Amazon launches new line with items $20 or less. What Triangle residents should know
Amazon recently launched a new shopping experience with a broad selection of items all priced at $20 or less.
Amazon Haul went live for U.S. customers in mid-November, in time for the holidays. According to Amazon, it offers “a place to discover even more affordable fashion, home, lifestyle, electronics and other products with ultra-low prices.” Most Amazon Haul goods cost less than $10.
Amazon declined to share whether the name for the new product is connected to the “haul” video trend — where individuals showcase recent purchases on digital platforms including TikTok.
Here’s what we know about buying from Amazon Haul, along with tips shoppers can use to ensure they receive their online orders.
How to shop Amazon Haul
Customers can’t browse Amazon Haul on their computer. Instead, they’ll need to use the Amazon Shopping app or a web browser on their mobile device.
To access Amazon Haul on the app, search “Haul” in the search bar, or tap “Haul” in the menu bar. On a mobile web browser, go to amazon.com/haul.
Once there, users will see a new shopping experience with animated banners and tags on products indicating popular items. The design appears similar to that of fast-fashion retailers Shein and Temu.
Amazon Haul doesn’t just stock low-priced items. The platform offers discounts on larger purchases — 5% off orders of at least $50 and 10% off orders of at least $75.
The delivery charge differs from the Amazon Prime policy, where members get free expedited shipping on qualified purchases. Amazon Haul waives delivery fees on orders over $25. For smaller purchases, delivery is $3.99.
And unlike Prime’s two-day, one-day or same-day shipping policies, Amazon Haul orders take longer to arrive, with delivery times of one to two weeks.
Prevent porch piracy with alternatives to home delivery
With the rise of online shopping, porch piracy is a concern for many.
Law enforcement agencies typically don’t track package theft statistics separately from other kinds of theft, so empirical data is difficult to find, according to a 2021 article published in the American Journal of Criminal Justice. The Raleigh Police Department, for example, classifies package thefts as larceny, the department told The News & Observer in an email.
Anecdotal evidence about the prevalence of porch piracy is abundant, though. Just check Nextdoor or Facebook.
But Triangle residents can prevent their Amazon deliveries from being stolen from their homes by using Amazon Lockers, Amazon Counters and partner pickup locations such as UPS Access Points.
These services allow shoppers to have orders delivered to secure locations instead of their doorsteps — a choice recommended by the Raleigh Police Department as one way to avoid package theft.
There are dozens of Amazon Lockers and Counters in the Triangle, and they’re free for Prime members. Non-members get free shipping to Lockers and Counters for orders over $35.
Here’s how to use Amazon Locker and Amazon Counter:
- Find an Amazon Locker or Counter near you by searching for a location at amazon.com/ulp/view.
- Add the Locker or Counter to your address book.
- When you make a purchase, select the Locker or Counter address as the shipping location. Do not manually enter the address of a pickup location.
Not all orders may be sent to an Amazon Locker or Amazon Counter. Find weight, size and other requirements for eligible purchases on Amazon’s website.
Grocery stores and retailers introduce brands with low-cost items
Haul is Amazon’s latest effort to provide low-cost goods to consumers. Earlier this year, the company launched Amazon Saver, a private-label grocery brand with products such as cookies, crackers, canned fruit, condiments and seasonings. The retailer also announced a partnership with Bp, Amoco and Ampm, allowing drivers with a Prime membership to save 10 cents per gallon at the pump.
Like Amazon, Target unveiled a new line, dealworthy, which offers hundreds of items including laundry detergent, toothbrushes and paper plates for less than $10. Walmart also debuted bettergoods, a private-label line that stocks hundreds of food items, with many products priced under $5.
This story was originally published December 4, 2024 at 3:11 PM.
