I registered for Amazon Prime during the holiday season last year, and I have definitely gotten my money’s worth from the service. I did all my Christmas shopping through Amazon and had the gifts shipped directly to the recipients in FL and CT. That saved a fortune right there, never mind the fact that I hate to step in a store between Thanksgiving and Christmas. I also order more books from Amazon now, because I know I will have them fast. However, Amazon’s inefficient and wasteful shipping practices are making me question my subscription.

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tags: amazon | environment | prime | waste