With most people doing a large portion of their shopping online nowadays, many retail websites have begun to offer a wide array of membership discounts and special offers that help customers save time and money while striving to make the online shopping experience easier and more enjoyable. Amazon.com, Inc., the largest online retailer in the world, originally started as an online bookstore in 1995 and now sells just about everything on the market. At a yearly flat fee of $99, Amazon.com also offers Amazon Prime, an awesome membership service loaded with tons of perks for any online shopper. Read on and see the five reasons why you should get Amazon Prime.
5. Amazon Prime Music
The newest Amazon Prime feature, Prime Music, gives members unlimited, ad-free streaming access to millions of songs and hundreds of playlists that can be listened to anywhere, on any device. With no playback restrictions or additional costs, Prime Music is bound to become on the the best music streaming experiences out there.
4. Free Trials and Other Options
If you’re on the fence about whether or not Amazon Prime is right for you, or if the yearly price tag of $99 sends shivers up your spine, Amazon Prime offers a free 30-day trial that can be cancelled at any time. Not only is there a free trial, but there are also specialized options for students and moms that feature special discounts and deals.
3. Amazon Kindle Owners’ Lending Library
For all you Kindle owners out there, Amazon Prime offers a special feature more than worth the yearly fee. The Kindle Owners’ Lending Library allows Prime members to borrow from more than half a million ebook options for free with no due date. The entire Harry Potter series is available as well as over 100 New York Times bestsellers.
2. Amazon Instant Video
Probably the coolest of the Amazon Prime features, Amazon Instant Video allows members to stream unlimited movies and television shows on a number of different devices including TVs, laptops, tablets, video game consoles and mobile devices. With over 41,000 television shows and movies to choose from, there’s something for everyone.
1. Get Your Things Fast and Cheap
The number one reason the majority of members sign up for Amazon Prime is the free and unlimited two-day shipping, along with the option for upgraded $3.99 one-day shipping. With over 20 millions eligible items on Amazon.com, you’ll be able to have your order in your hands within two days for no extra cost. The ability to share it this two-day shipping option with family members doesn’t hurt either.
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