Free amazon prime 3 month trial

[mjmamma]

Follow this SD link and sign up. There are detailed steps under the Wiki post. This will get you through Christmas, yea!!. I just did it and it worked great. If you have had a trial before, it may not work:
http://forums.slickdeals.net/showthread.php?sduid=319530&t=1464419

[sewarsh]

do you actually ahve to purhcase the textbook?

[mjmamma]

do you actually have to purchase the textbook?
No, just add it to your cart to get the prompt. The posted directions easily take you right through the process.

[AshleyAnn]

I used this last semester for free shipping on textbooks and it worked great!

[sewarsh]

okay, so more question....does the free 2-day shipping apply to anything? or just textbooks? it said "eligible purchases" but not sure what eligbile purchases were - didn't give much detail in terms & conditions.

im ordering GPS unit today and owuld LOVE to get it in 2 days.

thanks!

[mjmamma]

Eligible purchases will say "Free Two Day Shipping w/Amazon Prime" Or similar..the way it does w/ free super saver shipping. Look for the gps and you'll see it (hopefully!)

[sewarsh]

oh yes! i just did it. this is AWESOME!! do you know you don't have to spend the $25 in order to qualify for 2-day shipping? its on every (qualifed) purchase. this is one of my favorite tips ever on my short-lived history on this board. Thanks so much MJMOOMA!

[OneOfEachHowSweet]

Groovy ~ thanks for the tip! My free membership is good till 12/25!

[monker]

Just signed up under my husband's account!!

[Melaine]

Anyone qualify for a second time? I've had prime but I'd LOVE to have it again.

[nrp]

Anyone qualify for a second time? I've had prime but I'd LOVE to have it again.

I did - I read through the SD thread and created a new account and then signed up that way. I then "invited" my regular account (that has all of my wish lists and account history) to join and so my normal account has prime, too. I am so psyched! I don't feel bad, either, given the vast amount of money I spend there, and this just encourages me to spend more :bag

[Melaine]

I did - I read through the SD thread and created a new account and then signed up that way. I then "invited" my regular account (that has all of my wish lists and account history) to join and so my normal account has prime, too. I am so psyched! I don't feel bad, either, given the vast amount of money I spend there, and this just encourages me to spend more :bag

Ok, I did that too. But when I "invited" myself it only looks like I got 1 month...what about you?

[nrp]

Ok, I did that too. But when I "invited" myself it only looks like I got 1 month...what about you?

Hmmm... it looks like it worked for the full three. When I log in under my regular account and go to "manage my prime membership" it lists the new account as the primary member and the full 3-month term. But maybe I'm not looking in the right place?

[Melaine]

Ummm looks like I only got 1 month on either account....I wonder why? So sad....

[nrp]

Ummm looks like I only got 1 month on either account....I wonder why? So sad....

I saw several of the SDers reported that too. Maybe when it expires you can try again if it's still going. I :heartbeat: prime.

[OneOfEachHowSweet]

Even better ~ I set up a new acct. to take advantage of this and just invited my "usual" self. Thanks again!

~ Shannon

[kayte]

Okay.. I did this.. Thanks to the OP.

Now Can I click on the do not upgrade button now or will that cancel the whole thing???

Do I have to wait until December?

[mjmamma]

Okay.. I did this.. Thanks to the OP.

Now Can I click on the do not upgrade button now or will that cancel the whole thing???

Do I have to wait until December?

Click it now, your trial will be fine and you won't have to remember to cancel in December. I think it was 'Do Not Auto Upgrade.'

[kayte]

Click it now, your trial will be fine and you won't have to remember to cancel in December. I think it was 'Do Not Auto Upgrade.'

Fab! Thanks so much!

[jgenie]

Thanks OP - I'm set until Dec. 26th!!!

[fattytuna]

I did - I read through the SD thread and created a new account and then signed up that way. I then "invited" my regular account (that has all of my wish lists and account history) to join and so my normal account has prime, too. I am so psyched! I don't feel bad, either, given the vast amount of money I spend there, and this just encourages me to spend more :bag

Thank you so much, OP! And thanks, Nikki for your tip! It worked great for my "regular" account!

FYI - On SD others have mentioned that some only got a 1-month free trial. Then there was a post stating that the cliffs notes version of the book Catch-22 qualifies for the 3 month trial, which was that I used. You don't have to complete the purchase though. HTH.

[firsttimemama]

Thank you so much, OP! And thanks, Nikki for your tip! It worked great for my "regular" account!

FYI - On SD others have mentioned that some only got a 1-month free trial. Then there was a post stating that the cliffs notes version of the book Catch-22 qualifies for the 3 month trial, which was that I used. You don't have to complete the purchase though. HTH.


TY OP!! and TY person above for mentioning the 3 mo trial book

[NancyJ_redo]

Thanks OP! I've seen references to Prime on SD in the past but never bothered with it because I figured it would be too much trouble to turn off in the future. But the fact that it will get me through Christmas and I can eliminate the auto-upgrade is enough for me. :cheerleader1:

[Melaine]

So, what are we going to buy first with Prime??? Anyone seen anything awesome for like 80cents? :love-retry:

[mjmamma]

Don't make me laugh!! I was just thinking..I wonder what I could buy, for under $25, off Amazon today!

[kayte]

So, what are we going to buy first with Prime??? Anyone seen anything awesome for like 80cents? :love-retry:

I signed up yesterday and promptly bought a $6 book that has been on my wishlist for several months.

http://www.parentchildpress.com/more_info.php?id=93&search=&varcat=10&description=Childrens+Books

It has already shipped :)

[inmypjs]

I opened a new account and got the 3 month free trial. Then I invited my regular account. When I activated that, I did not get the 3 month trial. Instead, in the Manage your Prime Account section of my regular account, it said my Prime account was cancelled. I am guessing it's because that account already had a Prime trial? (Even though it was like 5 years ago.) Did anyone else have this happen?

[littlebethany]

hank you so much!! :22:

[MaddiesMommy]

Thanks OP! I used my old account that I haven't used in a long time and I got the three months. Yay!!

[wellyes]

I've had Prime for almost a year now (got a year free opening an Amazon credit card) and I have to warn you, it is utterly addictive. I use it all the time & will probably pay for it next year. It can help save money if you buy a lot... for example, whenever Pedipeds go down to $15 I can buy a pair before the sale ends with free shipping (without having to buy anything else to quality for FS).

[mjmamma]

I've had Prime for almost a year now (got a year free opening an Amazon credit card) and I have to warn you, it is utterly addictive. I use it all the time & will probably pay for it next year. It can help save money if you buy a lot... for example, whenever Pedipeds go down to $15 I can buy a pair before the sale ends with free shipping (without having to buy anything else to quality for FS).
Ohh, please post when Pedipeds go down to $15!

[EXPECTINGMAY]

Thanks:). I just joined & made my 1st purchase already:wink2:

[onjbj]

This is fantastic!! Thank you, thank you, thank you!

[BargainMomforLuke]

Don't forget that you can share Prime with family members (i.e. split it 5 ways). My 4 "sisters" & I share Prime for $16 each/year.

[nrp]

Don't forget that you can share Prime with family members (i.e. split it 5 ways). My 4 "sisters" & I share Prime for $16 each/year.

So you can split it with people not in the same household?

[BargainMomforLuke]

So you can split it with people not in the same household?

Sure you can! I have 4 "sisters" who live around the country.

[kellybelly0513]

Thank you OP! This will be great for Christmas shopping.

[nrp]

Sure you can! I have 4 "sisters" who live around the country.

That's awesome. I'm sure I can find four others to split with - and then it totally is worth the fee!

[larig]

Don't forget that you can share Prime with family members (i.e. split it 5 ways). My 4 "sisters" & I share Prime for $16 each/year.

WOW! This is the coolest thing I've learned all day!! You rock! (pays to read the fine print, eh?)

[sewarsh]

anyone want to be my "sister" come 12/25/2009?? Hahaha :)

[essnce629]

Thanks for posting this! I signed up (had to create a second account first) and already placed my first order!

[mjmamma]

Sure you can! I have 4 "sisters" who live around the country.
Yes thanks for mentioning this. My sisters and I are going to do this for next year!

[wolverine2]

I'm having difficulty. I've never tried Prime before, but when I add an eligible book, I don't have the "try Amazon Prime" shipping option. Any ideas? Do I need to create a new account?

[mjmamma]

I'm having difficulty. I've never tried Prime before, but when I add an eligible book, I don't have the "try Amazon Prime" shipping option. Any ideas? Do I need to create a new account?
I think you need to create an account AND when you pick a book, you need to choose Two Day Prime as your shipping option and go from there (w/ the listed directions).

[wolverine2]

I think you need to create an account AND when you pick a book, you need to choose Two Day Prime as your shipping option and go from there (w/ the listed directions).

Yes, I had to create a new account.. thanks- it worked!

[katydid1971]

I signed up last night, thanks so much was able to order something for $16!!!!! :banana:
Will they automatically charge me the $80 when the trial is over or will I get an email about it or what?

[mjmamma]

I signed up last night, thanks so much was able to order something for $16!!!!! :banana:
Will they automatically charge me the $80 when the trial is over or will I get an email about it or what?
Follow the instructions from the SD post and when you manage your account, select: DO NOT AUTO UPGRADE and it will NOT automatically renew your subscription. :)

[hlt0903]

I signed up! Does anyone know if we cancelled the automatic upgrade, what we need to do once the trial ends?Thanks!

[essnce629]

Wow, Amazon Prime is addicting! I just signed up 2 days ago and have already placed 4 separate orders!!!!

[sewarsh]

Wow, Amazon Prime is addicting! I just signed up 2 days ago and have already placed 4 separate orders!!!!

i know...i'm up there too...at least 4 or 5 orders. ugh!

[roobee]

Just wanted to let you ladies know that you need to cancel this or you'll be charged, my card was charged for this on 10/22/09. Luckily I hadn't purchased anything since then so I was able to cancel and get the $79 refunded.

[urquie]

Just wanted to let you ladies know that you need to cancel this or you'll be charged, my card was charged for this on 10/22/09. Luckily I hadn't purchased anything since then so I was able to cancel and get the $79 refunded.

when you first signed up, did you changer your settings so that it would NOT automatically re-new? i did... and am hoping it will actually work.

[roobee]

when you first signed up, did you changer your settings so that it would NOT automatically re-new? i did... and am hoping it will actually work.

Guess I must have forgot. I've been bad about checking my statements lately so I'm glad I caught the charge before I actually used the Prime I was charged for - otherwise I'd be stuck with the $79 Prime just for shipping a $16 dollar book or something crazy!

[mjmamma]

Guess I must have forgot. I've been bad about checking my statements lately so I'm glad I caught the charge before I actually used the Prime I was charged for - otherwise I'd be stuck with the $79 Prime just for shipping a $16 dollar book or something crazy!
Did you set your account settings when you first subscribed so that it wouldn't automatically renew? I did and on principle, it better not, lol. But, I think I may get a subscription and share with my three sisters, I've really enjoyed having Prime.

[sewarsh]

i'm totally addicted and would love to split an account with someone. i don't know what i'll do when it goes away! :(

[Melaine]

I'm bummed I only got the one month trial. I really hoped to keep it right up to Christmas.