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Order “In Process” Ridiculousness

bananacreampie — Thu, 13 Nov 2025 05:12:20 GMT

Placed an order on November 2nd for 2 tracfones...order was "in process" until today, November 12th and it was finally shipped today!!! Delivery date is estimated for November 18th. So, 16 days from order to delivery...totally unacceptable. Just venting!

Re: Order “In Process” Ridiculousness

Etoile308 — Thu, 13 Nov 2025 05:23:02 GMT

I think there can be several reasons why some items are longer in the processing stage. I think sometimes depending on the price of the item, and if someone has a short buying history, they can take extra time to insure payment can be satisfied before the order goes through.

I wonder of Tracfones ship from the vendor. So they would then get the order from QVC.

I'm also mindful that there are shipping disruptions, the most recent being the grounding of UPS and FedEx aircraft, coupled with control tower issues.

Re: Order “In Process” Ridiculousness

FancyPhillyshopper — Thu, 13 Nov 2025 06:12:06 GMT

There is nothing that QVC sells that is really an urgent necessity.

Most folks shop here because of product quality and uniqueness that can be purchased at a fair price.

Fast shipping is always available for those who wish to pay extra.

Venting might make YOU feel better, but a long-term shopper like me just shrugs her shoulders.

When I need something right away, I get in my car and drive to a store.

Re: Order “In Process” Ridiculousness

bananacreampie — Thu, 13 Nov 2025 06:56:35 GMT

Well, as a matter of fact, the phones are a necessity and not a luxury! We've purchased our yearly tracfones from QVC for many years without any issues...shrug all you want.

Re: Order “In Process” Ridiculousness

Tinkrbl44 — Thu, 13 Nov 2025 06:59:24 GMT

@bananacreampie wrote:
Placed an order on November 2nd for 2 tracfones...order was "in process" until today, November 12th and it was finally shipped today!!! Delivery date is estimated for November 18th. So, 16 days from order to delivery...totally unacceptable. Just venting!

@bananacreampie

First ... Welcome!

Second ... @FancyPhillyshopper is right.

If it comes in a timely manner, celebrate.

If it is needed asap, pay extra for expedited shipping.

Having said that, the last two things I ordered from QVC were received within 5 days of ordering.

Shocked the heck out of me.

Re: Order “In Process” Ridiculousness

Roscoe the Rascal — Thu, 13 Nov 2025 11:14:19 GMT

Shipping is shipping and one never knows for sure. Best to just go with it and this holiday season best to order early or go out and about early. I do that every year and usually no issues. I use to have to mail gifts out but not longer have that to do and if I did it would be bill to me and ship to them. It has gotten expensive.

Think of the volume the Q has. Takes time.

I purchased only one item from the Q this holiday season and in the past all kinds of items. Times have changed and so have I. I went back to more local shopping and have always done that but got away from the Q big time. I got trapped into too many easy pays. Nice option but takes a long time for 5 easy pays.

Re: Order “In Process” Ridiculousness

Carolina925 — Thu, 13 Nov 2025 11:40:58 GMT

I've had orders state "in process" before and receive them the same day. I think they just are covering bases. Hope you get your order soon.

Re: Order “In Process” Ridiculousness

CalminHeart — Thu, 13 Nov 2025 12:11:08 GMT

@bananacreampie wrote:
Placed an order on November 2nd for 2 tracfones...order was "in process" until today, November 12th and it was finally shipped today!!! Delivery date is estimated for November 18th. So, 16 days from order to delivery...totally unacceptable. Just venting!

Is the vendor shipping them? If so, it's always slow.

Sometimes it's best to shop around or go to a local store and get thngs.

Re: Order “In Process” Ridiculousness

charsha — Thu, 13 Nov 2025 12:18:25 GMT

I hear you-- I placed an order for a Markstein ring on 11/8, then it went to Contact CS, then In Process, and now Preparing Your Order. Now stating arriving on 11/18--Ridiculous

Re: Order “In Process” Ridiculousness

gardenman — Thu, 13 Nov 2025 12:33:31 GMT

Whenever I get a Tracfone from QVC, it ships from Arlington, Texas. According to the Internet (which may or may not be accurate) QVC doesn't have a warehouse/distribution center in Texas. So, they're using someone else to fulfill Tracfone orders. They come in a QVC-branded box, but someone else apparently packages and ships them. Tracfone? Probably. Tracfone is headquartered in Florida, but the phones they sell on eBay come from Grand Prairie, Texas. And Grand Prairie, Texas, is right next door to Arlington, so probably TracFone is doing the packaging and shipping of the phones ordered through QVC.

Re: Order “In Process” Ridiculousness

rockygems123 — Thu, 13 Nov 2025 15:23:33 GMT

@bananacreampie wrote:
Well, as a matter of fact, the phones are a necessity and not a luxury! We've purchased our yearly tracfones from QVC for many years without any issues...shrug all you want.

@bananacreampie

And with many of us shrugging along as well. @FancyPhillyshopper spoke accurately and realistically.

Re: Order “In Process” Ridiculousness

rockygems123 — Thu, 13 Nov 2025 15:25:25 GMT

@Tinkrbl44 wrote:
@bananacreampie wrote:
Placed an order on November 2nd for 2 tracfones...order was "in process" until today, November 12th and it was finally shipped today!!! Delivery date is estimated for November 18th. So, 16 days from order to delivery...totally unacceptable. Just venting!

@bananacreampie

First ... Welcome!

Second ... @FancyPhillyshopper is right.

If it comes in a timely manner, celebrate.

If it is needed asap, pay extra for expedited shipping.

Having said that, the last two things I ordered from QVC were received within 5 days of ordering.

Shocked the heck out of me.

@Tinkrbl44

5 items maybe 6 will arrive within a week of ordering. It's great!

Re: Order “In Process” Ridiculousness

Qgirl26 — Thu, 13 Nov 2025 16:04:10 GMT

@bananacreampie wrote:
Well, as a matter of fact, the phones are a necessity and not a luxury! We've purchased our yearly tracfones from QVC for many years without any issues...shrug all you want.

@bananacreampie , I get it. I always know that it might take some time to get what I order from QVC so if it's something I need in a hurry, I don't buy it here. I have gotten the Tracfones from either QVC or HSN for many years now and since you never know how long it will take to ship, I always buy a bit early. That's the only advice I can give you but I do understand the frustrations of waiting so long to have something sent out to you. I have bought some things that have taken forever to ship too and it's very frustrating, because other things ship almost immediately. I just ordered a tracfone two days ago and it shipped yesterday. That really took me by surprise! I thought it would be a few days, which honestly, is ridiculous in today's world. So I understand your frustrations. We shouldn't have to pay for expedited shipping to get something in a timely manner. I hope you get yours in time before your time runs out on your current phones and I hope you enjoy your new phones!

Re: Order “In Process” Ridiculousness

Qgirl26 — Thu, 13 Nov 2025 16:06:41 GMT

@CalminHeart wrote:
@bananacreampie wrote:
Placed an order on November 2nd for 2 tracfones...order was "in process" until today, November 12th and it was finally shipped today!!! Delivery date is estimated for November 18th. So, 16 days from order to delivery...totally unacceptable. Just venting!

Is the vendor shipping them? If so, it's always slow.

Sometimes it's best to shop around or go to a local store and get thngs.

@CalminHeart, unfortunately, you can't get the bundles for tracfones like you can here or HSN. Nobody else offers that.

Re: Order “In Process” Ridiculousness

gardenman — Sat, 15 Nov 2025 14:33:13 GMT

@Qgirl26 wrote:
@CalminHeart wrote:
@bananacreampie wrote:
Placed an order on November 2nd for 2 tracfones...order was "in process" until today, November 12th and it was finally shipped today!!! Delivery date is estimated for November 18th. So, 16 days from order to delivery...totally unacceptable. Just venting!

Is the vendor shipping them? If so, it's always slow.

Sometimes it's best to shop around or go to a local store and get thngs.
@CalminHeart, unfortunately, you can't get the bundles for tracfones like you can here or HSN. Nobody else offers that.

Both Walmart (online, not in-store) and eBay have some packages very similar to the shopping channels. (Phone and a one-year service deal.) Be sure on eBay that the seller is Tracfone. You don't get the case or car charger, but the case you do get isn't worth much, and how many car chargers does one person really need?