12-20-2014, 02:58 AM
A non-Prime story: a number of years ago I paid extra to be sure my brother's gift arrived before Christmas. Meanwhile, I had ordered a few items the day before for me, using free shipping. Everything arrived the same day, which made me regret paying for the expedited shipping. On the other hand, I didn't worry the way I would have had I not paid extra for two-day shipping. But it really is a total crap shoot if you don't pay the extra.