> I would have probably spent close to 1k on Amazon in that period, but instead it went to local/alternative shops. I don't see the direct relation to Prime. A

> I would have probably spent close to 1k on Amazon in that period, but instead it went to local/alternative shops. I don't see the direct relation to Prime. Above a threshold of about 25 euro shipping is free, and otherwise it is often free or not too expensive.