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It’s Surprisingly Easy to Live Without an Amazon Prime Subscription (slate.com)
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[–] 8 points 2 years ago (2 children)

Oh, for real? I've been "saving" mine for the next time I need to buy computer parts in bulk to build one.

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  • [–] 12 points 2 years ago (1 child)

    I always look elsewhere and use Amazon as a last resort, especially for expensive or easily scammed stuff like PC parts. I prefer B&H for that in the US. They ship free and faster anyway over $50. And I save time by not needing to inspect everything to see if it’s used or counterfeit.

    I really just hate the marketplace models Amazon and Newegg use.

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  • [–] 2 points 2 years ago

    Unfortunately, I don't have a reliable local PC parts shop so I feel forced to shop online and import from the US if I want quality at a lower price. Items sold or shipped by Amazon have been the most reliable for me so far. It's not that I don't want to look elsewhere but I don't have that luxury. Local shops have been sketchy with their quality and their prices.

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  • [–] 6 points 2 years ago (1 child)

    Why save it when you’ll spend more than $35. Unless you want all the parts to build in 2 days and there are special discounts for Prime members.

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  • [–] 1 point 2 years ago (1 child)

    That's what I did last time and it took over a month for me to get all the parts. I figured that taking advantage of Prime would probably shorten the wait to about a week because I'm importing all the parts from the US.

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