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It's honestly kind of insane Amazon has 100 million prime members

How did they convince everyone to signup to pay $100 a year?...
bisexual heady kitty cat persian
  04/19/18
they have a monthly plan too. a ton of businesses probably h...
Motley smoky double fault
  04/19/18
Oddly enough I think I'd cancel if I saw the recurring charg...
bisexual heady kitty cat persian
  04/19/18
the monthly plan probably has decent churn, like after holid...
Motley smoky double fault
  04/19/18
You can add 3 people to the main account. I go on my parents...
Glittery azure point
  04/19/18
I should sell access to my account
bisexual heady kitty cat persian
  04/19/18
they changed that. it's prime household only now. unless you...
Motley smoky double fault
  04/19/18
I still get free shipping. Been doing this for years. I can'...
Glittery azure point
  04/19/18
Same.
Comical menage
  04/19/18
? Both sets of parents order shit through our account, just ...
big bearded home
  04/19/18
It's well worth it for me.
Fragrant Sable Brunch Main People
  04/19/18
That's what I used to think but I probably order stuff maybe...
bisexual heady kitty cat persian
  04/19/18
it's a better value than Netflix, or other dumb shit like Ev...
Motley smoky double fault
  04/19/18
True, though I don't have Netflix. I can't bring myself to g...
bisexual heady kitty cat persian
  04/19/18
if you use the prime 5% back card (and why wouldn't you) you...
Motley smoky double fault
  04/19/18
I do have the prime CC. I use it at whole foods too.
bisexual heady kitty cat persian
  04/19/18
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stubborn generalized bond
  04/19/18
I think it's insanely profitable for them. it only applies t...
Motley smoky double fault
  04/19/18
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stubborn generalized bond
  04/19/18
You don't have to be a Prime member to get refunds
bisexual heady kitty cat persian
  04/19/18
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stubborn generalized bond
  04/19/18
I've been buying from Amazon since 2001 and have never had P...
flickering dragon queen of the night
  04/19/18
They don't let you quit. I keep trying, and they won't let m...
filthy piazza
  04/19/18
100 dollars a year is nothing, even for proles. Why does xo ...
Avocado excitant cumskin
  04/19/18
tcr
cowardly navy incel potus
  04/19/18
(Amazon exec) The tricky part isn't the $100, it's the i...
Exciting internet-worthy locus
  04/19/18
Kind of like how Aetna hands out a "CVS Health" br...
Hideous impertinent ticket booth legal warrant
  04/19/18
The time I get back from not having to go to stores is easil...
Chartreuse frum meetinghouse
  04/19/18
BTW what are these items that are more expensive on Amazon? ...
Chartreuse frum meetinghouse
  04/19/18
it's not 100 a year, they have student plans, discounted pla...
Dun wagecucks
  04/19/18
Can't live without it.
cowardly navy incel potus
  04/19/18


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Date: April 19th, 2018 12:35 AM
Author: bisexual heady kitty cat persian

How did they convince everyone to signup to pay $100 a year? I honestly doubt I get $100 in value out of it a year. I used to back when my ex ordered shit every couple days, but now that I get stuff like once a month? Doubtful

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3953514&forum_id=2#35872124)



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Date: April 19th, 2018 12:36 AM
Author: Motley smoky double fault

they have a monthly plan too. a ton of businesses probably have prime accounts too.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3953514&forum_id=2#35872131)



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Date: April 19th, 2018 12:37 AM
Author: bisexual heady kitty cat persian

Oddly enough I think I'd cancel if I saw the recurring charge every month

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3953514&forum_id=2#35872135)



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Date: April 19th, 2018 12:41 AM
Author: Motley smoky double fault

the monthly plan probably has decent churn, like after holidays or national TV campaigns. with new signups the average # probably fluctuates but grows steadily over time. Trump's complaining that they're raping USPS was great free publicity, highlighting prime's unique value proposition

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3953514&forum_id=2#35872152)



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Date: April 19th, 2018 12:37 AM
Author: Glittery azure point

You can add 3 people to the main account. I go on my parents' account so it's free for me.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3953514&forum_id=2#35872136)



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Date: April 19th, 2018 12:38 AM
Author: bisexual heady kitty cat persian

I should sell access to my account

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3953514&forum_id=2#35872138)



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Date: April 19th, 2018 12:38 AM
Author: Motley smoky double fault

they changed that. it's prime household only now. unless you live with your parents you'll be kicked off the shipping benefits.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3953514&forum_id=2#35872141)



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Date: April 19th, 2018 12:42 AM
Author: Glittery azure point

I still get free shipping. Been doing this for years. I can't watch prime movies though

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3953514&forum_id=2#35872159)



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Date: April 19th, 2018 12:47 AM
Author: Comical menage

Same.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3953514&forum_id=2#35872182)



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Date: April 19th, 2018 12:47 AM
Author: big bearded home

? Both sets of parents order shit through our account, just use their shipping address and have their credit cards in our account

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3953514&forum_id=2#35872183)



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Date: April 19th, 2018 12:39 AM
Author: Fragrant Sable Brunch Main People

It's well worth it for me.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3953514&forum_id=2#35872142)



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Date: April 19th, 2018 12:40 AM
Author: bisexual heady kitty cat persian

That's what I used to think but I probably order stuff maybe 15x a year. And you'd be surprised how much stuff has free shipping even outside of Prime. For example all of December they give free shipping to everyone regardless of Prime status

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3953514&forum_id=2#35872147)



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Date: April 19th, 2018 12:43 AM
Author: Motley smoky double fault

it's a better value than Netflix, or other dumb shit like Evernote

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3953514&forum_id=2#35872162)



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Date: April 19th, 2018 12:44 AM
Author: bisexual heady kitty cat persian

True, though I don't have Netflix. I can't bring myself to get Netflix when I pay $150+ a month on cable.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3953514&forum_id=2#35872171)



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Date: April 19th, 2018 12:46 AM
Author: Motley smoky double fault

if you use the prime 5% back card (and why wouldn't you) you're getting prime for free after $2000 in purchases.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3953514&forum_id=2#35872178)



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Date: April 19th, 2018 12:48 AM
Author: bisexual heady kitty cat persian

I do have the prime CC. I use it at whole foods too.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3953514&forum_id=2#35872188)



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Date: April 19th, 2018 12:55 AM
Author: stubborn generalized bond



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3953514&forum_id=2#35872225)



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Date: April 19th, 2018 1:01 AM
Author: Motley smoky double fault

I think it's insanely profitable for them. it only applies to prime items which means they can control the prices and they capture another layer of invaluable consumer data, for example how consumers respond to different promotions. they own the entire end to end user experience. Target, Lowes and other big box retailers have had similar 5% member cards for years.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3953514&forum_id=2#35872247)



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Date: April 19th, 2018 12:39 AM
Author: stubborn generalized bond



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3953514&forum_id=2#35872143)



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Date: April 19th, 2018 12:41 AM
Author: bisexual heady kitty cat persian

You don't have to be a Prime member to get refunds

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3953514&forum_id=2#35872148)



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Date: April 19th, 2018 12:42 AM
Author: stubborn generalized bond



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3953514&forum_id=2#35872157)



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Date: April 19th, 2018 12:44 AM
Author: flickering dragon queen of the night

I've been buying from Amazon since 2001 and have never had Prime other than a couple months of free trials

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3953514&forum_id=2#35872165)



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Date: April 19th, 2018 1:52 PM
Author: filthy piazza

They don't let you quit. I keep trying, and they won't let me.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3953514&forum_id=2#35875294)



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Date: April 19th, 2018 1:54 PM
Author: Avocado excitant cumskin

100 dollars a year is nothing, even for proles. Why does xo act like that’s a lot of money

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3953514&forum_id=2#35875316)



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Date: April 19th, 2018 1:55 PM
Author: cowardly navy incel potus

tcr

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3953514&forum_id=2#35875322)



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Date: April 19th, 2018 2:39 PM
Author: Exciting internet-worthy locus

(Amazon exec)

The tricky part isn't the $100, it's the implied amazon surcharge. I guarantee prime members end up spending more $$$ on things over the years because they think, eh I'll just buy it at amazon rather than shopping around



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3953514&forum_id=2#35875653)



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Date: April 19th, 2018 2:44 PM
Author: Hideous impertinent ticket booth legal warrant

Kind of like how Aetna hands out a "CVS Health" branded prescription card -- but you aren't restricted to CVS Pharmacies.

You just go with the path of least resistance.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3953514&forum_id=2#35875679)



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Date: April 19th, 2018 2:50 PM
Author: Chartreuse frum meetinghouse

The time I get back from not having to go to stores is easily worth it. And if you live in NYC essentially nothing is cheaper at IRL stores. So you're just talking about big ticket items that I'm going to shop around for anyway.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3953514&forum_id=2#35875728)



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Date: April 19th, 2018 2:55 PM
Author: Chartreuse frum meetinghouse

BTW what are these items that are more expensive on Amazon? The only things I regularly use that I don't get off Amazon are razors, which I've now subscribed to from dollar shave club. Toilet paper and paper towels are a bit more than from costco, but you also need a membership for costco, which I let lapse years ago, and living in NYC it is better to have them delivered to the doorman than to have to haul them from harlem brooklyn or jersey or pay to have delivered from google delivery.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3953514&forum_id=2#35875763)



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Date: April 19th, 2018 1:55 PM
Author: Dun wagecucks

it's not 100 a year, they have student plans, discounted plans, intl stuff probably costs less etc

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3953514&forum_id=2#35875320)



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Date: April 19th, 2018 1:55 PM
Author: cowardly navy incel potus

Can't live without it.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3953514&forum_id=2#35875328)