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How Amazon Prime Is Crushing the Competition
time.com/money ^ | 1-25-2016 | Brad Tuttle

Posted on 01/25/2016 11:59:53 AM PST by Citizen Zed

Here we are at the start of 2016, when Prime membership costs $99 a year, and a new report from Consumer Intelligence Research Partners (CIRP) estimates that there are currently roughly 54 million Amazon Prime members in the U.S. Overall, 47% of the people who shop at Amazon are Prime members, the study says.

For Amazon, the astonishing growth of Prime is a tremendous win-win. Amazon benefits doubly with Prime because 1) it collects annual subscription fees from tens of millions of consumers; and 2) subscribers tend to spend a disproportionately high amount of money with Amazon compared to non-members.

A year ago, a CIRP report estimated that the average Prime member spent $1,500 annually at Amazon, versus $625 for nonmembers. That's a huge gap, giving credence to the theory that perhaps the biggest accomplishment of Prime is that once subscribers are hooked, they more or less stop shopping everywhere else.

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KEYWORDS: amazonprime; applestore; cabletv; dishtv; googleshop; hillaryemailrelease; netflix; walmart
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To: Original Lurker
I have an Amazon Chase card and I have never had any problems with it. I only use it for Amazon orders and therefore know exactly what the balance is at any given time. I pay it in full before the due date using my Bill Payer.

You know that you get 3% of the Amazon purchase price in credit that can be used at Amazon? And they also tack on an extra year of warranty on electronic items.

61 posted on 01/25/2016 1:34:57 PM PST by Abby4116
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To: mad_as_he$$

Oh, I forgot about that! I give my 1% to children’s cancer research. It was fun “shopping” for a charity.


62 posted on 01/25/2016 1:35:19 PM PST by TontoKowalski (Satisfied Customer #291)
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To: ReformedBeckite; beandog

That works the other way, too.

Friday, I ordered a CD and chose to have it shipped regular delivery (5-7 business days) instead of 2 day delivery (thus getting a $1 credit for music downloads).

Then, Saturday morning I ordered something else and chose 2 day delivery.

Amazon combined the orders and I received both of them yesterday.


63 posted on 01/25/2016 1:42:11 PM PST by Skooz (Gabba Gabba we accept you we accept you one of us Gabba Gabba we accept you we accept you one of us)
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To: Citizen Zed

For a mere $99 an year they collect all of your purchasing preferences, viewing habits, and sell that metadata to advertisers


64 posted on 01/25/2016 1:46:12 PM PST by Steven Tyler
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To: TontoKowalski

I give my 1% to children’s cancer research.....What does it’s CEO and support staff eat up out of it’s entire rake in? Not being snarky. I gave up on almost all Vets associations, Nat. Cancer Research, anything with UN in it’s headline and all I MIGHT give to is Salvation Army.


65 posted on 01/25/2016 1:54:20 PM PST by Safetgiver ( Islam makes barbarism look genteel.)
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To: sparklite2

No, all books are not available but there is a wide selection.


66 posted on 01/25/2016 1:56:20 PM PST by Lurkina.n.Learnin (It's a shame enobama truly doesn't care about any of this. Our country, our future, he doesn't care)
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To: prisoner6

I’m waiting for the drone service to totally eliminate the horrible delivery services.


67 posted on 01/25/2016 2:03:43 PM PST by HeartlandOfAmerica (How can God bless a country that's BUTCHERED 53 million babies?? Almost as many as ALL killed inWWII)
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To: sparklite2

Just had it show up on my credit card this weekend - but I sure never recall placing a positive order for it


68 posted on 01/25/2016 2:11:31 PM PST by reed13k (w)
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To: angry elephant
I like The Blacklist on Amazon Prime. It plays on one of the TV stations but the current episode is on the next day on Prime with no commercials

One of my favorites and it added a whole new twist last episode, just keeps getting better.

69 posted on 01/25/2016 2:16:22 PM PST by itsahoot (Trump is a fumble mouthed blowhard that can't speak in complete sentences. Wonder why is he winning?)
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To: Abby4116

Well, I can’t say the same.
Once? Eh!
Twice? They’re outta here!

Plus, a bill this past Saturday from November (paid in the first week of December) showing an outstanding balance when this past Saturday was 23Jan16?

Yes, I’m aware of the perks.
I HONESTLY believe Amazaon Chase was trying to incur late charges as I always pay my charge card bills in full.
Hence, the word “Charge” card.

You see, I’m considered a “deadbeat” by credit card issuers. A “deadbeat” is someone who pays their bill in FULL month after month.


70 posted on 01/25/2016 2:20:11 PM PST by Original Lurker
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To: Citizen Zed

I don’t step foot into a retail store from Thanksgiving through New Years, thanks to Amazon Prime. It is worth the price just for that!


71 posted on 01/25/2016 2:25:05 PM PST by dangerdoc ((this space for rent))
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To: Citizen Zed

I LOVE amazon prime. been a “member” from almost day one. pays for itself for me in a couple of weeks i buy so much stuff from them for myself and my business. really cool thing is you can send also use it to send free 2-day shipping to basically unlimited number of other people.

i like amazon anyway because their customer service is nearly unparalleled in quality. I rarely have to send stuff back because i try to research really carefully, but sometimes I do, and there’s NEVER a problem.

whenever shipping is late, i call up and get a free month of prime added on.


72 posted on 01/25/2016 2:26:58 PM PST by catnipman (Cat Nipman: Vote Republican in 2012 and only be called racist one more time!)
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To: beandog

“All of a sudden it’s taking four or five days to get things that are supposed to be here in 2. I haven’t been able to figure out why I’m paying $99 a year for something I’m not getting.”

whenever shipping is late, i call up and request that a free month of prime is added on.


73 posted on 01/25/2016 2:27:45 PM PST by catnipman (Cat Nipman: Vote Republican in 2012 and only be called racist one more time!)
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To: Original Lurker

I guess I am one too.


74 posted on 01/25/2016 2:31:44 PM PST by Abby4116
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To: sparklite2

I do have Prime, but take Rx omeprazole delayed release (40mg) which seems to be much more effective for some reason than two of the OTC 20mg products. Of the retail capsules/tablets, omeprazole magnesium seems to be much better absorbed than straight omeprazole. I also get famotidine from India (almost free) as a backup.


75 posted on 01/25/2016 3:53:29 PM PST by steve86 (Prophecies of Maelmhaedhoc OMorgair (Latin form: Malachy))
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To: Abby4116

Same experience here.


76 posted on 01/25/2016 3:55:29 PM PST by steve86 (Prophecies of Maelmhaedhoc OMorgair (Latin form: Malachy))
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To: Citizen Zed

The free video service alone can replace Netflix/cable. Free shipping. It’s a no-brainer for me.


77 posted on 01/25/2016 6:10:11 PM PST by Behind the Blue Wall
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To: Citizen Zed

If you have an *.edu email address, Prime is $50.


78 posted on 01/25/2016 6:20:36 PM PST by Mean Daddy
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To: Citizen Zed

bump


79 posted on 01/25/2016 7:00:27 PM PST by Albion Wilde (Who can actually defeat the Democrats in 2016? -- the most important thing about all candidates.)
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To: Citizen Zed

Bought a 12 foot stepladder on Amazon Prime last year....for less than it would cost at the local home improvement store, and delivered to the house without the need to rent or borrow a truck. It paid for itself several times over for me.


80 posted on 01/25/2016 7:23:06 PM PST by Some Fat Guy in L.A. (Still bitterly clinging to rational thought despite it's unfashionability)
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