Amazon Sellers Can Now Set Limits on Who Gets Prime Shipping

According to the Wall Street Journal, Amazon is currently testing a new program called Ship by Region which will allow marketplace sellers to limit what areas of the country are eligible for free 2-day Prime delivery of the seller's goods.
That would in theory mean that you and a friend in another state could both be shopping for the same item, sold by the same seller on Amazon, and one of you could get it shipped for free via Prime and the other could not.
Naturally, most Prime users will probably not love the sound of this, but Ship by Region might actually be a good thing in the long run.
Even More Stuff Might Become Eligible for Prime Shipping
Last month, Amazon announced that items from select marketplace sellers would be eligible to ship via Prime. Prior to that, no marketplace sellers were included in a shopper's Prime subscription, so this is still a fledgling concept and very few sellers are currently involved.
Thus, as BGR suggests, Ship by Region might actually be a way to encourage more marketplace sellers to offer free shipping via Prime, since it allows them to do so in a capacity they're comfortable with. "[Ship by Region] gives Amazon a way to expand its Prime-eligible inventory without irritating sellers that might not sign on otherwise," says BGR.
There's no word on how widespread or lengthy the test will be, but a representative from Amazon told the Wall Street Journal that vendors participating in the test have already seen an increase in sales.
Readers, what do you think of this idea? Are you all for it, or annoyed by the idea of limits on your Prime? Sound off in the comments below!

Maybe I can send a bit of help.
Consider Netflix or Hulu if you have (like me) a bit of trouble with self control when something is there right in front of you.
I would not take someone's money or valuables but will spend my own $$ like a drunken sailor on leave.
Flat fee each month & you keep out of trouble.
It only takes me seconds to step out of the "Prime" TV & movies, hit that five digit pin # and find myself owning another TV show episode for $1.99 or $2.99. Bad Vermin.
When you figure the cost of the subscription services for a year it can be a bit more than the cost of a year of Prime.
I would say check out a subscription based service & see which deal is going to meet your needs the best for TV & movies you are interested in & then decide what works for you.
After a free trial of Amazon Prime, the $99 is billed all at once to a credit card. The subscription services break it down monthly. Another thing to think about.
Good luck!
I do not use the "prime music" feature, barely watch the shows offered as prime because they just do not seem to interest me.
I see someone starting a class action lawsuit before this is all over. Not me. I really do not have time.
I came in here to D.N. read & burn a bit of life stress (in six months I have lost two life long friends in unexpected deaths).
Now I feel stressed again, but when you put it in perspective, it's easy to say "Bye" to Amazon & focus more on friends & family.
Hate to be a bummer but folks do not forget to let people you love know they matter every time you see em'.
Amazon will still be around, but your pals & family may not.
All, have a safe & fun Labor Day Weekend!
Your fiend
Vermin
Sh*t.