The process of enrolling in a recurring delivery service offered by Amazon, commonly used to obtain discounts on frequently purchased items, followed by the termination of that service. For instance, a customer might subscribe to monthly deliveries of laundry detergent to receive a 15% discount, and then cancel the subscription after a few months or after receiving a specific number of shipments.
This approach allows consumers to leverage the price reductions associated with ongoing commitments without being permanently locked into them. It can be particularly advantageous when stocking up on non-perishable goods or when promotional discounts exceed the standard Subscribe & Save benefits. The practice has evolved alongside e-commerce platforms that aim to cultivate customer loyalty and predictable sales volumes through automated delivery programs.