Waiting for a physical copy of a book, game or movie that's coming out soon? Don't wait in line. Prime members are able to have eligible items shipped early so they arrive on the day they're released. Choose "Release-Date Delivery" at checkout on qualified items, and your package will be delivered no later than 7 p.m. on that date.

Prime Shipping at EAST DANE

You can use your Prime membership to get free two-day shipping on clothing, shoes and accessories from EAST DANE. And if you're really in a rush, you can get guaranteed next day shipping for just $3.99 per item.

Striped French terry T-shirt, $100 by Norse Projects and cropped trousers, $510 by Marni

Members qualify for early (30 minutes before everyone else) access to short-term, deeply discounted Amazon Lightning Deals that often feature high-tech and fashion goods.

Got a roommate or significant other? Two adults living in the same household can create an Amazon Household (with up to six members) to split the cost and share certain Amazon Prime benefits.

With the new Prime Wardrobe, you're able to choose three or more items from Amazon, have them shipped to your home, and then ship back any items that don't fit or you don't want—without any return shipping charges. You only pay for the items you end up keeping. And, bonus, if your total is $200 or more, you'll get $20 off your purchase. The program is currently invite-only, but Prime members can sign up to be notified when it becomes available for everyone.

Thanks to Amazon's recent acquisition of Whole Foods, Prime members will soon be able to get special discounts at their local Whole Foods stores. "Amazon and Whole Foods Market technology teams will begin to integrate Amazon Prime into the Whole Foods Market point-of-sale system, and when this work is complete, Prime members will receive special savings and in-store benefits," the companies said in a release.