“As of February 18, 2022, the price of the monthly Prime membership has increased from $12.99 to $14.99, and the price of the annual Prime membership has increased from $119 to $139. The new prices, plus applicable taxes, will apply after March 25, 2022, on the date of your next renewal.”
Inflation Now! I’ll probably pay up.
Serious about crackers
Posts: 9691 | Location: San Diego | Registered: July 26, 2014
Originally posted by Graniteguy: That looks like more than double the current "reported" inflation rate.
One of the perks of market lock.
Even I, who now has Amazon in the category of "vendor of last resort," am sometimes obliged to give them my custom.
"America is at that awkward stage. It's too late to work within the system,,,, but too early to shoot the bastards." -- Claire Wolfe "If we let things terrify us, life will not be worth living." -- Seneca the Younger, Roman Stoic philosopher
I ditched them a couple of months back, I think there was a previous thread about it, and use the 'Free Shipping' option on the things I buy. I really don't care if it takes a day or two longer.
Previously, even with Prime, the assholes were using USPS almost exclusively in my area, so I had to drive to town to collect anything bigger than a pack of playing cards which wasn't what I thought I should be paying for.
I joined Walmart + using my Amex, which refunds me the membership fee.
Posts: 2763 | Location: Lake Country, Minnesota | Registered: September 06, 2019
Thank you for being a valued member of Amazon Prime. We are writing to you about an upcoming change to your membership.
As of February 18, 2022, the price of the monthly Prime membership has increased from $12.99 to $14.99, and the price of the annual Prime membership has increased from $119 to $139. The new prices, plus applicable taxes, will apply after March 25, 2022, on the date of your next renewal.
We continue to invest in making Prime even more valuable for members. Since the last price change in 2018, we have added more product selection available with fast, free, unlimited Prime shipping, and we expanded Free Same-Day Delivery from 48 to more than 90 U.S. metropolitan areas. In addition, Prime Video has tripled the number of Amazon Original series and movies; and this September, Prime Video will release the highly anticipated The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power and become the exclusive home of NFL’s Thursday Night Football. This is all on top of billions of dollars in Prime Day savings over the years; the addition of new program benefits like prescription savings and fast, free delivery from Amazon Pharmacy; and the continued expansion of Amazon Music for Prime members, Prime Reading, and Prime Gaming.
No further action is required. You may manage your Prime membership anytime by visiting Your Account.
Sincerely, Your Amazon Prime Team
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Posts: 31695 | Location: Central Florida, Orlando area | Registered: January 03, 2010
"Pacifism is a shifty doctrine under which a man accepts the benefits of the social group without being willing to pay - and claims a halo for his dishonesty." ~Robert A. Heinlein
Posts: 26758 | Location: dughouse | Registered: February 04, 2003
Still about half the price of Netflix and you get free two-day shipping on Amazon. It's a better deal than most other streaming services and "buyer's clubs"
Posts: 5034 | Location: Indiana | Registered: December 28, 2004
_____________________________ Pledge allegiance or pack your bag! The problem with Socialism is that eventually you run out of other people's money. - Margaret Thatcher Spread my work ethic, not my wealth
Posts: 7100 | Location: South East, Pa | Registered: July 04, 2002
I do not mind the increase,the fast service is worth it to me.I have ordered some supplements this week in the A M and they came the same day. The price increase is minor compared to all of the other products we buy.Oh and those supplements were nervana at $26 bucks and wal mart they are $39 .
Posts: 22422 | Location: Georgia | Registered: February 19, 2007
Originally posted by 4MUL8R: I checked my 2021 orders -- 82 different orders. At $120 this is $1.50 shipping per order. At $140 this is $1.70 per order. I'm good.
Originally posted by SIGnified: I quit prime (Amazon) last year. Joined in 1999.
AMF
I quit Amazon altogether. I’m not giving those schmucks any more of my money. I’m a little surprised that so many here actually still willingly give Amazon money.
Posts: 45674 | Location: Pennsyltucky | Registered: December 05, 2001
Need some vinyl shutter fasteners. Checked Home Depot: $10 and change for a bag of 12 and I'd have to go get them. Checked Amazon, $8 and change for a bag of 12 and they'll be here tomorrow.
Plus, I order something multiple times a week, sometimes something as small as breath mints and Amazon overnights it.
Plus, they made Reacher.
I'll pay up.
Posts: 1281 | Location: MA | Registered: December 24, 2004
Originally posted by SIGnified: I quit prime (Amazon) last year. Joined in 1999. AMF
I quit Amazon altogether. I’m not giving those schmucks any more of my money. I’m a little surprised that so many here actually still willingly give Amazon money.
This. Amazon hates people like us. I now use Walmart.com and other sites and pay nothing for shipping and no annual fee.
——————————————— The fool hath said in his heart, There is no God. Psalm 14:1
