I love Amazon!

[Jessica Lares]

I'm taking advantage of the Prime trial for the holidays to order some items and get the two-day shipping, but I haven't been a subscriber since the original student discount I used to get.

Would argue that filling up your cart with $50 worth of stuff just to get the free shipping isn't getting anything for free, you're just spending more money than you probably intended to. I think it was like almost $7 for the shipping they were going to charge me if I didn't go for the two-day Prime... To equal the $99 prime fee, you'd have to order 14 times in total. So paying the shipping fee the 5 times you use it in a year is going to be better if you don't use the other benefits.

Saying that, I prefer shopping in an actual store when I can.

 

[samiwas]

Do you use Amazon or does anyone else ?

Getting Amazon Prime was easily the most expensive thing I've done for my wife. That she can now sit on the couch and make a few clicks and have anything delivered that day or within two days without having to move a muscle has led to a multitudes increase in her purchasing. The Prime Now warehouse is walking distance from my house. In fact, she now just buys something new as soon as she even thinks there is an issue with something in our house, because it's so easy. Drives me insane.

It has come in handy though, but I still try to go out and support business where I can.

 

[Badagri]

Getting Amazon Prime was easily the most expensive thing I've done for my wife. That she can now sit on the couch and make a few clicks and have anything delivered that day or within two days without having to move a muscle has led to a multitudes increase in her purchasing. The Prime Now warehouse is walking distance from my house. In fact, she now just buys something new as soon as she even thinks there is an issue with something in our house, because it's so easy. Drives me insane.

It has come in handy though, but I still try to go out and support business where I can.

Next question is, do you get pissed off getting rid of the Amazon boxes?

 

[Apple fanboy]

Next question is, do you get pissed off getting rid of the Amazon boxes?

As a logistics manager not at all. I just take them to work for using again.

That said I often find it humorous how large a box they use for small items. I know it doesn't effect what they pay the couriers, but you'd think they'd have a few smaller sized ones.

 

[Huntn]

As a logistics manager not at all. I just take them to work for using again.

That said I often find it humorous how large a box they use for small items. I know it doesn't effect what they pay the couriers, but you'd think they'd have a few smaller sized ones.

Not discounting your comment, but I frequently get small boxes 12x9x4" and smaller bags from Amazon.
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Next question is, do you get pissed off getting rid of the Amazon boxes?

Mine go into recycling or reuse.

 

[Apple fanboy]

Not discounting your comment, but I frequently get small boxes 12x9x4" and smaller bags from Amazon.
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Mine go into recycling or reuse.

12x9x4" isn't that small. I rarely get bag items from Amazon.

 

[Huntn]

12x9x4" isn't that small. I rarely get bag items from Amazon.

I've noticed sometimes when the item won't fit in the small box, it goes in the next big jumbo box which does seem to be a waste.

 

[samiwas]

Next question is, do you get pissed off getting rid of the Amazon boxes?

You mean like when I get a shirt in a box big enough to house a dishwasher, with 18 metric tons of packing material? Yes...I hate all the boxes. And i have a box fetish!

 

[JackieInCo]

How quick they are to deliver and ship! No other retailer can beat them! The only disadvantage is most things are shipped USPS and they deliver late in the day here I prefer UPS. Lucky the next thing I ordered is coming UPS this time! I got lucky!

I ordered a watch last week on Amazon and it was shipped through UPS. I hate UPS because they usually end up delivering packages to me after I leave for work at 4:45PM. I ordered this watch on a Friday, Paid for overnight and I got it at just after 9AM Saturday. UPS usually delivers before noon on Saturdays.

Last year, I ordered some RAM for my 2012 Mac Mini and my 2012 MBP and even though I paid for next day delivery as I always do, it tok three extra days because they shipped it with some shipping partner I never heard of. They do mess up delivery sometimes, all you gotta do is search Google and you will see that.

 

[Apple fanboy]

I ordered a watch last week on Amazon and it was shipped through UPS. I hate UPS because they usually end up delivering packages to me after I leave for work at 4:45PM. I ordered this watch on a Friday, Paid for overnight and I got it at just after 9AM Saturday. UPS usually delivers before noon on Saturdays.

Last year, I ordered some RAM for my 2012 Mac Mini and my 2012 MBP and even though I paid for next day delivery as I always do, it tok three extra days because they shipped it with some shipping partner I never heard of. They do mess up delivery sometimes, all you gotta do is search Google and you will see that.

Not defending UPS or Amazon but every single courier and online seller messes up sometimes. It's just life.

 

[Huntn]

Thread Revival

Question: I assume if you purchase a movie on Amazon, that a Prime membership is not required to watch it?

 

[AngerDanger]

Thread Revival

Question: I assume if you purchase a movie on Amazon, that a Prime membership is not required to watch it?

That's correct. I'm not a Prime member, but I can still watch all the films/TV I previously purchased.

 

[GlenK]

I have saved a fortune over the 5 years I've been a prime member. It is probably the most cost savings investment I've ever made. I buy virtually everything from them now except groceries and even some of them I'm getting.

 

[max2]

I have saved a fortune over the 5 years I've been a prime member. It is probably the most cost savings investment I've ever made. I buy virtually everything from them now except groceries and even some of them I'm getting.

Yep same!

 

[Mac'nCheese]

I have saved a fortune over the 5 years I've been a prime member. It is probably the most cost savings investment I've ever made. I buy virtually everything from them now except groceries and even some of them I'm getting.

Yep same!

And they have some good tv show too. I like the Man in the High Castle.

 

[ZStech]

How quick they are to deliver and ship! No other retailer can beat them! The only disadvantage is most things are shipped USPS and they deliver late in the day here I prefer UPS. Lucky the next thing I ordered is coming UPS this time! I got lucky!

Of course this is with only items sold by Amazon or shipped by Amazon if there is a different seller. Otherwise the quick shipping and delivery does not apply. Though most things are sold or shipped by Amazon nowadays.

My example is I ordered something yesterday and it will be here tomorrow! That is very quick if you ask me!

I have tried to purchase a book from Amazon and I've lost it. This is how I love Amazon

 

[minu1000]

I have tried to purchase a book from Amazon and I've lost it

 

[Huntn]

I have tried to purchase a book from Amazon and I've lost it. This is how I love Amazon

You need to clarify this, you losing a book is Amazon’s fault?

 

[RootBeerMan]

Sadly, Amazon let me down last week, for the first time. I needed a coffee maker and they had one I wanted at a great price. I ordered it on Prime and they set an acceptable delivery date for it. It never made it past that point. I had to cancel the order eventually and buy the coffee maker locally at a higher price. Not a happy camper. That said, other orders I put in last week were successful. Got my flannel shirt, 2 Dickies tee's, some pre-cooked masa harina, and a beautiful bottle of Red Boat fish sauce (this stuff is the real deal!). So, Amazon's batting 500.

 

[AustinIllini]

Honestly, the more Amazon Basics stuff I buy, the worse it gets. From USB-C cables to dog food, Amazon makes some competitive stuff. I don't love them as a company. In fact, I'm a bit uncomfortable with them, but for now it works for me and I'm happy with that.

 

[Clix Pix]

While several other items I ordered over the past month arrived safely and on time from Amazon, the most recent package is declared as having been delivered but in fact I haven't received it. Since I live in a condominium apartment complex it is not unlikely that indeed it WAS delivered -- to the wrong unit! This has happened a couple of times in the past so I have learned to wait a couple of days before filing a complaint that my item did not arrive at its destination after all. Usually the neighbor to whose unit it was mistakenly delivered -- often from another building -- will come by here and drop off the package to me. If it doesn't appear by late tomorrow I'll register a complaint with Amazon and have them send a replacement. Fortunately it was not anything very expensive or valuable!

I am a Prime member and I find that this does have advantages, but it also does lead me into the temptation of ordering/buying more than maybe I otherwise would, and also that from time to time it keeps me from getting in the car and driving to a local store to get the very same item there. When it's very hot out or very cold out, easier to just click a few keys on the Amazon website and, voila, the item is on its way to me. I also tend to look at reviews of items on Amazon, too, prior to purchasing anything, whether locally or via the website; this especially applies to items such as coffeemakers, electric can openers, microwaves, other appliances, and then I make the decision and go to a local store to purchase the item (if they have it in stock).

Amazon definitely has had an impact on everyone's buying habits!

 

[LizKat]

I haven't had any items go missing from an Amazon order, yet. Once in awhile I get a package that should have been in a smaller box size of which they must have run short. In that case I don't mind too much if the box is filled with that narrow width crumpled brown wrapping paper, I can always use that for something. Filling up excess packaging space with those inflated air pillows though really makes me crazy.

In general I wonder about the environnmental damage caused by ordering stuff on the fly and not waiting until a bunch of miscellaneous items can be ordered at once and just let Amazon figure out where to ship it from most efficiently in fewest packages. I mean it's crazy to have a Fed Ex truck out here one day with some ballpoint pens and three days later with some rechargeable batteries. I've started being much much more careful about how I group re-ups on things I use fairly often, I just wait until it seems like what all's in the order is enough stuff that I'd be willing to "waste" gas and time on driving 120 miles RT and shopping it out myself. Then I have to start asking myself whether I use enough other Prime benefits to re-up the membership...

 

[Gutwrench]

I haven't had any items go missing from an Amazon order, yet. Once in awhile I get a package that should have been in a smaller box size of which they must have run short. In that case I don't mind too much if the box is filled with that narrow width crumpled brown wrapping paper, I can always use that for something. Filling up excess packaging space with those inflated air pillows though really makes me crazy.

In general I wonder about the environnmental damage caused by ordering stuff on the fly and not waiting until a bunch of miscellaneous items can be ordered at once and just let Amazon figure out where to ship it from most efficiently in fewest packages. I mean it's crazy to have a Fed Ex truck out here one day with some ballpoint pens and three days later with some rechargeable batteries. I've started being much much more careful about how I group re-ups on things I use fairly often, I just wait until it seems like what all's in the order is enough stuff that I'd be willing to "waste" gas and time on driving 120 miles RT and shopping it out myself. Then I have to start asking myself whether I use enough other Prime benefits to re-up the membership...

You have ball point pens on a reorder schedule? Why am I not surprised? Lol
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[shinji]

While several other items I ordered over the past month arrived safely and on time from Amazon, the most recent package is declared as having been delivered but in fact I haven't received it. Since I live in a condominium apartment complex it is not unlikely that indeed it WAS delivered -- to the wrong unit! This has happened a couple of times in the past so I have learned to wait a couple of days before filing a complaint that my item did not arrive at its destination after all. Usually the neighbor to whose unit it was mistakenly delivered -- often from another building -- will come by here and drop off the package to me. If it doesn't appear by late tomorrow I'll register a complaint with Amazon and have them send a replacement. Fortunately it was not anything very expensive or valuable!

I am a Prime member and I find that this does have advantages, but it also does lead me into the temptation of ordering/buying more than maybe I otherwise would, and also that from time to time it keeps me from getting in the car and driving to a local store to get the very same item there. When it's very hot out or very cold out, easier to just click a few keys on the Amazon website and, voila, the item is on its way to me. I also tend to look at reviews of items on Amazon, too, prior to purchasing anything, whether locally or via the website; this especially applies to items such as coffeemakers, electric can openers, microwaves, other appliances, and then I make the decision and go to a local store to purchase the item (if they have it in stock).

Amazon definitely has had an impact on everyone's buying habits!

I live in a condo too and have had the same problem. My favorite is when the driver takes a picture of the "delivered" package in front of the wrong door.

After much complaining to Amazon and adding delivery instructions to my profile with the simplest possible explanation of the exact path a driver needs to take to get to my unit, I will say it has gotten a lot better. It's just that I rarely ever had to deal with this problem at all until Amazon started Amazon Logistics.

 

[LizKat]

You have ball point pens on a reorder schedule? Why am I not surprised? Lol

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You are bad. But I am worse. [I only toyed with the idea of giving up rants for Lent]

Nah, pens are only twice a year reorder for me and it's not a subscription. I'm trying to get better about just remembering to grab a pack of 2 pens in a supermarket once in awhile, since they're utility instruments for me. Stuff I use in the studio I order from quilting supply vendors online.

Really I appreciate Amazon for saving me 120-mile RT trips to Binghamton when I want to update some kitchen gear or utility clothing items I'm not likely to find in the nearer small towns.

For deliveries of staple goods if we have a stretch of bad weather, I've had better luck with packaging done by Walmart. Somehow canned items from Amazon seem a little more prone to arrive dented, whereas Walmart practically gift-wraps cans in rolls of perforated brown paper with a tissue paper layer also.

Amazon does okay with any glass jarred stuff, though, as those show up packed in little plastic coffins made of inflated, segmented plastic compartments. But when some taco shells showed up already perfectly prepared for "broken taco night"... I just laughe. One time I had set into the trunk of my car a gallon of white vinegar. atop a shopping bag with two boxes of taco shells in it. I had thought a case of 7oz cans of salmon cans was in that bag. Oops. So Amazon definitely got a pass from me on the taco fiasco.