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The main thing about amazon is their what I call make good policy even with the sellers. But even prime often ups the price if you look carefully. You paid for two day once shipped and yet you pay a higher price than just the average even on their site. They add to prime order cost if you look.
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Originally Posted by karen_in_nh_2012
Texdav, can you clarify what you meant? I shop at amazon all the time (I have prime), and I have no idea what you mean. I've never been charged for 2-day shipping when the seller is amazon or "fulfilled by amazon." What do you mean they "up the price"?
Unfortunately there is no link to send Texdav a message (as there is with most people on C-D), nor can I post a notes in his profile as it's only accessible to friends. If anyone else understands what he meant, can you please enlighten the rest of us? It makes no sense to me at all. Thanks.
Unfortunately there is no link to send Texdav a message (as there is with most people on C-D), nor can I post a notes in his profile as it's only accessible to friends. If anyone else understands what he meant, can you please enlighten the rest of us? It makes no sense to me at all. Thanks.
I think what he is trying to convey is that Amazon prime cost of $99/yr ...the things that you purchased already factored the cost of shipping into it. For instance, a toy is sold for $10.99 and it's marked as Prime shipping, as in you already paid for shipping cost.
The Prime service is of helpful to you if you are a business owner who buys a lot more stuff. The prime service is helpful for you if you're a regular consumer also, because there are other services that you can use such as free music streaming, amazon videos and so forth.
I think what he is trying to convey is that Amazon prime cost of $99/yr ...the things that you purchased already factored the cost of shipping into it. For instance, a toy is sold for $10.99 and it's marked as Prime shipping, as in you already paid for shipping cost.
Maybe that's what he meant ... although saying they "up the price if you look carefully" or "they add to prime order cost if you look" doesn't sound like that to me at all.
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Originally Posted by ameridreamNoT
The Prime service is of helpful to you if you are a business owner who buys a lot more stuff. The prime service is helpful for you if you're a regular consumer also, because there are other services that you can use such as free music streaming, amazon videos and so forth.
Yes, exactly -- I order a LOT from amazon, including many heavy items, so for me the yearly cost (about $8 a month) is worth it. I also like the free prime videos although their prime selection isn't great.
I just wait until I have enough for a $45 order on Amazon; I buy Add-On items with no problems or higher costs. Amazon doesn't want to charge you sales tax; that's the fault of the goverment...
It's not really the fault of government. State governments have limited power and cannot apply their laws on companies outside the state. You wouldn't want that to change.
However, since sales tax is a tax payed by the consumer, you are responsible for paying it whether Amazon collects it or not. I understand that there are criminals that will evade taxes but there's always going to be criminals and they aren't going to follow the law. The government can't stop all criminals.
One thing I've noticed about Amazon is that they are taking longer to prepare and ship an item. Used to be that they'd ship an item the day after I placed the order, or at least within two days. However, recently I've found that it's taking them three to four days to get an item out the door (and these are items supposedly in their stock).
These are items wherein I selected the 'normal' shipping method, not the more expensive method.
My last order, after three days it showed the item was 'shipping today'; however, the next day they revised it to show that the item was being prepared for shipment. I talked with customer service and they couldn't explain it, just kept telling me, in a very hard to understand foreign language, "I am very sorry for the inconvenience...".
One thing I've noticed about Amazon is that they are taking longer to prepare and ship an item. Used to be that they'd ship an item the day after I placed the order, or at least within two days. However, recently I've found that it's taking them three to four days to get an item out the door (and these are items supposedly in their stock).
These are items wherein I selected the 'normal' shipping method, not the more expensive method.
My last order, after three days it showed the item was 'shipping today'; however, the next day they revised it to show that the item was being prepared for shipment. I talked with customer service and they couldn't explain it, just kept telling me, in a very hard to understand foreign language, "I am very sorry for the inconvenience...".
It could up to the supplier or the folks o facilitate it didn't update the system properly. It could just be due to the items that you ordered are processed differently. I have no issues with it. Also, "Normal" shipping process takes much longer than any higher up one which costs a little more. If you order a lot or at least a few times a month, I would suggest go for their Prime Service. It's actually worth it. It's more like Costco or BJ memberships pretty much; the difference is instead of getting discounts you're getting items shipped for much less.
I have noticed the long prep times on a few items, but I always get them within a week so it's not a big deal. I always pick the free shipping option and usually get things 2 days after placing the order so Prime would be a waste for me. Most of my items arrive before they are scheduled to. I'm pretty impressed with them.
It could up to the supplier or the folks o facilitate it didn't update the system properly. It could just be due to the items that you ordered are processed differently. I have no issues with it. Also, "Normal" shipping process takes much longer than any higher up one which costs a little more. If you order a lot or at least a few times a month, I would suggest go for their Prime Service. It's actually worth it. It's more like Costco or BJ memberships pretty much; the difference is instead of getting discounts you're getting items shipped for much less.
Amazon prime shipping can be awesome when I order on a Sunday or Monday but it can be annoying when I want something on a Thursday afternoon and I can't get it until Tuesday. I've noticed some of the prime stuff not shipping immediately lately too. If you want the best deal you really just have to pay attention to what you are doing.
But I give Amazon preference when I can, getting packages in 2 days is fun and I like going through smile (I support the River Valley Equality Center).
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