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Hurley09

We just got rid of it. It was incredibly convenient for quick and free

shipping but we also found ourselves ordering stuff way too often. Decided we'd rather just buy local and, in doing so, it makes us actually think "do we really need to go out to get this thing?" Whereas Prime was "wouldn't it be fun to have this random thing" "Sure would! It's ordered!” We enjoyed the streaming but mostly just watched Psych on it, and we've got that on DVD so no point in shelling out whatever the annual membership is just for that. If I need to go searching to find something else to watch, then I just don't need to watch TV.
Posted: 01/11/2026 at 08:53 AM ET
(In response to this post by HokieGator)

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I wonder how many people DON'T have Amazon Prime?
HokieGator • 01/10/26 08:00 PM ET
I even use prime for my groceries now....no option to tip...same day
kjhokie • 01/11/26 01:31 PM ET
We just got rid of it. It was incredibly convenient for quick and free ◄
Hurley09 • 01/11/26 08:53 AM ET
Wifey costs them big time on shipping
Spudnut • 01/10/26 09:47 PM ET
I though I saw were they have over 150 million memberships...**
UTPr0sim • 01/10/26 09:00 PM ET
Yep, about 200 million**
JoesterVT • 01/10/26 09:10 PM ET
Off topic, but I do like that some players will use extra padding on...
EDGEMAN • 01/10/26 08:30 PM ET
They're called Guardian Caps... they're actually mandated in...
JoesterVT • 01/10/26 09:02 PM ET
I've got it. I just ain't logging into it for something that should be on
Hokie CPA • 01/10/26 08:25 PM ET
I get that. For me it's just like changing the channel to watch it. Nothing
HokieGator • 01/10/26 08:38 PM ET
Oh wow...I see now.
JoesterVT • 01/10/26 08:28 PM ET
It's like TV until it starts buffering. I HATE watching live sports on
Hokie CPA • 01/10/26 08:54 PM ET
Buffering?
JoesterVT • 01/10/26 08:57 PM ET
Netflix pauses for buffering all the time.
Hokie CPA • 01/10/26 09:00 PM ET
That's your connection, not the sevices
JoesterVT • 01/10/26 09:07 PM ET
TIC reply, but CPA might not find it humorous.
EDGEMAN • 01/10/26 08:33 PM ET
Yes, it was TIC...but I'm honestly trying to understand the issue
JoesterVT • 01/10/26 08:49 PM ET
I kind of get it. Hulu, Prime, Peacock are things you pay extra for.
HokieGator • 01/10/26 09:03 PM ET
Not only free shipping, but most stuff will be on your doorstep in 2 days
EDGEMAN • 01/10/26 08:21 PM ET
I don't. I'll just wait for the highlights of the Bears playoff loss.
KCHokie2 • 01/10/26 08:20 PM ET
So far, the Bears' failings have been pretty spectacular
JoesterVT • 01/10/26 09:30 PM ET
I currently have it, but have gone long periods without it in the past.
MP4VT2004 • 01/10/26 08:12 PM ET
I don't. don't order enough to justify the $15/ month. I'll grab the free
VermontHokie • 01/10/26 08:12 PM ET
I just checked. We've placed 40 orders in the last 3 months. **
HokieGator • 01/10/26 08:25 PM ET
In the early days, I would jot down what I wanted to order, then place...
EDGEMAN • 01/10/26 08:35 PM ET
Yep. Just this week I placed 3 orders...100 disposable coffee cups, a new
HokieGator • 01/10/26 08:42 PM ET
Well, after I ran my mouth below and said more people have Prime now....
JoesterVT • 01/10/26 08:09 PM ET