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Amazon Prime reduced until 30th August

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  • #32
    TheWatcher182
    Registered Users Posts: 162 ✭✭TheWatcher182


    DivingDuck wrote: »
    "Available to new Prime members only."

    Naturally. :mad:

    Any way around this other than a new account?


  • #33
    Wheety
    Registered Users Posts: 5,510 ✭✭✭Wheety


    TheWatcher182 wrote: »
    Any way around this other than a new account?

    Prime Student is 6 months free and then £39 for a year. You have to pay £12 for a nus card though.


  • #34
    Eire Go Brach
    Registered Users Posts: 1,368 ✭✭✭Eire Go Brach


    I bit the bullet and signed up for this. What is the deal with Amazon Music though? Do we have it in Ireland with prime?


  • #35
    dozy doctor
    Registered Users Posts: 751 ✭✭✭dozy doctor


    pajoemccracken wrote:
    From hotukdeals. Amazon Prime one year sub reduced to £59 from £79 until 30th August.


    Looks like it is still selling at £79 and not £59... Did I miss it?


  • #36
    toe_knee
    Registered Users Posts: 840 ✭✭✭toe_knee


    dozy doctor wrote: »
    Looks like it is still selling at £79 and not £59... Did I miss it?
    Do you already have a prime account?


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  • #37
    dozy doctor
    Registered Users Posts: 751 ✭✭✭dozy doctor


    toe_knee wrote:
    Do you already have a prime account?


    No, but I was given a free month and then a further free month for video only.... So maybe if I cancel it and then try to subscribe it may come up at 59


  • #38
    toe_knee
    Registered Users Posts: 840 ✭✭✭toe_knee


    dozy doctor wrote: »
    No, but I was given a free month and then a further free month for video only.... So maybe if I cancel it and then try to subscribe it may come up at 59

    Maybe, I am subscribed already so no go for me :(
    I use it for photo backup which makes it well worth it. Cheaper than most of the other photo backup solutions with the added bonus of quicker deliveries and video/music


  • #39
    dozy doctor
    Registered Users Posts: 751 ✭✭✭dozy doctor


    toe_knee wrote:
    Maybe, I am subscribed already so no go for me I use it for photo backup which makes it well worth it. Cheaper than most of the other photo backup solutions with the added bonus of quicker deliveries and video/music


    Just got in touch with Amazon and they sorted it out for me for £59...

    Thanks OP... Wouldn't have gone for it unless it was for 59 😀


  • #40
    ct5amr2ig1nfhp
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,019 ✭✭✭ct5amr2ig1nfhp


    So a list the prime membership advantages (residing in Ireland):

    - Unlimited photo storage
    - Unlimited two day delivery (eligible items),no minimum spend
    - originals/video (very limited content outside UK)
    - reading, 6 free editors picks, 1 kindle book for 1 GBP
    - kindle owners lending library
    - ad-free twitch
    - 30 day early access to prime deals
    - amazon household share prime delivery, kindle owners lending library and early access), 2 adults, 4 children

    To get UK prime music:
    - UK originating payment card required (virtual card in the Revolut app with UK address or similar will work)

    To get UK prime video:
    - a UK billing address added to the account and request 'UK Prime Video' from the support team (e.g. Parcel Motel address in Belfast). Chat log with Amazon UK support requesting UK prime access post #71. short and sweet. VPN not required to watch UK prime video content.

    Alternatively, I have been using a VPN and I haven't had any issues.

    Edit: Feel free to correct me and I will update the list.


  • #41
    Blazer
    Registered Users Posts: 17,414 ✭✭✭✭Blazer


    Man all of ye should have read the previous thread.
    You could have gotten uk version of prime video with free delivery etc for £39.
    And the first 6 months were free.


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  • #42
    my3cents
    Closed Accounts Posts: 9,764 ✭✭✭my3cents


    If you sign up for Audible when a new Prime member you can get 3 audio books for free (then cancel obviously if you don't want any more).


  • #43
    my3cents
    Closed Accounts Posts: 9,764 ✭✭✭my3cents


    Blazer wrote: »
    Man all of ye should have read the previous thread.
    You could have gotten uk version of prime video with free delivery etc for £39.
    And the first 6 months were free.

    I think what happened here is a lot of people signed up for prime on prime day to get some of the bargains so obviously there is more interest now and Amazon don't need to be quite a generous to keep customers.


  • #44
    banie01
    Registered Users Posts: 16,425 ✭✭✭✭banie01


    pmce4 wrote: »
    amazon music not available here

    It is, but you need to use Revolut and a UK address(Parcel Motel works as does any other with the correct post code.)
    When the music app asks for your Card details, create a vitrual card in the Revolut app and use that card number.
    It verifies as UK and the app works as normal.


  • #45
    Alanstrainor
    Moderators, Motoring & Transport Moderators Posts: 23,157 Mod ✭✭✭✭Alanstrainor


    So just to confirm. There's no issues watching the US open from Ireland when you sign up right?


  • #46
    banie01
    Registered Users Posts: 16,425 ✭✭✭✭banie01


    Logan Rapid Combat wrote: »
    Via a VPN you can get access to prime music and prime video all content.

    Edit: Feel free to correct me and I will update the list.

    A VPN isn't needed for Video or music, for video you just need a UK billing address added to the account and then request UK Prime Video from the support team.
    Sign out of the app and sign back in and you should have the UK content available.

    For music you need a UK originating payment card, so Revolut or similar.
    When the app asks for your Card details, create a virtual card in the Revolut app and use that card number.
    It verifies as UK and the app works as normal


  • #47
    ct5amr2ig1nfhp
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,019 ✭✭✭ct5amr2ig1nfhp


    Thanks, I've edited the post. I've been using a VPN without any issues. But i've added the UK address credit card as well.
    banie01 wrote: »
    A VPN isn't needed for Video or music, for video you just need a UK billing address added to the account and then request UK Prime Video from the support team.
    Sign out of the app and sign back in and you should have the UK content available.

    For music you need a UK originating payment card, so Revolut or similar.
    When the app asks for your Card details, create a virtual card in the Revolut app and use that card number.
    It verifies as UK and the app works as normal


  • #48
    newo
    Registered Users Posts: 51 ✭✭newo


    Anyone got a link to the definitive list of the UK video catalogue, or highlights for you? Tempted by Seinfeld but not much else that isn't on Netflix at a glance.


  • #49
    Apt8
    Registered Users Posts: 168 ✭✭Apt8


    I don't have a list, but not all Seinfeld episodes are on it, just a few seasons.


  • #50
    newo
    Registered Users Posts: 51 ✭✭newo


    Apt8 wrote:
    I don't have a list, but not all Seinfeld episodes are on it, just a few seasons.


    Oh right I obviously didn't check that properly thought it was all seasons. Thanks


  • #51
    BArra
    Registered Users Posts: 4,030 ✭✭✭BArra


    Wheety wrote: »
    Prime Student is 6 months free and then £39 for a year. You have to pay £12 for a nus card though.

    signing up as a student no longer works as 'ecareers' has been removed


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  • #52
    T-Bird
    Registered Users Posts: 1,307 ✭✭✭T-Bird


    Alanstrainor wrote: »
    So just to confirm. There's no issues watching the US open from Ireland when you sign up right?

    Worked for me. I opened a new account and paid £59.00 with Parcel Wizard address as main.


  • #53
    Lord Derpington
    Registered Users Posts: 942 ✭✭✭Lord Derpington


    newo wrote: »
    Anyone got a link to the definitive list of the UK video catalogue, or highlights for you? Tempted by Seinfeld but not much else that isn't on Netflix at a glance.
    I don't have a list but tbh, I've been using it for around 2 weeks now and I'm thinking of cancelling netflix.
    The amazon original content is fantastic as is the selection. 

    Right now I'm watching the Americans and the Good Fight, I've watched a few movies (including suffering through dirty dancing) and lined up Goliath and a few others that have had good reviews.
    I've been a netflix user for years the content was getting a little stale, for a similar price to my mexiflix 4k subscription I get new prime content and can rejoin netflix if I miss something.
    In the meantime I get my toilet roll delivered within two days for free :)  and new movies to watch without any real downside..


  • #54
    ct5amr2ig1nfhp
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,019 ✭✭✭ct5amr2ig1nfhp


    What about the list of justwatch.com The lists appear to be different for Ireland and UK. UK link Change uk to ie in the URL for the Irish list. On mobile so someone else might report back that the list is accurate?
    newo wrote: »
    Anyone got a link to the definitive list of the UK video catalogue, or highlights for you? Tempted by Seinfeld but not much else that isn't on Netflix at a glance.


  • #55
    T-Bird
    Registered Users Posts: 1,307 ✭✭✭T-Bird


    banie01 wrote: »
    It is, but you need to use Revolut and a UK address(Parcel Motel works as does any other with the correct post code.)
    When the music app asks for your Card details, create a vitrual card in the Revolut app and use that card number.
    It verifies as UK and the app works as normal.

    Got this to work with Revolut Visa & PW address. It didnt work with Revolut Mastercard.


  • #56
    Damien85
    Registered Users Posts: 53 ✭✭Damien85


    Lord Derpington wrote: »
    I don't have a list but tbh, I've watched a few movies (including suffering through dirty dancing)


    I too suffered through Dirty Dancing on amazon, however the suffering I experienced was awful sound quality (like it was being broadcast down a tunnel), it didn't seem to affect many other things I watched, but it didn't bode well for it to be honest.

    Did anyone else experience quality issues on prime video? I was watching on a PS4 if that makes a difference


  • #57
    BenAndJerry
    Registered Users Posts: 134 ✭✭BenAndJerry


    Hi banie01 - you say you "request UK Prime Video from the support team" - are you talking about phoning them to do this? What did you say, sorry I've moved and I am not getting the UK content?


  • #58
    bloodless_coup
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 1,480 ✭✭✭bloodless_coup


    BenAndJerry wrote: »
    Hi banie01 - you say you "request UK Prime Video from the support team" - are you talking about phoning them to do this? What did you say, sorry I've moved and I am not getting the UK content?

    Use live chat. Say you currently have international prime video, have moved and want to update to prime video UK. In the chat they will ask for your UK address.


  • #59
    danm14
    Registered Users Posts: 218 ✭✭danm14


    Wheety wrote: »
    Prime Student is 6 months free and then £39 for a year. You have to pay £12 for a nus card though.

    If you're a real student they'll accept proof you're in an Irish university/college despite their website saying UK only - another page on the site says "UK or Republic of Ireland"


  • #60
    SteM
    Registered Users Posts: 6,519 ✭✭✭SteM


    Apt8 wrote: »
    I don't have a list, but not all Seinfeld episodes are on it, just a few seasons.

    I've watched through all 9 seasons on prime video.

    Into the badlands
    Mr robot
    The Americans
    Preacher
    Vikings
    The night manager
    Man in the high castle
    The looming tower

    have all been worth a look but the movie selection is pretty poor imo. The service reminds me a lot of Netflix 4 or 5 years ago.


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  • #61
    my3cents
    Closed Accounts Posts: 9,764 ✭✭✭my3cents


    SteM wrote: »
    I've watched through all 9 seasons on prime video.

    Into the badlands
    Mr robot
    The Americans
    Preacher
    Vikings
    The night manager
    Man in the high castle
    The looming tower

    have all been worth a look but the movie selection is pretty poor imo. The service reminds me a lot of Netflix 4 or 5 years ago.

    I've "downloaded" most of those not because I want to pirate stuff but because my connection is so slow I can't stream reliably.

    Even if I could stream the main reason for me for paying for Prime is to get stuff in a reasonable time. I wouldn't pay for any of the other stuff they are throwing in with the free 2 day delivery but some of it helps cover the cost of Prime membership.


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