"GM" > wrote in message
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> Cheri wrote:
>
>> "GM" > wrote in message
>> ...
>> KenK wrote:
>>
>> > I have been buying some hard-to-find-locally groceries from Amazon. On
>> > my
>> > latest order I see a new ~$7 'Pantry' charge. Enough is enough. Anyone
>> > know
>> > a good on-line source for shipping such groceries? I think Google has
>> > some
>> > on-line sale services?
>>
>>
>> Try Walmart, they've upped their online game, and free shipping with a
>> $35.00 order...I use them quite a bit.
>>
>> I use Prime Pantry, and IIRC until recently they had "buy five items and
>> get
>> six bucks off shipping", they had a bunch of "qualifiying items" on this
>> list, some months they had stuff I used and so I'd order, some months not
>> much on offer, so I'd go elswheres...
>>
>> Now under "Offers and Deals" they have this:
>>
>> "FREE Shipping in Prime Pantry
>> Add $35 of qualifying selection below and receive FREE shipping on your
>> order ($7.99 value). Terms & Conditions. Learn more about Prime
>> Pantry..."
>>
>> "HTH"
>>
>> --
>> Best
>> Greg
>>
>>
>>
>> =====
>>
>> I have noticed with Amazon a lot of things are becoming add-ons with
>> spending a certain amount. They also raised their price for Prime, but
>> they
>> are still worth it to me, I do a lot of shopping online.
>
>
> Yup, Cheri, I've noticed that, too...they also now have a Prime Pantry
> monthly membership, I don't bother with that as my Prime membership is
> sufficient to cover my needs. And yeah, some of my staple items are now
> "add - ons"...
>
> I'd say about 70% of my online shopping is Amazon Prime/Pantry/Fresh, 20+%
> Walmart, and the rest "miscellaneous"...
>
> Not having a car, I don't have to lug all that stuff around, it is
> delivered directly to my door...
>
> --
> Best
> Greg


Yes, the convenience factor is huge and the customer service at Amazong is
really wonderful, I hope they don't change as they continue to grow. I would
hate to be without internet shopping and great customer service.

Cheri