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What types of things do you, or would you, buy on subscription via Amazon or the like?

Discussion in 'Tilted Life and Sexuality' started by Borla, Feb 20, 2016.

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  1. cynthetiq

    cynthetiq Administrator Staff Member Donor

    Location:
    New York City
    cynthetiq, Feb 28, 2017
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  2. Chris Noyb

    Chris Noyb Get in, buckle up, hang on, & be quiet.

    Location:
    Large City, TX
    At $13-$16 for a 40# plastic bag the shipping is built into the cost. IMO.

    EDIT--Which I can tie into this thread by saying IME some of the free shipping on Amazon isn't actually free. Much depends on the deal you get, and the size & weight of the item.

    We got a very good price on our Cat Condo through Amazon, compared to buying locally, with free shipping. Note--Since we had to assemble it (as expected, and we were told in advance), and it shipped from a warehouse near Houston, the shipping probably wasn't much for UPS Ground.
     
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    Chris Noyb, Feb 28, 2017
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  3. cynthetiq

    cynthetiq Administrator Staff Member Donor

    Location:
    New York City
    Yes, I anticipate the shipping is built into the cost, but again if I was to go to Petsmart, it's about that price sometimes $2 more, AND I have to find a place to park near the apartment building grab a luggage cart and then wheel it up to the apartment and then bring the luggage cart back downstairs.

    Totally much easier to buy and ship to the door. I need to buy some anyways I'll do it now.
     
    cynthetiq, Feb 28, 2017
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  4. Borla

    Borla Moderator Staff Member

    Yeah, part of buying things off of Amazon is definitely the ability to find good deals. But, for me, part of it is purely out of convenience. An item is $14 in the store and it's $15 on Amazon? I'll gladly pay $1 to have it put on my doorstep. I absolutely hate shopping in stores for most items. I literally have not even stepped foot in a Walmart for several years. I figure between the stuff I overpay for, and the stuff that I get deals on, it's probably a wash for me. But I save hours a month, money on gas, and don't have to have the hassle of dealing with a store. Not to mention the fact that Amazon's customer service is truly epic in the rare cases you do have an issue.
     
    Borla, Feb 28, 2017
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  5. POPEYE

    POPEYE Very Tilted

    Location:
    Tulsa
    The local news on CBS announced that Amazon will be collecting Oklahoma sales tax. Guessing here but that's only state, not city or county. My state is changing the tax laws. Soon we will be no longer paying state tax on groceries, however, the catch is that we will soon be paying double our current tax on fuels. Up to 50% of people in my state are on Assistance. But 100% of people buy fuel. Oklahoma legislators know how to get another dollar from an already broke like a dick citizen.
     
    POPEYE, Feb 28, 2017
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  6. snowy

    snowy so kawaii Staff Member

    Our subscribe and save is:

    Protein powder
    Cat litter
    Condoms
    Face wash

    I'd add our deodorant but that's only eligible for Prime Pantry, and I don't really buy much stuff that's eligible for PP.
     
    snowy, Mar 1, 2017
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  7. Azharen

    Azharen Getting Tilted

    Location:
    Springfield, OR
    Mostly gifts for the grand kids, nieces and nephews. I'll buy electronics when I can afford them. Haven't used Pantry
     
    Azharen, Mar 1, 2017
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  8. POPEYE

    POPEYE Very Tilted

    Location:
    Tulsa
    Pantry isn't available in my area
     
    POPEYE, Mar 1, 2017
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  9. redux

    redux Very Tilted

    Location:
    Foggy Bottom
    If Amazon has a warehouse or fulfillment center in OK, they should be collecting sales tax; any state where Amazon has nexus or a physical presence.

    I get my new favorite coffee through subscribe and save:

    Verena Street, Nine Mile Sunset, whole bean dark roast, 2LB (32oz.), Rainforest Alliance Certified


    View: https://www.amazon.com/Verena-Rainforest-Alliance-Certified-Specialty/dp/B00X8LYNEW/ref=sr_1_2_a_it?s=specialty-aps-sns&ie=UTF8&qid=1488430375&sr=8-2&keywords=Verena%2BStreet%2C%2BNine%2BMile%2BSunset%2Bdark%2Broast%2C&th=1
     
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    redux, Mar 2, 2017
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  10. Fangirl

    Fangirl Very Tilted

    Location:
    Arizona
    I buy many things through Amazon but nothing via subscription. Buy almost all the recurring purchases through Costco. I didn't grocery shop for years so the novelty--and the snacks--makes the Costco trip worthwhile. I use Amazon Prime literally all of the time because I am not a fan of most brick and mortar shopping. I did not set foot in Walmart for many years but finally did here in Arizona. It is a newer store, the staff is nice and prices are rock-bottom. Have saved a bunch on cosmetic items like ROC facial products as well as stuff where brand doesn't matter like laundry soap. I hesitate to subscribe to a service as our needs tend to fluctuate and we have little brand loyalty for many household items.
     
    Fangirl, Mar 2, 2017
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