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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?...
Know-it-all angry space kitty
  04/19/18
they have a monthly plan too. a ton of businesses probably h...
Crystalline stage
  04/19/18
Oddly enough I think I'd cancel if I saw the recurring charg...
Know-it-all angry space kitty
  04/19/18
the monthly plan probably has decent churn, like after holid...
Crystalline stage
  04/19/18
You can add 3 people to the main account. I go on my parents...
cowardly dilemma dysfunction
  04/19/18
I should sell access to my account
Know-it-all angry space kitty
  04/19/18
they changed that. it's prime household only now. unless you...
Crystalline stage
  04/19/18
I still get free shipping. Been doing this for years. I can'...
cowardly dilemma dysfunction
  04/19/18
Same.
saffron dashing blood rage hospital
  04/19/18
? Both sets of parents order shit through our account, just ...
hairraiser hilarious alpha set
  04/19/18
It's well worth it for me.
blue candlestick maker
  04/19/18
That's what I used to think but I probably order stuff maybe...
Know-it-all angry space kitty
  04/19/18
it's a better value than Netflix, or other dumb shit like Ev...
Crystalline stage
  04/19/18
True, though I don't have Netflix. I can't bring myself to g...
Know-it-all angry space kitty
  04/19/18
if you use the prime 5% back card (and why wouldn't you) you...
Crystalline stage
  04/19/18
I do have the prime CC. I use it at whole foods too.
Know-it-all angry space kitty
  04/19/18
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Walnut Bateful Dragon
  04/19/18
I think it's insanely profitable for them. it only applies t...
Crystalline stage
  04/19/18
...
Walnut Bateful Dragon
  04/19/18
You don't have to be a Prime member to get refunds
Know-it-all angry space kitty
  04/19/18
...
Walnut Bateful Dragon
  04/19/18
I've been buying from Amazon since 2001 and have never had P...
Bearded alcoholic garrison
  04/19/18
They don't let you quit. I keep trying, and they won't let m...
Diverse boltzmann
  04/19/18
100 dollars a year is nothing, even for proles. Why does xo ...
pontificating church
  04/19/18
tcr
Galvanic address gay wizard
  04/19/18
(Amazon exec) The tricky part isn't the $100, it's the i...
mauve mental disorder library
  04/19/18
Kind of like how Aetna hands out a "CVS Health" br...
Lime business firm jap
  04/19/18
The time I get back from not having to go to stores is easil...
Vivacious ratface
  04/19/18
BTW what are these items that are more expensive on Amazon? ...
Vivacious ratface
  04/19/18
it's not 100 a year, they have student plans, discounted pla...
Plum Faggotry Headpube
  04/19/18
Can't live without it.
Galvanic address gay wizard
  04/19/18


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Date: April 19th, 2018 12:35 AM
Author: Know-it-all angry space kitty

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: Crystalline stage

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: Know-it-all angry space kitty

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: Crystalline stage

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: cowardly dilemma dysfunction

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: Know-it-all angry space kitty

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: Crystalline stage

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: cowardly dilemma dysfunction

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: saffron dashing blood rage hospital

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: hairraiser hilarious alpha set

? 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: blue candlestick maker

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: Know-it-all angry space kitty

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: Crystalline stage

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: Know-it-all angry space kitty

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: Crystalline stage

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: Know-it-all angry space kitty

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: Walnut Bateful Dragon



(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: Crystalline stage

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: Walnut Bateful Dragon



(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: Know-it-all angry space kitty

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: Walnut Bateful Dragon



(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: Bearded alcoholic garrison

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: Diverse boltzmann

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: pontificating church

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: Galvanic address gay wizard

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: mauve mental disorder library

(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: Lime business firm jap

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: Vivacious ratface

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: Vivacious ratface

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: Plum Faggotry Headpube

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: Galvanic address gay wizard

Can't live without it.

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