If you are the kind of person who hates running out of garbage bags or golf balls (OK, I might be looking at my own Amazon Subscribe & Save recommendations here) then Amazon Subscribe & Save might be the right match for you.
If you’re worried about adding another complicated layer to your shopping, know this: Amazon Subscribe & Save is very simple and you can save money with its special subscription pricing. We love Amazon for their amazing selection, insane speed of delivery and low everyday prices, and Subscribe & Save is just a very convenient way to shop.
Amazon Subscribe & Save meets busy shoppers where they’re at, allowing you to order staple essential items at intervals that you control. Setting up this service is fast and easy and you can even change the delivery date or delivery schedule if you miscalculated how frequently you need an item. So, in addition to saving trips to the store for basics you’ll be saving frustration and money to boot!
Do You Have to Be a Prime Member to Use Amazon Subscribe & Save?
Unlike a lot of cool Amazon perks, you can use Amazon Subscribe & Save whether or not you are a Prime Member. While not every product qualifies, there are thousands at Amazon that do. We will explain how it works and answer all your questions so you can take advantage of Subscribe & Save the next time you shop on Amazon.
What Is Amazon Subscribe & Save?
Amazon Subscribe & Save is a program that allows you to order eligible items for a discounted rate with automatic deliveries. Why the discount? Amazon (and other retailers that offer auto-shipping subscription services) know that you’ll be a repeat customer and offer this discount in exchange for you setting up multiple orders.
Orders placed with Amazon Subscribe & Save receive free standard shipping. Subscribe & Save auto deliveries aren’t eligible for Prime Two-Day Shipping.
How Do You Use Amazon Subscribe & Save?
You have a couple ways to use Amazon Subscribe & Save and all ways are easy to set up.
1. You can add a new subscription, manage deliveries and access the settings by:
- Clicking on “Your Account” (on the left hand side of the Amazon Home Page).
- Dragging down to “Subscribe & Save Items” and clicking to access the Subscribe & Save portal.
- In your Subscribe & Save portal, Amazon will even show you recommended items to consider ordering with Subscribe & Save based on your ordering history.
2. Even more convenient, you also can add a Subscribe & Save product while shopping online.
- Items that are available for the Subscribe & Save program will indicate this option on the left-hand side of the product description. You will see the price broken down two ways: Subscribe & Save or one-time purchase.
- Simply set up Subscribe & Save at checkout and the item will be added to your subscriptions.
- You can also drag down to select and set up your delivery schedule. Amazon will suggest a delivery schedule based on algorithms of what is typical for this item, but you will decide what works for you.
How Much Is the Amazon Subscribe & Save Discount?
The Subscribe & Save discount is 5%. However, if you set up five eligible products to auto deliver with Subscribe & Save to one address, you’ll be eligible to save 15%.
Can You Change Your Subscribe & Save Delivery After You Set It Up?
Yes, it’s really fast and simple to change your Subscribe & Save delivery schedule. If you thought you might need an item every six months but realize you actually need it sooner, you have many options to choose from. This works in reverse as well too; you can decide to change your delivery schedule to be longer than you initially set up.
- Subscribe & Save can be set up to be delivered as soon as every two weeks, three weeks, four weeks, one month, five weeks, six weeks, seven weeks, eight weeks, two months, three months, four months, five months or even every six months.
- Conveniently, Amazon will email you a reminder in advance of your shipment so you can decide if the delivery date still works for you.
- You also have the option to stay on the same delivery schedule but just “Skip” a delivery. Just go to Your Subscribe & Save Items, hover over the subscription for the item you want to change, and then select “Skip Next Delivery.”
In the case of the Sacred 7 Mushroom Powder above, I initially set up the subscription for every three months, but when the reminder email came I realized I still had quite a bit left so I changed it to every six months.
Can You Cancel Amazon Subscribe & Save?
Yes, you can cancel Amazon Subscribe & Save at any time. Just note, per Amazon’s Subscribe & Save Terms & Conditions, if you decide to reactivate the subscription you may not get the same discount for the item.
To cancel your Subscribe & Save subscription:
- Go to “Your Subscribe & Save Items.”
- Select the tab, “Subscriptions.”
- If you are on a mobile device, click “Edit,” if you are on a web browser, click on the product image.
- Select “Cancel Subscription.”
- Select a cancellation reason.
- Click “Cancel my subscription.”
When You Sign Up for Amazon Subscribe & Save Does it Lock in the Prices?
When you sign up for Amazon Subscribe & Save, the price is not locked in place. If the overall price of the item changes on Amazon, so will your Subscribe & Save price. The price could change in either direction, it could get higher or there might be a promotion where your price will lower. However, Amazon will send you an automatic reminder email before your next shipment and the price they quote on the reminder email will show the current price that you will be charged. So, in the unlikely situation the price changes radically you could still decide to cancel or skip the order.
What Types of Items Are Available on Amazon Subscribe & Save?
Most popular items available on Amazon Subscribe & Save are household basics frequently purchased in the following general categories:
- Beauty: Sunscreen, razors, moisturizer, mouth wash, vitamins, shampoo, deodorant, toothpaste, makeup and soaps.
- Grocery: Seltzer, ramen, crackers, shelf-stable milks and alternative milks, cookies, baking mixes, coffee, protein powders, soda and snacks.
- Home: Cleaning products, garbage bags, air fresheners, replacement air filters, candles and vacuum bags.
- Lawn and Garden: Bug sprays, bug traps, plant food, bird food, grass seed, weed killer, pool and hot tub supplies.
- Pet Products: Pet food, cat litter, pee pads and flea control.
Does Subscribe & Save Really Save Money?
Yes, Amazon Subscribe & Save will save you money. You’ll save 5% off the price you would pay on a single one-time purchase, or if you set up five items for auto delivery you can unlock an even better 15% savings rate. While you will get a discount (and a deeper discount for five items) it’s still smart shopping to double-check what you normally pay at your local supermarket or drugstore to absolutely make sure you are saving money.
Is Amazon Subscribe & Save Worth it?
Amazon Subscribe & Save is worth it for essential items you always buy on repeat. A good place to find items that would be worth adding as subscriptions is in “Orders.” Check out what items you tend to order again and again, and also look at the products Amazon Subscribe & Save suggest for you. What makes this program so appealing is what makes Amazon so appealing, you’ll get essential items delivered easily and save time and energy schlepping to stores.
What Fine Print Should I Be Aware of With Subscribe & Save?
- Amazon reserves the right to change the benefits including the discount amounts and eligibility used to determine discount amounts at any time. You’ll see these changes on future orders.
- You cannot share your Subscribe & Save program, you may not assign or transfer any of the benefits to any third party without checking first with Amazon customer service.
- Amazon can terminate your subscriptions at any time without notice. If that happens you will not be charged for any items not received.
- If your item becomes unavailable, Amazon will alert you and suggest a replacement item which you can authorize.
- Subscribe & Save is only available to customers living in the United States, and some items are only able to ship within the forty-eight contiguous states.
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