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Positive Amazon delivery stories please !

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LIZS · 06/12/2007 21:09

Placed an order yesterday (yes I know) and despatch date is 9th with eta 13th-18th even though all in stock. Trouble is pil's are seeing us on 15th ! What are my chances ?

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Maidamess · 06/12/2007 21:11

I think you will be OK. Amazon have not let me down yet. (Altho I am waiting for a DVD to be delivered between 18th and 21st, so I'll let you know!)

NomDePlume · 06/12/2007 21:11

Pretty good ime. I've never had a prob with Amazon

I ordered DH's birthday present at the beginning of Nov and paid for the standard delivery and the item arrived the very next day . DH's birthday was end of Nov so ordered it early in a bid to combat any long-ish waits. Obviously that isn't a Christmas order but I've never had a problem at any time of year

BrandyButterGalore · 06/12/2007 21:11

am amzon addict.
cant say tho as my addiction is so advanced that i actually forget all about a (long thought over) order till it arrives. [still, at least its not drugs, eh?]

and proper answer: yeah, if all in stock you stand a good chance. they cover their arses with the dates they publish.

MarsyChristmas · 06/12/2007 21:12

I never have a problem with them and use them a lot!

TheYoungVisiter · 06/12/2007 21:14

They tend to give you worst case scenario - I've always received my packages towards the beginning of the delivery date or even earlier and I bet they are giving themselves extra leeway over Xmas.

You should be able to go back and amend your order to super-delivery or whatever they call it - have you done that already?

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LIZS · 06/12/2007 21:17

That's always been my experince to date but can never be sure at this time of year, so this is reassuring. Will keep monitoring progress. As long as it gets despatched by Monday we should be ok I think.

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HappyMummyOfOne · 06/12/2007 21:38

I have bought tons over the last few months from Amazon and everything has either been early or within the dates given.

5GoldenFIMBOs · 06/12/2007 21:41

I ordered boots on Friday night and they came Tuesday afternoon. Estimated delivery was the 10th!

bookthief · 06/12/2007 21:43

I got my delivery last week at 5pm on a Sunday night so they're obviously working round the clock - v impressed!

Piffle · 06/12/2007 21:44

you'll get it
I got despatched email yesterdya saying allow 3-5 working days
Turned up today had been sent 1st class
Seems like they are using royal mail again too...

mumclaire · 06/12/2007 22:49

Sorry, do not have positive amazon story but I have to say check WHO is delivering your order - if its through royal mail you'll probably be fine - I ordered a huge amount and they sent in two parcels one through royal mail - fab - got to me two days later - second lot through parcelnet who apparently have lost my package - but only told me after I chased them up!!!
Moral of story - if dealing with parcelnet chase it up if you have not received in time!!! I really hope mine is a one off and all your stuff gets through!!!

Clary · 07/12/2007 00:22

yes good. Most of my stuff has come within a day or two.

pollywollybauble · 07/12/2007 00:25

i use it a lot, never had any problems, usually comes faster than they say.....touch wood as i am expecting another delivery!

EricScrooge · 07/12/2007 00:55

Amazon are great at delivering stuff to me.

Always very quick and always arrives.

They just seem to put it anywhere though.

Three separate neighbours have had my parcels along with them being left on doorstep, in garage, in garden and behind a gate.

If you aren't in they will look for somewhere or anywhere to leave it.

brightwell · 07/12/2007 05:20

Perhaps I'm the only one who's had problems, I placed an order 12 Nov, everything was in stock. delivery date was between 17th-24th Dec, then this was changed to after 25th, I cancelled the order and used HMV instead.

ABudafulSightWereHappyTonight · 07/12/2007 05:47

So far so good here.

Placed an order on 7th November that included something that wasn't out till this month. I had grouped everything into one delivery. Day the DVD was released got an email saying everything was dispatched. So fingers crossed it gets to Dublin on time! Must check with my Mum.

Did another order on Sunday and it was all dispatched on Sunday night. Due to be delivered early next week.

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LIZS · 07/12/2007 16:54

so I now can't edit the order so presume that means it may be dispatched soon ?

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LIZS · 08/12/2007 08:20

It 's been dispatched !!

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sb6699 · 08/12/2007 23:30

I ordered mine late last friday (early hours of sat really) got here Tuesday morning - pleasantly surprised to say the least.

About to order more so fingers crossed.

hellish · 08/12/2007 23:49

Always very fast delivery. I ordered a cd for my sis, it arrived next day.

MrsWeasleysmagicmincepies · 08/12/2007 23:51

I recently ordered stuff and it arrived within 4 days

gigglewitchyouamerrychristmas · 09/12/2007 00:00

i lurve amazon

breadmaker turned up in 3 days

cd's usually turn up next day or one after that
never had to wait five for anything, and i order lots from there

Clary · 09/12/2007 23:26

I got the last bits of two very big orders on Friday - orders were made on the thurs a week before and last Sunday.

Stuff came in 3-4 lots and all fab

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LIZS · 11/12/2007 15:35

1st order here , another (ordered at w/end)has been despatched, due on Saturday

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LIZS · 15/12/2007 17:44

Didn't arrive today and no tracking showing for the order - how long should I give it ?

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