From the wheels turning on the Prime truck to free (and fast!) two-day shipping, there’s a lot to love about Amazon.
Whether you’re an avid shopper or visit the retail titan for the occasional odds and ends, considering a Prime membership is in your best interest.
Why Prime? Well, for starters, Amazon Prime Day 2024 is on the horizon. It’s the renowned two-day shopping event that occurs annually and features thousands of deals on must-have items. Think smart TVs, cookware sets, and more.
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A Prime membership is $139 a year, but you’re not only unlocking two-day shipping. However, if you’re a frequent shopper, you can dodge the standard $8 shipping and handling fee on every purchase, making it worth it even still.
However, if you love to crack open a new book or listen to podcasts and music often, you’ll be extra happy with your Prime membership. There are a slew of streaming benefits, which are all outlined below.
First things first — what is the much-talked-about service? Amazon Prime is a paid subscription service that, in our opinion, triumphs over all the others. Its shopping benefits are second to none, and having a Prime membership is most commonly associated with free two-day shipping.
A standard Amazon Prime membership is $139 per year or $14.99 a month. If you sign up for a free trial, Amazon will automatically charge your account for the next membership period.
If you’re a student at a two- or four-year college, you’ll qualify for Prime Student, which is $7.49 a month or $69 a year. You must sign up with your collegiate “.edu” email address.
If you don’t wish to use your collegiate email, you can provide an alternative proof of enrollment. This includes a photo of your current student ID, transcript, or tuition bill.
Ahead, the Post Wanted team rounded up the benefits you’ll unlock as a Prime member:
In addition to the list of benefits, there are other convenience-driven factors to consider. You won’t have to wait weeks for household essentials like cleaning products or diapers. Instead, you’ll only have to go without them for two days.
You’ll have peace of mind that Amazon will offer the most affordable price as well, most of the time. Big-box retailers like Walmart and Target typically price-match Amazon, so you’ll have access to what we call the prime pricing for most of your purchases.
“Amazon Prime Day is an annual sales event, exclusively for members of Amazon Prime,” Chris Beer, data journalist at GWI, shared with the New York Post. “Usually spanning a period of two days in the summer, it features a wide range of discounts and deals on products across various categories. Tactically filling a gap in the retail calendar, competing retailers now often have their own equivalent events around the same time.”
For over 200 years, the New York Post has been America’s go-to source for bold news, engaging stories, in-depth reporting, and now, insightful shopping guidance. We’re not just thorough reporters – we sift through mountains of information, test and compare products, and consult experts on any topics we aren’t already schooled specialists in to deliver useful, realistic product recommendations based on our extensive and hands-on analysis. Here at The Post, we’re known for being brutally honest – we clearly label partnership content, and whether we receive anything from affiliate links, so you always know where we stand. We routinely update content to reflect current research and expert advice, provide context (and wit) and ensure our links work. Please note that deals can expire, and all prices are subject to change.
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