Amazon Prime (next day shipping) Free trial for a month

Howdie

I don't know if everyone qualifies for this, but I placed an order this morning and was offered a 1 month free trial of Amazon Prime, which is usually £47.97 / year and offers free next day shipping and reduced fast shipping.

It automatically renews after the month is up, charging you £47.97 , but it's a simple matter to turn off the renewal immediately and get the month free.

Perfect for last minute christmas shopping during this festive period. HTH someone:beer:

custardy

pop over to consumer vent and see how many people struggle ot read T&C's and how to cancel

Howdie

custardy wrote: »

pop over to consumer vent and see how many people struggle ot read T&C's and how to cancel

Hey if they dont bother to read or even know that they have signed up for a service whose fault is that ?? There is an option to turn off the auto upgrade once the initial trial period is over, so no excuses!!

sarnd

custardy wrote: »

pop over to consumer vent and see how many people struggle ot read T&C's and how to cancel

I got this offer and have got amazon prime until 28.12.2008, got worried when I saw your post, but just went into my amazon account and on my subsciptions page is an 'unsubscribe button' so I'm hoping it will be pretty easy.
Don't want to do it just yet though as might see some more amazon bargains posted on here that I HAVE to have!! :rotfl:

Howdie

sarnd wrote: »

I got this offer and have got amazon prime until 28.12.2008, got worried when I saw your post, but just went into my amazon account and on my subsciptions page is an 'unsubscribe button' so I'm hoping it will be pretty easy.
Don't want to do it just yet though as might see some more amazon bargains posted on here that I HAVE to have!! :rotfl:

You can switch it off now and it will expire when the trial period ends.

InDebted2U_2

I'm thinking of taking up this offer as I have a last couple of items to get, Amazon seems to be the best price around, and I need them by the end of the week.

Is there anything I should be aware of from the T&Cs? Don't want to stupidly miss something and end up paying nearly 50 quid for a service I really won't need/want after Xmas.

tonysat

I had this 1 month trial period a few months back and it was very good. The important thing to remember, of course, is to "unsubscribe" before the time up period, and as Howdie mentioned, you can do that well before the time up period. T & C you have to pay the £49 if you don't. But it's not a nighthmare to do as it was with Setanta, if any of us remember that!

Sid_Harper

This has been on as far as I can remember - nothing new.

InDebted2U_2

Interesting point to note here in the Amazon prime T&C: "You can always request a refund of the most recent charge if your benefits haven't been used in the new term."

In other words, if you do get charged but don't make use of Prime afterwards then you can ask for your money back.

Also T&C says:
Our one month trial is completely FREE for you to enjoy. There's no obligation to continue your membership beyond the trial period - simply cancel your membership through Your Account at any time by selecting 'Do not upgrade'."

Howdie

Sid_Harper wrote: »

This has been on as far as I can remember - nothing new.

Well I am glad you knew about it and thanks for another pointless post

kt33uk

I signed up for this with intention of cancelling it after Christmas. It was supposed to be free for a month but when I signed in to my Amazon account this message was waiting for me:

Important Message
We had a problem with the credit card you supplied for your Amazon Prime membership. Unfortunately, you will not receive Amazon Prime benefits until this problem is resolved. Please re-enter a preferred payment method.

Why would they be trying my account if this is a free service?