Amazon Prime - kicking the habit

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Anonymous wrote:I do not have a Prime Membership and never have. Honestly, I haven’t bought a thing from them since Christmas. You can still order from them, but you must spend $50 to get free shipping. And, be aware that delivery will take longer. I am not convinced Amazon is cheaper, but it is easy and convenient.

You need a different mindset when making your store list. For example, when you have 6 rolls of paper towel left, you add paper towels to the Costco list.

Costco shipping is faster than Amazon without Prime.

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Anonymous wrote:I can't quit. I order stuff for my elderly parents who cannot order for themselves.

And you can’t order the same things form other sources because…?

Often they need things on the same day. I'm not getting rid of Amazon.

You do not need anything same day. Please explain what you could possibly need same day that is worth giving up our democracy for.

So my only choices are same day delivery or giving up democracy?

Seriously, do better. This a complete logic fail.

You didn't answer the question. Give an example of something you absolutely NEED that you can't go pick up in a store.

+1. And how ever did you live before same day delivery was an option? Do that.

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Anonymous wrote:I can't quit. I order stuff for my elderly parents who cannot order for themselves.

And you can’t order the same things form other sources because…?

Often they need things on the same day. I'm not getting rid of Amazon.

You do not need anything same day. Please explain what you could possibly need same day that is worth giving up our democracy for.

So my only choices are same day delivery or giving up democracy?

Seriously, do better. This a complete logic fail.

You didn't answer the question. Give an example of something you absolutely NEED that you can't go pick up in a store.

How do I know the store has it?

With Amazon, I can browse in the leisure of my home and have it delivered to my doorstep in a time and manner of my choosing.

Feel free to drive around like a chicken with your head cut off. It must be exhausting to be a liberal.

Still can't do it huh. Name one. Single. Thing. You need same day. Hint: there isn't anything.

Nobody cares Nancy. You're not really making a difference like you think you are.

And STILL no answer, just more childish deflection. Astonishing.

[Anonymous]

I cancelled my prime renewal today, and sadly wash post too. Can’t overlook that he deprived our city of a decent newspaper in a season that demands one. Going back to a white board shopping list on the fridge like my mom in the 90s and accepting a monthly trip to Costco for non perishables even though it’s not my fave destination. Vitacost.com for random crunchy groceries, cleaners and cosmetics. The dream of the 90s is alive in NOVA!

[Anonymous]

“Of course I hope Bezos and Zuckerberg take notice but this is really about me. I don't want to support them anymore.”

This is how I feel, too.

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Anonymous wrote:What are some more good alternatives to Amazon? I feel like I read Walmart and Target are just as bad. I looked at my purchases over the last 6 months and would love some advice on good alternatives to think about shopping. I think mainly Costco and the commissary/PX (we are an active duty family) could cover a lot of what I buy on Amazon. I've just fallen out of the habit of shopping on base because it's kind of a long drive for me.

home cleaning supplies and paper products - Costco already covers most of this for me

What about beauty/hygiene items? They are really expensive at drug stores and grocery stores from what I've seen. Costco doesn't have a big selection. I used to buy these things at Target, but that's apparently on the "do not shop" list.

What about random things like a basketball pump, inexpensive house planters, chair cushions, throw pillow covers - I think this is hardest for me to think about replacing amazon for

Which store for clothing basics, like underwear, t shirts, socks, pj pants? Maybe Costco, but, again, not the best selection

Make up at Amazon is cheap because it’s fake

I would NEVER eat anything from Amazon or put in my body like shampoo or soap. So many SKU counterfeits.

WHAT ARE PEOPLE BUYING? We are a family of 5, so yes I’m at Lidl a couple times a week for groceries.

But shampoo, toilet paper, paper towels — that’s a once a month purchase I can kick off with a 20 min target run after kid are in bed.

Seat cushions, bicycle pumps, bras, are you buying something every week??

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Anonymous wrote:What are some more good alternatives to Amazon? I feel like I read Walmart and Target are just as bad. I looked at my purchases over the last 6 months and would love some advice on good alternatives to think about shopping. I think mainly Costco and the commissary/PX (we are an active duty family) could cover a lot of what I buy on Amazon. I've just fallen out of the habit of shopping on base because it's kind of a long drive for me.

home cleaning supplies and paper products - Costco already covers most of this for me

What about beauty/hygiene items? They are really expensive at drug stores and grocery stores from what I've seen. Costco doesn't have a big selection. I used to buy these things at Target, but that's apparently on the "do not shop" list.

What about random things like a basketball pump, inexpensive house planters, chair cushions, throw pillow covers - I think this is hardest for me to think about replacing amazon for

Which store for clothing basics, like underwear, t shirts, socks, pj pants? Maybe Costco, but, again, not the best selection

Make up at Amazon is cheap because it’s fake

I would NEVER eat anything from Amazon or put in my body like shampoo or soap. So many SKU counterfeits.

WHAT ARE PEOPLE BUYING? We are a family of 5, so yes I’m at Lidl a couple times a week for groceries.

But shampoo, toilet paper, paper towels — that’s a once a month purchase I can kick off with a 20 min target run after kid are in bed.

Seat cushions, bicycle pumps, bras, are you buying something every week??

I feel like I rely on Amazon the most for odd and hard to find items. For example, this past week a neighbor gave us their old keyboard but didn't have the AC adapter. We didn't have one the right size so I found one on Amazon almost instantly for $6. It's a 1990s keyboard and a weird adapter size. It showed up in less than 24 hours and works great.

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Anonymous wrote:What are some more good alternatives to Amazon? I feel like I read Walmart and Target are just as bad. I looked at my purchases over the last 6 months and would love some advice on good alternatives to think about shopping. I think mainly Costco and the commissary/PX (we are an active duty family) could cover a lot of what I buy on Amazon. I've just fallen out of the habit of shopping on base because it's kind of a long drive for me.

home cleaning supplies and paper products - Costco already covers most of this for me

What about beauty/hygiene items? They are really expensive at drug stores and grocery stores from what I've seen. Costco doesn't have a big selection. I used to buy these things at Target, but that's apparently on the "do not shop" list.

What about random things like a basketball pump, inexpensive house planters, chair cushions, throw pillow covers - I think this is hardest for me to think about replacing amazon for

Which store for clothing basics, like underwear, t shirts, socks, pj pants? Maybe Costco, but, again, not the best selection

Make up at Amazon is cheap because it’s fake

I would NEVER eat anything from Amazon or put in my body like shampoo or soap. So many SKU counterfeits.

WHAT ARE PEOPLE BUYING? We are a family of 5, so yes I’m at Lidl a couple times a week for groceries.

But shampoo, toilet paper, paper towels — that’s a once a month purchase I can kick off with a 20 min target run after kid are in bed.

Seat cushions, bicycle pumps, bras, are you buying something every week??

I feel like I rely on Amazon the most for odd and hard to find items. For example, this past week a neighbor gave us their old keyboard but didn't have the AC adapter. We didn't have one the right size so I found one on Amazon almost instantly for $6. It's a 1990s keyboard and a weird adapter size. It showed up in less than 24 hours and works great.

You pay $10 a month so you can replace an adaptor on a 90s keyboards???

[Anonymous]

I have 2 college kids without cars. They use Amazon a lot. We probably have a purchase 5-6 days a week. I can get orders within hours. Not one bit sorry.

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Anonymous wrote:What are some more good alternatives to Amazon? I feel like I read Walmart and Target are just as bad. I looked at my purchases over the last 6 months and would love some advice on good alternatives to think about shopping. I think mainly Costco and the commissary/PX (we are an active duty family) could cover a lot of what I buy on Amazon. I've just fallen out of the habit of shopping on base because it's kind of a long drive for me.

home cleaning supplies and paper products - Costco already covers most of this for me

What about beauty/hygiene items? They are really expensive at drug stores and grocery stores from what I've seen. Costco doesn't have a big selection. I used to buy these things at Target, but that's apparently on the "do not shop" list.

What about random things like a basketball pump, inexpensive house planters, chair cushions, throw pillow covers - I think this is hardest for me to think about replacing amazon for

Which store for clothing basics, like underwear, t shirts, socks, pj pants? Maybe Costco, but, again, not the best selection

Make up at Amazon is cheap because it’s fake

I would NEVER eat anything from Amazon or put in my body like shampoo or soap. So many SKU counterfeits.

WHAT ARE PEOPLE BUYING? We are a family of 5, so yes I’m at Lidl a couple times a week for groceries.

But shampoo, toilet paper, paper towels — that’s a once a month purchase I can kick off with a 20 min target run after kid are in bed.

Seat cushions, bicycle pumps, bras, are you buying something every week??

I feel like I rely on Amazon the most for odd and hard to find items. For example, this past week a neighbor gave us their old keyboard but didn't have the AC adapter. We didn't have one the right size so I found one on Amazon almost instantly for $6. It's a 1990s keyboard and a weird adapter size. It showed up in less than 24 hours and works great.

You pay $10 a month so you can replace an adaptor on a 90s keyboards???

They pay $10 so they can replace an adaptor on a 90s keyboard AND ruin America!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I have 2 college kids without cars. They use Amazon a lot. We probably have a purchase 5-6 days a week. I can get orders within hours. Not one bit sorry.

Yes, this. It's works for us. And I only buy from Amazon. No third party sellers.

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Anonymous wrote:What are some more good alternatives to Amazon? I feel like I read Walmart and Target are just as bad. I looked at my purchases over the last 6 months and would love some advice on good alternatives to think about shopping. I think mainly Costco and the commissary/PX (we are an active duty family) could cover a lot of what I buy on Amazon. I've just fallen out of the habit of shopping on base because it's kind of a long drive for me.

home cleaning supplies and paper products - Costco already covers most of this for me

What about beauty/hygiene items? They are really expensive at drug stores and grocery stores from what I've seen. Costco doesn't have a big selection. I used to buy these things at Target, but that's apparently on the "do not shop" list.

What about random things like a basketball pump, inexpensive house planters, chair cushions, throw pillow covers - I think this is hardest for me to think about replacing amazon for

Which store for clothing basics, like underwear, t shirts, socks, pj pants? Maybe Costco, but, again, not the best selection

Make up at Amazon is cheap because it’s fake

I would NEVER eat anything from Amazon or put in my body like shampoo or soap. So many SKU counterfeits.

WHAT ARE PEOPLE BUYING? We are a family of 5, so yes I’m at Lidl a couple times a week for groceries.

But shampoo, toilet paper, paper towels — that’s a once a month purchase I can kick off with a 20 min target run after kid are in bed.

Seat cushions, bicycle pumps, bras, are you buying something every week??

I feel like I rely on Amazon the most for odd and hard to find items. For example, this past week a neighbor gave us their old keyboard but didn't have the AC adapter. We didn't have one the right size so I found one on Amazon almost instantly for $6. It's a 1990s keyboard and a weird adapter size. It showed up in less than 24 hours and works great.

You pay $10 a month so you can replace an adaptor on a 90s keyboards???

No, I pay to use their cloud storage to back up my photos and videos. The free shipping is a bonus.

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Anonymous wrote:I have 2 college kids without cars. They use Amazon a lot. We probably have a purchase 5-6 days a week. I can get orders within hours. Not one bit sorry.

Oh so you subsidize and encourage their inability to plan or use a bus.

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Anonymous wrote:What are some more good alternatives to Amazon? I feel like I read Walmart and Target are just as bad. I looked at my purchases over the last 6 months and would love some advice on good alternatives to think about shopping. I think mainly Costco and the commissary/PX (we are an active duty family) could cover a lot of what I buy on Amazon. I've just fallen out of the habit of shopping on base because it's kind of a long drive for me.

home cleaning supplies and paper products - Costco already covers most of this for me

What about beauty/hygiene items? They are really expensive at drug stores and grocery stores from what I've seen. Costco doesn't have a big selection. I used to buy these things at Target, but that's apparently on the "do not shop" list.

What about random things like a basketball pump, inexpensive house planters, chair cushions, throw pillow covers - I think this is hardest for me to think about replacing amazon for

Which store for clothing basics, like underwear, t shirts, socks, pj pants? Maybe Costco, but, again, not the best selection

Make up at Amazon is cheap because it’s fake

I would NEVER eat anything from Amazon or put in my body like shampoo or soap. So many SKU counterfeits.

WHAT ARE PEOPLE BUYING? We are a family of 5, so yes I’m at Lidl a couple times a week for groceries.

But shampoo, toilet paper, paper towels — that’s a once a month purchase I can kick off with a 20 min target run after kid are in bed.

Seat cushions, bicycle pumps, bras, are you buying something every week??

I feel like I rely on Amazon the most for odd and hard to find items. For example, this past week a neighbor gave us their old keyboard but didn't have the AC adapter. We didn't have one the right size so I found one on Amazon almost instantly for $6. It's a 1990s keyboard and a weird adapter size. It showed up in less than 24 hours and works great.

You pay $10 a month so you can replace an adaptor on a 90s keyboards???

No, I pay to use their cloud storage to back up my photos and videos. The free shipping is a bonus.

I wouldn’t trust them as an archive as a consumer.

https://www.theverge.com/2022/7/29/23283743/amazon-drive-cloud-storage-shutting-down-2023

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Anonymous wrote:I have 2 college kids without cars. They use Amazon a lot. We probably have a purchase 5-6 days a week. I can get orders within hours. Not one bit sorry.

Oh so you subsidize and encourage their inability to plan or use a bus.

Bus is for poor people. I absolutely support them using Amazon