Retail Memberships -- April 17, 2024

Locator: 47022RETAIL.

Retail memberships: Target, Walmart, Amazon.

Newest: Target 360 just announced.

Walmart: Paramount.

Amazon: Prime Video

Target 360: nothing.

Membership programs side-by-side.

Target 360:

• same-day delivery from Target stores
• free two-day shipping on eligible items

Amazon Prime:

• same-delivery in many areas for most products (not including third party who ship themselves)
• all shipping is free -- not just "two-day shipping on eligible items"

Price, Target 360:

• promotion: $49 / annual membership; and $49 / year with a Target debit or credit card
• as of May 18, 2024: $99 / year without a Target debit or credit card

Wow, I was unaware what a great deal Amazon Prime was -- compare with Target, Walmart.

Annually, Amazon Prime is just $39 extra which includes Amazon Prime and with the Amazon Firestick, it's incredible how much content one gets. Add YouTube or Hulu and wow, there's not much you can't find. 

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Social Media

The other day I saw a note on social media from someone who felt he/she was being "extorted" each month when he/she paid his/her monthly internet / streaming bill.

Many chimed in after that with examples of prices that ranged from well below $100 to well above $200 on a monthly basis. But no additional information was provided, such as service provider, geographical location, services offered, etc. So, it was all bogus and irrelevant, except allowing folks to blow off steam. LOL.

What caught my attention was what a great deal everyone is getting considering how much information and content is available. Then add the convenience of shopping, paying bills, and investing through an on-line broker.

I would argue that the price most folks pay for internet and streaming services is an incredibly good deal.