Use Amazon to buy groceries? Get ready to pay more
For many, the COVID pandemic made having groceries delivered common. What could be better than having everything you need to be dropped off at your door?
Amazon Fresh was admittedly ahead of its time in this regard. It’s been around since 2007, and everyone who has used it loves it. Sadly, you might need to pay more to have your groceries delivered in the future.
Read on to learn more about what you can expect from Amazon Fresh moving forward.
Why your Amazon Fresh Delivery probably won’t be free anymore
If you’ve used Amazon Fresh, you know that delivery is free for Prime members when you order a minimum of $35 of groceries. Unfortunately, that’s about to change.
Amazon recently announced the minimum purchase for free delivery would increase to $150 on Feb. 28, 2023. Yikes! That’s quite the jump. Ordering $35 worth of groceries is a breeze, but getting to $150 can be a reach.
When the change hits, you’ll be required to pay an extra fee on orders for different amounts.
The new delivery fees are as follows:
- $9.95 on orders under $50.
- $6.95 on orders between $50 and $100.
- $3.95 on orders between $100 and $150.
Before this change, Amazon Prime subscribers could count on free Fresh deliveries on orders over $35, or $50 in New York. Now, they’ll have to buy significantly more to enjoy the same service, even with their Prime account.
Amazon says the price increase keeps in-store prices lower. Is it worth it?
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