Amazon Prime Perks
$139/yr — most don't use 1/4 of benefits.
Senior $7/mo discount
- If on EBT, Medicaid — Prime is $6.99/mo (vs $14.99).
- Saves $96/year.
- Re-verify yearly.
- Apply at amazon.com/qualify.
- Same benefits as full Prime.
- Privacy — Amazon doesn't share with anyone.
Often-missed benefits
- Amazon Photos — UNLIMITED photo storage. HUGE perk.
- Prime Reading — 1,000+ ebooks free.
- Amazon Music — 100M songs (basic tier).
- Prime Video — movies + TV included.
- Whole Foods discount — 10% off sale items.
- Amazon Fresh delivery — free over $35.
- Same-day delivery in many cities — free.
- Try Before You Buy — clothing, return free.
Save more on Amazon
- Subscribe & Save — 5-15% off recurring orders.
- Camelcamelcamel.com — price history tracker.
- Honey browser extension — auto-applies coupons.
- Amazon Warehouse — open box / used 30-50% off.
- Buy refurbished — same warranty often.
- Lightning Deals — short-term discounts on app.
- Prime Day (July) + Black Friday — biggest sales.
Avoid Amazon traps
- Watch "sponsored" results — usually not best.
- Read recent reviews (last 6 months).
- Check seller — "Sold by Amazon" safer than 3rd party.
- Don't buy fragile items from 3rd party sellers.
- Counterfeits common — stick to brand-owned listings.
- Verify prices — sometimes higher than other retailers.
Cancel if not using
- Account → Manage Prime Membership → End Membership.
- If under-25 orders/yr — probably not worth it.
- Free pickup at Whole Foods/Kohl's an alternative.
- Walmart+ ($98/yr) sometimes better value.
- Sign up annually for Prime Day, cancel after.
Family share
Amazon Household — share Prime with 1 adult + 4 kids/teens free. Spouse/family member gets Prime free. Both shopping accounts kept separate. Combine 2 households into one Prime — save $139. Settings → Amazon Household.