“They’re scamming us.”

If you think your Amazon Prime membership is saving you money, one TikToker says you might want to recheck your shopping cart.

Featured video

In a video with more than a million views, TikToker and former Amazon Prime member LoveTheLawrences_ (@lovethelawrences_) says she canceled her subscription because she believes the service is “fraudulent.”

Her revelation comes after she sent a friend an Amazon link to see drill bits so he can verify if they are a good deal.

“He says, ‘Yes, get them.’ They only cost $12,” she says. But looking at the price on her bill, the drills are $16. The only difference between their accounts? She is a Prime member, but he is not.

“He gets a discount on the products. I have to pay extra,” she continues. “I thought my Amazon Prime membership covered two-day shipping. But that is not the case. I think that is fraudulent.”

According to Amazon’s website, the cost of a Prime membership covers free two-day shipping. However, commenters confirm the TikToker’s suspicions that the membership price is being increased to cover shipping costs.

“Yes, shipping costs are built into the price. Prime is not a savings,” one person wrote.

“All this time I thought I had free shipping!!!!” said another.

The TikToker isn’t the only one noticing price differences between Prime members and non-members. The Daily Dot previously reported on another TikTok with higher Prime member prices.

Amazon Prime’s legal troubles

Amazon Prime is no stranger to legal issues arising from what customers say are broken promises and misleading policies. The United States Federal Trade Commission recently sued Amazon for what it claims are “manipulative, coercive, or deceptive user interface designs, known as ‘dark patterns,’ to trick consumers into signing up for Prime auto-renewal subscriptions.” subscriptions.” The trial will take place in June 2025.

In the comments on the LoveTheLawrences video, some are suggesting that the pricing issue could be the next class action lawsuit against Amazon.

“So file a lawsuit. That’s a class action. You will also notice that the more you buy an item, the more expensive it becomes on subsequent purchases,” one person wrote.

“I’m ready to be part of this class action!!!” another commented.

Amazon Prime members respond

In the comments section, Amazon Prime members shared their own complaints about the service.

“They tell you a certain ship date and after you make the purchase they change it. and now all their shows and documentaries are behind the paywall, over it,” said one viewer.

“Damn, that’s to cover shipping costs. They are scamming us. Dropped Prime,” wrote another.

Others said they also canceled their memberships.

“I canceled mine a few months ago! Amazon is not what it used to be,” one person wrote.

“Once I realized my purchases weren’t arriving in the stated time, I canceled,” said another.

“Prime told me I saved $140 for the entire year. While it costs $140 per year. so i canceled it because my stuff didn’t even come on time and sometimes they wouldn’t refund my money for returns,” a third added.

@lovethelawrences_ I need answers, Jeff. Why am I only now finding out that Amazon items cost MORE with a Prime membership??? #amazonprime #amazonmusthaves ♬ original sound – LoveTheLawrences_

The Daily Dot reached out to LoveTheLawrences_ via direct message and comment on TikTok, as well as Amazon via email.

Internet culture is chaotic, but we’ll explain it for you in one daily email. Sign up for Daily Dot’s web_crawlr newsletter here. You’ll get the best (and worst) of the internet straight to your inbox.