Kerri W
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Post by Kerri W on Apr 27, 2018 2:11:38 GMT
We generally get 3-4 boxes from Amazon a week. I’m kind of surprised by the number of people saying they don’t use it enough to make the yearly fee worthwhile. My close friends that I talk to about this kind of stuff have similar usage as do the guys I work with. So it made me curious...how often do others order from Amazon?
I am NOT a shopper. I make a list and buy exactly what’s on my list. I also live in a small town and drive 40 minutes to the nearest mall or Target. Amazon is invaluable to me in just the time and gas money it saves me.
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Post by Merge on Apr 27, 2018 2:18:31 GMT
I'm going to plead the 5th on that one ...
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Post by Deleted on Apr 27, 2018 2:22:09 GMT
We get maybe one a month. Prime isn't worth it to us as we don't stream much as it is. Now if we ever move to an area where there's not a lot of shopping options and most of them are more than 30 minutes away, I'd do a lot more shopping on Amazon and other sites.
The only time we get more shipments is when it's time to do the birthday and Christmas shopping.
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Post by GiantsFan on Apr 27, 2018 2:22:44 GMT
At least 3-4 packages per week come to our house from Amazon.
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Post by chaosisapony on Apr 27, 2018 2:24:32 GMT
I get something from Amazon once every couple weeks. Now that I live where I have to use a PO box for mail and my work doesn't allow deliveries picking up packages is almost as inconvenient as going to the store.
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Post by used2scrap on Apr 27, 2018 2:24:41 GMT
Probably one a week on average. Yeah it’s worth it for the shipping, but I feel like I need to evaluate my use. Like I’m ordering in dribs and drabs because I can, not because I need to?
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Post by quinlove on Apr 27, 2018 2:25:41 GMT
It really varies. It's so handy to send stuff to other people. I use it a lot for gifts.
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NoWomanNoCry
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Post by NoWomanNoCry on Apr 27, 2018 2:25:50 GMT
0.
It's rare I order from Amazon.
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Post by Miss Lerins Momma on Apr 27, 2018 2:35:07 GMT
Weekly? None.
We get maybe 1-2/month. But I don't have prime, if I did it would probably be a lot more.
In Nov & December, it's a lot more too. Several a week.
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Post by myshelly on Apr 27, 2018 2:35:55 GMT
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Maybe 1 every other month
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Post by papersilly on Apr 27, 2018 2:40:22 GMT
I got two today. Two last week.
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georgiapea
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Post by georgiapea on Apr 27, 2018 2:41:13 GMT
It varies from 1 to 3 per week. Now that the price is going up this might be our last renewal.
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MaryMary
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Post by MaryMary on Apr 27, 2018 2:43:10 GMT
Probably 3-4, and at times way more... like around Christmas or birthdays. The hermit is strong in me.
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Post by gina on Apr 27, 2018 2:44:48 GMT
At least 3-4 boxes a week. I live really close to all local shopping but aside from groceries, I would just rather Prime everything. I hardly go to Target anymore, which is actually quite huge for me!
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Post by annabella on Apr 27, 2018 2:47:25 GMT
Once a month and since I don’t have prime amazon waits one week before shipping anything just to convince me to join prime. It was never like this before. At least they deliver on Sundays.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 27, 2018 2:48:08 GMT
We use it mostly for gifts. Our kids live in different directions--(with the grandkids of course!) We do order from there also, but it's mostly for gifts.
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Post by Basket1lady on Apr 27, 2018 2:48:19 GMT
2-3 on average. I live within 10 minutes of 2 different Targets and pass Walmart on the way to one. I live in one of the largest shopping areas in the DC area, but it's such a pain to go out and I always see other things to buy. Plus, I lost my driving privileges a few months ago due to cataracts, so I've been ordering a lot more from them to help lessen the errands friends or DH have to drive me to. I'm probably still saving money by paying $10 a month and staying out of the stores, but it still hurts a little.
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Post by jeremysgirl on Apr 27, 2018 2:51:47 GMT
Once a month and since I don’t have prime amazon waits one week before shipping anything just to convince me to join prime. It was never like this before. At least they deliver on Sundays. It's so weird you say this because my experience has been the exact opposite. I ordered a rug on Sunday night and it was here on Wednesday. I just feel why bother with prime?? |
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Post by 950nancy on Apr 27, 2018 2:52:21 GMT
This was the one we got today. Our FedEx driver does not forget the pups. I think they might be ordering on their own now and then. You don't need thumbs to place an order! We have four adults in the house and probably get 1-2 packages a week. This package was water filters for the fridge.  |
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Post by jeremysgirl on Apr 27, 2018 2:53:16 GMT
Now if Zulily had prime I'd be all over it. Still waiting on a sweater I ordered in February. And shoes I ordered three weeks ago. I love the prices but damnits ridiculous how long it takes.
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Post by mom on Apr 27, 2018 2:53:31 GMT
So I was thinking Amazon wouldn't be worth it for us to keep. But then DH and I were talking and in the last two weeks, we've had 6 boxes. So maybe it is worth it.
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MZF
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Post by MZF on Apr 27, 2018 3:00:26 GMT
Usually none. I've ordered twice this year--new iPad covers and a new phone case. I use prime mainly for movies. Not sure I'll renew, though.
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Post by aljack on Apr 27, 2018 3:02:05 GMT
About once a week. Sometimes I go crazy and get four packages in one day. Eeek! I know it’s my weakness.
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Post by cmpeter on Apr 27, 2018 3:55:07 GMT
2-3 a week.
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Post by MichyM on Apr 27, 2018 3:57:57 GMT
It ebbs and flows. Right now I'd say I order once every 10 days to 2 weeks, though more likely than not there are several items in my order. I also subscribe and save with them for my cat's canned food.
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Post by betty on Apr 27, 2018 4:01:00 GMT
Probably 1 to 4 a month is the average.. BUT this week I've had three (a men's suit, a tie and pocket square and a set of paint pens). Randomness.
Sometimes DH will go on a hiking or camping spree and lots of purchases arrive in a cluster here or to his adult kids for a trip planned in June.
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Post by CarolinaGirl71 on Apr 27, 2018 4:02:53 GMT
I think, on average, about 5-6 per month - some weeks zero, some weeks 2-3. I will probably keep Prime for the convenience.
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Post by katlady on Apr 27, 2018 4:06:07 GMT
I average maybe 1 every TWO months.  I do all my basic shopping at Target or Walmart, once a week, so we only order "special" things from Amazon. Most of the things we order from Amazon are not urgent so I've never seen the need for Prime. I've gotten orders in less than two days without Prime. I ordered on a Friday and it was delivered on a Sunday. I was shocked. |
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Post by summer on Apr 27, 2018 4:31:32 GMT
None. I get many weekly deliveries from USPS, FedEx and UPS. But I very rarely shop from Amazon.
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Post by padresfan619 on Apr 27, 2018 4:33:42 GMT
At least one per week, sometimes up to five.
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I do all my basic shopping at Target or Walmart, once a week, so we only order "special" things from Amazon. Most of the things we order from Amazon are not urgent so I've never seen the need for Prime. I've gotten orders in less than two days without Prime. I ordered on a Friday and it was delivered on a Sunday. I was shocked. 
