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Are you Ordering non-necessities at this time...

Skyegirl21 — Sat, 04 Apr 2020 17:35:29 GMT

My husband is not happy with me now, since a couple of packages have arrived, but nothing necessary. He is saying people should not be pulling delivery resources for frivolous 'Stuff'. I see his point a little, but I am bored and feel tempted to buy ( lucky to still be working). Your thoughts? Thanks and stay safe friends!

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Meowingkitty — Sat, 04 Apr 2020 17:39:30 GMT

I've done both. I've ordered cat food and hand soap (Necessity) and I ordered a new purse and jammies (fluff). I'm ordering what I would normally need because going out is such a PITA.

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SeaMaiden — Sat, 04 Apr 2020 17:39:35 GMT

@Skyegirl21 Of Course! A girls gotta do what a girls gotta do. Men do not get it.

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Love my grandkids — Sat, 04 Apr 2020 17:42:43 GMT

@Skyegirl21 Would he rather you go out shopping? That is, if anyplace is even OPEN to get the "frivolous" stuff! Sometimes we just need to treat ourselves a little bit.

Maybe tell him to order something he would like, too. Might change his viewpoint. Tell him HE deserves a treat as well!

**Remind** him that you are helping the economy by keeping the delivery people WORKING and getting a paycheck!

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scatcat — Sat, 04 Apr 2020 17:46:10 GMT

I talked to a friend who has worked for UPS for decades. He said they are not busy. So no, you are not taking delivery away from people who need it

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FlowerBear — Sat, 04 Apr 2020 17:48:48 GMT

No nothing that is not needed right now. When this is over will do a little shopping but saving all I can for now!

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Vivian — Sat, 04 Apr 2020 17:49:36 GMT

How are necessities defined these days? Sweets, french fries, hot dogs, and generally accepted comfort foods are now on my list of necessities. Wine also comes from a required food group. I thought I could try to use this quarantine for self development. The NYC in me says Foggeddabouddit.

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SeaMaiden — Sat, 04 Apr 2020 17:50:47 GMT

Of course this all depends on ones economic situation. We all know where we are at and what is what.

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deepwaterdotter — Sat, 04 Apr 2020 17:50:59 GMT

No, my budget is getting tighter with every passing day. Parents raised me to be a saver, so I'm doing the best that I can for as long as I can.

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willdob3 — Sat, 04 Apr 2020 17:54:58 GMT

@Skyegirl21 wrote:
My husband is not happy with me now, since a couple of packages have arrived, but nothing necessary. He is saying people should not be pulling delivery resources for frivolous 'Stuff'. I see his point a little, but I am bored and feel tempted to buy ( lucky to still be working). Your thoughts? Thanks and stay safe friends!

@Skyegirl21

No. I’m not buying non-essential items at this time. I am ordering food, household products, & things like deodorant and shampoo. I can’t imagine what else I would want to order at this time. Too much uncertainty in the world right now. I have no desire to be shopping for anything I don’t need for survival right now.

I’m working full time from home and don’t have any more spare time than I did before but I can see people who don’t work ordering books and things to help keep them busy.

I’m going to save money on spring/summer clothes for work. Also on makeup.

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World Traveler — Sat, 04 Apr 2020 19:03:26 GMT

One of the things I ordered from Amazon, a book that was to arrive by April 1, has been postponed. Amazon sent an email saying, basically, that certain items are being delayed to allow for more essential things to ship sooner. I'm fine with that.

Hello,

We're contacting you about your order of Queen Elizabeth IIs Guide To Life to let you know that you may not receive this item on the day it is released.

We are closely monitoring the developments of COVID-19 and its impact on our customers, selling partners, and employees. With this in mind, we are temporarily prioritizing household staples, medical supplies and other high demand products coming into our fulfillment centers so that we can more quickly receive, restock and deliver these products to customers. As a result, your order may be delayed.

We are working urgently to bring on additional capacity to deliver customer orders. We appreciate your understanding during this time.

Thank you,
Customer Service

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Porcelain — Sat, 04 Apr 2020 17:58:39 GMT

@Skyegirl21 wrote:
My husband is not happy with me now, since a couple of packages have arrived, but nothing necessary. He is saying people should not be pulling delivery resources for frivolous 'Stuff'. I see his point a little, but I am bored and feel tempted to buy ( lucky to still be working). Your thoughts? Thanks and stay safe friends!

I'm not buying that much right now. Necessities, and a few little things to make being stuck at home a bit nicer, but no big shopping sprees.

I also think it's good to support compaines you like that have been forced to close their doors and go completely online. It's a balance. Don't overload the supply chain with loads of tiny fluff requests. Especially don't use expedited shipping when you don't need it. But don't completely stop buying either. That's how I see it at least.

I also would not like it if my husband got unhappy with me about such a thing. Make his concern known, attempt to pursuade me, sure. But no telling me what to do in a matter that is not life or safety related.

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Greeneyedlady21 — Sat, 04 Apr 2020 17:58:43 GMT

I bought a black denim jacket for $10 and change, only because I received $7 off from Pay Pal. Luckily I had a very good beauty and personal care stash before all of this. Right now the only thing I'll have to buy soon is eye cream.

So other than food and necessary household items, no.

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Chicagosuburbangirl — Sat, 04 Apr 2020 17:59:20 GMT

Don't feel bad @Skyegirl21 .

I'm in the Supply Chain business and every shipment counts.

There are high priority shipments and those are treated as such.

In other words, there is room for all, and are processed accordingly.

You are not taxing us, but keeping us in business....so thank you!

We are experiencing less influx right now due to airline cancellations from abroad and are a little slow.

Tell DH America is well prepared in the trucking industry to keep delivering.

We are a truly great country.

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ScarletDove — Sat, 04 Apr 2020 18:00:48 GMT

Purchasing what my needs require, mostly items not able to obtain or available at grocer or just not possible now!

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goldensrbest — Sat, 04 Apr 2020 18:05:33 GMT

I agree with your husband.

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CatsyCline — Sat, 04 Apr 2020 18:05:51 GMT

Not ordering now. Ordered 4 pr of jeans from TJMax on March 16. They charged for 4 pr. sent 3 pr , none of them fit and one was not even what i ordered. On march 19 they closed their e-commerce and B&M shopping . not sure if they will take returns when/if they re-open / go back online. who really knows will people want to even buy things when they don't know what the exposure is?

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Pearlee — Sat, 04 Apr 2020 18:11:37 GMT

Yes. And what a person decides for him or herself is not what everyone else should or shouldn't be doing. We are adults and can make our own decisions.

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JasoninBoston — Sat, 04 Apr 2020 18:15:07 GMT

While I am grateful to have a job, I have cut way back on my spending.

After seeing market losses so great and not knowing what the bottom could be, my fairly comfortable amounts from several inheritances is been substantially lessened in value that I just want to be extra careful!

I can't really imagine no matter how much we have all saved that anyone would want to be frivolous at this point....... My dad says the markets will bounce back---but still we don't actually know that will happen!!

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GCR18 — Sat, 04 Apr 2020 18:21:47 GMT

My online ordering has dropped 75%. Partly due to saving money and partly due to being home all the time, I more aware I don't need to buy anything. I need to go cold turkey, but that would be too big a shock to my system. LOL