One of the downsides of living in a subscription-based economy is that we are subscribed to so many services that we often don’t utilize them to their full extent. Video streaming services such as Netflix, Hulu and Disney Plus, are just a few that come to mind. Sure, maybe Hulu has that one hit show you want to watch, but for me, it’s hard to justify subscribing to more than one video streaming service. When Amazon offered me a free three-month Prime membership, I was quite skeptical, however, I caved and tried it. After using Prime for the past few months, I can confidently say that Amazon Prime might be the best subscription service out there!
Prime Video
Amazon’s video streaming service, Prime Video, is often looked over in favour of its competitors such as Netflix. Whilst It doesn’t offer the latest and greatest shows and movies, it does offer some fantastic original content! The Grand Tour, Jack Ryan and The Hunters are just a few that come to mind. Whilst I wouldn’t subscribe to Prime just to use Prime video, it allows me to explore new content without having to subscribe and pay for a new video streaming service.
Twitch
Not many people know this, but Amazon Prime gives you quite a few benefits on the online streaming site Twitch. If you’re a prime member, you get 5 free games each month. In addition to the free games, they also allow you to subscribe to one Twitch partner a month! This means that you can support your favourite online creators, without having to pull out your wallet.
Amazon Photos
Amazon Prime offers free unlimited cloud storage for any photos that you have on your phone or computer. Other companies such as Apple and Google, charge a reoccurring monthly fee for the exact same service. Best of all, you can easily share all your photos with friends and family without any hassle!
Free One Day Delivery
If you’re a frequent online shopper, Amazon Prime is a godsend. It allows you to shop for whatever you like from the comfort of your own home. Best of all, goods shipped by Amazon are eligible for free one- and two-day shipping! This means that you no longer have to wait 5-7 days for your goods to arrive.
Prime Music
One of Amazon Prime’s best kept secret is that it offers all its members an ad free music subscription service comparable to that of Spotify and Apple Music. This means that you can stream, download and play any song on your computer or mobile device. The Amazon Music App even has Alexa built into it, making it easier than ever to find the song that you were looking for!
Prime Reading
As you might have guessed, Amazon Prime allows its members to access hundreds of eBooks for free to its members. It has everything from romance novels, thrillers to children’s books. Best part overall, no late fees!
Conclusion
As you can see, Amazon Prime offer a wide variety of benefits to its members for $7.99 a month. I know parts of this blog post may sound like a paid endorsement, but I promise it’s not! All I am saying is that any avid online shopper should seriously consider getting Amazon Prime, as it gives you fast delivery times as well as access to hundreds of hours of content, and may even save you money in the long run!
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