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It’s Surprisingly Easy to Live Without an Amazon Prime Subscription (slate.com)

submitted 8 months ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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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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[–] [email protected] 3 points 8 months ago (2 children)

I get gift cards for Amazon because I used survey apps that pay me money and I have made quite a bit. So Amazon stuff is always free stuff for me basically. But Prime is worthless. Prime Video has absolutely nothing worth watching, and last week I ordered hair dye on my husband's Prime account on Saturday and it didn't arrive until Thursday, so what's the point?

[–] [email protected] 2 points 8 months ago (1 children)

Wait, you can actually get those gift cards from survey apps? Every time I tried them, it took so long to get those points that I just gave up.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 8 months ago (1 children)

Qmee is excellent actually. I usually make 5 bucks a day and it adds up. I also use Attapoll, Leger Opinion, and Survey Spin. I've bought myself a ton of stuff this way.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 8 months ago

Gonna give those a try, thanks

[–] [email protected] 1 points 8 months ago (2 children)

Prime video has two things. The Boys and Reacher. Nothing else.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 8 months ago

The Expanse!

[–] [email protected] 2 points 8 months ago

Good Omens was enjoyable, and I do like the Henry Rollins special, but nothing I couldn't live without.