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[–] SerpentPeaked@lemmynsfw.com 23 points 3 months ago (3 children)

Dumped prime years ago and never missed it. Here’s a secret: they will keep offering you 30 day free trials. I think I’ve had it five times now since I stopped paying.

[–] Lemminary@lemmy.world 8 points 3 months ago (2 children)

Oh, for real? I've been "saving" mine for the next time I need to buy computer parts in bulk to build one.

[–] Fester@lemm.ee 12 points 3 months ago (1 children)

I always look elsewhere and use Amazon as a last resort, especially for expensive or easily scammed stuff like PC parts. I prefer B&H for that in the US. They ship free and faster anyway over $50. And I save time by not needing to inspect everything to see if it’s used or counterfeit.

I really just hate the marketplace models Amazon and Newegg use.

[–] Lemminary@lemmy.world 2 points 3 months ago

Unfortunately, I don't have a reliable local PC parts shop so I feel forced to shop online and import from the US if I want quality at a lower price. Items sold or shipped by Amazon have been the most reliable for me so far. It's not that I don't want to look elsewhere but I don't have that luxury. Local shops have been sketchy with their quality and their prices.

[–] IamAnonymous@lemmy.world 6 points 3 months ago (1 children)

Why save it when you’ll spend more than $35. Unless you want all the parts to build in 2 days and there are special discounts for Prime members.

[–] Lemminary@lemmy.world 1 points 3 months ago (1 children)

That's what I did last time and it took over a month for me to get all the parts. I figured that taking advantage of Prime would probably shorten the wait to about a week because I'm importing all the parts from the US.

[–] IamAnonymous@lemmy.world 3 points 3 months ago (1 children)

Check if the sellers are ‘prime eligible’. Not all of them deliver in 2 days. There is a small list of exception. I wanted to buy a product which said 14-20 days for delivery. I ordered using my friend’s Prime account and it still took the same amount of time.

[–] Lemminary@lemmy.world 2 points 3 months ago

Nice tip. Thanks!

[–] return2ozma@lemmy.world 1 points 3 months ago

Good to know! Thank you