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Who's waiting on parcels? Are you worried?

114 replies

christmascazza · 17/12/2014 19:15

I'm waiting on lots and starting to worry as it's getting so close to last posting dates.

I'm waiting on deliveries from Photobox, ASOS (2 orders), Fragrance Direct and Amazon. Had dispatch emails on the last two so not too worried about them but nothing from ASOS or Photobox. Slightly concerned as don't have a plan B if anything doesn't arrive.

Anyone else panicking?

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ohtheholidays · 18/12/2014 08:04

I'm waiting on quite a lot of gifts,only ordered this week.But I have had emails the same day saying they'd all been dispatched so fingers crossed.

One present arrived yesterday and I only ordered it the day before so was really pleased with that one.

Skyland · 18/12/2014 08:10

Waiting for minecraft lego from forbidden planet. Ordered it on the 11 dec but on phoning them yesterday they don't even have it from the supplier yet! Even though it said in stock on the website. Shame on you forbidden planet! So now going with plan b which was ordering the farm lego from lego shop on Monday which was dispatched yesterday. Fingers crossed. I am so organised usually but he didn't even like minecrfaft until a fortnight ago! He also thinks he is getting some kind of flappy hat ( he definitely is not). Any more purchases will be for me!

chillychicken · 18/12/2014 08:10

Busy, beadazzle have that ring on their website and it looks to be in stock. I've always had fab service from them so highly recommend.

elastamum · 18/12/2014 08:13

Total nightmare here. We are rural and I estimate about half of stuff we order arrives. I think people cant be arsed to drive out here so just say we are out and they cant deliver. I have even had e mails saying we were out whilst sat at my computer working from home Angry

WhatWouldTheDoctorDo · 18/12/2014 15:52

I'm waiting for something from Amazon Italy (to be delivered to the UK). It's due for delivery between 19th - 23rd, but hasn't actually been dispatched yet. Hmm

It's not a main present thankfully.

gennibugs · 18/12/2014 15:58

Yes I ordered some bits from Matalan. I paid extra for next day delivery. I need them for Saturday at the latest and no sign.

They're being delivered by Hermes (so not holding my breath) and the delivery tracker is showing Hermes have had the goods since yesterday but they aren't moving from their warehouse.

Starting to panic. I've been in all day but tomorrow I'm out and about so no doubt will miss them.

PinkParsnips · 18/12/2014 16:07

Yep, my DH is panicking because he has a few things coming from Amazon (my pressies I presume!), one was supposed to come yesterday but no sign yet and one tomorrow but no dispatch email yet.
I daren't tell him about this thread!

I also ordered something from them for him on 18th Nov and just got an email yesterday saying it's out of stock! Grrrr.

jazzandh · 18/12/2014 16:13

If it can give any hope ...all my Amazon (prime) stuff is coming straight through as indicated.

SantasBassoon · 18/12/2014 16:18

I'm waiting for one more thing from the Book Depository, but it was despatched today so I'm sure it will get here in time.

CalamitouslyWrong · 18/12/2014 16:19

I'm only waiting on one parcel now.

temporaryusername · 18/12/2014 17:26

I'm waiting for a few things, and also will be ordering some things that I haven't even decided about yet. Might be famous last words but I'm not worried. My DM is slightly worried about a Lakeland delivery she made quite a while ago. Hope that turns up for her.

Having said I'm not worried, you'll all be here to console me when things don't turn up won't you?

temporaryusername · 18/12/2014 17:27

ps. I got one parcel today which was quite small and absolutely covered in mud, can't think what had happened to it Xmas Hmm. Contents ok though.

TheDoctorSandshoesAndGrandad · 18/12/2014 17:33

I had two parcels packed, dispatched and delivered from Germany before Amazon even managed to dispatch my five item order that's coming from a neighbouring county Hmm

Coumarin · 18/12/2014 18:02

One of my things came today via Hermes and the other company have sent a shipped email so it's looking hopeful.

I've also 'tested' some of the snacks just in case...

They're fine. Xmas Grin

funnyface31 · 18/12/2014 18:08

Asos cancelled 2 separate orders this week (no explanations) and I'm aVIP customer with free next day delivery.

Not a happy bunny here Hmm

NorwaySpruce · 18/12/2014 18:21

They cancelled my order. Xmas Sad

They haven't refunded me yet, obviously. They might deign to do that some time in January.

Bah Humbug.

On the other hand, RM left a card this morning - apparently I have a parcel to pick up. If it turns out to be an underpaid item, I might just disappear in a pile of Christmas dust and be done with the whole bloody thing Xmas Angry

meglet · 18/12/2014 19:13

I'm pissed off because I went back on my promise to not use tax-dodging Amazon and now I think they're going to let me down Angry. They dispatched a telescope last Thurs, via UPS, and it was meant to be delivered Tuesday. Heaven knows when it will appear.

I'm this close to cancelling and driving to a shop with one in stock.

Oldraver · 19/12/2014 00:02

Yep, all OH's things and I have been very stuck for him. He said it was brill as he would get pressies when everyone had had theirs.

We did buy ourselves something big but are waiting on a remote control for it

Luckily the oven element we ordered on a Thursday arrived Monday

Redglitter · 19/12/2014 00:25

All my Amazon Prime orders have come on time as usual. Was getting twitchy about an 'overpriced completely sold out' Frozen item which I bought from Disney took blooming ages to get here but it finally arrived. Just waiting for 2 Groupon parcels which I thought would be here by now

ILoveGlyfada · 19/12/2014 00:32

I'm waiting for a pair of shoes for my dd (not exactly Xmas present) , been in all bloody day long, and bloody Herpes delivered somewhere else. And not left a card, oh no, just updated the tracking site 6 hours after it (allegedly) happened.

TheBooMonster · 19/12/2014 00:41

I'm waiting on the last of DD's presents. A box of play fruit from Amazon and some custom made clothes from a Facebook seller, both have been despatched so I'm just stalking the postman! Not so worried about the food but definitely in panic mode about the special Christmas clothes :s

TheFantasticMrsFox · 19/12/2014 08:06

I have three separate lots due today, one from NOTHS and two from Amazon (bad planning as I have just finished a night shift Xmas Hmm)
All are marked as dispatched and the trackable ones are showing as at "local hubs". Here's to a sleepless day Xmas Grin

Songofsixpence · 19/12/2014 08:15

I'm waiting for 2 from Amazon and 1 from Sports Direct

The one from Sports Diriect is for DH so not the end of the world if it doesn't arrive for Christmas, he's got a couple of other bits and bobs so will have something to open.

The 2 from Amazon, I cracked and ordered yesterday - I've got Prime and they've been pretty spot on this year as long as they're not with DPD.

Hermes, Yodel and Royal Mail have been pretty good for me this year - only DPD letting the side down

ohtheholidays · 19/12/2014 08:40

I had another two pressies turn up yesterday morning they were from ebay.
Yesterday afternoon my massive parcel from sports direct turned up,was very lucky as after I ordered I found out they were using Yodel,had lots of problems with that delivery company in the past.Really glad it turned up there was 18 presents in that order.

Just waiting for 4 presents now(I think must check emails this morning)all from ebay.Fingers crossed for myself and everyone else that is waiting for deliveries.

I am never leaving it this late again.

EldonAve · 19/12/2014 08:57

I'm waiting on a few things but most have despatched
My JL click and collect is waiting in store
Tesco click and collect took an extra 3 days this week despite them saying they were no longer having issues