Re:Amazon to Raise Fees as Revenue Disappoints
by rahimnathwani on Friday January 31, 2014 @02:31PM
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I've noticed that Prime members can still opt for the slower (super saver) delivery option. Although there's not much reason to select slower shipping over faster shipping, if both are free, choosing the slower shipping option should increase the opportunity for Amazon to ship different orders in the same box.
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Re:Amazon to Raise Fees as Revenue Disappoints
by FireBeyond on Friday January 31, 2014 @02:52PM
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I’m not sure if it’s all items or all the times, but I believe if you choose the slower option, Amazon will actually credit your account some money (though I think from the way it was worded it sounded like it was only for Amazon MP3 or similar purchases, not a general Amazon credit - certainly if it was general credit, I’d do it more often).
From http://www.amazon.com/gp/help/customer/display.html?nodeId=2...:
FREE No-Rush Delivery (typical delivery one week after placing an order). Note: You may receive promotional credit for selecting No-Rush Shipping. Credit will be automatically applied to your Amazon.com account once the first package from a No-Rush Shipping-eligible order ships. You'll receive an e-mail as soon as the credit is available. You may select No-Rush Shipping as many times as it's offered to you, but you won't be eligible for the credit if you cancel your No-Rush Shipping order or return items from it.
And from their forums: "You get a $1 mp3 credit if you choose the slower shipping option."