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Are Amazon still delivering non essential items?

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Alrightnowloseitaghaghaghaa · 22/03/2020 22:58

I need some stuff for growing food. But can't get to the shops.
Can we still order things from amazon? Like compost, stuff like that?

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Gingerkittykat · 23/03/2020 00:00

Yes, my sister works in an Amazon warehouse, I talked to her today and she doesn't know if they will end up shutting down soon because they won't want delivery drivers on the roads but for now they are exceptionally busy.

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Alrightnowloseitaghaghaghaa · 23/03/2020 00:10

@resu92
Thats great to hear, just wanted some reallife reassurance because my deliveries hardly ever arrive on the expected date anyway

And im not going round garden centers at the moment with all the threads on grannies partying and going to garden centers

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PeytonManning · 23/03/2020 00:11

Amazon US is struggling to cope so I would imagine that Amazon UK will follow suit pretty soon.

C8H10N4O2 · 23/03/2020 00:13

Yes but their policies and treatement of staff at the moment would make me try calling local garden centres first. RHS and other plant organisations also have online shops.

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Alrightnowloseitaghaghaghaa · 23/03/2020 00:15

@Gingerkittykat
Dumb question but why wouldn't they want delivery drivers on the roads?
I thought they werent making people sign for packages, and standing back from the doors etc

With everyone getting sick and having to stay in surely they would need more delivery drivers on the roads

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AcrossthePond55 · 23/03/2020 00:23

I'm in the US and Amazon prime '2 day delivery' is becoming more like 4-8 day delivery!

JobbyBum · 23/03/2020 00:26

I work for Amazon. It’s business as normal but there’s a lot more pressure on drivers at the moment. They’re delivering to (therefore in contact with) up to 180 person d a day. Please try and be considerate and try not to buy tat because you’re bored and stuck at home. These drivers are putting their health on the line to bring you your goods. And yes, the need to sign has been removed from the devices at point of delivery.

Sorry for the rant.

Crafting1Queen · 23/03/2020 00:28

Well, why don't you order the items, and report back when they arrive?

Gingerkittykat · 23/03/2020 00:28

It's to do with removing as much traffic from the roads as possible to lower the chances of accidents. They might stick to delivering essentials at some point or even close but I think that is unlikely.

@C8H10N4O2 My sister thinks she will come out with around £1000 this week. She works nightshift which is a higher rate anyway, the have upped all pay by £2 an hour right now and are paying double time for all overtime (she will be working 60 hours).

WhatTiggersDoBest · 23/03/2020 01:16

Why not order from a proper gardening site like Marshalls, Mr Fothergills or Thompson and Morgan? Their stuff is tried and tested over decades of experience.

CheeseAndOnionIceCream · 23/03/2020 03:50

I hope so. My elderly TV gave up last week and I've ordered a new one from Amazon. I'm housebound at the moment,so will be gutted if I'm told that it won't be coming. It said it was due for delivery on 26th March and I haven't heard anything to the contrary. Yet!

Aveisenim · 23/03/2020 04:29

Non-essentials can be ordered, but only if they are already in the warehouse.

WhentheDealGoesDown1 · 23/03/2020 04:58

Yes, delivery just takes a little longer but if you want decorating, gardening or gym stuff I probably wouldn't leave it to long as you know what has happen with other in demand stuff

I shall continue ordering through a variety of shops including Amazon who seem to be paying their staff well during this crisis

JustAnotherPoster00 · 23/03/2020 05:13

It's to do with removing as much traffic from the roads as possible to lower the chances of accidents.

Sounds like bollocks

Brunelofbrio · 23/03/2020 05:20

Lots of online garden supply companies too, you don’t just need to use amazon.

gingersausage · 23/03/2020 05:51

Genuine question @JobbyBum, how are the drivers putting their lives on the line any more if you order random crap than if you order “necessities”? In fact, surely driving an Amazon-type van at the moment is about the safest way to stay employed. Every delivery I’ve had lately (I’m housebound anyway so nothing to do with CV), the driver has worn a mask and put the parcel on the step before knocking and leaving.

My daughter on the other hand is stuck working in a non-essential shop where people insist on buying random crap every bloody day and she is forced to be breathed on, coughed on, handle their germy money and answer endless stupid questions. I’d rather she had the protection of a van. 😕

VadenuRewetje · 23/03/2020 05:56

how would Amazon determine what is 'essential' - any given weird obscure item might be essential to someone coping through these extraordinary times.

for any family, it could be "we can manage to keep the kids home if only we had
these resources" or "we can manage without loo paper if only we had these items for a reusable wipes system" or "I can still get to my key worker job now that the person who used to give me a lift is off sick, if only I had these components to repair my bike"

I am sure that a lot of people are ordering stuff they don't really need but you can't assume.

agonyauntie2020 · 23/03/2020 06:06

I find it weird to post on mumsnet as opposed to going to the amazon checkout page and realizing you can indeed place the order... Surely you don't think they'd take an order if they'd blocked all non-essentials?

exLtEveDallas · 23/03/2020 06:11

Things seem to be taking a little longer. Ordered DD a couple of books last week in prep for her English work. Said next day delivery but got here yesterday (3 days). Still pretty good going. One of her birthday presents is still to arrive (4 days), hopefully today or tomorrow.

MarginalGain · 23/03/2020 06:23

how would Amazon determine what is 'essential' - any given weird obscure item might be essential to someone coping through these extraordinary times.

It's got nothing to do with vetting buyers but rather the supplier's products.

They will shift their focus to a different 'essential' product offering in the coming weeks e.g medical supplies and so forth.

I read this yesterday but I'm not sure where.

coconuttelegraph · 23/03/2020 06:45

I find it weird to post on mumsnet as opposed to going to the amazon checkout page and realizing you can indeed place the order

It would appear that the current situation has rendered many posters unable to apply commen sense to their problems.

And, another vote for not buying from Amazon when there are lots of other alternatives for gardening supplies. Small general dealer type shops near me are advertising delivery services for this type of stuff, way better to support a local business where you can imo.

Nannewnannew · 23/03/2020 06:45

I had a book delivered yesterday by Amazon, driver did not ring doorbell but left parcel on step and photographed it. I was happy with that, they have to think of their health obviously.
As PP said, go to the garden centre and collect it, unless you are symptomatic of Covid 19 of course, you can use contactless payment as recommended.

Redwinestillfine · 23/03/2020 07:26

Amazon for now, but I think they'll shut soon. Our milkman delivers compost....is that an option?

Darbs76 · 23/03/2020 07:33

Yes I had a sandwich toaster and my DD’s
Bday presents delivered this week

CuriousaboutSamphire · 23/03/2020 07:37

Yes.I palced a Prime order on Saturday. I got the medical stuff yesterday and non essential stuff will arrive some time over the next week.

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