Amazon: One Year Prime Membership ONLY $72 + All Episodes of Transparent FREE (Through 1/24 Only)

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Have you been considering purchasing an Amazon Prime membership? If so, starting NOW and running through 1/24 only, you can score an Amazon Prime membership for ONLY $72 (regularly $99!). In addition, you’ll be able to snag all ten episodes of ‪Transparent‬ for FREE for 24 hours only using the Amazon Instant Video app for TVs, connected devices and mobile devices, or online at Amazon.com/Transparent.

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Comments 94

  1. sad face

    if you are already a member or on a trial, they will not extend the offer to you 🙁

    • Queenmum

      🙁 that’s lame! I’m on a trial too.

    • seana

      They will. I called Wed. Cancelled and they renewed at the $72 rate. Plus, they screwed up and charged me twice by mistake. They fixed it plus gave me a 35$ credit for the issue.

      • No dice

        Yeah, but how many days did you have on your original membership? If it was almost over it is worth it, but if you have half a year it is not (unless somehow they gave you prorated money back, which isn’t their policy based on what I have read).

      • Panda

        You were lucky. I just had a chat and they say it’s only for new members. They said I am not qualified for the $72 promotion. I had Amazon mom for 2 years in couple hrs ago and had the 30 days free trial last yr.

      • Renee

        Mine renewed two days ago on the 22nd :(. So did they cancel yours over the phone or you cancelled before you called? What # did you call?

  2. chrissy1925

    Luckily I didn’t renew it about 10 days ago so I was able to join at the $72 rate!!! Yay!!!

  3. Crystal

    Did they raise the fee? Did it used to be $40?

    • Krystal D

      The fees are now $100/year they raised is about 2 years ago I believe.

  4. birthdaymonth

    Does anyone know if you can gift a Membership?

  5. michelle

    I canceled last night and got refund of full amount, then bought it just now for promo price. Even took my credit I had with Amazon

    • Chris

      Had you used it at all when you cancelled? It is my understanding you only get a full refund if you have not used the benefits.

    • Dee

      Thanks for the tip! Mine renewed on December 27th, but I haven’t placed an order yet, so I was able to cancel for a full refund. Just signed up for the cheaper rate!

  6. Lorraine

    So I haven’t been a member since Nov 2014 and I was still able to snag this deal. It says it will renew at $99 after the first year. So I bought another Prime Membership at $72 for a “gift” to myself to be sent to me a year later. I will cancel the current Prime subscription a few days before it renews at $99 and then activate the “gift” Prime membership!

    Hooray! Two years of prime and saving $54!!

    • faye999

      Genius, Lorraine! I think I might have to do that too!

  7. Becki

    Does anyone know if after you join prime you can then join Amazon mom?

    • Kristi

      Yes. I had Prime, then decided to get Mom. Mom is free is you already have Prime.

  8. Ann

    I’d really appreciate if anyone could use my link to sigh up 🙂
    https://goo.gl/plhVqJ

  9. rn30032

    If u are in school use your .edu email address and get student rate of $39
    I’m in grad school and this helps a lot

    • Happymama

      I got 6 months free using my .edu email.

      • Allison

        Hi, do you get the free streaming with the student account? Thanks.

        • Mj

          Yes, you get the free streaming with the student account!

    • Kimberly

      Student is $49 half of the regular rate. First 6 months free delivery but no other prime benefits til you pay.

  10. Cheryl

    Don’t forget that Free or paid Amazon Prime members can share their shipping benefits with up to four additional family members living in the same household. The student membership doesn’t allow you to share…

  11. jessica

    It will work if you gift it yourself. Pick a day or two before you membership ends to receive it then cancel current membership and turn off auto renew then add in your gift of prime and all set

    • Chris

      I’m nervous about that, do you think it will allow us to add it as a gift even if we are already members, or do you think it won’t work because of the conditions (just as it doesn’t work if you try to buy it now)?

      • Chris

        Also, did you use the same email? I think it would be a hassle to have to update all the electronics I have with my current email/pw to a new email/pw…

      • CO Mama

        Worked for me before they raised the price this last year. Gifted it at the lower priced and scheduled arrival day just beforehand.

      • CO Mama

        same account, just purchased it as a gift, was very easy

    • Stacy

      I just set my prime to end and not renew (2 days after this deal ends) and purchased a gift membership to be emailed to me on the day my original plan expires. Will then activate the cheaper plan. I love Prime!

    • YG

      I just gift it to myself and to be safe, I scheduled it after my membership ends. I can even use my points and gc balance to pay 1/2 of it. Renewal don’t do that even I have enough gc balance. Worse case scenarios, I ask for refund and get Amazon credit. Thanks for the tips!

  12. Jennifer

    student rate is actually $49

    • Niki

      Quick question. I got the student discount and it expires in march…I actually graduated dec 23..will I have to get a new one at 99(79)$.. How does this work?anyone know?

      • 1luv

        March will have a special if $79. The customer service lady told me to renew in March always bc of the sale.

      • Jessie

        You can get 4 years at student discount unless it changed… So depends on what you used

  13. Maggie

    Ugh. I just signed up 2 weeks ago at $99. Murphy and his darn law.

    • Angela

      I would call and see if they’ll give you the new rate. Can’t hurt to ask!

  14. Teetee

    It doesn’t start when you buy it as a gift ? Correct? It has to be activated to start right?
    So if I gift it as a march gift, it will not start the year now?

    • sullivan1970

      I just bought it as a “gift” for myself. My current prime runs out on February 28. When you click “give as a gift”, you will be prompted to add a date when you want the gift delivered to the recipient. I chose March 1st so I can immediately activate the day after my current subscription runs out. Saved $27 by doing this.

      • Mike

        How can you order for your self and a gift at the same time?

        • sullivan1970e

          You click the box that it is a gift and enter your email address.

  15. Lacey

    Thanks got it! Mine expired on the 19th and we were debating on getting it again. 100$ seemed like a lot. But but 72$ diffaly help make up mines on renewing. Thanks. I am addicted to your Amazon deals. I stalk your website to see if u post any.

  16. Emily

    I just gifted it to myself but I haven’t gotten an email that says it’s been gifted. It shows up under my order history but I would think they would send an email saying, “hey, someone gave you this gift.” Anyone that gifted to themselves get an email confirmation?

  17. Anna

    Please can someone help me? I have a 30 day trial and it is over January 27th. I went and cancelled the trial and put the new one in for cheaper price and it said remove from your cart you are a prime member. What do I do please and thank you.

  18. Emilee

    Huggies code QWLTZ-KSWMB-MCSBP

    • Winnie

      Thanks Emilee! I’ve used your code.

  19. Missy

    My Prime is set to expire March 6th. I opened a new account with my alternate email address to get the $72 rate. I set the current one to cancel (won’t renew) in March. I love my Prime membership! Thanks Collin

  20. Jamie

    Starting in feb amazon will now start charging sales tax in illinois and two other states.

    • Jessie

      They already charge in a bunch, I am sure in a matter of time it will be all 50.

      if you buy from a third party seller it is usually tax free.

    • Jean

      Amazon charges taxes in states where they have warehouses.

      • April

        Yes they do we started paying last year but I don’t care I still score great deals!!!

  21. Steph

    So just want to double check that this will work…..My Prime expires on the 26th. I will buy the cheaper rate on Hubby’s account and Gift it to me to start on 27th. As long as my prime is turned off to not renew I can add it and we are good?

    Thanks!

    • CO Mama

      yep!

    • Hunterwoody

      Yes. Mine does t expire till June 30,2015. I purchased the gift of prime for myself, turned off auto renew, and set my gift day for June 30th. Worked like a charm.

      • K

        How do you turn off auto renew? I went to manage my prime and the options are end membership, remind me later, or continue. My current expires 2/23. If I click end membership, will it end it today or 2/23?!

        • tricia

          If you click ‘end membership’ you will be taken to another screen where you can choose to end immediately or end of membership period. Kind of sneaky of amazon to make it look lIke you are actually canceling your membership all together by clicking that end membership button…

          • K

            Thank you so much 🙂 It looks like they used to have it under shipping section but I looked all over and couldn’t find it.

          • thrift

            thank you tricia….followed your instructions and worked like a charm!

          • Tiffany

            Thank you! I was wondering the same thing. Love how helpful Hip2Savers are!! 🙂

  22. Michelle

    I gifted myself last year when they had a deal. I turned off auto renew and seamy activation for the date it expired. It worked. Will do the same with this deal.

  23. Kathy

    Hello anybody know a good waffle maker brand I’m just really tired of the store brand waffles I want to do healthy waffles. Thanks in advance(:

    • Darcie

      Black & Decker Flip Waffle Maker. Makes yummy waffles and is a good price. I bought mine on Amazon for $19.99 at Christmas time.

      • Kathy

        thanks (:

  24. Ginny

    How do u turn off auto renew?

    • tricia

      Sneaky, sneaky Amazon… no clear way to do this. I had to Google for the answer. Click the “end membership” link. This will not immediately end your membership – it will take 2 more steps. First option is to either ‘continue’ or ‘set reminder’ or ‘cancel’. Choose to cancel and the next screen will give 2 options, ‘now’ or ‘end of membership period’. Choose end of membership period and it will not auto renew.

      • Ginny

        Thanks.

      • Teetee

        Thanks!

  25. Samantha

    A great deal, and I LOVE this show so this makes my day!!!

  26. Hp

    Does anyone know if I can buy the membership using some amount in gift cards and the rest with my debit card?

    • April

      I bought my full membership with giftcards but im sure if u add it to your cart n proceed with checking out it will tell u as it always gives a summary of how your purchase is being paid before you place your order.

      • Hp

        Thank you so much April, I will try it😉

    • Nicole

      Yes you can! I paid for mine partly with gift cards and the remaining balance they deducted from my primary card on file! Hope that helps:)

  27. jen

    Thank u so much, Collin! Mine expired early January and I refuse to pay $100. $72 is a steal for tv and free 2 day shipping.

  28. Melissa

    I not sure how the streaming works…if I buy that fire stick amazon advertises commercials for and I have prime, can I watch all the movies on my tv for free?

    • jen

      Do you have a smart tv, video game system (we play prime on wii u and ps4, there are others that have it), a tablet, roku or computer? You can stream prime on them with no other device. Otherwise, yes! The stick will allow you to stream it on your tv.

      • April

        What about if you don’t have wifi can you stream through the stick and a cell phone?

    • MA

      I’m wondering the same thing!

  29. Laura

    I don’t currently have printer but my hubby has a student membership that expires in may. Can I gift myself this membership and begin it in may even though I’ll be a new member? I really want the free shipping, but hubby can’t share that on a student membership.

  30. Mami

    I sure hope the gifting to yourself route works out like mentioned in the other comments. I guess I will report back if it does not. My current one expires April 2nd and new one will be emailed on the 4th just to be on the safe side. Fingers crossed!

  31. Sanderson

    Mine renewed 1/19/15 so I called and they quickly and willingly refunded me $27! Thanks for the post!

  32. donna

    I just did an online chat with them as I’m on a trial membership. They cancelled my.membership so I could purchase this :-)))

  33. Jennifer

    I tried to gift it to myself(for next year) and it will not asked for a date only a year in advance. Would this work if my membership canceled 1/24/16, and the gift sub to start on 1/24/16???

  34. Laurie

    Mine renews on march. Can I renew another year now?

  35. Stephanie

    I got the $72 offer and I had gift cards on my account so I only paid $65 for mine. Which amazed me because on the normal priced prime you can’t use gift cards.

  36. MiisNoel

    I’m a little nervous to try this, even though Hipster Lorraine commented above^ that it would work … I’d like to purchase this deal for myself and then also gift it to “me.” ;] That way I could activate the subscription I buy now and then set it to not renew … Then actually end the membership 2 days before (1.22.16) and activate the “me” gift on 1.23.16, so I would receive another year at this awesome price. Would that really work?!?!?

  37. Mary

    Can anyone tell me if prime is worth it for the kindle books? Can you get as many books as you want?

    • Cindy

      No, not exactly. With Prime you get 1 “free” kindle book per month and only from their selection of prime books. However there are a lot of books that qualify and I get one on the first of every month. Just remember to return it when you’re done so you can get another the next month.

  38. Laurie

    Can someone tell me please how many actual addresses you can have linked to your amazon prime? How does it work when u share w family???

  39. Pia

    Thanks to this post, I actually signed up for prime for the first time! It will definitely be great around the holidays.

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