It’s Surprisingly Easy to Live Without an Amazon Prime Subscription

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It’s Surprisingly Easy to Live Without an Amazon Prime Subscription
slate.com
  • The author canceled their Amazon Prime subscription on a whim and realized they didn't really need it.
  • Leaving Prime meant slower shipping but the author was happy to wait and still found the selection and delivery speed satisfactory.
  • Many people love Prime for its fast shipping and convenience, but some readers expressed ambivalence and considered canceling.

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I dropped Scamazon Slime a long time ago when I figured out they were not meeting their 2 day shipping promise. I really have never missed it.

I hate Amazon for a variety of reasons, but I can't you seriously after you said scamazon slime.

they were not meeting their 2 day shipping promise

Oh. That's like visiting Canada for a bit, where 'prime' usually feels like a week.