Update: the promo is now over. I hope some of you were able to get a discounted Amazon Prime membership and watch a few episodes of Transparent.
(Hat Tip to my Amazon insider)
“Heads up that this Saturday (1/24), in celebration of Amazon Studio’s recent Golden Globe wins for Transparent, Amazon will be offering Amazon Prime memberships for a discounted rate of just $72 – more than 25% off. New members can sign-up for this limited-time Prime offer at Amazon.com/TransparentPrime.
Also this Saturday, in honor of the recent Golden Globes wins for Amazon Studios hit show Transparent, Amazon will be making all ten episodes of Transparent free to binge on Amazon – no membership required.”
Here is the full press release of the Transparent announcement:
In Celebration of Golden Globe Wins, Amazon is Making All Ten Transparent Episodes Free to Watch This Saturday Only—No Membership Required
This Saturday, starting at 12:01 a.m. ET and concluding at 11:59 p.m. PT, everyone can watch Transparent using the Amazon Instant Video app for TVs, connected devices and mobile devices, or online at Amazon.com/Transparent
Also in celebration of Transparent and the 72nd Annual Golden Globe Awards, customers can sign up for Amazon Prime for just $72 this Saturday
SEATTLE–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Jan. 22, 2015– (NASDAQ: AMZN)—Amazon today announced that in celebration of two recent Golden Globe wins, it will make all ten episodes of Amazon Original Series Transparent available for free for everyone this Saturday. Transparent, which is typically available exclusively to Amazon Prime members, recently took home the Golden Globe for Best Musical or Comedy Series, while its star, Jeffrey Tambor, earned the coveted award for Best Actor in a Musical or Comedy Series. Anyone can watch Transparent at no cost on Saturday using the Amazon Instant Video app for TVs, connected devices and mobile devices, or online at Amazon.com/Transparent. Also on Saturday and in celebration of the 72nd Annual Golden Globe Awards, Amazon Prime will be available for just $72—a more than 25 percent savings. New members can sign up for this limited-time Prime offer at Amazon.com/TransparentPrime.
I have not heard of the Transparent TV show and wasn’t aware that this show won any Golden Globe awards, but I might check out an episode or two on Saturday. If you have any questions, please leave a comment below.
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Grant, the link from this page to Amazon Prime is broken. I tried it three times and it takes me back to your blog with “The page you are looking for has been renamed or removed.”
Thanks for the heads up Brant, I just fixed both links. Check back on Saturday when the links go live to the discounted Amazon Prime and free TV streaming.
I was previously a prime member (last year) but not anymore. Can I buy this @ 25% off and have it start later like August 2015?
Thanks!
No, I think the yearly subscription starts as soon as you complete your purchase. You used to be able to buy Prime Memberships for others, but I am not sure if that option still exists.
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My Prime membership expires in April. If I buy the $72 membership this Saturday, will it extend my current membership a year (end in April 2016) or will it end 1 year from purchase date (1/24/16)?
It should add another 12 months to the end of your current Amazon Prime membership.
Amazon is a good place to sell, but there is no seller protection policy! This is why I report my bad buyers on eBuyersReviewed.
CNET suggested this…
The workaround involves disabling Amazon Prime auto-renew for your account, and purchasing a gift membership at the current price for Amazon Prime. But instead of having the gift card delivered the day you order it, schedule delivery for the day after your Amazon Prime subscription expires.
That is a great idea, I am glad Amazon Prime still allows gifting and scheduling of gifted memberships. Thank you for the great tip!
Though I am not entirely sure you can do this any more (cancel auto enrollment). Someone let me know if you figure out how.
Yes, please do. Thank you.
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The auorenew cancel and then send the gift to yourself the day after your prime expires works. Just did it. Now I’m covered through to Sep 2016,
Thanks for the data point. Glad it worked for you.