If you shop online at Amazon or are thinking about it, this article should help you learn the best ways to save money with Amazon!
I’ll admit I was a little slow to join the Amazon Prime band wagon. I didn’t know much about it even though my parents and friends swore by it every time it came up in a conversation.
Yes, I know I live in Seattle. Amazon is everywhere I look – employees on my bus commute, the Amazon Pantry trucks out for deliveries, and Amazon packages piling up in the mailroom at my apartment. Still, I held off and ignored what Amazon had to offer.
The best way to save money with Amazon
You can try out their 30 day trial – for free!
I decided to take advantage of their 1 month free trial subscription. This is one of the best ways to save money with Amazon. After my trial ended, I joined Amazon Prime.
The cost to join was $99 for a 1-year membership and included a ton of great features!
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What are the benefits of Amazon Prime
There are several benefits to joining Amazon Prime that I can think of. These are additional ways to save money!
-The majority of items ship to you free in 2 days, including on weekends! This is a huge time saver and extremely convenient. Seriously, I am starting to feel spoiled with how quick the shipping is.
-Access to Amazon Pantry is available in certain parts of the country. I haven’t tried this out yet, but I know a couple of people who use this in my building and love it.
-If you like to read, another advantage is access to a huge library of ebooks. There are thousands of books in their library. You can also read brand new books, magazines, and more with Kindle Unlimited.
-If you like to watch TV and movies, you also get access to Amazon’s huge database of unlimited movies and tv shows. This is comparable to Netflix and Hulu.
-If you are a student, you can apply for a Student Membership
My top 3 recommended items I order on Amazon Prime
Because I have a budget, I rarely overspend or indulge using Amazon Prime. I still price compare certain items to make sure I am getting a deal and the best price possible.
One of the areas in my budget I dislike shopping for is for household goods. I always struggle to find the best pricing and used to end up grabbing these items at my grocery store, which isn’t always best for my budget.
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These are my top 3 favorite household items on Amazon Prime
1. Quilted Northern Ultra Plush Bath Tissue, 48 Double Rolls – priced under $24, this item arrives in a big box. This is so much easier to have delivered than going to the grocery store or Costco. I normally walk to my grocery store and it’s really hard to carry a big pack of this home while balancing my groceries as well.
2. Sparkle Paper Towels, 24 Giant Rolls, Pick-A-Size, White
probably last me 6 months! I have found the savings to be more substantial than purchasing at the store. Amazon even offers digital coupons, including a $1 off when you purchase this item.
What else can you buy on Amazon Prime?
Prime has anything and everything you could ever need! There is so much more I want to buy, but my budget keeps me grounded.
Other items I have purchased include:
- Wee-wee pads for my dogs
- New silverware since mine got lost in the shuffle between moves
- Trash bags
- Floor mats
- Folding table
- Curling Iron
- Pantry food items
I am even considering purchasing a new mattress as there are some great deals and great reviews online! I would pretty much buy anything on Amazon Prime because of the great pricing and the convenience of quick shipping.
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Hmm, good question. I wonder if it’s based on what the item is and where it’s located in proximity to you? When I place a large order, it always comes in a few shipments and sometimes can take longer than 2 days. Have you ever tried the Amazon lockers? They always seem to guarantee your item will be there even faster than 2 days, but that’s a little extreme for me!
I have Amazon Prime and I use it all the time. I’m not sure about the “two day shipping even on weekends” claim, though. I always thought if you ordered something on Thursday it wouldn’t get to your house until Monday?
I used to have Amazon Prime but I no longer do. They offered it for free to college students and I definitely got a great value out of it!
It is definitely a great value for a college student!The Prime membership is actually on my Christmas list this year, lol.