Already had in January Amazon suddenly his Minimum order value from 29 euros to 39 euros raised. However, the US group quickly rowed back, saying it was a mistake. But now it’s official: In the future, customers will have to free shipping Order goods worth at least 39 euros.
“We did not take the decision to raise the limit for free shipping lightly,” Amazon said at the request of various media portals. It’s the first adjustment since 2017 in Germany. “However, like any company, we regularly review our pricing structure and adjust it if necessary.” The company justifies the current change with the “General increase in delivery costs“. It is the result of external circumstances on which Amazon no influence have.
Amazon increases the minimum order value: This way you can still save on shipping costs
The Shipping remain unchanged so far. Anyone who is below the limit must therefore, depending on the product and shipping method between 2.99 euros and 9.99 euros pay for delivery. However, there are exceptions to this. Prime members are not affected by the new regulation. But also without a paid subscription customers can save shipping cost: On goods like Books, audio books or calendars there are still no shipping costs below the minimum order value.
There are also numerous products that are delivered free of charge if you send them to a pick-up station send. Because that applies to all goods that are shipped from Amazon. The exact provisions for “Click & Collect” you can find on one special Amazon website, unfortunately not on the help page for shipping options. The downside to this though is that it’s the option only at check-out gets displayed. You can select a packing station or a shop near you as the pick-up station. The whole thing only works with standard shipping, premium or express deliveries are not possible with “Click & Collect”.
With the higher minimum order value, Amazon could more Prime subscribers win over. Although the price for this was also increased last year, the 8.99 euros per month can still be worthwhile for people who order often or in smaller amounts. As a Prime member, you not only get most products free of charge, but also have them delivered to your home faster.
By the way: For orders at Marketplace dealers On Amazon, different shipping rules apply. If the retailers take care of the shipping themselves, the minimum order value for free delivery can be calculated differently – or it doesn’t exist at all. The amount of the shipping costs can also be different than for products that are shipped with Amazon. So it’s still worth checking carefully when ordering.
