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The news here seems to be that same day delivery is now free in certain metros, for prime members. Amazon has offered same day delivery for a while, they just

The news here seems to be that same day delivery is now free in certain metros, for prime members. Amazon has offered same day delivery for a while, they just charged extra for it.

jws 11y ago
Where free means: Orders under $35 are just $5.99 per order for Prime members.
- giancarlostoro 11y ago
  Where free actually means: Prime members in selected areas now receive FREE Same-Day Delivery on qualifying orders over $35.
  - mason240 11y ago
    I'm always surprised at people's ability to spin positive things in negative light.
    - Reedx 11y ago
      The reverse is true too. Prime shipping is never actually free, you're paying $99/year for it.
      - ticksoft 11y ago
        A more honest word is 'complimentary'.
- bkjelden 11y ago
  yes - good catch. I wonder if there was any marketing analysis that went into choosing $35, in an effort to get people to pad out their orders with unneeded purchases, or if it was strictly chosen on the break-even point for their cost of same day shipping.