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How did they do that?

MalteseMomma — Thu, 22 Feb 2018 14:44:59 GMT

I placed an Amazon order late last night and it was on my doorstep by 8 am this morning! how did they do that ?????

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redwingsgal — Thu, 22 Feb 2018 14:52:54 GMT

They are amazing!! The Q should learn from them!!

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CareBears — Thu, 22 Feb 2018 14:58:00 GMT

@MalteseMomma I have heard that they use other delivery options like uber, do you have a warehouse near you? We have one about 2 hours away, and it always delivered by UPS or USPS, but I have heard what you have experienced, and I do not know if it is true that they use other delivery options, but several people have told me that they do? I enjoy the two day option, and am thrilled with that!

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Happiness Is Inside JOB — Thu, 22 Feb 2018 14:58:53 GMT

I have Amazon prime and I also live near a warehouse so I get orders super fast also.

By chance is a warehouse near you???

I buy a lot on amazon, easy to find items, saves going from store to store, right at my door, you can't beat it. Plus I don't drive so it allows me to be independent and not have to ask hubby to take my everywhere, I can get things on my own.

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qualitygal — Thu, 22 Feb 2018 15:05:17 GMT

You're sure it was yours? LOL that should be called into Guiness. LOL

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World Traveler — Thu, 22 Feb 2018 16:02:23 GMT

I don't live close to one of their warehouses; however, I have gotten so many surprises at their fast delivery system, that I am, like, "where ARE they" if it isn't two days! ha!

I kept suspecting that they were using drones to deliver my packages because I never saw them drive up with my or walk away. ha! Then one day I happened to be looking out the window and someone in an ordinary looking car with no sign on it get out with my package, left it by the door, and quietly walked to his car and drove away. Even my dogs didn't hear him!

I have had one overnight service, for which I paid a little extra, and it arrived within 12 hours!

According to my mailman, who frequently delivers Amazon items to me, the company plans to open a plant not too far from me. He mentioned it because he said it would really cut down on the post office's huge package deliveries they now do for Amazon. He wasn't sure if that was going to be a good thing for them or not, as it does mean our local post office has to hire extra people to take care of just delivering those packages.

If they do build another facility close to me, considering how fast I get their items now, I will probably get them within five minutes of ordering! LOL!

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OKPrincess — Thu, 22 Feb 2018 16:36:32 GMT

@MalteseMomma That’s awesome service. I’m just happy when my packages make it to the correct street.

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Zhills — Thu, 22 Feb 2018 16:49:05 GMT

I ordered a text book from Tampa Florida and it was here before noon the next day.

This was before they built the local warehouse!

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Carmie — Thu, 22 Feb 2018 19:29:12 GMT

As soon as an order Is placed, it is sent to the nearest warehouse that carries the product via electronic transfer.

the item goes into a queue and then in receiving order they are sent to individuals who work in the warehouse. They get the order on a shopping gun and then they pick up the item and scan it in to the gun and put it into a cart. The timer on the gun tells them how long it should take them to pick up the item and scan it in. They have to hurry to get it scanned within whatever time is showing on the gun. The gun beeps if the time runs out and the item is not picked and scanned in the allotted time.

The cart is then pushed to packing and shipping and immediately sent via conveyer belt to be packed on the truck. All of this is done in less than an hour and all departments are on the same floor within walking distance.

The warehouse is open 24 hours. That’s how they get items to you fast.

If a worker cannot do the required amout of work that they are expected to do each day, they are fired. It is a very fast paced environment.

if you live close to a warehouse, you get your items very quickly. Not all warehouses carry every item Amazon sells.

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MalteseMomma — Thu, 22 Feb 2018 21:51:42 GMT

No warerhouse near me yet,but I am hopeing for one then they can read my mind and deliver stuff before I even order it !!!..........lol

I love Amazon.. <3.......I order something almost everyday.

Around here they deliver in white vans with a black stripe around them

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Tribesters — Fri, 23 Feb 2018 11:29:01 GMT

@MalteseMomma

Are you a prime member? You must be to get something so fast. I’m not & sometimes I get things fast & other times they take forever. I ordered 2 items Sunday. One I should get tomorrow & the other on Tuesday. It appears the Tuesday one hasn’t even shipped yet. I’m a little disappointed it’s taking so long but paying for prime isn’t worth it for me. I don’t order enough from them.

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MalteseMomma — Mon, 26 Feb 2018 20:08:11 GMT

@Tribesters

Yes,I do have Amazon Prime, but before you buy, always make sure your item is shipped and sold by Amazon ,not a 3rd party seller

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Daysdee — Mon, 26 Feb 2018 21:27:07 GMT

Not near a warehouse, but I get my orders super fast too. I do have Prime. I notice many orders come in what appears to be the delivery person's own car.

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mom2four — Mon, 26 Feb 2018 21:41:28 GMT

That has happened to me several times too, and I am always amazed. And with free shipping. And I am not a Prime member.

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Montana — Mon, 26 Feb 2018 22:49:25 GMT

I’ve never had a problem with Amazon third-party sellers. I only order from the ones with a 95% or better rating.

Last month I ordered a product from a third-party seller in Tokyo. The delivery range was Feb 5-21. I got it on Feb 10.

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FuzzyFace — Mon, 26 Feb 2018 23:00:10 GMT

@MalteseMommawrote:
I placed an Amazon order late last night and it was on my doorstep by 8 am this morning! how did they do that ?????

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MalteseMomma--it's MAGIC!!! :-)

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FuzzyFace — Mon, 26 Feb 2018 23:30:50 GMT

@redwingsgalwrote:

They are amazing!! The Q should learn from them!!

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