Review: A guide book, really?
Rating: 1 out of 5
Date: 08 29, 2012
You can find all the info, reviews, etc., just by googling Amazon Prime. I live in Hawaii. I tried the one month free trial mostly because of the free shipping. This was back in November 2011. Upon signing up, I started shopping. Guess what? ALASKA AND HAWAII ARE INELIGIBLE FOR FREE 2 DAY SHIPPING! WOW!So, I immediately cancelled it. I perused the streaming and the free selections were just as crappy as Netflix. If you wanted the good stuff, you had to pay additional.I just went back to check on the terms for shipping to HI and AK. They have since changed it from "ineligible" to FREE STANDARD SHIPPING. What?! So, for $79 a year, you'll give me free standard shipping. The same shipping that I'd get by just purchasing $25 or more ANYWAY? The option to that is, if you need it sooner, you can pay $6.99 per ITEM for 2 day air. Pass.Amazon Prime is good for those who live in the CONUS or if you're a shopaholic that likes to buy stuff every day that don't total $25. If you're like me and live outside of that, you're SOL. You'd still have to wait a week to get your goods regardless. But, by choosing prime, you're out $79 too. No thanks.UPDATE 6/4/14Two years later after writing this review, I am now an Amazon Prime member. What made me do it?Well, after shopping around for better prices (including ebay), Amazon always came out on top. I was annoyed with having to "fill" my orders to meet the $25 minimum. What I've found was even if it was super saver shipping, some of my items arrived in about 3 days which is really 2nd day air to Hawaii.  Am I happy about it? YES!  The amazon prime movie selection has improved a bit and I find myself watching a flick every night before bed on my ipad propped up on my night stand.  I'm going to get as much of my annual fee as possible out of Amazon Prime.  Is it worth the $79 for people in Hawaii? YES.I get my goods fast. Many items are amazon prime eligible. The movie choices are improving. They offer more TV series than anything else. I have to learn more about the kindle offerings and stuff to get more bang for my buck.  And I can add everyone in my household to my prime membership so anything they order gets the free super saving shipping too.Way to redeem yourself Amazon!