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AIBU to have cancelled my Amazon Prime

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Nonsensesponsence · 03/04/2025 21:13

That's it.

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godmum56 · 04/04/2025 09:50

Well your choice but it saves me a FORTUNE in fuel and parking as well as the annoyance of going from shop to shop to find stuff. I didn't vote because its your choice but because its US owned????? nuts! I am not getting rid of my Mac or iphone either.

mydogfarts · 04/04/2025 09:49

everythingeverything1981 · 04/04/2025 09:47

Yeah, don't think they will even notice tbh.

The Tesla boycotts had a big impact on both musk and his key shareholders. People definitely noticed

An Amazon boycott could be even more impactful.

Shame people are happy to fund fascism

everythingeverything1981 · 04/04/2025 09:47

Yeah, don't think they will even notice tbh.

Return2thebasic · 04/04/2025 09:45

everythingeverything1981 · 04/04/2025 09:42

Why are people boycotting America?

To wake up their voters?

everythingeverything1981 · 04/04/2025 09:42

Why are people boycotting America?

Roseshavethorns · 04/04/2025 09:37

I cancelled mine after Christmas.
The unexpected benefit is that I now think twice before ordering from Amazon.
I have saved a small fortune.

PinkyFlamingo · 04/04/2025 09:37

Why would you be unreasonable not to use a service you don't want? Don't get it

ZenNudist · 04/04/2025 09:33

EineReiseDurchDieZeit · 03/04/2025 21:19

I keep it for deliveries but if it was just for streaming Prime TV I would absolutely cancel

This absolutely.

Though if I buy or rent a video I do tend to do it on prime. I got it for deliveries but it's not very good now.

Amazon is full of Chinese shit that breaks immediately. Its not as good as it used to be. I tend to look for things in shops more now as the price is better.

TY78910 · 04/04/2025 09:31

DdraigGoch · 04/04/2025 00:18

Amazon's founder, billionaire Jeff Bezos donated to Trump's inauguration. Trump is destroying the global economy (except for Russia, he's exempted them for some reason).

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I mean, that’s a better quality reason than “I cancelled Amazon Prime because it’s American”.

Everysand · 04/04/2025 09:31

TheJoanCollins · 04/04/2025 09:28

Why don’t you just use a supermarket delivery service instead?

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I use that as well, Waitrose is coming Sunday but they don't have everything I use.

WhereYouLeftIt · 04/04/2025 09:29

Mnetcurious · 04/04/2025 07:40

Yanbu. I try to avoid spending any money with those tax-dodgers.

Yes, I stopped using Amazon some years ago (2018-ish) when their tax-dodging and treatment of staff came to light. I honestly haven't missed them.

TheJoanCollins · 04/04/2025 09:28

Everysand · 04/04/2025 09:27

I have just done a large Prime order as I buy a lot of my groceries from them, I don't like shops with their DIY checkouts

Why don’t you just use a supermarket delivery service instead?

Everysand · 04/04/2025 09:27

I have just done a large Prime order as I buy a lot of my groceries from them, I don't like shops with their DIY checkouts

Mnetcurious · 04/04/2025 09:19

Widowerwouldyou · 04/04/2025 09:08

But people are selectively ‘boycotting ‘ those things that they don’t miss anyway, and then claiming the moral high ground. Hypocritical unless you boycott something that actually matters to you.

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Op already uses prime so I’m going to assume she’ll miss it. I try very hard to never use Amazon due to their tax avoidance. My life would be easier if I just ordered everything with one click and it was delivered the next day. There are also plenty of things I’d like to watch on prime (that new series with comedians, for example, is one that I’m sad to miss out on).
Instead I am prepared to put in time and effort to shop around for multiple reasons - avoiding Amazon, supporting smaller businesses instead of billionaires, the environment, etc .
It’s really not a case of boycotting things “you won’t miss anyway” - I think we can all agree that Amazon makes life more convenient for most people.

IttyBittyLittleKitty · 04/04/2025 09:18

WhySoManySocks · 04/04/2025 09:12

I have been trying to not use amazon for a while, occasionally slipping, and I’m trying harder now.

They are a big employer but their workers work in horrific conditions, and they don’t pay enough tax in the UK. It is far better for the UK economy if we buy this stuff elsewhere.

I know of two people that work in different departments but in the same distribution centre and they LOVE it. But both have had awful personal circumstances occur, unrelated to work, and both were so well supported and valued. Both very low-level workers too, so not that they were just looking after the management. It may just be that particular centre has good management though.

WhySoManySocks · 04/04/2025 09:12

I have been trying to not use amazon for a while, occasionally slipping, and I’m trying harder now.

They are a big employer but their workers work in horrific conditions, and they don’t pay enough tax in the UK. It is far better for the UK economy if we buy this stuff elsewhere.

mydogfarts · 04/04/2025 09:11

Widowerwouldyou · 04/04/2025 09:08

But people are selectively ‘boycotting ‘ those things that they don’t miss anyway, and then claiming the moral high ground. Hypocritical unless you boycott something that actually matters to you.

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I disagree, boycotting Amazon was a massive change for me, I had become really reliant on it.

Actually I have now found a local shop that will deliver certain things to me, so not only have I stopped using Amazon but I am supporting a local business

Widowerwouldyou · 04/04/2025 09:08

wherearemypastnames · 04/04/2025 09:06

rather than berate someone for only boycotting some things I would say well done- everyone needs to be good enough not perfect - parenting , housework, boycots

But people are selectively ‘boycotting ‘ those things that they don’t miss anyway, and then claiming the moral high ground. Hypocritical unless you boycott something that actually matters to you.

mydogfarts · 04/04/2025 09:08

wherearemypastnames · 04/04/2025 09:06

rather than berate someone for only boycotting some things I would say well done- everyone needs to be good enough not perfect - parenting , housework, boycots

Agree.

But also anyone informed knows exactly why Bezos /Amazon is a good logical target. His behaviour as owner of the Washington Post is abhorrent. His personal wealth is abhorrent.

wherearemypastnames · 04/04/2025 09:06

rather than berate someone for only boycotting some things I would say well done- everyone needs to be good enough not perfect - parenting , housework, boycots

mydogfarts · 04/04/2025 09:03

Halfemptyhalfling · 04/04/2025 08:43

Amazon has shut down local shops so instead of having local employment in lovely shops and department stores there are soulless warehouse jobs where they can be reluctant to give you toilet breaks. It's also a swap female jobs to male jobs.

I usually find a cheaper option to Amazon - even if they look cheaper it's normally because it's a different product

In fairness, I would go to shops more if I could get my wheelchair round them, but most don't give a monkeys about accessibility.

There is a lovely manager of Claire's who re-jigged the layout of their store so I could take DD in there though, so we go there regularly.

I

Kendodd · 04/04/2025 09:01

Actually, thinking about it, a Global 'cancel Amazon' coordinated day, would be brilliant and really send a message if supported enough.

I'd be temped to sign up just so I could cancel Grin

Widowerwouldyou · 04/04/2025 08:47

Nonsensesponsence · 03/04/2025 21:21

It's American owned.

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Like Boots the Chemist and probably lots of other companies. Do you boycott Boots?

acatcalledjohn · 04/04/2025 08:46

outside1inside · 03/04/2025 21:14

Deliveries would cost me a fortune if I didn't have prime. No yanbu

You still get free delivery on orders over £35, and they take 2-3 days instead of next day.

We haven’t paid for Prime for a year because of the soaring costs and the introduction of ads to an already paid subscription and, despite ordering frequently, we consolidate orders and refuse to pay for premium delivery. It’s perfectly possible to do.

TheJoanCollins · 04/04/2025 08:44

Bloompetal · 04/04/2025 08:43

It’s rare that I find something cheaper elsewhere than on Amazon tbh

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I’ve found that It really isn’t and that has been an eye opener. Lots of things are cheaper if you buy direct from the manufacturer.

Edited to add the “ I’ve found”