- 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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The only time I use Amazon is when I’m shopping for PC parts and they’ve got the best deal (maybe one part every 3 years) or if they’re the only source for something like an obscure PCB or whatever. Aside from that, it’s really not helpful. People who have their regular weekly shipments are wild to me. So much easier to just get everything you need at the grocery store in one fell swoop every week. Don’t even get me started on Prime shipping when I live in the same city as a distribution center. Prime Video is aids.
be careful with pc parts, even processors are being faked (they use a lower model and engrave it as if it is the higher model)
Good to know! I rarely shop on Amazon these days, I’d much rather buy PC parts from a brick and mortar retailer anyway.
I’ve only used Amazon to buy obscure raspberry pi stuff that isn’t available within a 3000 km radius. Also, roomba spare parts are fine too. If I want something else, I’ll just walk to the nearest store and buy it there. I’ve always wondered why do people want to buy stuff from Amazon or even pay extra to get the prime stuff.