New York, Philadelphia, Boston, Baltimore, Las Vegas, Washington D.C. and Seattle can now receive orders the same day if placed before the specified cutoff times. Three other cities should be rolled out soon as well: Chicago, Indianapolis and Phoenix.
Fees for the service will be $5.99 per item for Amazon Prime members, with non-Prime customers being charged per shipment as well as per item depending on the type of product, according to the rate schedule.
In other words, unless you're an Amazon Prime member, it certainly won't be cheap -- but if you really need it that day, it's now an option. And if you plan to use Local Express Delivery often, Amazon Prime membership starts to look more attractive at $79 per year (which also nets you free two-day shipping on orders you don't need the same day).