devourer of Topics. <cite>Irony posted [p:926453554] in Is Amazon ... [t:77959355]...</cite> <quote>Nah, after the increase and removal of preorder discount it isn't really worth it unless you buy from them a lot or give a shit about Prime Video</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
PatrickMahomes 08/23/19 2:34:06 PM #3:	Pepys Monster posted... the shipping times are horrendous without it. Eh? My shipping for an electric toothbrush took two days. I ordered it Monday 8/3 at some point and it was delivered Wednesday. --- MVP Tracker: 1-0 <cite>PatrickMahomes posted [p:926453557] in Is Amazon ... [t:77959355]...</cite> <quote><cite>Pepys Monster posted...</cite> <quote>the shipping times are horrendous without it.</quote> Eh? My shipping for an electric toothbrush took two days. I ordered it Monday 8/3 at some point and it was delivered Wednesday.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Giant_Aspirin 08/23/19 2:34:19 PM #4:	if you order from amazon more than like twice a month then probably --- Playing: Yakuza Kiwami 2, Vermintide 2 You see it your way, I'll see it mine and I'll be fine <cite>Giant_Aspirin posted [p:926453569] in Is Amazon ... [t:77959355]...</cite> <quote>if you order from amazon more than like twice a month then probably</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
KStateKing17 08/23/19 2:35:10 PM #5:	It is if you're a student. --- The 17th King of the State of K <cite>KStateKing17 posted [p:926453598] in Is Amazon ... [t:77959355]...</cite> <quote>It is if you're a student.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Pepys Monster 08/23/19 2:35:15 PM #6:	PatrickMahomes posted... Pepys Monster posted... the shipping times are horrendous without it. Eh? My shipping for an electric toothbrush took two days. I ordered it Monday 8/3 at some point and it was delivered Wednesday. Oh. I want a new beard trimmer and it's going to take a solid 2 weeks unless I want to pay $7.50. --- GOML <cite>Pepys Monster posted [p:926453604] in Is Amazon ... [t:77959355]...</cite> <quote>PatrickMahomes posted...</cite> <quote><cite>Pepys Monster posted...</cite> <quote>the shipping times are horrendous without it.</quote> Eh? My shipping for an electric toothbrush took two days. I ordered it Monday 8/3 at some point and it was delivered Wednesday.</quote> Oh. I want a new beard trimmer and it's going to take a solid 2 weeks unless I want to pay $7.50.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
MrToothHasYou 08/23/19 2:36:44 PM #7:	KStateKing17 posted... It is if you're a student. Pretty much only this. --- http://weareontherun.bandcamp.com ^^^^^ HEY! ^^^ LISTEN! ^^^^^ <cite>MrToothHasYou posted [p:926453658] in Is Amazon ... [t:77959355]...</cite> <quote>KStateKing17 posted...</cite> <quote>It is if you're a student.</quote> Pretty much only this.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
kingdrake2 08/23/19 2:37:58 PM #8:	PatrickMahomes posted... Pepys Monster posted... the shipping times are horrendous without it. Eh? My shipping for an electric toothbrush took two days. I ordered it Monday 8/3 at some point and it was delivered Wednesday. they did deliver this time correctly, ordered something a few days ago. arrived yesterday within delivery estimate. if curious what i bought 1 pair of suspenders (last ones weren't working well) 1 dragon quest builders (ps4) the current ones work pretty well so i'm going to toss the old pair. --- The act of treachery is an art, but the traitor himself is a piece of **** - Mike Tyson <cite>kingdrake2 posted [p:926453706] in Is Amazon ... [t:77959355]...</cite> <quote>PatrickMahomes posted...</cite> <quote><cite>Pepys Monster posted...</cite> <quote>the shipping times are horrendous without it.</quote> Eh? My shipping for an electric toothbrush took two days. I ordered it Monday 8/3 at some point and it was delivered Wednesday.</quote> they did deliver this time correctly, ordered something a few days ago. arrived yesterday within delivery estimate. if curious what i bought 1 pair of suspenders (last ones weren't working well) 1 dragon quest builders (ps4) the current ones work pretty well so i'm going to toss the old pair.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
masticatingman 08/23/19 2:38:18 PM #9:	They have a solid streaming service now. --- Raised on VHS, anchored to DVD <cite>masticatingman posted [p:926453718] in Is Amazon ... [t:77959355]...</cite> <quote>They have a solid streaming service now.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
HANGtheDJ_86 08/23/19 2:57:41 PM #10:	For me their shipping time always takes less than 2 weeks and when I order off other websites it usually takes 3 weeks, sometimes even 4 weeks if they're slow shipping it out. Do you live in Antarctica or something? --- Green is the Color <cite>HANGtheDJ_86 posted [p:926454455] in Is Amazon ... [t:77959355]...</cite> <quote>For me their shipping time always takes less than 2 weeks and when I order off other websites it usually takes 3 weeks, sometimes even 4 weeks if they're slow shipping it out. Do you live in Antarctica or something?</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
NeoShadowhen 08/23/19 3:02:23 PM #11:	Sometimes I am blessed with one day shipping. Got thats office tray organizer lickity split. <cite>NeoShadowhen posted [p:926454620] in Is Amazon ... [t:77959355]...</cite> <quote>Sometimes I am blessed with one day shipping. Got thats office tray organizer lickity split.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
sylverlolol 08/23/19 3:05:13 PM #12:	Worth it for my household, at least. We spend at least $100, if not more, on Amazon each month. --- This is my signature. There are many like it, but this one is mine. <cite>sylverlolol posted [p:926454743] in Is Amazon ... [t:77959355]...</cite> <quote>Worth it for my household, at least. We spend at least $100, if not more, on Amazon each month.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Vita_Aeterna 08/23/19 3:05:38 PM #13:	If you're a student AND buy things frequently from Amazon, then very much so. I also love that when Amazon is late, they will usually compensate by extending my Prime or offering me some credit. If it's a third party seller, it's iffy. --- "Death is so terribly final, while life is full of possibilities." <cite>Vita_Aeterna posted [p:926454757] in Is Amazon ... [t:77959355]...</cite> <quote>If you're a student AND buy things frequently from Amazon, then very much so. I also love that when Amazon is late, they will usually compensate by extending my Prime or offering me some credit. If it's a third party seller, it's iffy.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
I Like Toast 08/23/19 3:05:43 PM #14:	Depends on how much you use prime features. For just shipping, it's not for me. But for prime video and shipping, it is. And sometimes the twitch prime stuff isn't worthless...not often...but sometimes. --- If you do things right, people won't be sure you've done anything at all <cite>I Like Toast posted [p:926454761] in Is Amazon ... [t:77959355]...</cite> <quote>Depends on how much you use prime features. For just shipping, it's not for me. But for prime video and shipping, it is. And sometimes the twitch prime stuff isn't worthless...not often...but sometimes. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Questionmarktarius 08/23/19 3:12:11 PM #15:	Pepys Monster posted... They wanted to charge me $120 to renew and I decided I didn't want to. But man, the shipping times are horrendous without it. Think about how much shit you don't need that you've bought on a whim with prime shipping, vs how much shit you don't even want that you'd have to buy to sneak into Super Saver Shipping. <cite>Questionmarktarius posted [p:926454977] in Is Amazon ... [t:77959355]...</cite> <quote>Pepys Monster posted...</cite> <quote>They wanted to charge me $120 to renew and I decided I didn't want to. But man, the shipping times are horrendous without it.</quote> Think about how much shit you don't need that you've bought on a whim with prime shipping, vs how much shit you don't even want that you'd have to buy to sneak into Super Saver Shipping.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
yemmy 08/23/19 3:18:58 PM #16:	No it's not unless you watch a lot of shit on Prime streaming. I got a free month and kept on forgetting to cancel so I've been watching The Boys and Jack Ryan --- p226 <cite>yemmy posted [p:926455243] in Is Amazon ... [t:77959355]...</cite> <quote>No it's not unless you watch a lot of shit on Prime streaming. I got a free month and kept on forgetting to cancel so I've been watching The Boys and Jack Ryan </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
gloBal enemy 08/24/19 10:48:12 AM #17:	Free international shipping >A$49 is worth it for me. Bought a bunch fo stuff. Prime Day was a success for me too. --- If you can understand this, I'm 2/cosC for you. <cite>gloBal enemy posted [p:926485851] in Is Amazon ... [t:77959355]...</cite> <quote>Free international shipping >A$49 is worth it for me. Bought a bunch fo stuff. Prime Day was a success for me too.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Villain 08/24/19 10:50:07 AM #18:	Ive gotten some good games on twitch with it, and a year of Nintendo online --- https://imgur.com/ZWNgMXL Formerly known as Will VIIII <cite>Villain posted [p:926485902] in Is Amazon ... [t:77959355]...</cite> <quote>Ive gotten some good games on twitch with it, and a year of Nintendo online</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
DarkProto05 08/24/19 10:54:24 AM #19:	Is it difficult to get a student prime membership? Do you have to go through hoops or can I just register with my old school email? --- Alpha Sapphire FC: 2552 5569 3267 <cite>DarkProto05 posted [p:926486000] in Is Amazon ... [t:77959355]...</cite> <quote>Is it difficult to get a student prime membership? Do you have to go through hoops or can I just register with my old school email?</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
gloBal enemy 08/24/19 10:54:47 AM #20:	Villain posted... Ive gotten some good games on twitch with it, and a year of Nintendo online Wonder if they'll extend the Nintendo online deal beyond one year... that would be enticing. --- If you can understand this, I'm 2/cosC for you. <cite>gloBal enemy posted [p:926486007] in Is Amazon ... [t:77959355]...</cite> <quote>Villain posted...</cite> <quote>Ive gotten some good games on twitch with it, and a year of Nintendo online</quote> Wonder if they'll extend the Nintendo online deal beyond one year... that would be enticing.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
gatorsPENSbucs 08/24/19 10:54:47 AM #21:	Shipping Movies/shows Music Worth it for me --- https://i.imgtc.com/LnuOHap.jpg https://i.imgtc.com/zaF0ojO.jpg https://imgur.com/pqMQZyw <cite>gatorsPENSbucs posted [p:926486008] in Is Amazon ... [t:77959355]...</cite> <quote>Shipping Movies/shows Music Worth it for me</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
TheBiggerWiggle 08/24/19 10:58:36 AM #22:	Honestly this question has become more of a moral question than an economic one. Like yeah amazon has tons of cheap shit and you cant beat two day shipping, but fuck me its become an evil empire. Ive been ordering from them less just out of principle and will consider not renewing when its time come February. --- I have trouble concentrating because I have 80HD. <cite>TheBiggerWiggle posted [p:926486101] in Is Amazon ... [t:77959355]...</cite> <quote>Honestly this question has become more of a moral question than an economic one. Like yeah amazon has tons of cheap shit and you cant beat two day shipping, but fuck me its become an evil empire. Ive been ordering from them less just out of principle and will consider not renewing when its time come February. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
HANGtheDJ_86 08/24/19 2:10:45 PM #23:	DarkProto05 posted... Is it difficult to get a student prime membership? Do you have to go through hoops or can I just register with my old school email? I would assume that you have to show them actually documented proof just like when you're upgrading a regular bank account to a student account. Just my guess tho --- Green is the Color <cite>HANGtheDJ_86 posted [p:926492286] in Is Amazon ... [t:77959355]...</cite> <quote>DarkProto05 posted...</cite> <quote>Is it difficult to get a student prime membership? Do you have to go through hoops or can I just register with my old school email?</quote> I would assume that you have to show them actually documented proof just like when you're upgrading a regular bank account to a student account. Just my guess tho</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Questionmarktarius 08/24/19 4:48:04 PM #24:	TheBiggerWiggle posted... Honestly this question has become more of a moral question than an economic one. Alright, that's cool, I guess. Just keep in mind that the only thing this affects, at all, is your own conscience. <cite>Questionmarktarius posted [p:926497184] in Is Amazon ... [t:77959355]...</cite> <quote>TheBiggerWiggle posted...</cite> <quote>Honestly this question has become more of a moral question than an economic one.</quote> Alright, that's cool, I guess. Just keep in mind that the only thing this affects, at all, is your own conscience.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
EverDownward 08/24/19 4:48:45 PM #25:	It's worth it for free two day shipping and Prime Video. Then again, I get the discount so that helps. --- "Tried to point my finger, but the wind was blowing me around in circles, circles." <cite>EverDownward posted [p:926497212] in Is Amazon ... [t:77959355]...</cite> <quote>It's worth it for free two day shipping and Prime Video. Then again, I get the discount so that helps.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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