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Amazon Prime problems: Read this before you rely on 2-day shipping
There’s nothing worse than paying extra for something and not getting it. For example, if you want Amazon Prime’s famous two-day shipping, you must pay $14.99 per month or $139 per year. But customers who share their Amazon Prime problems on social media say they aren’t getting the speedy shipping they paid for.
Across the U.S., Prime users say they have to wait up to five days to get their packages. This stings, especially since Amazon raised Prime’s annual price to $139 earlier this year. Here’s why Amazon’s prices spiked.
However, it seems that delayed shipping times depend on your location. One former employee says that certain counties in Washington have five-day Prime shipping, for instance. We’ve got all the details you need to know.
Here’s the backstory
I can personally attest to this. When I was a Prime member two years ago, I loved receiving packages in two days. But over the past year, near-constant delays made speedy shipping a distant memory.
That’s why I canceled my Prime membership, despite the many perks. Tap or click here for 11 of the best Amazon Prime advantages few shoppers know about. Because I didn’t see the point in paying for two-day shipping when I didn’t get it, I downgraded.
I’m not alone, either. Customers have been complaining on Facebook, Twitter and other social media platforms.
DID AMAZON GET RID OF 2 DAY DELIVERY?????
Why is everything im looking for have the earliest delivery date of 1 week?!
I GO TO THE BEACH IN 4 DAYS. GET IT TOGETHER JEFF
— Mrs PA-C (@MrsPA_C) September 11, 2022
But Amazon hasn’t shared any strategies for returning things to the way they were.
An Amazon spokesperson told Vox that Amazon isn’t slowing down deliveries on purpose. She said Prime delivery times depend on many factors, like:
- A customer’s location.
- Transportation issues in different regions.
- How long it takes items to be shipped from a warehouse.
Bottom line: If your Prime orders take too long, it’s not just you. For the time being, customers dealing with this problem have to grin and bear it. If you complain on social media, you’ll get apologies and explanations — but no solutions.
Complete guide to tracking and receiving your Amazon orders
Have you been shopping online more since the start of the pandemic? You’re not alone — millions of Americans are relying on services like Amazon to get essential supplies and gifts every day.
And with the holiday season approaching, there are even more reasons to order from Amazon. Between seasonal deals and fast shipping, it’s the best way to shop without leaving your couch. Tap or click here to see more hidden benefits of your Prime membership.
5 ways to share files that are too big to email
We all have file-size problems. Our cameras now take fabulous photos and crisp videos. Our computers can tackle monstrous spreadsheets. But all of that comes with a drawback: really huge files. So what do you do when you want to send that pile of digital photos to grandma, but the file is too big to attach to an email? In this tip, I’m sharing five ways to handle it.