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On 8/20/2014 12:59 PM, Cheri wrote:
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> "Mayo" > wrote in message ...
>> On 8/20/2014 12:02 PM, Cheri wrote:
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>>> "KenK" > wrote in message
>>> ...
>>>> sf > wrote in news:jmm7v9dhib5qvm6671cuefo18kgf4h1djb@
>>>> 4ax.com:
>>>>
>>>>> What got my attention was "FREE SHIPPING
>>>>> ON EVERY ORDER!"
>>>>
>>>> That shipping cost is what turns me off of on-line ordering. Often,
>>>> on a
>>>> small order, the shipping is almost as much as what you ordered! I wish
>>>> more suppliers of many kinds had free shipping. Closest I've found is a
>>>> discount book supplier (Hamilton) that charges $3.50 no matter how many
>>>> books.
>>>>
>>>> Hope your order is satisfying.
>>>
>>> If you join Amazon Prime, you get free shipping on just about everything
>>> with no minimum. It has been one of the best investments I've made
>>> online.
>>>
>>> Cheri

>>
>> You also get lots of TV, movies, music, etc.
>>
>> But it's not really free since you do pay an annual fee.

>
> Yes, but if you order often it pays for itself in no time with the free
> shipping/no minimum. I buy most things through Amazon, from tomato
> plants to machine screws. Most recently I ordered the extra heavy mayo
> that someone here suggested, very reasonable price.
>
> Cheri


It's a great program, for them especially. I do wish there was a bit
more Indy and documentary content though - a minor gripe.