ElisseSep 22, 2023

Streaming companies are truly sparing no expense to make sure people just go back to pirating shows again.

https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/entertainment/prime-video-update-announces-limited-ads

An update on Prime Video

When we launched Prime in 2005, the first benefit we announced to members was free Two-Day Shipping on 1 million items, a revolutionary innovation at the time that transformed the way people shop.

US About Amazon
Show threadSirena the Miqo’teSep 22, 2023
@elisse streaming is an absolute mess. And I quit Prime long before this due to the greedy increase of the subscription cost. It used to be convenient for getting household items quickly but now it’s a joke
Show threadBearmine
@aceattveg @elisse I’m still addicted to prime two day shipping but maybe it’s time I try quitting again. It’s becoming ridiculous.
Sep 22, 2023 at 8:50pmWeb
Show threadBearmineSep 22, 2023

@aceattveg @elisse i guess I also have amazons credit card which is a decent deal, so I’d need to figure that out. 🫤

I’m sure there’s a card just as good or better out there, but it’s a pain doing the research and changing over.

Show threadSirena the Miqo’teSep 22, 2023
@bearmine @elisse one thing is that they still ship free for 35.00 and up and it’s not much slower even if they say it will be. For credit cards I use Amex Blue Cash as you get a ton back for groceries and gas. Not so much for purchases at Amazon but I’m tired of juggling multiple cards these day.
Show threadBearmineSep 22, 2023

@aceattveg @elisse I don’t juggle multiple cards either. I just have the Amazon prime card as my everyday primary and a backup credit card from my bank that I have one subscription on to keep active.

And a Target card because 5% off is a great deal. 

Show threadElisseSep 24, 2023
@bearmine @aceattveg In my region we get free next day shipping and it rarely fails, so it's still quite a good deal to have Prime itself. But we don't get credit cards or anything of the sort.