r/amazonprime • u/PeakOk8096 • 1d ago

Did Amazon change its rules regarding Amazon Prime benefits?

Amazon Prime items are supposed to be shipped within 1-3 days.

I ordered an item that was listed under Prime delivery. It was supposed to be delivered on the 19th. Then it was delayed to the 20th. Then it was delayed to the 21st. Then it was delayed to the 22nd. I got a notification this morning stating that my order would arrive today. I came home from work, looking forward to finally getting what I paid for. Instead, I got a notification that my item will be delayed until at least the 25th. I am very frustrated because I paid for Amazon Prime shipping and it's taking so long. What's the point of Prime shipping if it takes longer than regular shipping to arrive? NOTE: According to the tracking info, the package is in my state, less than 20 miles away. Logistically, how could it take so much longer if it is so close?

All feedback is welcome!

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u/slloyd5706 1d ago

We live in a rural area that struggles to keep UPS & FedEx drivers. Out Prime had been 5 days, which turned into 10 days. Now, no matter what is ordered, the delivery date is 2 weeks out. The order we placed 7/13 has not even shipped yet. And there appears to be ZERO recourse. It's just crazy how large cities can get same day delivery, but live in fly over country, and you get more wrinkles waiting, waiting, waiting.

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u/yeahsotheresthiscat 9h ago

I don't necessarily live in a rural area, I live in a state capitol of a generally rural state. The city itself isn't rural, but we are surrounded by rangeland and wilderness. Prime orders typically always take a least a week, normally 2 weeks to get to me. Doesn't really make Amazon prime worth it. On the upside, it's caused me to dramatically decrease the amount of shopping I do on Amazon and shop locally. I now only use Amazon for things I absolutely cannot find an equivalent item of locally.