It is possible to live without Amazon. I was a regular moderate user but last Autumn I found it impossible to make a purchase without signing up for Prime. I carefully checked all options but Amazon still "gave" me a "free trial" membership with payments starting automatically a month later. I cancelled it the same day - I don't spend enough to justify the cost.

This year I have bought from Amazon 3 times. A replacement bike light, which I would previously have bought from Holland Bike Shop - no longer shipping to UK - thanks Brexit! An expensive printer cartridge 18% cheaper than anywhere else. This week, a panel of reed screening cheaper than direct from the supplier and with shorter delivery.

Everything else, including about 20 books, I have been able to buy at the same or lower prices elsewhere.