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Amazon Prime

SeaMaiden — Wed, 25 Mar 2020 12:54:10 GMT

I placed an order yesterday for two things. One will be here by Saturday....the other by April 21st? They never stated that the product would take a month to deliver when I ordered.

Why would Amazon even accept an order on prime that will take a month to arrive?They should Just say not available.

I do not care about waiting... a week or two....but a month?

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pommom — Wed, 25 Mar 2020 13:03:38 GMT

I ordered crocheted doilies on Amazon. When I saw the estimated delivery date 6 weeks out, I went back and realized I had ordered it from a lady in China. I took a chance and contacted her (wasn't sure she spoke or read English). She and her husband were transferred to China from Kentucky. Her mother taught her how to crochet and cross-stitch. Anyway, they were worth the wait. Lovely craftsmanship.

From then on, I double check origin.

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Eileen in Virginia — Wed, 25 Mar 2020 13:06:47 GMT

I just cancelled an order for jellybeans this morning because they had an April 22 delivery date. Clearly that wasn't the date shown when I ordered or I wouldn't have ordered them. The rest of my Easter candy's okay so far, but I'm going to check the ETA until they're delivered.

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ms traditional — Wed, 25 Mar 2020 13:16:30 GMT

i have several longer-term delivery dates actually being shortened. i am trying to think way ahead due to obvious demand. i am not wild about going out in L A for anything these days.

but i have never not had a good delivery date estimate when i placed the order with Amazon. quite grateful for how it is handling a tough situation. maybe we are getting better service in NY LA SF due to more serious conditions than other parts of the country

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namaste000 — Wed, 25 Mar 2020 13:16:36 GMT

This article appeared yesterday on fb:

https://gizmodo.com/non-essential-amazon-prime-orders-now-facing-shipping-d-1842453414?utm_source=gizmodo_facebook&utm_campaign=socialflow_gizmodo_facebook&utm_medium=socialflow&fbclid=IwAR2pT06vUWeC3Ew7L9awASbOsp5XEHnQFek_KjSHx5v5TMJtYULfW6PfUBM

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I am still oxox — Wed, 25 Mar 2020 13:16:46 GMT

The April delivery date is not always true, I ordered two items with those dates and they are arriving later this week

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Warrior2022 — Wed, 25 Mar 2020 13:19:15 GMT

I have found that when I click on a item to order, it gives a date it will be available. However, that information is not always in the same spot. You really have to look for it.

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Imaoldhippie — Wed, 25 Mar 2020 13:39:15 GMT

I think this is just the tip of the iceberg as far as deliveries. Im guessing that a lot of semi's will be used for necessary items such as food. The possibility of asking people not to order un-necessary items for a period of time may be in our near future.

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Shanus — Wed, 25 Mar 2020 13:39:46 GMT

Beggers can't be choosers. Many items are in short supply everywhere. How long you're willing to wait depends on how badly you need or want it.

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millieshops — Wed, 25 Mar 2020 13:42:53 GMT

Given the overload on the online system including the warehouse workers, the truckers, the local delivery people, etc. I think the company is being very responsible if they can deliver essentials ahead of non-life sustaining products. My kudos to Amazon for trying.

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goldensrbest — Wed, 25 Mar 2020 13:59:16 GMT

They are in overload, doing the best they can,i am so glad we have this,think about if we could not order on line period.

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songbird — Wed, 25 Mar 2020 14:04:03 GMT

Amazon made an announcement. Food and necessities are now their priority. Many of the new hired people are being trained to be drivers. I still order a lot from Amazon, but many of the items (not food, hand sanitizers, TP, etc) are delayed in shipping.

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Nightowlz — Wed, 25 Mar 2020 14:40:57 GMT

As far as I know they are only shipping essentials.

I have still been placing orders but not receiving them in 2 days which is ok. Still not waiting as long as it says during checkout.

I placed an order & figured I would have to wait a month but it's suppose to be here Fri. I placed that order Sat so only a week.

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FS74 — Wed, 25 Mar 2020 14:49:18 GMT

@SeaMaiden wrote:
I placed an order yesterday for two things. One will be here by Saturday....the other by April 21st? They never stated that the product would take a month to deliver when I ordered.

Why would Amazon even accept an order on prime that will take a month to arrive?They should Just say not available.

I do not care about waiting... a week or two....but a month?

I just checked my order and the same thing, April 21. Just for fun, I ordered it again and it will be here Saturday. But that is what is said on the original order. I cancelled the original that was to be here in a month. I'll have to check on the status later to see if the delivery time has changed. I am in no hurry for it, I just thought it was odd.

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qvcaddition — Wed, 25 Mar 2020 14:51:43 GMT

What is essential to one person, not to another.

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Pook — Wed, 25 Mar 2020 16:08:12 GMT

I ordered many items from Amazon yesterday and each item had the expected delivery date which was not 2 days like prime always has. That is understandable since now there is no way they can keep up. Many items I looked at had April and May as the delivery. Delivery was stated on every item I looked at or ordered.

it could be missed if you are userd to prime 2 day and just rush through ordering.

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lovescats — Wed, 25 Mar 2020 16:21:35 GMT

If I wanted something being given a delivery date of a month would be a lot better than we have no idea when this item will be in stock.

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Nataliesgramma — Wed, 25 Mar 2020 16:24:26 GMT

My air fryer bit the dust and I just ordered one from Amazon. My delivery date is March 30-April 3rd....which is Ok for me

I didn't think I would get it in 2 days. Another model I was considering was April 23rd though and that influenced my choice....

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lovescats — Wed, 25 Mar 2020 16:28:13 GMT

on tv 8 amazon warehouse workers test positive NY FL CT God bless them and everyone

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JumpTheRope — Thu, 26 Mar 2020 05:45:04 GMT

Although I’ve been a Prime member for many years, it’s mainly for Prime

music (which I listen to while working out).

The Prime Video is another added extra, along with free Prime Reading

and Prime Channels,

The shipping is the least important to me and I always select “no rush”,

which entitles me to a free $1 to purchase a digital product.

Funny thing is, even with No Rush shipping, my items arrive fast.

Anything important that I need (not “want”) fast, I’ll visit a local store.

For where I live, it’s the best option for me.