If you’re a frequent shopper at Amazon, there’s nothing more convenient than an . It qualifies you for free two-day shipping on millions of items fulfilled by Amazon.com. This means that most of the items you order will arrive in just two days (sometimes even quicker), and there’s no shipping cost tacked on to your order. The annual membership fee is $79, which is a bargain in itself, but eligible customers can try out a membership by starting a one-month free trial. Particularly if you’re planning to start your holiday shopping soon, this is a great way to eliminate your shipping costs.

If you haven’t been an Amazon Prime member in the last 13 months, you can sign up for the free trial. Just visit the  to sign up. You’ll need a current, valid credit card. You won’t be charged when you sign-up, but at the end of your free trial period, you’ll be automatically upgraded to a paid annual membership for $79 unless you opt out before the trial period ends. Even if you do opt out, you’ll continue to enjoy the Amazon Prime benefits until the free trial period has ended.

Free-trial members enjoy all the same benefits as paid members of Amazon Prime. You can even add up to four members of your household to the account so they’ll get the benefits too.

Here are some of the benefits of Amazon Prime.

• Unlimited Free Two-Day Shipping on Eligible Orders
• No Minimum Purchase Required for Free Shipping
• Millions of Eligible Items
• Ship To Anywhere – Send Gifts Across the Continental U.S. for Free
• Add up to 4 Accounts in Your Household to Your Membership

Those of us who are Prime members agree that it’s an incredible program, and well worth the $79 annual fee. The sense of freedom you get when you shop knowing that making even a small order is okay, because you won’t have shipping tacked on, is really nice.

, and see if you don’t agree.

Have a lovely weekend, and be sure to check back next week for another Friday Freebie!