Amazon Prime has become one of those subscriptions that almost everyone has, even though not everyone needs it. For €49.90 per year (or €4.99 per month)Prime benefits like fast and free delivery, access to Prime Video, and special deals during events like Prime Day. But the question is: is it really worth paying for all this? How much should I pay for this subscription?

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Is it really attractive to pay for Amazon Prime?

Prime’s main appeal is convenience. Sending something and receiving it the next day (or even the same day in some cities) is a luxury that many people already underestimate. But this convenience comes at a cost, and if you barely order, you may be paying more than you get.

Prime costs almost 50 euros per year; This is more than many users spend on shipping costs if they only make a few purchases a year. If you’re not using their other services like Prime Video, Prime Reading, or Amazon Music, you might not be getting the most out of your subscription.

How much should you buy to compensate?

Convert, Standard shipping on Amazon (without Prime) is usually around €3.99 or €4.99 per order. If we take into account Prime’s annual price (€49.90), the subscription starts to pay for itself with about 10 to 12 purchases per year, that is, about one purchase per month.

From that point on, each additional order will “save” you money compared to paying shipping costs separately. If you also benefit from special , faster deliveries or services like Prime Video, the equation goes even further in Prime’s favor.

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What if you only buy from time to time?

If you barely order, Prime probably won’t work for you. WITHMazon free shipping to customers without Prime over a minimum of €35 per order (only €19 on books). This means you can continue shopping without paying subscription fees as long as you group your purchases.

Moreover, Many products sold by third parties do not include Prime shippingtherefore advantage is not always guaranteed.

Secret discounts: Prime Students and Prime Lite

Not everyone pays full price. Students can access Prime Students. costs only €24.95 per year and includes the same basic benefits. A cheaper version, Prime Lite, with fewer services is also available in some countries (but not yet officially available in Spain).

If you shop frequently, enjoy Prime Video, or value fast delivery, Prime can be a great tool. But if you rarely use Amazon, you may be paying for a convenience you rarely use. If you order 1 or more times a month, Prime makes up for it. If you buy only a few times a year, it is better to group your orders and save almost 50 € on the subscription. Sometimes the smartest thing is not to have everything, but to know when you really need it.

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