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Add to Delivery lets you include an item on an existing order
Items can be added hours after the initial order
There's no extra charge to use the service
Did you forget to order that last-minute item you needed? Amazon has your back.
In an announcement this week, Amazon introduced a new feature called Add to Delivery. Instead of placing a whole new order when you want to order something else, the company explains, you can now use the single-tap Add to Delivery button to have that item included with the last order you made.
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It depends on how far along your item is in processing, but this can be done hours after you've placed the initial order.
Amazon says it's making this addition to adapt to how many people shop -- one item at a time. I know that for myself, especially during the holidays (like next week's Prime Days), it's not uncommon to place several Amazon orders on the same day. Those orders would sometimes appear in the same package, but Amazon's new feature makes sure that will happen. The new item will be charged to the same card as the previous order and shipped to the same address.
Walmart and Target offer similar services for same-day or next-day delivery, but Amazon's option is simpler.
The feature is available for "eligible items." There's no explanation for what that means, but it seems to be expansive, as Amazon lists everything "from pantry staples to pet toys, electronics, clothing, books, paper towels, cat treats, that book you meant to grab, a birthday card, or your favorite snacks."
For now, Add to Delivery is only available on the Amazon app or Amazon.com on a mobile browser. You'll know an item is eligible when you see a button below the item details. If you change your mind or accidentally press, there's an undo button.
Company CEO Doug Harrington said Prime members have used the feature 50 million times so far (it quietly launched in August for selected subscribers).