Amazon Offers “Instant Gratification Shipping” in Some Major Cities
Amazon Offers “Instant Gratification Shipping” in Some Major Cities
Posted 10/15/2009 at 2:19pm
| by Jason Barry
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Are you tired of crowds, pushy sales people, and long lines at checkout counters? Are you dreading last minute Christmas shopping? If you are, and you happen to live in one of seven major U.S. cities, Amazon is about to change your life.
Introducing Amazon’s new “Same Day Delivery” option in New York, Philadelphia, Boston, Washington D.C., Baltimore, Las Vegas and Seattle. Timing cutoffs vary in each of the cities, but you can order before 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. to be eligible for the option.
But wait, there’s more! Some would be willing to pay $20 to $30 for such quick delivery. But you will pay the low, low price of $15.99 (*Applause*). If you belong to Amazon Prime, you will see even deeper discounts, paying just $6.99 for the service.
You can find more details in the press release over at Amazon. Operators are standing by.
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zeringue
October 16, 2009 at 1:54pm
Houston with its 601 sq miles, and we dont want to pay taxes to have our products shipped to the house in hours. big deal. besides "gallery furniture delivers tonight. with no back back back order slip." if you live in houston you know.
Vegan
October 15, 2009 at 4:25pm
Damn, that's really freaking awesome. Too bad we don't get it in LA. I guess the traffic alone would make it too difficult. And the city is so big, "LA" describes an area of 500 square miles.
WFUJay
October 15, 2009 at 3:47pm
Proud member of Amazon Prime here, and it is the shit. Not really worried about "instant gratification" shipping when I'm perfectly fine with the $3.99 next day air price.
fry
October 15, 2009 at 3:06pm
I'm guessing customers with Amazon warehouses close enough to get the same-day delivery also have to pay state sales tax. That kinda sucks.
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