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Re:Amazon Free Shipping minimum is now $49 by pbreit on Monday February 22, 2016 @02:31AM (#11149171)
I didn't realize anyone buys from Amazon who's not Prime. Only sort of kidding. At $100/year kind of a no-brainer.
Re:Amazon Free Shipping minimum is now $49 by mikeash on Monday February 22, 2016 @09:44AM (#11151045)
$100/year is nice but $0 is nicer. It's usually not hard to combine items to reach the free shipping threshold, and there are plenty of alternatives if that doesn't work.
Re:Amazon Free Shipping minimum is now $49 by Karunamon on Monday February 22, 2016 @10:02AM (#11151192)
For me at least, the $100/year is quickly made up in those instances when I need overnight shipping. Prime gets you free 2 day and really cheap ($5 or so) overnight.

Having some random part break and be here the next day is a godsend.

Re:Amazon Free Shipping minimum is now $49 by mikeash on Monday February 22, 2016 @11:09AM (#11151776)
If you need it then I can see where it would be totally worth it. Personally, I'm not sure I've ever had something to order online where I needed it overnight.
Re:Amazon Free Shipping minimum is now $49 by mkrfox on Monday February 22, 2016 @10:49AM (#11151588)
I don't buy enough in a year to justify it.
Re:Amazon Free Shipping minimum is now $49 by pbreit on Monday February 22, 2016 @02:29PM (#11153559)
You also get Music, Video, Photos, Now and a bunch of other stuff. No-brainer at $100/year.
Re:Amazon Free Shipping minimum is now $49 by mkrfox on Monday February 22, 2016 @06:15PM (#11155146)
It's a no-brainer if their offering appeals to you. For me, it does not. I get the stuff they offer for free/cheap from other services, and they tend to have a better selection for my interests.