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Where free means: Orders under $35 are just $5.99 per order for Prime members.

Where free actually means: Prime members in selected areas now receive FREE Same-Day Delivery on qualifying orders over $35.

I'm always surprised at people's ability to spin positive things in negative light.

The reverse is true too. Prime shipping is never actually free, you're paying $99/year for it.

A more honest word is 'complimentary'.

yes - good catch.

I wonder if there was any marketing analysis that went into choosing $35, in an effort to get people to pad out their orders with unneeded purchases, or if it was strictly chosen on the break-even point for their cost of same day shipping.

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