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Amazon add ons shipped without the $25 minimum
« on: December 23, 2013, 11:05:04 AM »
Saw this hack on gizmodo
If you add an unreleased /pre-order item in your purchase at check out since amazon won't charge until it ships you can get the add on now and cancel the pre-order items after.

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Re: Amazon add ons shipped without the $25 minimum
« Reply #1 on: December 23, 2013, 11:09:30 AM »

Saw this hack on gizmodo
If you add an unreleased /pre-order item in your purchase at check out since amazon won't charge until it ships you can get the add on now and cancel the pre-order items after.

Old news. But they say that if you do this enough then your account might be shut down.
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Re: Amazon add ons shipped without the $25 minimum
« Reply #2 on: December 23, 2013, 11:12:32 AM »
Old news. But they say that if you do this enough then your account might be shut down.

+1 - it works, but is it worth it?
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Re: Amazon add ons shipped without the $25 minimum
« Reply #3 on: December 23, 2013, 11:16:12 AM »
+1 - it works, but is it worth it?
Oftentimes yes. I do this every few months for items I want and its more convenient to get it from Amazon vs. local store (or not available B&M locally).

But like Chucksterace said, don't do it too often otherwise you're asking for trouble.

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Re: Amazon add ons shipped without the $25 minimum
« Reply #4 on: December 23, 2013, 01:38:53 PM »
How do I find unreleased or pre order items on amazon

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Re: Amazon add ons shipped without the $25 minimum
« Reply #5 on: December 23, 2013, 02:19:50 PM »
How do I find unreleased or pre order items on amazon
No need for that.
The workaround I use is make an order with enough items in your cart to be over the $25 minimum, then after you place the order just go into the order details page and cancel the extra unwanted items.

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Re: Amazon add ons shipped without the $25 minimum
« Reply #6 on: December 23, 2013, 03:27:29 PM »
Which of these 2 methods if less risky?

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Re: Amazon add ons shipped without the $25 minimum
« Reply #7 on: December 23, 2013, 03:45:33 PM »
Which of these 2 methods if less risky?
Seems like the first method. Even though it's public "news" online now, there's nothing they can do to you.

Anytime before your order ships, you are free to change/edit/cancel the order (I would think, did not confirm with Amazon T&C's).

Here's a list of popular pre-order items
http://www.amazon.com/New-Future-Releases/b?ie=UTF8&node=496994

Remember; don't abuse it. There is always the worst case scenario that you get shut down, but that's highly unlikely.

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Re: Amazon add ons shipped without the $25 minimum
« Reply #8 on: December 24, 2013, 07:46:11 AM »
No need for that.
The workaround I use is make an order with enough items in your cart to be over the $25 minimum, then after you place the order just go into the order details page and cancel the extra unwanted items.
Then you get charged shipping

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Re: Amazon add ons shipped without the $25 minimum
« Reply #9 on: December 24, 2013, 07:47:54 AM »

Then you get charged shipping
Not for me.
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Re: Amazon add ons shipped without the $25 minimum
« Reply #10 on: December 24, 2013, 09:11:12 AM »
Then you get charged shipping
I wouldn't post that its a workaround if it didn't actually work.
From all my experiences, this has been the simplest way to get something cheap shipped.

Not for me.
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Re: Amazon add ons shipped without the $25 minimum
« Reply #11 on: December 24, 2013, 09:30:24 AM »
or simply order something from the baby store i.e. diapers and you have a year to return.