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Forget about being duped into free trials that aren't easily canceled. Think about what it actually means for a company to commit to getting you nearly anything
by flagrant_taco 3y ago
Forget about being duped into free trials that aren't easily canceled. Think about what it actually means for a company to commit to getting you nearly anything, anywhere in 2 days.
We may enjoy arguing about plastic straws and grocery bags but that's nothing compared to the resources needed to pull off prime shipping.
- allthecybers 3y agoThis is a really good point and something that isn’t pointed out often enough. There is massive carbon footprint and people impact to deliver things that quickly. Even though being a Prime delivery driver is a job to work, the way DSPs are generally treated makes me glad I cancelled Prime.
- blitz_skull 3y agoWhat prime shipping? Nothing has been delivered in 2-days since the pandemic. I live within 2 hours of the FedEx international hub and I don’t get anything in 2 days. The only way they’re beating that is if they already have it in a warehouse near me which is very rare. That was the only reason I even had prime.
- flagrant_taco 3y agoYep that's totally fair, i haven't had prime for a few years now but have heard from others that 2-day isn't common outside of Seattle and other major cities. That doesn't change the promise though, if anything it would make sense for a company missing the 2-day promise to throw even more natural resources at the problem.
- Sohcahtoa82 3y agoI'm curious where you live. I'm in a suburb outside of Portland, OR. Nearly anything I order via Prime is here within 2 days. Often, if I place an order in the morning, I can get it next day, even. There are even some items I can get same day.