I canceled prime today

[Marthe48]

I've wanted to for several months. I have a lot of different things going on. I'm glad I had a chance to do this. They refunded my last payment, fyi.

[bucolic_frolic]

1. That's what they need to hear and feel. Way to go!!

We need boycotts and cancellation.

I don't buy on Amazon. Last purchase was about 2019.

[Marthe48]

3. I bought about 10% in 2024

compared to what I spent in 2023 on amazon.

Now, I'm just trying not to buy anything, anywhere. I am in a red area, and even if I buy local, I'm supporting rwnj. Except for groceries, I made the choice that if I am buying food for pets and wildlife, I will grit my teeth. Otherwise, I'll avoid spending money.

[True Blue American]

8. I joined Walmart Plus Last Year.

Order anything ,get delivery in an hour, at most couple of days if not in store..went to store this morning,,it was like an old fashioned FarmersMarket, huge, fresh ears of corn, Tomatoes of all kinds, fresh produce, flower plants,everything I needed $98.00 a year.#specials, $49.00..ordered my potting soils delivered to my front porch.Real one stop shoppig.

[Scrivener7]

2. Well done!

[snowybirdie]

4. Your choice

Not for me. its a lifeline. Necessarily pretty much homebound, its the most efficient way to purchase things. Hate the man that owns it, but I don't always like the people I have to deal with.

[Marthe48]

6. I'm glad I have room to make choices

I don't always like the of result things I do, but I get used to the changes. I've been boycotting things since 1972. By now, it's a reflex.

[JohnSJ]

11. For some it would be a hardship. No one should cut off their nose to spite their face. That being said, there are

still things people who cannot cut the ties to Amazon can do to send a message, such as just buying what is necessary, and if at all possible look for alternative local venders. Depending where someone lives Costco and other stores will do delivery.

As is the case with everything some people just cannot break ties with Amazon because it would create a hardship for them.

[Raine]

24. Same here, I'm not giving them up. nt

[leftstreet]

5. Why are we boycotting them? I forgot n/t

[avebury]

7. Perhaps because of Bezos? nt

[Polybius]

15. Bezos isn't on the same level as Musk though

He's hasn't done 1/100th of the crazy stuff Musk is doing.

[Marthe48]

10. He donated to felon's inauguration

and then more recently, changed the content of WP so that it is just another outlet supporting felon.

Previously, I've disliked the management attitude toward safety and unionizing. I haven't been in love with corporate America for a long time, so this is a reasonable step for me to take.

[MorbidButterflyTat]

25. Bezos donated 100 million dollars to Jose Andres

and World Central Kitchen, who announced a $1 billion fund to fight climate change.

And, over 60% of Amazon's sales are attributed to third-party, independent sellers, largely comprised of small and medium-sized businesses.

Some people need Amazon services, and recognize things aren't always black and white, or good and evil.

[ShazzieB]

30. I totally agree on the last point.

I am an Amazon user, for multiple reasons that would take too long to go into here, and I refuse to feel guilty about it. I know some people act like it's evil personified, but as you say, things are NOT always black and white!

[LisaM]

28. It was the WaPo stuff that pushed a lot of people over the line.

I have never given a nickel to Amazon. Among other things, he's turned downtown Seattle into a ghost town.

[bif]

9. Okay. And?

[Marthe48]

12. I'll use the money I spent on prime

to support Dem candidates, education, PP, maybe a cause of the month.

I stopped playing lottery a year ago so I could give more to local animal rescues.

[Blasphemer]

13. Good for you! Canceled mine a few months back. It's liberating. nt

[617Blue]

14. Good. I stopped using Amazon when Bezos went full MAGA during the campaign. *

[Polybius]

16. He never endorsed Trump when he was running though

"Full MAGA" is a bit of a stretch. Now Musk, that's 100% full MAGA.

[kimbutgar]

17. i want to cancel my prime but my husband likes the movies

But I haven't ordered anything since the election. They never got my Xmas shopping money. And surprisingly I can find most stuff I need in stores or from Ebay from a blue state sellers.

[cadoman]

18. maybe it's time for a new husband?

[kimbutgar]

21. 35+ years and he makes me breakfast Saturday and Sunday !

He’s a keeper, I’ll put up with the prime for him!

[Marthe48]

19. I can't remember the last time I turned on my tv

If somebody came over, I'd tell them I had prime and Google, but none of my recent company turned the tv on either. My entertainment is You Tube audio books

I'm glad we still have choices about how we spend money and who we buy from.

[ToxMarz]

20. I would

but my mom has it and I use hers for the few things I stll buy there. Mostly just just cheap staples that are a pain to go shopping for but there can get a bunch of disparate cheap crap in one order and free shipping rather that pay a bunch of seperate shipping charges that would be more than the items cost.

[elocs]

22. I'm keeping my Prime since it's only costing me $7/month so it's worth it to me.

If you're into boycotting, leap if you feel froggy. With over 200 million members they will never know you are gone.
Most successful boycotts are local and focused and boycotting Amazon Prime is neither of those and really only means something to you.

[Morbius]

23. I have Prime.

I don't buy much but for some things, it's the best source. Eliminating all the right wingers from my purchases would mean I can't buy much of anything. Please don't hate me.

[Maninacan]

26. Prime

I don't have it but it always tries to funnel me into it. What is the word for that? i can wait for stuff. Amazon has been a big help for me with electrical components.

[tinrobot]

29. My prime ran out this month and I opted not to renew. It feels liberating.