03-21-2015, 07:32 AM
Since I don't stream, I don't use Prime. But I order from amazon at least once a month and have no problem hitting the $35 minimum for free shipping. I use amazon mostly for convenience of shopping and selection, sometimes prices. They don't shop parcel post, as said above, but they ship Parcel Pool (International Bridge is company name) - this is a company that ships to Hawaii and Alaska for amazon in quantity, then passes your package on to your local post office. A lot of people find it slow, but I haven't had problems - usually get stuff within 2 weeks. So not for something I need quickly, just conveniently. So for us, we couldn't justify the cost. Then again, hubby loves his kindle, but the books he chooses aren't usually in the program. Altho there's some new kindle program, which we would consider. It all just seems an extra pain in the butt if you ask me. Get yourself over $35 in your cart - put stuff in over a period of time - then get the free ship.