Amazon Offers “Instant Gratification Shipping” in Some Major Cities

Thursday, October 15th, 2009 at 4:19 pm

Are you tired of crowds, pushy sales people, and long lines at checkout counters? Are you dreading last minute Christmas shopping? If you are, and you happen to live in one of seven major U.S. cities, Amazon is about to change your life.

Introducing Amazon’s new “Same Day Delivery” option in New York, Philadelphia, Boston, Washington D.C., Baltimore, Las Vegas and Seattle. Timing cutoffs vary in each of the cities, but you can order before 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. to be eligible for the option.

But wait, there’s more! Some would be willing to pay $20 to $30 for such quick delivery. But you will pay the low, low price of $15.99 (*Applause*). If you belong to Amazon Prime, you will see even deeper discounts, paying just $6.99 for the service.

You can find more details in the press release over at Amazon. Operators are standing by.