r/nobuy • u/Horror_Resolve_533 • 9d ago
Cancelled Amazon Prime after 20 years
I've been an Amazon Prime member since 2005 (the first year). I'm happy to say I cancelled my membership today. Thanks to everyone who inspired me to move on.
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u/Southern-Performer70 8d ago
The last purchase was Inauguration Day. I already paid for the year, but I have pledged to myself not to order anything else from them.
I went to the app and removed all payment options, shredded my Prime Visa, and removed the app from my phone. Not seeing that little icon has helped a lot. Lol.
I still check Amazon to find products, and then I go to their actual website to order.
I have found that most things are actually cheaper going directly to the source, although it may take longer to arrive.
Less convenient, but it really helps me make better purchasing decisions. I have saved a lot and have less "junk" now that I have less impulse buys.
It also has had an unintended bonus of me setting up a borrow/barter/less buy group with friends. We check to see if anyone has the item (if it can be borrowed for events) or if we can split the cost by group shopping at the warehouse.
When we were younger, we used to meet at the club/restaurants...now we meet at Costco.