Prime Now= Theat to our industry

[km3]

The PRIME membership is $99/year

Used to be $70/yr. Much better deal back then. $99 is too much for someone like me, who only orders something once every 3 months or so.

movie/tv streaming(like Netflix)

Not like Netflix. Netflix charges a flat rate (which has, admittedly, been subject to fluctuations lately), but flat nonetheless. In contrast, I have had a difficult time finding anything worth watching on Amazon's streaming service that didn't require an additional charge to my card.

music streaming (like spotify)

I never cared for music streaming. I'd rather have .mp3s or CDs. Amazon is good for that, but you don't need prime to buy .mp3s from Amazon.

and groceries same day

In select cities. Sure as heck not where I am.

And amazing customer service.

Sometimes.

Yes Prime membership includes Prime Now, Prime Video, Prime music, Amazon tv, Prime shipping, and much much more.

Dude, what are you, an Amazon sales rep? Go sell Prime somewhere else.

 

[Faceplanted]

I cannot stand people who order their groceries online.

Maybe those people work 50+ hour work weeks like we do and don't have a wife home all day to do this shopping?

 

[dookie stain]

Maybe those people work 50+ hour work weeks like we do and don't have a wife home all day to do this shopping?

Maybe...but nothing pisses me off more than delivering paper towels diapers and vitamin water...but that's just me

 

[IVE GOTTA PACKAGE 4U]

Maybe...but nothing pisses me off more than delivering paper towels diapers and vitamin water...but that's just me

It's not always the price, it's the convince.

 

[Loyal Teamster]

Maybe...but nothing pisses me off more than delivering paper towels diapers and vitamin water...but that's just me

It's part of my membership, gotta take full advantage of it to make up for the $99 fee

 

[Loyal Teamster]

They also deliver beer from a liquor store

 

[BrownTexas]

How does the RLA protect us? The RLA is used at X as an anti-union organizing tool as it's a pain in the ass to get organized under it.

Exactly. So fedex can get away with paying labor which means they can offer their services at a cheaper rate.

 

[IVE GOTTA PACKAGE 4U]

They also deliver beer from a liquor store

Sign me up.

 

[Loyal Teamster]

Sign me up.

Keg n Bottle has a great selection.

 

[IVE GOTTA PACKAGE 4U]

Keg n Bottle ha ha great selection.

Good prices?

 

[Loyal Teamster]

Good prices?

Same prices as anywhere else. But, shipping is $4.99 if you want it within one hour. Or Free within 2 hours.

Thanks,
Loyal Teamster

We Love Logistics

 

[IVE GOTTA PACKAGE 4U]

Same prices as anywhere else. But, shipping is $4.99 if you want it within one hour. Or Free within 2 hours.

Thanks,
Loyal Teamster

We Love Logistics

That service isn't available here yet

 

[Star B]

Exactly. So fedex can get away with paying labor which means they can offer their services at a cheaper rate.

Oh, so by protected by the RLA, you mean that we're more competitive because we're an airline that happens to have delivery vehicles, vs UPS that's a trucking company that happens to own an airframe?

Trust me, I'd rather be unionized and have ground absorbed into Express, unifying the delivery brand.... but that's too expensive for our overlord Smith.

 

[Foamer Pyle]

I haven't had a package arrive from UPS for a while. I sell a lot of stuff on ebay and ship solely through USPS (cheaper n faster).
What's going on, how are we going to stay afloat?

Take a huge pay-cut.

 

[Catatonic]

The Beginning of the End started a long time ago. (Back when UPS went public)

Actually a couple years earlier when Carey duped the Teamster members into striking UPS ... that's what triggered UPS going public.

 

[Orion inc.]

Oh, so by protected by the RLA, you mean that we're more competitive because we're an airline that happens to have delivery vehicles, vs UPS that's a trucking company that happens to own an airframe?

Trust me, I'd rather be unionized and have ground absorbed into Express, unifying the delivery brand.... but that's too expensive for our overlord Smith.

And smith sells that BS like it's true.

It's just another way he scams and doesn't pay taxes either

 

[IVE GOTTA PACKAGE 4U]

Take a huge pay-cut.

Or get rid of supervision

 

[Foamer Pyle]

Cheaper? Yes. Faster? No way.
By the way thanks for supporting our business. I always select UPS when the option is given. I feel by doing so I am investing in my own future.

I always select UPS as well. If i don't see the option on the web site I will call and ask for it. If they don't offer UPS, then I don't purchase from their site.

 

[Catatonic]

I'm curious why Bluegrass Jack disagreed with me.

Good judge of a person?

 

[Lineandinitial]

Hey guys, I've been using Amazon Prime Now(San Diego) for th last few weeks and it's Amazing. I order groceries or other items online and get it delivered within a couple hours. My coworkers are saying this is the Beginning of the End for us in logistics as Amazon will eventually take over the logistics industry.
Should we be concerned?


Thanks,
Loyal Teamster


Loyal Teamster when it is self-serving...
Otherwise, just another "what's in it for me" person.