On Sunday, October 20, 2013 3:19:27 PM UTC-8, wrote:


> She lives in Alaska and ordering online for anything the shipping is always higher than in the lower 48 states. I'd probably think long and hard before ordering _anything_ online if I lived her state.

Yes, that is very true, as we always get "socked" extra when ordering from here, and I sure as heck wouldn't bother to order mustard online, as that would really be a silly thing to do, when the flavor isn't going to be that much different if I use another type of mustard, even if it isn't "grainy". I've been cooking for over 60 years and have done well without that certain mustard, so no big deal.

I do order from Amazon.com a lot, but that's because I can get it postage-free.
I also don't like throwing my credit card numbers out there online either. My daughter went to a site that was unfamiliar and her numbers were used by an employee and they charged over $2000 overnight on her card.

Judy

On Sunday, October 20, 2013 5:59:14 PM UTC-7, wrote:

>
> Yes, that is very true, as we always get "socked" extra when ordering from here, and I sure as heck wouldn't bother to order mustard online, as that would really be a silly thing to do, when the flavor isn't going to be that much different if I use another type of mustard, even if it isn't "grainy". I've been cooking for over 60 years and have done well without that certain mustard, so no big deal.
>
>
>
> I do order from Amazon.com a lot, but that's because I can get it postage-free.
>

Amazon with free shipping? You have it made
In the case you might not want a case of stone ground mustard; perhaps you
could get together with friends.

http://www.amazon.com/Koops-Mustard-...=koops+mustard

http://www.amazon.com/Boetje-Dutch-M...ywords=boetjes

On Sun, 20 Oct 2013 18:46:47 -0700 (PDT),
wrote:

> Amazon with free shipping? You have it made

I LOL when people try to say it's free. Either you your order has to
be at or above a certain basic amount or you purchase "free shipping"
for a year... either way, it's NOT free and the people who say it is
must be living in another reality.

--
Food is an important part of a balanced diet.

"sf" > wrote in message
news
> On Sun, 20 Oct 2013 18:46:47 -0700 (PDT),
> wrote:
>
>> Amazon with free shipping? You have it made
>
> I LOL when people try to say it's free. Either you your order has to
> be at or above a certain basic amount or you purchase "free shipping"
> for a year... either way, it's NOT free and the people who say it is
> must be living in another reality.

Many years ago Amazon offered free shipping on orders over 25.00 at a cost
of 50.00 for life. I've really never ordered anything from Amazon that
wasn't over 25.00 so it has saved me a lot of money in shipping and handling
since most of my shopping is online. Judy (gramma) lives in Alaska so it's
especially good for her. I don't know if they still offer it.

Cheri

On Sunday, October 20, 2013 8:02:51 PM UTC-8, Cheri wrote:


> Many years ago Amazon offered free shipping on orders over 25.00 at a cost
>
> of 50.00 for life. I've really never ordered anything from Amazon that
>
> wasn't over 25.00 so it has saved me a lot of money in shipping and handling
>
> since most of my shopping is online. Judy (gramma) lives in Alaska so it's
>
> especially good for her. I don't know if they still offer it.
>
>
>
> Cheri

I have been ordering from Amazon about 6 years, and never paid them any certain amount in order to get free shipping, so all I know when I place an order from them, I don't pay postage on most items. If any item has to come from another destination, then there can be postage added, but I have the option whether to cancel those item(s) or accept the small amount of postage, and if I want it bad enough, I will accept, but the majority of what I order, that comes direct from Amazon, is definitely FREE shopping, and no gimmicks attached.

Judy

> wrote in message
...
On Sunday, October 20, 2013 8:02:51 PM UTC-8, Cheri wrote:


> Many years ago Amazon offered free shipping on orders over 25.00 at a cost
>
> of 50.00 for life. I've really never ordered anything from Amazon that
>
> wasn't over 25.00 so it has saved me a lot of money in shipping and
> handling
>
> since most of my shopping is online. Judy (gramma) lives in Alaska so it's
>
> especially good for her. I don't know if they still offer it.
>
>
>
> Cheri

I have been ordering from Amazon about 6 years, and never paid them any
certain amount in order to get free shipping, so all I know when I place an
order from them, I don't pay postage on most items. If any item has to come
from another destination, then there can be postage added, but I have the
option whether to cancel those item(s) or accept the small amount of
postage, and if I want it bad enough, I will accept, but the majority of
what I order, that comes direct from Amazon, is definitely FREE shopping,
and no gimmicks attached.

Judy


=======

They might have different guidelines for Alaska then, because I don't know
how you're getting free shipping without having had to pay the one time fee
of 50.00 and buying over 25.00 in merchandise to qualify. Never heard of
that.

Cheri

"Cheri" > wrote in message
...
> > wrote in message
> ...
> On Sunday, October 20, 2013 8:02:51 PM UTC-8, Cheri wrote:
>
>
>> Many years ago Amazon offered free shipping on orders over 25.00 at a
>> cost
>>
>> of 50.00 for life. I've really never ordered anything from Amazon that
>>
>> wasn't over 25.00 so it has saved me a lot of money in shipping and
>> handling
>>
>> since most of my shopping is online. Judy (gramma) lives in Alaska so
>> it's
>>
>> especially good for her. I don't know if they still offer it.
>>
>>
>>
>> Cheri
>
> I have been ordering from Amazon about 6 years, and never paid them any
> certain amount in order to get free shipping, so all I know when I place
> an order from them, I don't pay postage on most items. If any item has to
> come from another destination, then there can be postage added, but I have
> the option whether to cancel those item(s) or accept the small amount of
> postage, and if I want it bad enough, I will accept, but the majority of
> what I order, that comes direct from Amazon, is definitely FREE shopping,
> and no gimmicks attached.
>
> Judy
>
>
> =======
>
> They might have different guidelines for Alaska then, because I don't know
> how you're getting free shipping without having had to pay the one time
> fee of 50.00 and buying over 25.00 in merchandise to qualify. Never heard
> of that.

It's not that way any more and I don't remember it ever being that way
although perhaps it was before I got my computer. I have never paid for
shipping unless it was from some other vendor who sells through them.

On Monday, October 21, 2013 12:22:24 AM UTC-5, Cheri wrote:
> > wrote in message
>
> ...
>
> On Sunday, October 20, 2013 8:02:51 PM UTC-8, Cheri wrote:
>
>
>
>
>
> > Many years ago Amazon offered free shipping on orders over 25.00 at a cost
>
> >
>
> > of 50.00 for life. I've really never ordered anything from Amazon that
>
> >
>
> > wasn't over 25.00 so it has saved me a lot of money in shipping and
>
> > handling
>
> >
>
> > since most of my shopping is online. Judy (gramma) lives in Alaska so it's
>
> >
>
> > especially good for her. I don't know if they still offer it.
>
> >
>
> >
>
> >
>
> > Cheri
>
>
>
> I have been ordering from Amazon about 6 years, and never paid them any
>
> certain amount in order to get free shipping, so all I know when I place an
>
> order from them, I don't pay postage on most items. If any item has to come
>
> from another destination, then there can be postage added, but I have the
>
> option whether to cancel those item(s) or accept the small amount of
>
> postage, and if I want it bad enough, I will accept, but the majority of
>
> what I order, that comes direct from Amazon, is definitely FREE shopping,
>
> and no gimmicks attached.
>
>
>
> Judy
>
>
>
>
>
> =======
>
>
>
> They might have different guidelines for Alaska then, because I don't know
>
> how you're getting free shipping without having had to pay the one time fee
>
> of 50.00 and buying over 25.00 in merchandise to qualify. Never heard of
>
> that.

I live in Nebraska and have ordered from Amazon for over ten years. I've never heard of the one time fee of $50, most of my orders are over $25 and it's free shipping. I don't know what the hell you and sf are yammering about.

On Sun, 20 Oct 2013 21:38:33 -0700 (PDT), wrote:

> I have been ordering from Amazon about 6 years, and never paid them any certain amount in order to get free shipping, so all I know when I place an order from them, I don't pay postage on most items. If any item has to come from another destination, then there can be postage added, but I have the option whether to cancel those item(s) or accept the small amount of postage, and if I want it bad enough, I will accept, but the majority of what I order, that comes direct from Amazon, is definitely FREE shopping, and no gimmicks attached.

There are items that qualify for free shipping under certain
conditions (like a $25 minimum order - down from a standard $50, which
was required even when the economy was well into the current
recession). I know this because I pay attention to added on shipping
costs and count them as what I am paying for the merchandise and it's
also why I still do not like to order over the internet - because the
cost is higher than it would be if I went to a brick and mortar store
(yes, I factor in gas and I won't cross a bridge for anything because
of the toll charge).

--
Food is an important part of a balanced diet.

"sf" > wrote in message
...
> On Sun, 20 Oct 2013 21:38:33 -0700 (PDT), wrote:
>
>> I have been ordering from Amazon about 6 years, and never paid them any
>> certain amount in order to get free shipping, so all I know when I place
>> an order from them, I don't pay postage on most items. If any item has to
>> come from another destination, then there can be postage added, but I
>> have the option whether to cancel those item(s) or accept the small
>> amount of postage, and if I want it bad enough, I will accept, but the
>> majority of what I order, that comes direct from Amazon, is definitely
>> FREE shopping, and no gimmicks attached.
>
> There are items that qualify for free shipping under certain
> conditions (like a $25 minimum order - down from a standard $50, which
> was required even when the economy was well into the current
> recession). I know this because I pay attention to added on shipping
> costs and count them as what I am paying for the merchandise and it's
> also why I still do not like to order over the internet - because the
> cost is higher than it would be if I went to a brick and mortar store
> (yes, I factor in gas and I won't cross a bridge for anything because
> of the toll charge).

The cost is rarely higher for me and I get paid to shop at K Mart, Target,
Walmart, Drugstore.com, Petco and other places. I do not usually pay
shipping at any of these places although some things at Walmart (clothing?)
do have a per piece shipping cost that is very low. In addition at Target,
I get 5% back by using my Red Card. Win win for all of these places for me.

On Sun, 20 Oct 2013 21:02:51 -0700, "Cheri" >
wrote:

> "sf" > wrote in message
> news
> > On Sun, 20 Oct 2013 18:46:47 -0700 (PDT),
> > wrote:
> >
> >> Amazon with free shipping? You have it made
> >
> > I LOL when people try to say it's free. Either you your order has to
> > be at or above a certain basic amount or you purchase "free shipping"
> > for a year... either way, it's NOT free and the people who say it is
> > must be living in another reality.
>
> Many years ago Amazon offered free shipping on orders over 25.00 at a cost
> of 50.00 for life. I've really never ordered anything from Amazon that
> wasn't over 25.00 so it has saved me a lot of money in shipping and handling
> since most of my shopping is online. Judy (gramma) lives in Alaska so it's
> especially good for her. I don't know if they still offer it.
>
You've only proven that it wasn't and still isn't free. I have no
idea how long ago that $50 for life thing was, but from what I hear
they charge $80 a year now - which isn't free by any stretch of the
imagination.

--
Food is an important part of a balanced diet.

"sf" > wrote in message
...
> On Sun, 20 Oct 2013 21:02:51 -0700, "Cheri" >
> wrote:
>
>> "sf" > wrote in message
>> news
>> > On Sun, 20 Oct 2013 18:46:47 -0700 (PDT),
>> > wrote:
>> >
>> >> Amazon with free shipping? You have it made
>> >
>> > I LOL when people try to say it's free. Either you your order has to
>> > be at or above a certain basic amount or you purchase "free shipping"
>> > for a year... either way, it's NOT free and the people who say it is
>> > must be living in another reality.
>>
>> Many years ago Amazon offered free shipping on orders over 25.00 at a
>> cost
>> of 50.00 for life. I've really never ordered anything from Amazon that
>> wasn't over 25.00 so it has saved me a lot of money in shipping and
>> handling
>> since most of my shopping is online. Judy (gramma) lives in Alaska so
>> it's
>> especially good for her. I don't know if they still offer it.
>>
> You've only proven that it wasn't and still isn't free. I have no
> idea how long ago that $50 for life thing was, but from what I hear
> they charge $80 a year now - which isn't free by any stretch of the
> imagination.

It was very close to 10 years ago and I never said it was free. I did say I
have had the value of it many times over. Would have cost me more than the
50.00 in the first six months for shipping and handling, plus I hate to shop
in stores.

Cheri

"Cheri" > wrote in message
...
> "sf" > wrote in message
> ...
>> On Sun, 20 Oct 2013 21:02:51 -0700, "Cheri" >
>> wrote:
>>
>>> "sf" > wrote in message
>>> news >>> > On Sun, 20 Oct 2013 18:46:47 -0700 (PDT),
>>> > wrote:
>>> >
>>> >> Amazon with free shipping? You have it made
>>> >
>>> > I LOL when people try to say it's free. Either you your order has to
>>> > be at or above a certain basic amount or you purchase "free shipping"
>>> > for a year... either way, it's NOT free and the people who say it is
>>> > must be living in another reality.
>>>
>>> Many years ago Amazon offered free shipping on orders over 25.00 at a
>>> cost
>>> of 50.00 for life. I've really never ordered anything from Amazon that
>>> wasn't over 25.00 so it has saved me a lot of money in shipping and
>>> handling
>>> since most of my shopping is online. Judy (gramma) lives in Alaska so
>>> it's
>>> especially good for her. I don't know if they still offer it.
>>>
>> You've only proven that it wasn't and still isn't free. I have no
>> idea how long ago that $50 for life thing was, but from what I hear
>> they charge $80 a year now - which isn't free by any stretch of the
>> imagination.
>
> It was very close to 10 years ago and I never said it was free. I did say
> I have had the value of it many times over. Would have cost me more than
> the 50.00 in the first six months for shipping and handling, plus I hate
> to shop in stores.

Not sure that I bought much from them 10 years ago. Were they still only
selling books back then? That was the time frame when I never read any
books. Unless it was a kid's book and to Angela. Actually she would have
been 5 then and could read most books herself. I think one of the first
things they added was toys. I do remember getting something in NY. I think
it was a doll bed or something. I somehow got a gift certificate for them.
I do remember ordering a few toys from them and perhaps books for Angela.

It was only after they expanded what they sold that I began ordering a lot
from them.

I don't really mind shopping in brick and mortar stores. But... I don't
have all sorts of time to run to 5-6 different stores in a day and I won't
go to the mall unless I have no choice. I do hate having to go from store
to store looking for some specific thing. That sort of thing is easier to
buy online, I think.

There is a grocery store near Angela's dance studio. While she is there, I
can run to that store if I need something. No problem. But there are a lot
of things that we eat/buy that this particular store does not sell. There
is also a Costco down the road from them but by several miles so if need be
and she is going to be in the studio for a couple of hours, I can go there.
But it is far enough away that it does take me a couple of hours to shop and
get back there.

Now she is going to driving school in another city. So when I am out there,
there are a few stores I can choose from to shop at. There is also the mall
but as I said, I won't go there.

Other than that, any shopping I do must either be by where my mom or dad
lives and I am visiting there or... It is a planned or emergency trip that
takes me out of my way by anywhere from 2-7 miles. Occasionally more.

Last night I realized that I needed more Now! cat food. I only know of one
store that sells it here. And I wasn't planning to be in that area. So I
went ahead and ordered it online. Might have paid more online. Not sure
since I don't remember what I normally pay. And I got the 16 pound bag and
that's bigger than I usually get. But now both cats are eating it. Bali
didn't like dry food. And it save me a trip from going to the store. Plus
free shipping.

But then? As luck would have it... I didn't take Angela to school. Her
dad did. So I had to totally rethink my shopping plan and wound up going to
a store that was close to the pet store. Ah, it's always something.

I do think that online shopping saves me time though. And driving. And
wear and tear on my van.

"sf" > wrote in message
...
> On Sun, 20 Oct 2013 21:02:51 -0700, "Cheri" >
> wrote:
>
>> "sf" > wrote in message
>> news
>> > On Sun, 20 Oct 2013 18:46:47 -0700 (PDT),
>> > wrote:
>> >
>> >> Amazon with free shipping? You have it made
>> >
>> > I LOL when people try to say it's free. Either you your order has to
>> > be at or above a certain basic amount or you purchase "free shipping"
>> > for a year... either way, it's NOT free and the people who say it is
>> > must be living in another reality.
>>
>> Many years ago Amazon offered free shipping on orders over 25.00 at a
>> cost
>> of 50.00 for life. I've really never ordered anything from Amazon that
>> wasn't over 25.00 so it has saved me a lot of money in shipping and
>> handling
>> since most of my shopping is online. Judy (gramma) lives in Alaska so
>> it's
>> especially good for her. I don't know if they still offer it.
>>
> You've only proven that it wasn't and still isn't free. I have no
> idea how long ago that $50 for life thing was, but from what I hear
> they charge $80 a year now - which isn't free by any stretch of the
> imagination.

She hasn't proven anything because it's not true and neither is what *you*
said. If you get Prime, it is just over $70 per year. I just signed up for
that. This allows you two day shipping. Otherwise with a $25 order you get
free shipping if you select it. I think the time frame on that is 5-8 days.
It all depends on where the item ships from. Even though I am in the
Seattle area, I sometimes get the things more slowly than when I lived in
NY. Now when I ordered the wildlife cams, I needed them right away so I
paid more to get them quicker. Also did the same with binoculars that
Angela and her dad needed for some school thing. They told us three days
prior that we needed them. Could not find them in any store! Not cheap
ones anyway. But could find online. I don't mind paying extra shipping
for something like that.

"Julie Bove" > wrote in message
...
>
> "sf" > wrote in message
> ...
>> On Sun, 20 Oct 2013 21:02:51 -0700, "Cheri" >
>> wrote:
>>
>>> "sf" > wrote in message
>>> news >>> > On Sun, 20 Oct 2013 18:46:47 -0700 (PDT),
>>> > wrote:
>>> >
>>> >> Amazon with free shipping? You have it made
>>> >
>>> > I LOL when people try to say it's free. Either you your order has to
>>> > be at or above a certain basic amount or you purchase "free shipping"
>>> > for a year... either way, it's NOT free and the people who say it is
>>> > must be living in another reality.
>>>
>>> Many years ago Amazon offered free shipping on orders over 25.00 at a
>>> cost
>>> of 50.00 for life. I've really never ordered anything from Amazon that
>>> wasn't over 25.00 so it has saved me a lot of money in shipping and
>>> handling
>>> since most of my shopping is online. Judy (gramma) lives in Alaska so
>>> it's
>>> especially good for her. I don't know if they still offer it.
>>>
>> You've only proven that it wasn't and still isn't free. I have no
>> idea how long ago that $50 for life thing was, but from what I hear
>> they charge $80 a year now - which isn't free by any stretch of the
>> imagination.
>
> She hasn't proven anything because it's not true and neither is what *you*
> said. If you get Prime, it is just over $70 per year. I just signed up
> for that. This allows you two day shipping. Otherwise with a $25 order
> you get



It was true when I first started shopping on Amazon many years ago. I paid
the 50.00 and have never paid shipping on anything else since then. Whether
anyone can do it now without paying the 50.00 is something that you would
know since you started shopping at Amazon much later than me.

Cheri

On Sun, 20 Oct 2013 22:48:53 -0700, "Julie Bove"
> wrote:

> Otherwise with a $25 order you get
> free shipping if you select it.

Again. Not free. If my item is less than $25, I have to buy things I
don't want to get that so called "free" shipping.

--
Food is an important part of a balanced diet.

On Sunday, October 20, 2013 9:25:16 PM UTC-8, sf wrote:


> You've only proven that it wasn't and still isn't free. I have no
>
> idea how long ago that $50 for life thing was, but from what I hear
>
> they charge $80 a year now - which isn't free by any stretch of the
>
> imagination.
>
>
>
> --
>
> Food is an important part of a balanced diet.

As I posted to Cheri, I have been ordering from them for around 6 years (at least) and have never paid any kind of fee whatsoever, but for the most part, my orders are postage-free to me, unless are coming from a separate destination, then they will let me know what amount of postage they will charge, but if I don't agree, I can delete that order, which most times I do, unless it's something I really want. My daughters (also in Alaska) also get free shipping when they order, I just thought every customer did?!

Judy

> wrote in message
...


As I posted to Cheri, I have been ordering from them for around 6 years (at
least) and have never paid any kind of fee whatsoever, but for the most
part, my orders are postage-free to me, unless are coming from a separate
destination, then they will let me know what amount of postage they will
charge, but if I don't agree, I can delete that order, which most times I
do, unless it's something I really want. My daughters (also in Alaska) also
get free shipping when they order, I just thought every customer did?!

---

They do. She's wrong.

> wrote in message
...
On Sunday, October 20, 2013 9:25:16 PM UTC-8, sf wrote:


> You've only proven that it wasn't and still isn't free. I have no
>
> idea how long ago that $50 for life thing was, but from what I hear
>
> they charge $80 a year now - which isn't free by any stretch of the
>
> imagination.
>
>
>
> --
>
> Food is an important part of a balanced diet.

As I posted to Cheri, I have been ordering from them for around 6 years (at
least) and have never paid any kind of fee whatsoever, but for the most
part, my orders are postage-free to me, unless are coming from a separate
destination, then they will let me know what amount of postage they will
charge, but if I don't agree, I can delete that order, which most times I
do, unless it's something I really want. My daughters (also in Alaska) also
get free shipping when they order, I just thought every customer did?!

Judy


========

They very well might now, but they didn't used to. Are you saying that even
on orders under 25 dollars it's still free? If that's true, it's quite a
bargain, but some places do ship free to Alaska due to high costs for
customers.

Cheri

On Sun, 20 Oct 2013 22:50:55 -0700 (PDT), wrote:

> On Sunday, October 20, 2013 9:25:16 PM UTC-8, sf wrote:
>
>
> > You've only proven that it wasn't and still isn't free. I have no
> >
> > idea how long ago that $50 for life thing was, but from what I hear
> >
> > they charge $80 a year now - which isn't free by any stretch of the
> >
> > imagination.
> >
> >
> >
> > --
> >
> > Food is an important part of a balanced diet.
>
> As I posted to Cheri, I have been ordering from them for around 6 years (at least) and have never paid any kind of fee whatsoever, but for the most part, my orders are postage-free to me, unless are coming from a separate destination, then they will let me know what amount of postage they will charge, but if I don't agree, I can delete that order, which most times I do, unless it's something I really want. My daughters (also in Alaska) also get free shipping when they order, I just thought every customer did?!
>
You have to be kidding.


--
Food is an important part of a balanced diet.

"Cheri" > wrote in message
...
> "sf" > wrote in message
> news
>> On Sun, 20 Oct 2013 18:46:47 -0700 (PDT),
>> wrote:
>>
>>> Amazon with free shipping? You have it made
>>
>> I LOL when people try to say it's free. Either you your order has to
>> be at or above a certain basic amount or you purchase "free shipping"
>> for a year... either way, it's NOT free and the people who say it is
>> must be living in another reality.
>
> Many years ago Amazon offered free shipping on orders over 25.00 at a cost
> of 50.00 for life. I've really never ordered anything from Amazon that
> wasn't over 25.00 so it has saved me a lot of money in shipping and
> handling since most of my shopping is online. Judy (gramma) lives in
> Alaska so it's especially good for her. I don't know if they still offer
> it.

You don't have to pay to get the free shipping but... It's complicated
there now. They have other vendors who sell through them. Some have what
they call an "add on" item. Ships free provided you order $25 of stuff in
addition that qualify for the free shipping. Some of those other vendors
charge a fortune for shipping. Not all grocery items are available from
Amazon themselves. If you pay the yearly fee of just over $70 you can get
what they call free two day shipping. I wouldn't personally call it free
because you do have to pay that fee to get it. But... Since I order from
them at least 3 times a month, I just went for it. I can do my shopping in
the middle of the night and not have to drive all over looking for stuff.

"sf" > wrote in message
news
> On Sun, 20 Oct 2013 18:46:47 -0700 (PDT),
> wrote:
>
>> Amazon with free shipping? You have it made
>
> I LOL when people try to say it's free. Either you your order has to
> be at or above a certain basic amount or you purchase "free shipping"
> for a year... either way, it's NOT free and the people who say it is
> must be living in another reality.

I can't remember what the minimum is for Amazon but it's not a lot. I want
to say $25. I can always find something else to tack onto my order to bump
it up if need be. But I just got Prime so I always get two day shipping now
at no additional price. I had balked at this because I didn't want to pay
the $70some to get it but SIL swears by it so I did it. I get a lot of
books through them. And I get a lot of gift cards for them so I am rarely
paying much OOP for anything I get there.

"Julie Bove" > wrote in message
...
>
> "sf" > wrote in message
> news
>> On Sun, 20 Oct 2013 18:46:47 -0700 (PDT),
>> wrote:
>>
>>> Amazon with free shipping? You have it made
>>
>> I LOL when people try to say it's free. Either you your order has to
>> be at or above a certain basic amount or you purchase "free shipping"
>> for a year... either way, it's NOT free and the people who say it is
>> must be living in another reality.
>
> I can't remember what the minimum is for Amazon but it's not a lot. I
> want to say $25. I can always find something else to tack onto my order
> to bump it up if need be. But I just got Prime so I always get two day
> shipping now at no additional price. I had balked at this because I
> didn't want to pay the $70some to get it but SIL swears by it so I did it.
> I get a lot of books through them. And I get a lot of gift cards for them
> so I am rarely paying much OOP for anything I get there.


The only thing about Prime is you have to pay the fee every year, at least
you did and it renewed automatically. I don't like anything that renews
automatically.

Cheri

"Cheri" > wrote in message
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> "Julie Bove" > wrote in message
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>>
>> "sf" > wrote in message
>> news
>>> On Sun, 20 Oct 2013 18:46:47 -0700 (PDT),
>>> wrote:
>>>
>>>> Amazon with free shipping? You have it made
>>>
>>> I LOL when people try to say it's free. Either you your order has to
>>> be at or above a certain basic amount or you purchase "free shipping"
>>> for a year... either way, it's NOT free and the people who say it is
>>> must be living in another reality.
>>
>> I can't remember what the minimum is for Amazon but it's not a lot. I
>> want to say $25. I can always find something else to tack onto my order
>> to bump it up if need be. But I just got Prime so I always get two day
>> shipping now at no additional price. I had balked at this because I
>> didn't want to pay the $70some to get it but SIL swears by it so I did
>> it. I get a lot of books through them. And I get a lot of gift cards for
>> them so I am rarely paying much OOP for anything I get there.
>
>
> The only thing about Prime is you have to pay the fee every year, at least
> you did and it renewed automatically. I don't like anything that renews
> automatically.
>
> Cheri

I prefer things that renew automatically.

"Julie Bove" > wrote in message
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>
> "Cheri" > wrote in message
> ...
>> "Julie Bove" > wrote in message
>> ...
>>>
>>> "sf" > wrote in message
>>> news >>>> On Sun, 20 Oct 2013 18:46:47 -0700 (PDT),
>>>> wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> Amazon with free shipping? You have it made
>>>>
>>>> I LOL when people try to say it's free. Either you your order has to
>>>> be at or above a certain basic amount or you purchase "free shipping"
>>>> for a year... either way, it's NOT free and the people who say it is
>>>> must be living in another reality.
>>>
>>> I can't remember what the minimum is for Amazon but it's not a lot. I
>>> want to say $25. I can always find something else to tack onto my order
>>> to bump it up if need be. But I just got Prime so I always get two day
>>> shipping now at no additional price. I had balked at this because I
>>> didn't want to pay the $70some to get it but SIL swears by it so I did
>>> it. I get a lot of books through them. And I get a lot of gift cards
>>> for them so I am rarely paying much OOP for anything I get there.
>>
>>
>> The only thing about Prime is you have to pay the fee every year, at
>> least you did and it renewed automatically. I don't like anything that
>> renews automatically.
>>
>> Cheri
>
> I prefer things that renew automatically.


Well, there ya are. There's something for everyone.

Cheri

> wrote in message
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On Sunday, October 20, 2013 5:59:14 PM UTC-7, wrote:

>
> Yes, that is very true, as we always get "socked" extra when ordering from
> here, and I sure as heck wouldn't bother to order mustard online, as that
> would really be a silly thing to do, when the flavor isn't going to be
> that much different if I use another type of mustard, even if it isn't
> "grainy". I've been cooking for over 60 years and have done well without
> that certain mustard, so no big deal.
>
>
>
> I do order from Amazon.com a lot, but that's because I can get it
> postage-free.
>

Amazon with free shipping? You have it made
In the case you might not want a case of stone ground mustard; perhaps you
could get together with friends.

http://www.amazon.com/Koops-Mustard-...=koops+mustard

http://www.amazon.com/Boetje-Dutch-M...ywords=boetjes

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I've found Ebay to be great if I just want a single something or other. Can
usually get it with free shipping too.