Is Amazon Prime Still Worth It? Here's How to Tell in 5 Minutes!

CHAPTERS:

0:00 Amazon Prime Price Hike
0:30 Value of Prime Video Benefits
1:53 Value of Prime Shipping Benefits
2:50 Questions to Ask Yourself
3:17 How to Download Your Order History Report
3:45 Value of Other Prime Perks
4:17 Key Takeaways

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[DiegoMina]

I've been a Prime member since 2005 when the yearly cost was $79, and I just cancelled my membership today. Only reason I had it was for faster shipping, but shipping times haven't been the best in the past couple of years. $150 (with tax) is not worth it for me. Camel's back has been broken.

[beltycat]

I will not renew my Amazon subscription, I almost never use Prime Video, shipping is taking longer + longer

[tammyicious]

$139 yes, but in Maryland I pay an additional 6% sales tax, so Amazon Prime is really $147. Because of your video, I decided to NOT renew my Amazon Prime. I have been getting less and less items on Amazon, less Subscribe and Save items (not always cheaper either), and hardly ever watched Prime Video. Thank you for this video.

[APR]

Great video, Michael! I remember that just a few years ago Prime was $99/yr. Then it was $119.00. Now it’s $139. We don’t watch Prime Video content all that often. Amazon keeps nudging us to consolidate deliveries into one ‘Delivery Day.’ And sometimes, Amazon sends our orders via USPS, which means that occasionally we have to go to the Post Office to pick up our packages. So…hmmm. You gave us something to think about. Prime isn’t looking like such a deal anymore.

[nancyrobertslp]

The shipping isn't even two day anymore. I've waited over a week for some items.

[BarbBColorReader]

I have been spoiled by Amazon Prime for years. I buy monthly and can receive in 1-2 days for a lot. Prime Video rarely, sometimes Amazon music, Amazon Pharmacy is helpful. STILL, the new price is ONLY decent if paying annually if trying to budget, that hurts. BUT, for me, getting assistance allows me an immense discount. 5.99 monthly, and that will only increase by $1. I can do that! Thank you for your videos, always so helpful!

[mjhonsun]

This is my go-to channel for keeping up with the latest news on all things streaming. Thanks, Michael!

[caryrodda]

Great points. I'm a Prime member, but the price increase will likely have me cancelling. I used to watch Prime video a lot, but these days I rarely watch anything there, so the free shipping isn't enough to justify the price increase to me.

[debrabo]

Always appreciate you breaking things down. You’ve helped me make decisions that just seem to be overwhelming. Cord cutting was so confusing and I resisted it way too long. Thankfully you gave a lot of great advice on that. I can honestly say I wish I did it a lot sooner. ☕️

[debraferrell]

I use Prime video & music almost daily. Also as an avid reader, I take advantage of First Reads & Prime reading.

[hilaryweiner]

I rely heavily on Amazon since I had to give up driving. I generally find what I need at a price that compares well with Walmart, Target, and other stores that provide free shipping with a minimum order. I watch Prime Video occasionally, and sometimes find a decent free book on their preview list. Mostly, it's about the shipping. I'll probably renew, but have until September to decide.

[dougmorris]

I have friends who are long time Amazon prime fans, but I have never tried it and don't plan to start. I've never paid a penny for shipping and I almost always get my order in 3 to 5 days. Anyway, I didn't know about those other perks until now. Thanks for the video Michael. 🙂👍

[MrCliftonLaird]

well said sir. a couple other things to consider for some people would be "do I impulse spend and buy things I don't really need" . "do I drink and prime LOL"

[MyGuyKirby]

My use of Amazon is finding the products at one stop of online shopping. Yes buying a few items direct from some vendors will quickly eat up that PRIME membership cost due to the minimum shipping cost. And yes the cost of fuel has gone WAY UP so not making trips is a savings. Wish fuel cost will go down to save me and all shipping services too!

[WingView]

We're done with Amazon in my household.
Amazon prime doesn't guarantee all videos are included in prime. Nor is all music content included. Fact not even the books. They all require separate fees if you want full Access.
Grocery, beauty, cold cough ect. commonly expired or near its expectation. Even pet food can be expired. Electronic items shipped partially opened or slightly used.
You have to purchase with great reservations. Run google searches prior to purchasing. Use the Google shopping filter to display results. You'll be amazed at how much money can be saved our side of Amazon. Keep in mind Amazon created eye candy convince store. With credit card purchasing and lets not forget tax free web purchasing. Well at the time if launching Amazon.
Consider this in your equations Credit cards earn interest. Web based purchased are now taxed. Most households over spend because easy to click and forget. Run your personal purchasing history of your past purchases.
Based in the additional price hike frim Amazon.
It woke me up and im shocked. Made the decision after watching this video for my household.
Amazon Prime week I'll sign up for 30 day trial. Or pay one month and cancel after Prime week.

[angeladawson]

If you get EBT or food stamps you can get it monthly for around $7.00 for prime service

[nancyschaefer]

I have been trying to figure which subscriptions I am keeping and this was a good way to check. Thanks

[michalstoklosa]

We use Amazon here on a daily basis especially for food and occasionally clothes. Prime Video isn’t worth it without all of the other perks it really isn’t. Most people are better off taking advantage of an actual membership. I use Walmart+ too since that’s a good alternative as well since Amazon sometimes doesn’t have all the groceries you’re looking for.

[tennillewalker]

I LOVE Amazon Prime and use it ALOT and couldn't do without it, and I keep paying the monthly fee for now since I can't afford the annual price... I use it for everything, even groceries, so to me, it's definitely worth it!

[DJaquithFL]

Yeah it's still worth it .. we order something nearly daily plus we watch Prime Video.