Amazon Prime
30-day free trial — just in time for October Prime Day!
Amazon Prime has long since evolved from the days when it merely offered free two-day shipping and a burgeoning library of original shows. Prime now includes a music service, one of the most robust TV show and movie streaming services on the market, unique deals for its members — like free Twitch subscriptions and exclusive Whole Foods discounts — plus access to exclusive deals, especially on Amazon’s unofficial-official holidays, like the upcoming Prime Big Deal Days.
Do you really need to be an Amazon Prime subscriber to get the best deals?
The annual membership fee for Amazon Prime is $139, with the monthly subscription costing $15 ($180 per year). For college students, Amazon Prime Student is available at a discounted rate of $69 per year or $7.50 per month ($90 per year). Following verification, eligible individuals on government programs such as EBT or Medicaid can access Prime for $7 per month.
The good news is you don’t even have to pay for the Prime membership to get the best deal during October Prime Day. You can access Amazon Prime for free by signing up for a 30-day trial, and just remember tocancel before the trial period ends. Alternatively, you can keep the membership for $30 (two months) so you have the membership during the biggest deal events of the year, and then just ditch it before the new year. Between Prime Big Deal Days, Black Friday, and Cyber Monday, there are numerous discounts available that can easily make up for the cost of membership for those two months, if you want to get serious about your shopping. Additionally, the membership includes access to a music library, a vast collection of Prime Video content, and free shipping on a ton of Amazon orders, so you’ll have those other perks during your membership time as well.
