olivia1
It's simply because amazon bought them out. Amazon want everyone to pay for Prime. Amazon itself is also way slower than it used to be for non-Prime users. I still use BD because postage IS free, and also because their return policy is second to none. Instant response; and if it was their error you get to keep the item, and they send you another !
I ordered from the book depository USA through amazon and I got charged shipping. Thanks a lot, amazon. I think if I had free shipping, I would be a tad bit more understanding about the delay. It seems they went downhill since amazon acquired them. I'm still surprised because when I ordered from amazon (from their site and directly from them) in the past, they were really good.