Amazon Prime Membership may increase from $79 to $99-$119

 

http://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/2014/01/30/amazon-raise-prime-price/5063693/

I love how they immediately claim it's fuel prices.  Price at the pump is lower now than it was 4 years ago.  I haven't looked what a barrel of crude runs for these days, but I bet it's lower than the $150 it was running a few years ago as well when speculators were running rampant. 

 

I know shipping costs rise, I see it when I order pallets of product for work.  I just ordered 5 pallets of line chalk for the ball fields and the freight was the same as the chalk itself.  But using the "fuel costs" is a crutch.  My guess is it has more to do with health costs, but I won't start that debate, that's for another forum.

I think everyone gets a drone assigned to their account.

I'm better off ordering through Target now anyway...will probably cancel if it does go up.  I use Netflix over Amazon's video service and the free 2-day shipping is nice, but nothing I can't live w/o.  Sales tax now in my state, so, not much allure to Prime anyway.

I think everyone gets a drone assigned to their account.

Now we're talking.  I want them to mount cameras on them with wi-fi so we can log in and watch them fly to our houses. 

 

You think those will ever become a reality?  I know they've talked about them, but it seems to be very much a dream scenario.

Im ok with it as of now - I order enough that the fast shipping is really nice.

As long as I don't pay taxes, I'm game..

I can see a good amount of people leaving Prime if it costs more than $100.  Exodus already happened when they messed around with the discounts for Amazon Moms program

Im ok with it as of now - I order enough that the fast shipping is really nice.

I'm with you on this one.  Target free shipping is nice but processing and delivery are relatively slow compared to Amazon. 

I think everyone gets a drone assigned to their account.

 

Now we're talking.  I want them to mount cameras on them with wi-fi so we can log in and watch them fly to our houses. 

 

You think those will ever become a reality?  I know they've talked about them, but it seems to be very much a dream scenario.

I would be in for a lifetime membership in this scenario.  That would be so awesome.

I would be ok as long as they keep the 50% discount for students... Once I'm done with college I will probably drop it too. 2 day shipping is great, but not really something I really need.

Now we're talking.  I want them to mount cameras on them with wi-fi so we can log in and watch them fly to our houses. 

 

You think those will ever become a reality?  I know they've talked about them, but it seems to be very much a dream scenario.

It would even be better if you could fly it yourself and drop off random stuff around town. I don't think this will ever be a reality.

How much fuel do Drones use?  

I would be ok as long as they keep the 50% discount for students... Once I'm done with college I will probably drop it too. 2 day shipping is great, but not really something I really need.

I will continue to be a life-long scholar for Amazon Student Prime Heck, maybe I'll go for my PHD. In the meantime, I'm still a 'student' despite the Masters degree hanging on my wall.

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man i hope they use drones.. then i will buy a shotgun and it will be like a pinata.  i love free gifts.

Amazon increases its Prime to $99 starting the upcoming billing period. I got the email from them about it but below is an article from Reuters.

I found that I buy less and less from them as supposed to Target. I am get charged tax by Amazon so Target's 5% Redcard discounts helped sway the preference. Looks like I am not renewing my Prime membership

http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/03/13/us-amazon-prime-idUSBREA2C12G20140313

I will continue to be a life-long scholar for Amazon Student Prime Heck, maybe I'll go for my PHD. In the meantime, I'm still a 'student' despite the Masters degree hanging on my wall.

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i just received an amazon email stating my student rate increased  by $10 to $49

http://time.com/23427/dont-want-to-pay-99-for-amazon-prime-here-are-5-alternatives/

Got an e-mail today stating mine would increase from $79 to $99 but not until my next renewal in December. Not worried now but will have to think about it then.

Same. Student membership also went up about $15 I believe.

Are there any other stipulations on the student account other than having a .edu email? Just wondering as my wife recently started working for a college and has a .edu email now. I hadn't thought about cashing in on any of those benefits yet... Any way to get lego as "educational material", haha.

I really don't think there are any other requirements. That should work!

shoprunner is having a free year for new members if you prove you have an amazon prime account

 

https://www.shoprunner.com/amazon-prime/

 

I am going to gift myself a year of prime and have it delivered when my current membership expires.

Mine renews in April. Of course, I'm getting charged the new price.

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We had to know it was going to happen. 79$ is so cheap. Writing it off it is still worth it to have. Not even the 2 day shipping but so I don't have to fricking make everything hit 35$