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this post was submitted on 22 Sep 2023
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Got prime when Grand Tour came out. Now that we get two episodes a year if lucky not worth it anymore. Get better service with Instacart for delivery anyway.
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i stopped using amazøn years ago. shop local & stop killing the economy. it's just gonna get worse the more money you give them
I agree but I can’t really afford to. My local hardware store is great but their prices are higher than big box hardware stores or amazon on many items. For example I replaced an outdoor GFCI outlet that cost $25 local or $18 from big box hardware or amazon. The outlet cover was $10 local or $5 anazon.
It's the same where I live. Do I shop local and spend 2-5 times more for the item or buy it from lowes or Walmart? The kicker is that it is sometimes even the exact same brand and model item.
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Cable is starting to look reasonable with all the subscription services and ads out there now
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I'm surprised this didn't happen sooner.
A year of prime is about the same, or less, than every other ad free streaming service and prime video is only one of its benefits.
I'd like to cancel my Amazon subscription but unfortunately, my entire family is using it to buy stuff off Amazon.
"Commercials in movies and series will be introduced in the U.S., UK, Germany, and Canada in early 2024, followed by France, Italy, Spain, Mexico, and Australia later in the year."
So rest of the world is safe from this at least until 2025?