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174 replies

Puzzledstill · 19/12/2022 21:07

if I was to order tomorrow for next day delivery would you risk it?

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BernadetteRostankowskiWolowitz · 19/12/2022 21:08

Nope! Not unless I was happy to wait tipl after Christmas for delivery.

Amazon only for 24hr deliveries here.

OneRingToRuleThemAll · 19/12/2022 21:09

No. I had something sent 48 hours delivery last Monday, tracked and still waiting.

EVHead · 19/12/2022 21:10

No way. Amazon only.

Puzzledstill · 19/12/2022 21:10

It’s ridiculous going on strike at the busiest time of year

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LovedFedAndNoonesDead · 19/12/2022 21:10

It’s hit & miss.

I ordered something on 25th November and am still waiting for it; something else ordered lat week arrived the day after it was posted to me. I’ve sent something that the company were guaranteeing would arrive today but only, once they sent the dispatch confirmation, did they say it’s gone by RM so I expect it will arrive sometime around Easter!!

SpinningFloppa · 19/12/2022 21:11

No don’t think it will come. Been waiting for a new bank card for 10 days … 🙄

Puzzledstill · 19/12/2022 21:12

does anyone know any hood hair toners 🤦🏼‍♀️

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Puzzledstill · 19/12/2022 21:12

Good

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Sugarplumfairy65 · 19/12/2022 21:13

Puzzledstill · 19/12/2022 21:10

It’s ridiculous going on strike at the busiest time of year

No it isn't. It's exactly the right time to go on strike

LostThePot · 19/12/2022 21:14

I would only use Amazon at the moment for last minute deliveries.

I’m still waiting for parcels that were dispatched using Royal Mail nearly 3 weeks ago now.

SliceOfCakeCupOfTea · 19/12/2022 21:16

Puzzledstill · 19/12/2022 21:10

It’s ridiculous going on strike at the busiest time of year

This is literally why they chose this time of year though, to have the biggest impact

Puzzledstill · 19/12/2022 21:16

LostThePot · 19/12/2022 21:14

I would only use Amazon at the moment for last minute deliveries.

I’m still waiting for parcels that were dispatched using Royal Mail nearly 3 weeks ago now.

@LostThePot ive searched Amazon for what I need and it’s not on there my own fault for not doing it sooner.

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Puzzledstill · 19/12/2022 21:17

SliceOfCakeCupOfTea · 19/12/2022 21:16

This is literally why they chose this time of year though, to have the biggest impact

@SliceOfCakeCupOfTea its sad it really is

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edwinbear · 19/12/2022 21:18

I had something sent 24 hr tracked on 8th Dec, it’s still not here. I don’t think it will show up and I think the supplier agrees, as they’ve sent me a replacement today.

Morechocmorechoc · 19/12/2022 21:18

They still have to deliver all the mail just will back up and make it harder for them later. Bloody daft.

cantbeforeal · 19/12/2022 21:19

No way it's total chaos in RM at the moment

Puzzledstill · 19/12/2022 21:20

Everyone has what they want for Christmas all I wanted was a hair toner to make my brassy hair presentable… ah well

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TellMeItsNotTrue · 19/12/2022 21:21

I sent parcels guaranteed next day delivery in the first week of December and still waiting on a few of them to be delivered

That said, as stressful as it is i don't blame them for striking. This started in August, they didn't want December to end up like this

WordtoYoMumma · 19/12/2022 21:22

Puzzledstill · 19/12/2022 21:20

Everyone has what they want for Christmas all I wanted was a hair toner to make my brassy hair presentable… ah well

Can't you just go to Boots??

Mol1628 · 19/12/2022 21:22

Nope. I had something sent 48hr delivery on the 4th of December and still waiting.

Christmasinbed · 19/12/2022 21:23

Forget it. I'm missing loads of parcels, tracked and untracked.

Puzzledstill · 19/12/2022 21:24

WordtoYoMumma · 19/12/2022 21:22

Can't you just go to Boots??

@WordtoYoMumma I’ve tried a few and they don’t really work for me always end up with purple hair. I really like the Wella colour charm Il have a look at the reviews

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Orangedaisy · 19/12/2022 21:24

A friend sent me something 1st class signed for on 10th December. It arrived today and was left on the doorstep in the pouring rain (preferable to taking it back to delivery office tbh). I sent her something normal 1st class on 10th December and it arrived there on 12th. It seems completely random as to what happens to anything so I’d not use it for anything you REALLY need.

Readaboutyourself · 19/12/2022 21:29

You can order next day via Cult Beauty

Soothsayer1 · 19/12/2022 21:38

I agree, it does all seem very random right now, RM has always been solid for me and I rely on them for my small business. I feel quite upset took a big hit over the pandemic but just managed to keep going, now with all these delayed and missing packages it feels like the end😥

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