20 Things You Need To Know About Amazon Prime

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20 Things You Need To Know About Amazon Prime ~ It’s So Much More Than Just FREE Shipping!!

Most people know that you get FREE 2 Day Shipping on literally millions of items that Amazon sells when you are a Prime Member but did you know about all these other cool perks of having Amazon Prime?

1. Early Access Deals

Access to Lightning Deals 30 minutes earlier than Non-Prime Members! That’s HUGE during the Holidays! It’s not uncommon for the HOTTEST deals to sell out during the Prime Early Access Period – Don’t Miss Out! Learn More Here —->>>> About Prime Early Access.

2. Prime Video

Have you thought about breaking up with your Cable Company? Your Prime Membership just made the breakup easier! Prime Video is a video streaming service available for Amazon Prime members. Enjoy access to a huge library of movies and TV shows at no additional cost, including award-winning Amazon Originals! Learn More Here —->>>>  About Prime Video

**Bonus**  If you’re serious about the break up with your cable company check out some additional tips HERE

3. Prime Music

Music anytime, anywhere FREE with your Prime Membership! Listen to over 2 million songs ad-free and on-demand with unlimited skips and offline playback. Learn More Here —->>>> About Prime Music.

If over 2 million songs isn’t enough for you, as a Prime Member you will enjoy a 20% discount when you subscribe to Amazon Music Unlimited (Try Amazon Music Unlimited 30-Day Free Trial)

4. Amazon Family

Amazon Family is FREE to Prime Members! Get Amazon Family exclusive coupons on items your family uses every day like Laundry Detergent and Snacks. Save up to 20% on Diaper subscriptions and get additional discounts and rewards when you sign up for an Amazon Baby Registry including a 15% Baby Registry Completion Discount and a FREE Welcome Box! Learn More Here —->>>> About Amazon Family

5. Exclusive Prime Only Deals, Coupons, and Discounts

Amazon is offering more and More “Prime Exclusive Deals”.  As a Prime Member you get additional discounts, early access, or exclusive offers on thousands of items.  It’s like getting the friends and family discount at your favorite store!

6. Prime Reading

Do you LOVE to read as much as I do? Would you love it even more if you could read for FREE?!? If you’re an Amazon Prime member check out the Prime Reading Catalog! Borrow books, magazines, and more for FREE! Read them on your Fire tablet, Kindle e-reader, or on practically any device using the FREE Kindle App! Learn More Here —->>>> About Borrowing Books from Amazon Prime Reading.

7. Audible Channels

As a Prime Member, you get FREE access to Audible Channels (that’s worth $60 a Year!).  How long do you spend in the car commuting?  Do you love a good podcast? Amazon Audible Channels includes premium podcasts with TONS of great, original content.  You’ll also receive access to Prime Exclusive Audiobooks, a collection of streaming audio books including best sellers, family favorites, celebrity-narrated classics and more.  I don’t know about you but I have a list of books I’ve been wanting to read but just haven’t been able to find the time. Why not listen in the car and look forward to that daily commute. For more information check out Audible Channels

8. Prime Now

When 2 Day Shipping isn’t fast enough you can get FREE two-hour delivery or scheduled delivery on over 10,000 items, from groceries to electronics and more. Plus, get free delivery from your favorite local stores. Available in eligible zip codes only. For more information go to Prime Now.

9. Amazon Reload – Earn 2% when you reload a gift card

Prime members earn 2% rewards every time they reload their Gift Card Balance with their checking account. Reload your Gift Card Balance using 2% rewards payment method. Your 2% rewards will be added to your Gift Card Balance at the same time you reload. Get all the details HERE

10. Amazon Sample Boxes

Who LOVES FREE SAMPLES? This one is pretty simple. You buy a sample box and you get a credit equal to the cost of the sample box to use on a future purchase.  It’s a great way to try out a sampling of great items in specific categories.  Some of the Sample Boxes currently available include Dog Food & Treats, K-Cup Coffee, Daily Beauty Samples, Aveeno Sample Box, Men’s Daily Grooming, Snack Samples, and so much more! Check out the full selection of Sample Boxes —->>>> HERE

11. Prime Pantry

Have you checked out the Prime Pantry? Pick up all your favorite pantry items at a discounted price and ship for a flat fee of ONLY $5.99 per box! What else do you get? Low prices and additional savings with hundreds of coupons available exclusively to Prime Members.  You don’t need to buy in bulk to maximize your savings – Buy only what you need, only when you need it. What will I find in the Prime Pantry? Thousands of items including snacks, breakfast foods, beverages, beauty and personal care items, and household products.  Want to learn more? Click HERE

12. Dash Buttons

Never run out of your favorite products with Amazon Dash Button! Dash Buttons are wi-fi enabled devices that allow you to order your favorite items with just a push of a button.  So how does it work? You purchase a Dash Button for your favorite product for ONLY $4.99 (Don’t worry! You get a $4.99 credit on your order so it’s like getting it for FREE). Use the Amazon App to pair the dash button to your item.  When you start to run low just push the button and the product will be at your doorstep before you run out! Another great thing about the Dash Button is you can put it wherever it’s going to be convenient – in the pantry, in the kitchen, in the laundry room!  Learn More Here —->>>> Amazon Dash Button.

13. Subscribe & Save

Amazon’s Subscribe & Save program is a great way for Prime members to save money and save time by putting everyday essentials on auto pilot. There are thousands of items on Amazon that are Subscribe & Save eligible. You will save 5% just by subscribing.  If you subscribe to 5 or more items, you will enjoy a 15% savings off the already low prices. The best part is that you get to pick the frequency of the deliveries — from monthly to every six months — whatever fits your needs.  You can also set different delivery times for each item on your subscribe and save list. In a nutshell, here’s what you get from Subscribe & Save – Discounted Pricing, Coupons on some items, Free Shipping, Flexible Delivery, and Changeable Delivery Dates.

14. Student Prime

Are you a College Student? Maybe you’re sending your child off to college right about now. How do 6 FREE months of Prime Sound? After the 6 months FREE Trial you get your Amazon Prime subscription for 50% off! With Student Prime, you get all the benefits of a Prime Membership for half the price! Get Prime Video, Exclusive Deals, Twitch Prime (for all the Gamers – after all, school isn’t just about studying right?) and all the other great benefits you’ve come to know and love from Amazon. If you have a “.edu” email address you qualify! Join Prime Student FREE Two-Day Shipping for College Students

Already have Student Prime? Earn $10 for every friend that signs up! Even if you don’t have Student Prime, sign up first and then refer your friends! Check out all the details —->>>> HERE

15. Amazon Smile

Amazon Smile isn’t a Prime Exclusive but it’s worth a mention. Who doesn’t love shopping? It’s even more fun when you can shop for a cause! AmazonSmile is an automatic way for you to support your favorite charitable organization every time you shop and it doesn’t cost you a thing. AmazonSmile is operated by Amazon and has all the same great products (and prices) as the Amazon that you’ve grown to know and love. The difference is that when you shop on AmazonSmile, the AmazonSmile Foundation will donate 0.5% of the purchase price to the charitable organization of your choice. Not sure if your favorite charity is part of AmazonSmile?  Check it out HERE

16. FREE 6 Month Digital Subscription to the Washington Post

Did you know that the CEO of Amazon, Jeff Bezos bought the Washington Post in 2013? As a Prime Member you can get a FREE 6-month subscription to the Washington Post Digital Edition – That’s a savings of $9.99 per month.  If you decide to keep it after 6 months, you will get your digital subscription at a discounted rate.  The Washington Post is one of the oldest and most respected newspapers in the country. If you’re a political junkie like me, it’s a must read! HERE

17. 5% Back on Amazon Purchases when you use your Amazon Card to pay

The Amazon Prime Rewards Visa Signature Card offers card members 5% Back on Amazon.com purchases. This is a nice bump up for non-Prime Members who are only earning 3%. Get all the details HERE

18. Discounts at Whole Foods

If you shop at Whole Foods (or even if you don’t) you probably know that Amazon bought Whole Foods on August 28, 2017. All the details have not been released yet but here is what we DO know. Amazon Prime is going to become the new rewards program at Whole Foods. I’m excited to hear about the program once they roll it out. Amazon’s private label foods can now be purchased through Amazon’s Prime Pantry and Prime members will be able to order food items online at Amazon.com and pick them up at an Amazon Locker located at their nearest Whole Foods. It’s going to be exciting to see all the other cool things this acquisition is going to bring!

19. FREE Release-Day Delivery

Do you love Books, Music or Video Games? Do you have to get the hottest new release the day it comes out? Amazon has just made it easier for you.  Pre-Order your new release and it will be delivered directly to you ON release day.  Get your new release and never leave the house! For more information, go to Release-Date Delivery.

20. FREE Two-Day Shipping

I may have started off with Prime is so much more than just FREE shipping, but seriously? FREE Two-Day Shipping is still cool! Check out these other Amazon Prime Shipping Benefits

Still not sure if you’re ready to commit to Prime? Why not take it for a test drive and  Try Amazon Prime 30-Day Free Trial

Get a $25.00 Amazon Gift Card for just $10.00 HERE

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