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This entry was published at least two years ago (originally posted on February 2, 2005). Since that time the information may have become outdated or my beliefs may have changed (in general, assume a more open and liberal current viewpoint). A fuller disclaimer is available.

Shop at Amazon a lot? Sign up for Amazon Prime…

Dear Customers,

I am very excited to announce Amazon Prime, our first ever membership program, which provides “all-you-can-eat” express shipping. It’s simple: for a flat annual membership fee, you get unlimited two-day shipping for free on over a million in-stock items. Members also get overnight shipping for only $3.99 per item — order as late as 6:30PM ET.

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We are offering Amazon Prime membership at the introductory price of $79 per year, which includes sharing the benefits with up to four family members in your household.

Looks like a pretty good deal, actually. If you order often, it wouldn’t take long at all to make that $79 back. I don’t order often enough to join in just yet, though.

iTunes “Up-Toon (Instrumental)” by Clash, The from the album London Calling (Legacy Edition) (1979, 1:57).