Is Amazon Prime Pantry a Good Deal?

 

Disclosure ~ We love Amazon and love sharing deals.  This post contains Amazon affiliate links 🙂

Chances are you’ve seen household and grocery items on Amazon that say, “Prime Pantry.” What does this mean and can it save you money? Is it less expensive than your local grocery store and how much will you have to pay to use this service? Let’s take a closer look.

What Is Prime Pantry?

Prime Pantry is a service that allows Prime Members to purchase regular sized items at low prices and even offers additional savings through coupons. The reasons the service is popular among shoppers is the ability to not have to buy in bulk and not having to go to the local grocery store. Plus, the fact that the items are delivered directly to your door means less lifting for you.

 

How Much Does It Cost?

Prime Pantry has a flat-rate free of $5.99 per box. However, you must be a Prime Member, which requires a yearly subscription fee. The box can hold up to 45 pounds of products. The amount that will fit in each box depends on the weight and size of the items. For example, if you purchase four large bags of potato chips, you’re going to have less room in your box even though the weight of those items is very little. Each item will state how much room it takes up in the box.

 

How Do the Prices Compare to Local Stores?

This is where you’ll need to research local store prices. A price book is an essential tool where you can keep track of what items you buy on a regular basis cost at each store. With this information on hand, you can quickly determine if Prime Pantry prices are worth the cost. However, you do need to consider how much gas you’ll use when driving to your local stores. If you live in a very rural area, the cost of gas compared to the flat-rate shipping fee may be much higher. In other words, while Prime Pantry may be an excellent deal for one person, it may be of little use to another.

 

So, is Prime Pantry worth it? If the prices of the products are the same as what you’d pay at your local stores, then yes. Even if you don’t have to drive very far, the service can save you a lot of time. Just be sure to do your homework to make sure you’re getting the best deals on the products you buy.