~Amazon Prime Day 2020

Hello everyone,

I know it has been a while since I've blogged and that is because I was really busy with some other commitments.

But, there is some great news!

Amazon Prime Day is back for 2020!

If you know about it, you know how awesome these 2 days are. But if you don't, read on!

Amazon India has a program called Amazon Prime which is a must have for each and every shopper in India. I will explain the benefits of this membership in this blog post.

1. Cost of Amazon Prime Membership:

The yearly cost of this membership currently is Rs. 999.

They also have a monthly option which costs Rs. 129 for a month - which comes out to Rs. 1548 for a year. Thus, it obviously makes sense to pay for the yearly option of Rs. 999.

Now comes the most important question - is it worth it?

Is the Amazon Prime membership worth paying Rs. 1000 for a year?

Speaking from my personal experience, I would say it is 100% worth it.

Why should you believe me?

You should believe me because I have no stake in Amazon, and I am just a happy customer :)

What are the benefits of Amazon Prime Membership?

To list a few, from the Amazon India website,

1. Quick and Free Delivery:

You get free 1 day or 2 day delivery on most items which are marked as "Prime".

This is one of the best deals. I order almost everything from Amazon, be it groceries, meat, and electronics. Heck, I even pay all my bills using Amazon. So you can trust me on this.

The products having "Prime" label helps you identify good products which have fast delivery.

Will these deliveries be free? YES! Fast and free delivery!

2. Prime Video:

In this time period of lockdowns and the Covid-19 coronavirus, I'm sure you must be streaming some shows on Netflix.

Try Amazon Prime Video if you haven't! It has a collection of great shows and yes, The Office (US) is included! Bears, Beets, Battlestar Galactica!

This Prime Video streaming service is included in the Prime membership cost.

3. Prime Music:

I've never used Spotify or YouTube music because the music catalogue offered in Prime Music is outstanding! I listen to a lot of genres - Bollywood, Thrash Metal, Classical Music, Classic Rock, and more and I've never had a problem finding any of the songs! :)

They also have deals with respect to Prime Reading and Gaming, but I haven't had a chance to try these services out.

So... how much have I saved?

Numbers do not lie, so here are my savings:



As you can see, I have shopped a lot, and in the process, saved a lot as well!

Now, to avail the benefits of Prime Day, it is imperative that you have an Amazon Prime membership because I have noticed that Prime members get early access to deals and get better discounts.

Now, how can you get the best out of Prime Day in 2020?

1. Remember the dates - 6th and 7th of August!

2. Make a list of items you have wanted since a long time. Waiting to upgrade your mobile phone? Want to purchase a new sofa set? Prime Day is the time to purchase these products.

3. Hope you have credit/debit cards which help you save more money on purchases. According to past trends, Amazon had offers for American Express/ICICI Bank/HDFC Bank/SBI credit card holders. You can easily get an extra Rs. 1000 or Rs. 2000 on your purchases. This time around, they have chosen HDFC Bank credit/debit card holders for an instant 10% discount. If you do not have a HDFC Bank credit or debit card, fret not, ask your friends!

4. You can buy/renew your Prime membership for a lower rate. I had paid Rs. 899 for the membership I currently have. They had a discount of Rs. 100 on Prime Day! I am hoping for this offer this time as well! Let's hope they have it :)

5. They will start releasing deals to look out for from the 23rd of July - be sure to keep an eye for these offers!

There you have it! Exciting offers, lots of savings, and all the products that you need.

I am ready for Amazon Prime Day 2020! Are you? :)

Cheers,
Rupak