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Amazon Prime Shipping

homedecor1 — Tue, 03 Sep 2019 22:32:26 GMT

Just wondering for those who use "prime" -- I always receive my orders w/in 2 days when they state "prime delivery" -- sometimes by the next day.

I placed 3 orders today which stated "shipped from Amazon.com"so I know there isn't a 3rd party YET my EDD is 9/10.

Has the prime fast shipping changed? I guess I'm spoiled and want my items not like when I order from other places, I know I'll have to wait!

thank you!

Re: Amazon Prime Shipping

GAQShopr53 — Tue, 03 Sep 2019 22:36:22 GMT

No the shipping has not changed...I ordered a book and the EDD was 9/10 due to the hurricane. The heading stated I may not receive my package within the 2dy delivery due to possible weather related delays. I was able to cancel.

Re: Amazon Prime Shipping

Bhvbum — Tue, 03 Sep 2019 22:46:02 GMT

Delays almost never happened and when they do you are told up front. My guess is there is a weather delay. I ordered some mugs today from Amazon and I got the same message that shipping may be delayed because of weather.

The last time this happened, I got my items as fast as I ever did anyway.

p.s. My last order, I ordered on Saturday and it was delivered on Sunday. Imagine that with QVC.

Re: Amazon Prime Shipping

aroc3435 — Tue, 03 Sep 2019 22:50:10 GMT

@homedecor1 I suspect, like the others who answered, that this is related to the storm activity, so they are estimating delivery conservatively so as not to tick customers off with making a promise they might not be able to keep because of Mother Nature.

And I am a Prime member without any complaints about Amazon.

Re: Amazon Prime Shipping

homedecor1 — Tue, 03 Sep 2019 23:10:28 GMT

Thank you EVERYONE!!!

I completely did not consider the hurricane situation.

My shipping confirmation did not mention anything about "weather" delays. Just stated the shipping date.

Re: Amazon Prime Shipping

millieshops — Tue, 03 Sep 2019 23:08:37 GMT

@Bhvbumlol I imagine having to pay upfront for that free shipping! Last time I tried that, each of my Amazon deliveries cost me just shy of $11 each.

I don't add my fee to the billion+ $$$$ Amazon collects upfront. The system works best for people who buy often.

I do wish QVC would solve its issues although I personally have not run into any of the very long delivery times that happen in some areas. And I really almost never need fast delivery - although I know K'm fortunate to live where there is still excellent brick and mortar shopping.

Re: Amazon Prime Shipping

sunshine45 — Tue, 03 Sep 2019 23:18:51 GMT

i have noticed that PRIME shipping is becoming slower in general.

items promised in one day are delivered 2 or 3 days later.

some items that are coming from amazon can take a week.

this is becoming the new norm in my experience.

we do have an amazon warehouse close by.

if we did not get the student rate i probably would NOT pay full price for prime.

Re: Amazon Prime Shipping

code99 — Tue, 03 Sep 2019 23:36:33 GMT

The storm may indeed be a factor, however if the selling vendor is someone other than Amazon, sometimes it takes longer to ship, even for Prime members.

Re: Amazon Prime Shipping

Sushismom — Tue, 03 Sep 2019 23:58:11 GMT

Some items, also, must be shipped ground. So even when buying via Prime, it will take a few days to get to you.

Re: Amazon Prime Shipping

GenXmuse — Wed, 04 Sep 2019 00:34:16 GMT

I’m finding delivery dates slipping for the last few months.

Re: Amazon Prime Shipping

Jordan2 — Wed, 04 Sep 2019 00:39:49 GMT

I may be an oddball, if they offer me a $1 credit to use on digital purchases I take it. Most things I order, it doesn't matter to me if I get it in 2 or 5 days.

Re: Amazon Prime Shipping

GAQShopr53 — Wed, 04 Sep 2019 01:46:07 GMT

Nope @Jordan2 you are not the odd ball...I usually go for the digital credit because I like to play games on my kindle and it comes in handy when I need to get more lives Then there are the items I really want quickly.

Re: Amazon Prime Shipping

sunshine45 — Wed, 04 Sep 2019 02:03:42 GMT

@Jordan2 wrote:
I may be an oddball, if they offer me a $1 credit to use on digital purchases I take it. Most things I order, it doesn't matter to me if I get it in 2 or 5 days.

i dont mind either, but i DO mind paying money up front to have a years worth of fast shipping. that is my only issue. otherwise, i would just spend the $35 minimum to get the free shipping.

Re: Amazon Prime Shipping

DiAnne — Wed, 04 Sep 2019 02:07:21 GMT

I don't have Prime but usually buy items that ship free with a $25 order. Sometimes they arrive really fast, other times they take a few days.

Re: Amazon Prime Shipping

Nuttmeg — Wed, 04 Sep 2019 02:15:38 GMT

I don't take the credit. Amazon lost an item I ordered. It set in the channel too long. I luv the fast shipping.

Re: Amazon Prime Shipping

mac116 — Wed, 04 Sep 2019 02:19:20 GMT

I usually order something from Amazon at least once a week, so Prime is a bargain for me. We also watch Prime video a lot, especially in the summer since we are not fans of all of the "talent" or reality shows.

Re: Amazon Prime Shipping

Scooby Doo — Wed, 04 Sep 2019 03:05:34 GMT

It is interesting. I put an item in my cart late last night but didn't finish. Early this a.m. I notice that the price had gone down $10. Pushed the magic button and it will be delivered tomorrow. We do have a warehouse in the city, and a new warehouse is being built to be opened next Spring. It will handle the big items like sporting goods, bikes, etc. These warehouses have brought a couple thousand new jobs to our market.

Re: Amazon Prime Shipping

Desertdi — Wed, 04 Sep 2019 03:56:47 GMT

I keep a shopping list on Amazon. When the total reaches $25, I place the order. You have to be careful to select the "free shipping over $25" box before you check out.

Re: Amazon Prime Shipping

Nuttmeg — Wed, 04 Sep 2019 04:00:08 GMT

@Scooby Doo wrote:
It is interesting. I put an item in my cart late last night but didn't finish. Early this a.m. I notice that the price had gone down $10. Pushed the magic button and it will be delivered tomorrow. We do have a warehouse in the city, and a new warehouse is being built to be opened next Spring. It will handle the big items like sporting goods, bikes, etc. These warehouses have brought a couple thousand new jobs to our market.

Amazon changes 2.5 M prices daily. An item can move in price 8X in a day. Wal-Mart and Best Buy change 50K prices a month.

Re: Amazon Prime Shipping

VaBelle35 — Wed, 04 Sep 2019 10:01:18 GMT

I put expensive stuff on my shopping list and check it every day.

I put a light fixture in there and it dropped $150 one day and I snapped that puppy up.