I canceled Amazon Prime to curb my impulse shopping. It worked better than I expected.
A consumer shares her experience of canceling Amazon Prime to reduce impulse spending and regain a sense of connection to local shopping. She notes that while the transition requires more planning, it has improved her mindfulness regarding consumption.
Why it matters
It reflects a growing trend of 'de-platforming' from major e-commerce giants to combat consumerism and support local economies.
The author canceled her Amazon Prime account. Courtesy of the author I canceled Amazon Prime to save money and curb impulse purchases. The change made me rethink my dependence on one retailer. Running errands has become one of the unexpected joys of my week. I didn't get an Amazon Prime membership until the pandemic, when the allure of delivery finally outweighed the yearly cost for me. I was impressed by the convenience, and never looked back — until three months ago when my Prime membership was about to renew. My budget has tightened, and I thought that if I'd lived without it before, surely I could do it again, right? Plus, I knew I'd save money when the ease of ordering was no longer an option. There have been far too many times when I've regretted late-night purchases that I wouldn't make in the light of day.
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