Amazon Prime, Coupons, Video, Shipping

I’ve been an Amazon customer since 2000. One of the first things I bought on the site was a digital camera that used floppy disks. But only until recently did we decide to get Amazon Prime. We certainly use it often enough to benefit from free shipping. But it wasn’t until Apple TV allowed Amazon to have an app on it that it made even more sense. My husband said the subscription was worth it just to watch Billy Bob Thornton on Goliath. And having a soon to open Whole Foods store two blocks from where we live made it even a better idea. But it wasn’t until we were grocery shopping this weekend that it really made sense - especially for bulk items. We used to go to Costco, but it was overwhelming and you were somewhat tied to particular brands. So I went on line and stumbled upon coupons, and dash buttons, and pretty good discounts on frequently used items. I don’t think we will ever buy them in the grocery store again. And we won’t have to lug it all from the car to the house that only has street parking. And, even though you get free shipping, you can opt for regular shipping and earn $5 coupons back  - which essentially was how things had always been shipped anyway. For some items, who cares when they arrive? And if you have a favorite charity, you can shop on Amazon Smile. The trick is to use the app to shop and then check out on Amazon Smile on your browser. I’m sure the National Borzoi Rescue Foundation appreciates it. I probably won’t use most of the freebies Amazon Prime has to offer, although the clothes option sounded intriguing. Who knows what the next feature will be? All I know is it makes things a lot easier for so many people in ways we have yet to imagine.