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Sharing Prime login with wealthy sibling?

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PrimeQueen · 20/04/2021 21:43

I have an Amazon Prime subscription which I've had for a few years. When I first got it, I shared my login with my sister when she was visiting and told her (after a few glasses of wine!) that she could use it when she got home. Her profile comes up on my telly every time I log in. I know she uses it because she changes her profile name and image every now and then.

So onto the AIBU. I'm a single parent. I earn a reasonable amount so me and my kids aren't on the breadline, but my salary is my only income, and I have to save up for big purchases like most people. My sister on the other hand is married to a millionaire (inherited wealth) and doesn't work. Her husband works a couple of days a week and they own a house in London and one in the country. They have a very comfortable lifestyle and don't ever have to worry about money.

Sometimes I feel a bit peeved that she's using my account. It doesn't cost me anything extra because she never downloads any films or anything or order any deliveries. AIB really mean spirited? Would it annoy you too?

Anyway, I'm not about to delete her from the account because that would upset her and she's really a very kind person. I was just wondering if I was being unreasonable for feeling a bit annoyed that I'm subbing her telly watching.

OP posts:
MacavityTheDentistsCat · 21/04/2021 15:05

I think I would be slightly irked too. Yes, it's nice to share, but your sister could also offer to share the cost with you too. A bit of recognition from her wouldn't go amiss.

HikeForward · 21/04/2021 15:21

She could at least offer to pay half the Prime subscription, or get Netflix and offer to share that with you

Why would/should she when she only watches a few free TV programmes 😂

Presumably OP got Prime for the free next day deliveries, discounts, extra TV series and films. Asking the sister to contribute financially would be asking the sister to subsidise OP! It’s not costing OP anything and sounds mean and unkind to retract an offer she made. It’s not the sister’s fault OP was drunk when she offered her a nice favour!

magicstar1 · 21/04/2021 15:28

My brother had Netflix for a few years and shared it with our parents and with me. He's been out of work since last year so I immediately changed the billing to my card ...he's paid for long enough so I'll pay for the next few years.

I do think there's a difference between Prime and Netflix though...you're also getting the better shipping etc. with Prime, whereas Netflix is purely for watching.

Ivebeeninlockdowntoolong · 21/04/2021 15:53

If I were the sister I would be thoroughly ashamed of myself, piggy-backing on someone else's Prime. I wouldn't want to do that anyway with someone not in the same household than me; I just don't think it's right or appropriate.

Bluntness100 · 21/04/2021 18:06

@Ivebeeninlockdowntoolong

If I were the sister I would be thoroughly ashamed of myself, piggy-backing on someone else's Prime. I wouldn't want to do that anyway with someone not in the same household than me; I just don't think it's right or appropriate.
Blimey.,,
FireflyRainbow · 21/04/2021 19:30

YABU. My siblings have my Netflix, amazon prime and Disney plus logins yet ik the only single parent. I'd change the password and boot them off if I didn't want them to use it. But I don't care.

FireflyRainbow · 21/04/2021 19:31

I'm

Alsohuman · 21/04/2021 19:34

@dohdohdoh

Cancel your subscription.

If she asks just say you were reviewing your subscriptions and felt this should be part of the cull.

A few weeks later you can rejoin again, change your login details etc. And she should not be able to access. Sorted.

What a palaver to go through for nothing. As you say, OP, it costs you nothing. Let it go.
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