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HokieGator
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I wonder how many people DON'T have Amazon Prime?

The discussion below got me thinking about it. I signed up for Prime what seems like decades ago for the free shipping. Back then we didn't order a lot of stuff from Amazon, but it was cheap enough that if we just ordered a few things here and there it would save us money on the free shipping. Then Prime video was added and it was a neat little bonus but I could do without it...it's always been about the amount of stuff you can buy on Amazon and the free shipping. Even now, prime video kinda sucks unless you have all the other streaming channels. I was just scrolling through today and over half of the content on prime is actually from HBO, Max, Paramount, Starz, AMC, Apple....and more. I would imagine most people are like me, it's all about the free fast shipping and you can order pretty much anything.
Posted: 01/10/2026 at 08:00 PM ET

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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