Thread: Re: OT: Amazon Prime Shipping Trial

On 2011-09-22, Nancy2 <[email protected]> wrote:

> rating....any inquiry by a new issuer will cost points.

Why?

nb

On Thu, 22 Sep 2011 12:54:36 -0700 (PDT), Nancy2
<[email protected]> wrote:

>Isn't Amazon Prime a credit card? If so, you're killing your credit
>rating....any inquiry by a new issuer will cost points.
>
>N.

No, it isn't a credit card. It is a service that allows one to get
free 2 day shipping, or next day shipping for $3.99. It is fee based,
as Steve said..about $79 for a year. You pay once a year.
It pays for itself pretty quickly if you are really impatient like me,
and who orders frequently from Amazon. I think it is worth it.

I discovered this the hard way, when I let it lapse earlier in the
year, and got something shipped from them. I paid up the wazoo in
shipping charges, cause I wanted it in my usual 2 day window. Even
having a more standard shipping time, cost me.

OB Food: I am getting ready to place a fairly large order with them
for cookbooks. A ton of new cookbooks are hitting the shelves this
month and the next...and I want a lot of them. Plus one or two older
ones: I just got Plenty by Ottolenghi, and I want his earlier cookbook
now. He is an amazing cook, who is doing some lovely things with
vegetables these days, even though he is not vegetarian.

Christine
--
http://nightstirrings.blogspot.com

On Thu, 22 Sep 2011 13:25:12 -0700, Christine Dabney
<[email protected]> wrote:

> On Thu, 22 Sep 2011 12:54:36 -0700 (PDT), Nancy2
> <[email protected]> wrote:
>
> >Isn't Amazon Prime a credit card? If so, you're killing your credit
> >rating....any inquiry by a new issuer will cost points.
> >
> >N.
>
> No, it isn't a credit card. It is a service that allows one to get
> free 2 day shipping, or next day shipping for $3.99. It is fee based,
> as Steve said..about $79 for a year. You pay once a year.
> It pays for itself pretty quickly if you are really impatient like me,
> and who orders frequently from Amazon. I think it is worth it.

That's how I got my silicone crumpet rings. I asked my son to order
them for me because he has that free shipping from Amazon thing.

--
I love cooking with wine.
Sometimes I even put it in the food.

In article <6orivyvp6zbp$.[email protected]>,
Sqwertz <[email protected]> wrote:

> On Thu, 22 Sep 2011 12:54:36 -0700 (PDT), Nancy2 wrote:
>
> > On Sep 22, 1:00*pm, Sqwertz <swe...@cluemail.compost> wrote:
> >> Apparently you can sign up for the trial more than once. *This gives
> >> you free 2-day shipping on your orders for a month for $0.

> >> http://img9.imageshack.us/img9/9043/...etandhatch.jpg
> >
> > Isn't Amazon Prime a credit card?
>
> Uh, no. It's not. It exactly what I said it was. How would get a
> free 30-day trial on a credit card?

It does in fact seem to be exactly what you said it was. How odd.

:-)

There are so many weird deals associated with credit cards that I
wouldn't be surprised at nearly anything. I, too, assumed that it was a
credit card deal. They are offering some kind of credit card deal, but
I don't know what it is.

> > If so, you're killing your credit
> > rating....any inquiry by a new issuer will cost points.
>
> That sounds like fiction to me.

To many credit inquiries looks bad on your credit report.

--
Dan Abel
Petaluma, California USA
[email protected]

On 22 Sep 2011 19:57:09 GMT, notbob <[email protected]> wrote:

>On 2011-09-22, Nancy2 <[email protected]> wrote:
>
>> rating....any inquiry by a new issuer will cost points.
>
>Why?
>
>nb

I have read that numerous times too. Nancy is correct of course. Look
up any article on how to protect your credit and that will be there.

aloha,
Cea

On Thu, 22 Sep 2011 13:25:12 -0700, Christine Dabney
<[email protected]> wrote:

>On Thu, 22 Sep 2011 12:54:36 -0700 (PDT), Nancy2
><[email protected]> wrote:
>
>>Isn't Amazon Prime a credit card? If so, you're killing your credit
>>rating....any inquiry by a new issuer will cost points.
>>
>>N.
>
>No, it isn't a credit card. It is a service that allows one to get
>free 2 day shipping, or next day shipping for $3.99. It is fee based,
>as Steve said..about $79 for a year. You pay once a year.
>It pays for itself pretty quickly if you are really impatient like me,
>and who orders frequently from Amazon. I think it is worth it.
>
>I discovered this the hard way, when I let it lapse earlier in the
>year, and got something shipped from them. I paid up the wazoo in
>shipping charges, cause I wanted it in my usual 2 day window. Even
>having a more standard shipping time, cost me.

I order from Amazon often and use the free shipping mode and still
almost always receive my orders within 2-3 days. And I can't remember
any item that it really mattered how long it took to receive... in
fact most times I forget all about it and all of a sudden there's a
carton at my side door that I've no idea what it is until I open it. I
can't remember anything I've ordered mail order that I had to have
right away, even prescription drug refills arrive long before I use up
all the last order. When its an item I really need right away I drive
to a store and do cash and carry... but that's very rare.

On Thu, 22 Sep 2011 19:38:22 -0400, Brooklyn1 <Gravesend1> wrote:

>I order from Amazon often and use the free shipping mode and still
>almost always receive my orders within 2-3 days. And I can't remember
>any item that it really mattered how long it took to receive... in
>fact most times I forget all about it and all of a sudden there's a
>carton at my side door that I've no idea what it is until I open it. I
>can't remember anything I've ordered mail order that I had to have
>right away, even prescription drug refills arrive long before I use up
>all the last order. When its an item I really need right away I drive
>to a store and do cash and carry... but that's very rare.

Well, good for you.
I am impatient, and I like knowing for sure that my stuff will arrive
in a certain time frame. When I have ordered without that guarentee,
it usually takes a week or so to get to my address. You must be
lucky to get stuff so fast. Not everyone is that lucky with regular
shipping.

Christine
--
http://nightstirrings.blogspot.com

In article <[email protected]>,
Sqwertz <[email protected]> wrote:

> On Thu, 22 Sep 2011 16:03:25 -0700, Dan Abel wrote:
>
> > In article <6orivyvp6zbp$.[email protected]>,
> > Sqwertz <[email protected]> wrote:
> >
> >> On Thu, 22 Sep 2011 12:54:36 -0700 (PDT), Nancy2 wrote:
> >>
> >
> >>> If so, you're killing your credit
> >>> rating....any inquiry by a new issuer will cost points.
> >>
> >> That sounds like fiction to me.
> >
> > To many credit inquiries looks bad on your credit report.
>
> But how is that specific to an Amazon credit card?

It's not:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Credit_...ited_States%29

"10%: Recent searches for credit--Credit inquiries, which occur when
consumers are seeking new credit, can hurt scores. Individuals shopping
for a mortgage or auto loan over a short period will likely not
experience a decrease in their scores as a result of these types of
inquiries, however.[9] While all credit inquiries are recorded and
displayed on credit reports for a period of time, credit inquiries that
were made by the owner (self-check), by an employer (for employee
verification) or by companies initiating pre-screened offers of credit
or insurance do not have any impact on a credit score."

--
Dan Abel
Petaluma, California USA
[email protected]

Nancy2 <[email protected]> wrote:

>On Sep 22, 1:00*pm, Sqwertz <swe...@cluemail.compost> wrote:
>> Apparently you can sign up for the trial more than once. *This gives
>> you free 2-day shipping on your orders for a month for $0. *I last
>> used it April 22nd, 2010 (and canceled it May 20th, 2010 otherwise

-snip-
>
>Isn't Amazon Prime a credit card? If so, you're killing your credit
>rating....any inquiry by a new issuer will cost points.

Prime isn't a CC-- but to the point of new cards costing points. . .
They might cost a couple points,initially, but they can benefit you in
the long run. The days of 'don't have more than one CC' are over, if
you have some self control.

Now the more important number is what percentage of available credit
you actually use. I probably have a dozen credit cards- maybe
2. But my CC debt is paid off every month. I keep the cards for
convenience and their rewards.

My credit rating is excellent. We always qualify for the lowest rates
on car & mortgage loans.

Amazon *does* have branded CC's. I have 2 different accounts that I
opened when Amazon offered to give me $100 for opening an account.
Both give me a 2% reward on Amazon and 1% everyplace else. Not much--
but it beats cash.

Jim

On Thursday, September 22, 2011 3:45:39 PM UTC-5, sf wrote:
> On Thu, 22 Sep 2011 13:25:12 -0700, Christine Dabney
> <arti...@ix.netcom.com> wrote:
>
> > On Thu, 22 Sep 2011 12:54:36 -0700 (PDT), Nancy2
> > <ellor...@gmail.com> wrote:
> >
> > >Isn't Amazon Prime a credit card? If so, you're killing your credit
> > >rating....any inquiry by a new issuer will cost points.
> > >
> > >N.
> >
> > No, it isn't a credit card. It is a service that allows one to get
> > free 2 day shipping, or next day shipping for $3.99. It is fee based,
> > as Steve said..about $79 for a year. You pay once a year.
> > It pays for itself pretty quickly if you are really impatient like me,
> > and who orders frequently from Amazon. I think it is worth it.
>
> That's how I got my silicone crumpet rings. I asked my son to order
> them for me because he has that free shipping from Amazon thing.
>
Speaking of crumpets, Johm Kuthe came over today and I made dinner. We'd been talking about grilling brats, and that's what he was expecting, but my wife and I had already planned on tacos. We had 3 avocados that were perfectly ripe. We picked a bunch of cherry tomatoes from the community garden plot for pico de gallo. The meal was perfect except I thought I over lemoned the guac. My wife and John liked it that way. I made seasoned ground beef, beans, freshly shredded extra sharp cheddar, slivered red romaine.

Sheldon's windows will get steamed up when he reads this because in his fantasy world, he imagines John and I having sex. Oh and as far as the crumpets--and there, there is a tangential gay connection. John has never heard of David Sedaris, and I played Santaland Diaries for him off of YouTube. He didn't find us as funny as I do.

--Bryan

sf wrote:

>>> Isn't Amazon Prime a credit card? If so, you're killing your credit
>>> rating....any inquiry by a new issuer will cost points.
>>
>> No, it isn't a credit card. It is a service that allows one to get
>> free 2 day shipping, or next day shipping for $3.99. It is fee based,
>> as Steve said..about $79 for a year. You pay once a year.
>> It pays for itself pretty quickly if you are really impatient like me,
>> and who orders frequently from Amazon. I think it is worth it.
>
> That's how I got my silicone crumpet rings. I asked my son to order
> them for me because he has that free shipping from Amazon thing.

You have SILICONE CRUMPET RINGS?

Is there a twelve-step program for kitchen-gadget hoarders?

Bob

Christine wrote:

>> I order from Amazon often and use the free shipping mode and still
>> almost always receive my orders within 2-3 days. And I can't remember
>> any item that it really mattered how long it took to receive... in
>> fact most times I forget all about it and all of a sudden there's a
>> carton at my side door that I've no idea what it is until I open it. I
>> can't remember anything I've ordered mail order that I had to have
>> right away, even prescription drug refills arrive long before I use up
>> all the last order. When its an item I really need right away I drive
>> to a store and do cash and carry... but that's very rare.
>
> Well, good for you.
> I am impatient, and I like knowing for sure that my stuff will arrive
> in a certain time frame. When I have ordered without that guarentee,
> it usually takes a week or so to get to my address. You must be
> lucky to get stuff so fast. Not everyone is that lucky with regular
> shipping.

Your order *will* arrive in a certain timeframe, even with the "Super Saver"
shipping. It's just a LONGER timeframe.

Think back before the days of Amazon, when you had to wait FOUR TO SIX WEEKS
for delivery. It wasn't all that long ago. Now you're complaining about
having to wait ONE week? Did Amazon turn you into a princess?

Bob

On Thu, 22 Sep 2011 17:01:50 -0700, Christine Dabney
<[email protected]> wrote:

>On Thu, 22 Sep 2011 19:38:22 -0400, Brooklyn1 <Gravesend1> wrote:
>
>>I order from Amazon often and use the free shipping mode and still
>>almost always receive my orders within 2-3 days. And I can't remember
>>any item that it really mattered how long it took to receive... in
>>fact most times I forget all about it and all of a sudden there's a
>>carton at my side door that I've no idea what it is until I open it. I
>>can't remember anything I've ordered mail order that I had to have
>>right away, even prescription drug refills arrive long before I use up
>>all the last order. When its an item I really need right away I drive
>>to a store and do cash and carry... but that's very rare.
>
>Well, good for you.
>I am impatient, and I like knowing for sure that my stuff will arrive
>in a certain time frame. When I have ordered without that guarentee,
>it usually takes a week or so to get to my address. You must be
>lucky to get stuff so fast. Not everyone is that lucky with regular
>shipping.

Well poor you. You must be very unlucky that carriers purposely delay
your stuff. I can't imagine what anyone buys mail order that they
need yesterday... do you buy Metamusil from Amazon? LOL

On Thu, 22 Sep 2011 18:46:29 -0700, "Bob Terwilliger"
<virtualgoth@die_spammer.biz> wrote:

> You have SILICONE CRUMPET RINGS?

Well, that's the British translation. What it says in American is
Pancake and Egg Rings. http://oi52.tinypic.com/314dtv8.jpg
>
> Is there a twelve-step program for kitchen-gadget hoarders?

It was a momentary slip up, your honor. I'll try not to do it again.

--
I love cooking with wine.
Sometimes I even put it in the food.

On Thu, 22 Sep 2011 18:47:39 -0700, "Bob Terwilliger"
<virtualgoth@die_spammer.biz> wrote:

>Think back before the days of Amazon, when you had to wait FOUR TO SIX WEEKS
>for delivery. It wasn't all that long ago. Now you're complaining about
>having to wait ONE week? Did Amazon turn you into a princess?

Yes.

Christine
--
http://nightstirrings.blogspot.com

On Thu, 22 Sep 2011 18:47:39 -0700, "Bob Terwilliger"
<virtualgoth@die_spammer.biz> wrote:

>Think back before the days of Amazon, when you had to wait FOUR TO SIX WEEKS
>for delivery. It wasn't all that long ago. Now you're complaining about
>having to wait ONE week? Did Amazon turn you into a princess?
>
>Bob

If you read what I said before, I did say I was very impatient. And
yes, I am obnoxious when I have to wait for something. I want it NOW,
and like yesterday. I never had to wait 4-6 weeks, cause I have
expedited shipping. Cause of my impatience. And I am not apologizing
for it. I am impatient...deal with it.

Christine
--
http://nightstirrings.blogspot.com

On 9/22/2011 3:54 PM, Nancy2 wrote:
> On Sep 22, 1:00 pm, Sqwertz<swe...@cluemail.compost> wrote:
>> Apparently you can sign up for the trial more than once. This gives
>> you free 2-day shipping on your orders for a month for $0. I last
>> used it April 22nd, 2010 (and canceled it May 20th, 2010 otherwise
>> they bill you $80). And I was able to sign up again for a new free
>> trial today. Good for another 30 days of free 2-day shipping.
>> Nothing in the fine print said I couldn't sign up for the free trial
>> twice (I guess they're hoping I forgot to cancel).
>>
>> ObFood: Cheez Waffies and Brisket-Green Chile sandwich for lunch
>> today. I brought back 10 bags of Wise Cheez Waffies from Pittsburgh.
>> I'll probably order some more from Amazon while I still have free
>> 2-day shipping.
>>
>> http://img9.imageshack.us/img9/9043/...etandhatch.jpg
>>
>> -sw
>
> Isn't Amazon Prime a credit card? If so, you're killing your credit
> rating....any inquiry by a new issuer will cost points.
>
> N.

Not necessarily. I signed up for the amazon credit card for prime
membership and when I just refinanced my mortgage I just had to write a
note about why they did a credit check. It didn't do anything to my
credit rating.

On 9/22/2011 9:47 PM, Bob Terwilliger wrote:
> Think back before the days of Amazon, when you had to wait FOUR TO SIX WEEKS
> for delivery. It wasn't all that long ago. Now you're complaining about
> having to wait ONE week? Did Amazon turn you into a princess?

I was just recently remembering the old mail order system and having to
wait that long. I do get antsy now having to wait a week.

Christine wrote:

> If you read what I said before, I did say I was very impatient. And
> yes, I am obnoxious when I have to wait for something. I want it NOW,
> and like yesterday. I never had to wait 4-6 weeks, cause I have
> expedited shipping. Cause of my impatience. And I am not apologizing
> for it. I am impatient...deal with it.

Well, it's your money. But consider how many more cookbooks you could have
if you'd never expedited their shipping.

Bob