Amazon Prime Increases Membership Fees (May 2023)

BewareOfThe Dog on 02/05/2023 - 09:26
Last edited 02/05/2023 - 12:09 by 3 other users

It was only a matter of time

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Amazon Prime Video will increase its streaming subscription fees by as much as 42.9 per cent from the end of this month.

Prime membership will hike up its monthly price from $6.99 to $9.99 while its annual fee will go up from $59.99 to $79.99.

From Amazon email:

Thank you for being a valued member of Amazon Prime. We are writing to you about an upcoming change to your membership.

Since launching Amazon Prime in 2018 we have continued expanding Prime member benefits. So we can continue growing the offering, Prime membership fees are changing to $79 per year for annual plans. The new price will apply from June 28, 2023, on the date of your next renewal. With your Prime membership you have access to shopping and entertainment benefits, including Prime Video and Amazon Music.

No further action is required. You can manage your Prime membership anytime by visiting Your Membership page.

Will you stop your subscription?

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                • AustriaBargain on 02/05/2023 - 13:57

                  @ChillBro: Yeah I am. I guess if you aren't a Prime member and have never ordered anything that you may not see that section maybe.

                  • ChillBro on 02/05/2023 - 13:59

                    @AustriaBargain: I'm definitely a member and have been for years. Guess it's because I'm using a 'free' membership from Telstra.

                  • gromit on 02/05/2023 - 16:58
                    +1

                    @AustriaBargain: I am a member have ordered many items and watched plenty, I also don't get that section.

                    • AustriaBargain on 02/05/2023 - 16:59

                      @gromit: Maybe you haven't ordered much stuff or watched much stuff so it is not visible to you, so you don't think to yourself "hmmm, I'm not really getting much value out of my membership, I probably shouldn't renew".

                      • gromit on 02/05/2023 - 17:04

                        @AustriaBargain: maybe, probably a few dozen orders a year, but would have watched a lot.

              • MrFunSocks on 02/05/2023 - 14:21
                +2

                @AustriaBargain: Not there for me either and I've been a prime member for like 10 years.

    • mapax on 02/05/2023 - 13:21
      +1

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      • SoTightEcoLPI on 02/05/2023 - 13:41

        64
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        0 LOL

      • SoTightEcoLPI on 02/05/2023 - 13:47

        I've just signed into Amazon music for the first time, what's the go? Looks like I can't select audio but it is ad-free. Might have to stick to my $4.00Au Turkey family plan and have my siblings continue to freeload!

    • SoTightEcoLPI on 02/05/2023 - 13:41

      Wow!

  • Seraphin7 on 02/05/2023 - 12:59

    Yeesh, that's a steep hike.

  • timliu1996 on 02/05/2023 - 13:03

    Steep hike = ordering more <$5 craps with prime shipping

  • nubzy on 02/05/2023 - 13:04
    +13

    Amazon used to be filled with bargains, now they're few and far between. Pricing is pretty average now. I'll probably still continue, but I don't shop there much at all anymore.

    • ErlichBachman on 02/05/2023 - 13:07

      Agree with this

    • MrFunSocks on 02/05/2023 - 14:22
      +8

      Even if there aren't as many bargains, the convenience of free delivery for pretty much everything at the same price or slightly cheaper than you'd pay at retail makes it worth it IMO.

  • leasky on 02/05/2023 - 13:12
    +3

    so i managed to extend to from the 15th of june, by going onto my telstra points and claiming a 12 month prime membership for points, was emailed a code and it extended it till 2024, fairly simple that way hopefully there's other ways without telstra !

    • vaporjet on 02/05/2023 - 16:12

      Thanks for sharing this idea, have just done the same!

    • deadset on 02/05/2023 - 17:07
      +1

      I’ve been trying to redeem Telstra points since last year. Check out on any item throws 404 error and always has. Over 100,000 useless points. How did you manage to redeem?

        • funkydan2 on 08/05/2023 - 09:10
          +1

          Thanks. I ran into a little bit of trouble. The Telstra website doesn't work properly with the Safari browser, so I used Firefox (on MacOS). When I went to redeem the voucher through the email link (which opened the Amazon website in Safari), it wasn't accepted. However, chatting with Amazon Customer Service, I was recommended to use the same browser that I used to get the voucher. I did that, and it worked perfectly.

          I reckon that's pretty good use for Telstra points.

    • ozbagends on 02/05/2023 - 20:17

      do you know if you can you extend for more than 12 months? e.g. 24 months

      • CecilTheChair on 02/05/2023 - 20:49

        Yep, my expiry date is Nov 2025

  • jimbobaus on 02/05/2023 - 13:13
    +8

    $59.99 was exceptional good value
    $79.99 is still cheap for whats included

    • scuderiarmani on 02/05/2023 - 15:27
      -1

      Check US…. We've got it made still I believe.

      • BargainKen on 02/05/2023 - 16:16
        +3

        The US has a wider variety of products to chose from, more likely to buy, more likely to use, more likely to benefit - hence the higher price.

  • Austrian Oak on 02/05/2023 - 13:16
    +4

    I found Amazon had better service a year or two ago. I could order an item before midnight and like clockwork it would arrive at my door at 11.00am. Now most items will take two days to reach me even when they are local which can be seen from the tracking, whereas before i would even get my sydney/melb packages next day. I am in flex metro area.

    • AustriaBargain on 02/05/2023 - 13:19
      +1

      Yeah I noticed a few years ago I could order something and it would arrive less than 24 hours later, sometimes less than 12. I have moved since then though so maybe it's just my area.

    • I Smell Pennies on 02/05/2023 - 13:21
      +1

      Still the same for me. For many items it still gives me the option to order by midnight tonight for a tomorrow delivery.

      It totally depends if your item is located interstate or not.

    • nightelves on 02/05/2023 - 13:25

      That's why you need to pay more for that level of service you received a year or two ago.

    • MrFunSocks on 02/05/2023 - 14:23

      I've found it to be getting better and better. I'm ordering things now and they're being delivered next day now where that wasn't even the case 12 months ago. Lately I've been getting things delivered days before the listed delivery date on amazon.

  • I Smell Pennies on 02/05/2023 - 13:17

    Damn. I'll be upgrading some more accounts to Prime

  • bamzero on 02/05/2023 - 13:23
    +1

    Had been thinking about whether was worth renewing if they increased the price. Being in WA delivery times aren't great as most stuff is coming from eastern states warehouse by parcel post, taking 1 to 2 weeks.

    Looks like I'll get in another year at current price though.

  • BangkokBreakfast on 02/05/2023 - 13:27
    +3

    If only the Turkey membership worked in Aus.

    https://www.aboutamazon.eu/news/press-lounge/amazon-prime-is…

  • [Deactivated] on 02/05/2023 - 13:30

    I pay monthly, I just switched to yearly. It refunded me $2.
    So charged $59

    I had 28 packages, I do order over $39 often tho so I'm unsure ifs it's worth it 100% but not bad value. I'll see how I go over the next year, eBay is alot cheaper for alot of stuff so $10 for eBay plus is solid value too.

  • nubzy on 02/05/2023 - 13:35
    +7

    Just extended by 12 months with a 12mth Telstra Prime membership for 24,000 points

    Good til end Nov 2024 now

    • bym on 02/05/2023 - 13:37

      Just when I've been looking for something to spend my 24000 points on, love it thanks.

    • Aussiecash on 02/05/2023 - 13:45

      Good idea, I only have 21k points…need to find a way to get the other 3k before the end of June

      • kyle on 04/05/2023 - 04:02

        Prepay your bill by $300 now

    • MrFunSocks on 02/05/2023 - 14:32

      Thanks for this, wasn't aware it was an option! Was literally looking at what I could use my 40k+ telstra points on a few hours ago haha. Got another 12 months now!

  • MrFunSocks on 02/05/2023 - 13:40
    +6

    Still the best subscription service on the market (Prime that is, not prime video). Not happy it's increasing, but it's still an absolute bargain.

  • King Steuart on 02/05/2023 - 13:44
    +3

    Tempted to treat it like eBay now and let it lapse until I need another delivery. I have one pass now so who knows how long I can go without Prime.

    So sick of everything going up. A 25% price increase? What's next year, $99? $109?

    The kids don't watch anything on prime video, prime music is crap unless you pay extra, and the games are average compared to gamepass

    • cute as duck on 02/05/2023 - 15:11
      +10

      So sick of everything going up. A 25% price increase? What's next year, $99? $109?

      It was always an introductory lower fee while they establish themselves in Australia. It is still cheaper than US Prime is US$139 - or ~AU$210.10

      • scuderiarmani on 02/05/2023 - 15:28
        +4

        This. People shouldn't complain. It was never going to last.

      • King Steuart on 02/05/2023 - 15:51
        -4

        Great so you're saying my predictions will be correct

  • relentless on 02/05/2023 - 13:46
    +6

    I just ask a friend to order me non-urgent items on their plan. You could split membership costs between family and friends nearby.

  • Sammyboy on 02/05/2023 - 13:47
    +11

    Amazon trying to recoup their massive losses from Rings of Power

    • life is suffering on 02/05/2023 - 14:16

      Hahhaha this makes sense now

      • Sammyboy on 02/05/2023 - 15:38
        +1

        We all might have to leave Rings of Power running on the TV when no one is watching lol

  • PissLUR on 02/05/2023 - 14:17
    +1

    175 orders placed in 2023

    942 orders placed in 2022

    Your benefit usage
    PAST YEAR - Packages shipped for free with Prime Delivery
    798

    Packages shipped for free with Prime Delivery

    Will you stop your subscription?
    No

    • Windows7forever on 02/05/2023 - 14:34
      +15

      942 orders in a year? You taking this piss or what?

    • Mantzy on 02/05/2023 - 14:35

      Just looked at mine,

      PAST YEAR -
      Packages shipped for free with Prime Delivery - 45
      Movies and TV shows watched with Prime Video - 266

      I'm not unsubbing. Still one of the better deals out there, especially free international shipping.

    • cute as duck on 02/05/2023 - 15:12

      Not bad.

      Your benefit usage
      PRIME BENEFITS USED:

      PAST YEAR
      142
      Packages shipped for free with Prime Delivery

      131
      Movies and TV shows watched with Prime Video

      5 Songs listened to with Amazon Music.

  • AlienC on 02/05/2023 - 14:18
    +2

    Prime gaming is what makes it worth it for me.

    I could probably live without prime deliveries but it is a nice to have.

    Haven't been able to use much prime video since all the stuff I currently want is on binge Stan and Netflix.

    Dropped Disney plus this year because it wasn't getting much usage after I watched all the star wars stuff.

    Tbh I only kept prime video for lord of the rings but that felt like a flop so not sure what else to use it for now besides law and order which I'm over that too for now.

    Still hope the annual will be cheap by the time I renew early next year but will have to reconsider when I look at renewing it again.

    Mostly just buy soft drinks from Amazon.. Don't need any more pc hardware for now or headphones so maybe this time next year might drop prime but the gaming side is still somewhat worth it at $5-7 a month with usually 2-3 games that are nice to have per month.. $2-3 a game is still a bargain for me.

  • burningrage on 02/05/2023 - 14:24
    +1

    I think its a good deal but don't like the domino effect of increases in the past months.

    Costco - $5
    Telstra Prepaid - $300 to $320 very soon and will keep increasing.
    Amazon - $20

    Knowing there is little repercussions from their point of view.

    Making you wonder what's next….

    • Windows7forever on 02/05/2023 - 14:37
      +4

      All the big companies are jumping on the inflation bandwagon. Easy way for them to cynically boost profits and make us consumers poorer. The irony is that their behaviour is fuelling future price inflation.

      • burningrage on 02/05/2023 - 15:08
        +1

        Correct. As do the sudden rise in Weekend Surcharges / Credit Card Surcharges / Public Holiday Surcharges.

        Very inflationary but they already know they can get away with it.

  • Jaded on 02/05/2023 - 14:43

    I was considering cancelling and just renewing it for a month if needed, as I usually only use it for delivery when I know I'll be WFH and need something soon. (and I claim the free games monthly, still haven't played them.. haha)

    I've had a lot of issues recently where I will get calls from the person delivering, then once instructed I'll even meet them at the door (as I will be home), they ghost me until either there was an unexpected delay until a couple days later/no update/listed as delivered when it wasn't.

    This makes my decision easier!

  • nugstar on 02/05/2023 - 14:45
    +1

    Me: $20 price increase!? This is an outrage!
    Also me: oo save $300 due to price error? Okie dokie Jeff

  • devize on 02/05/2023 - 14:46

    Renewal date: 18th June 2023. Score!

  • zanzir on 02/05/2023 - 14:51
    +4

    we need a turkey TRL hack but for aus. i want to pay $1 a month for AmznPrime

  • IMadeYouReadThis on 02/05/2023 - 15:04
    +5

    Kogan First is $99 and Amazon Prime is $79 - just with this in mind, its still a good value at $79 (was a steal at $59).

  • cute as duck on 02/05/2023 - 15:15
    +1

    Still cheap at $79.

    In USA, Prime is US$139 or ~AU$210. But they also have Prime benefit with the Amazon branded CCs.

  • TheDukeOfNukem on 02/05/2023 - 15:34
    +3

    Bugger, but still by far the best value service. Got it for Amazon Video, ended up getting sucked into their online store and buy tonnes of shit from there, absolutely love Amazon Music on all the Echo Dots and speakers and shit. Shame I can't be bothered using other launchers on the Steam Deck or else I'd use the monthly games too.

    Edit: Found out how to do mine, I'll take the badge for being the only one regularly using Amazon Music.

    Past year:
    15 Packages shipped for free with Prime Delivery
    114 Movies and TV shows watched with Prime Video
    5,197 Songs listened to with Amazon Music

  • bdl on 02/05/2023 - 16:45

    Wonder if Gerry will renew his sub now :D

  • nightmarez3k on 02/05/2023 - 17:15
    +4

    No impact if you don't have Prime subscription. Just gotta spend the minimum and get free delivery.

  • Aobegral on 02/05/2023 - 17:18

    Stupid question… If my prime renews on 25th January 2024, that means I will have to pay $80 doesn't it?

    • bdl on 02/05/2023 - 17:20
      +1

      Yes

      • Aobegral on 02/05/2023 - 17:25

        Does prime have like a membership card or something that you can redeem later ahah… Ah that sucks but oh well

  • Nshell7 on 02/05/2023 - 17:46

    So for yearly subscriber

    $59/12 = $4.92/month
    Increase to
    $79/12 = $6.58/month

  • ironworthy on 02/05/2023 - 17:47

    Anyone know if they will change the minimum spend $39 to get free shipping without Prime. I’m guessing that will be raised too

  • Insision on 02/05/2023 - 18:00

    Yes already cancelled & left message .. if it was only 5 or 10 extra i wud have kept it..

    • HangryCakeStore on 02/05/2023 - 19:29

      They haven’t increased yet though

      • Insision on 02/05/2023 - 21:19

        Ya i know but even if u cancel u have ur leftover days watever it is schedule for renewal so u can use ur prime till then

  • Kamsi on 02/05/2023 - 18:32
    +2

    Have anybody experience a delivery delay from Amazon on prime members. It normally get deliver next day but now it took a week.

    • bdl on 02/05/2023 - 18:51
      -2

      Move house

    • Vool on 02/05/2023 - 18:52
      +2

      Most deliveries have been slow for me in WA for around 6 months. Before that would get most orders within a couple of days, now it's usually 2 weeks and sometimes 3.

    • RedSky1 on 03/05/2023 - 08:25

      From what I have seen Amazon started favouring other carriers like Aramex for Prime delivery in a lot of places instead of Express Australia Post, night and day difference even if Express service is no longer next day delivery for the most part.

  • ironworthy on 02/05/2023 - 19:12
    +1

    If i accept the 3 months free with the Mastercard offer, can i buy the annual Prime after accepting so that it will tack on after the 3 free months end or do i need to wait for the 3 months to end before buying prime

    • Sweet3st on 02/05/2023 - 21:38

      I'm interested in this as well. I have been holding off on the M/C offer which doesn't end for a while yet, wanting the 3 months free. I guess that won't change anyway.

      • ironworthy on 03/05/2023 - 00:34

        I found out they charge you the newer rate because the renewal won't charge till the end of the 3 months which will be past June by then

  • Marrk on 02/05/2023 - 19:17

    My next annual renewal will thankfully be $59 - will likely still be worth it for me at $79.

  • Wiadro on 02/05/2023 - 19:41

    I have this

    On 30 May 2023 you will change your plan to: Annual AUD$ 59.00

  • Wt133 on 02/05/2023 - 19:52

    Can you skip past it by buying an annual membership before then new price increase ? Then you could still pay for one year of prime at the old price ?

    • Limitless on 02/05/2023 - 21:27

      yes

      • 2jzzzz on 03/05/2023 - 08:37

        How?

        • Limitless on 03/05/2023 - 08:47
          +2

          buy an annual membership now while the price is low

  • muddrex on 02/05/2023 - 20:30

    Lucky for me as my prime renews end of May, just enough to beat the increase.

  • serpserpserp on 02/05/2023 - 20:43

    I gotta say, I do love getting same day shipping through Amazon Prime. Still amazes me every time it works.

  • jeeg on 02/05/2023 - 21:29

    $79.99 works out $6.66 per month. I think this is still good value considering this is like the cost of a cup of cuppa. You get free shipping on all deliveries, and free returns if you really have to, pretty good deals on some stuff from time to time, free movies/series (some of which are not bad)…so yes i will be staying.

  • bigbadboogieman on 02/05/2023 - 21:30
    -1

    I just keep making new trial accounts

  • Nillionaire on 02/05/2023 - 21:53
    +1

    I won't stop my service. Prime is essential to me, just like my phone plan. All the money I save from not owning or maintaining a car and fuel, I can throw at Amazon for next day delivery on most things I need. I also have Spotify, Netflix, Disney+.

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