Ordering things online...

[Mike G 0351]

I usually order on line and then forget I ordered something, And then get surprised when I get it....
After dealing with VA for years I've learned patience....

 

[Onomea]

I think ordering online is great for Christmas. No need to go shopping, stand in lines for giftwrapping or wrap it yourself. No need to package it up and take it to the post office. Just spend an hour or so in your chair ordering up stuff for everyone and presto! You're done!

Heck yeah, I do online shopping!

 

[TX-Dennis]

I order online quite a bit. It is aggravating, but not all online sellers provide tracking numbers to their customers.

I order most of my ammo and Christmas presents online. Looks like I have 3 boxes coming Tuesday and two on Thursday next week. from Cabelas, Amazon, Alien Gear, Newegg, and Sears. That finishes off my Christmas buying for this year.

 

[coltle6920]

From the link that Rule3 posted...

Thank you for your order! Your order is usually sent out within 2 days or less although please know that quality is of utmost importance and sometimes we may have a slight delay on some products. You can always call us to check on inventory and to get a friendly hello!

There should be a FAQ page or something to tell you what's going on.It's even more reason to keep the customer informed.If something isn't in inventory then it's a backordered item.You take my money up front and expect me to accept your shortcomings? It's all about communication and nothing else!

This reminded me of the thread posted by the ammo vendor who wondered why some people go through the order process only to back out and leave.Just as a heads up to others...A $35 order cost me $13.50 in shipping.I know it's my problem but I also know I'll probably never use this company again.I should've backed out.

 

[Muss Muggins]

Did this ever arrive?

 

[Muss Muggins]

What are your thoughts? Do you even care?

Nope . . . .

 

[coltle6920]

Did this ever arrive?

Still waiting...Don't know how it's coming so don't know where to look.

Still no reply to my email either.Maybe I should call and tell them to check their spam folder.

Looked up their address on a map app...looks like a mom and pop operation outside of town.

 

[THE PILGRIM]

Yesterday got a tilt email from what is apparently a small mom- pop operation.
Since Lately I have been shooting more 22 autos I ordered a magazine loader.
The loader company sent my device to a wrong undeliverable address.
It could be my error, but I have correctly sent my address to any number of other folks.
So I'm betting it was their mistake.
But they did email me so maybe I'll get it this time.
It's a credit card purchase - if I don't get it, I ain't paying for it!
Guarantee!

 

[gregintenn]

Unless I absolutely have to have it today, I rarely go in a store. I'm in the "it'll get here when it gets here" camp. I have everything I need here, and can wait for anything I want.

 

[coltle6920]

Well the shipment arrived on Saturday.Sorry to make it look like I was making a mountain out of a molehill but when I spend good money on something I want to know where it is.I also like to see how parts of the transportation industry operates.Anyhow,they shipped it via UPS to Denver where it was turned over to our illustrious postal workers.

The amount of styrofoam popcorn in the box probably accounted for half the shipping expense.It'll probably be a while before I find all the pieces that flew out when I opened the box.

Just made 5qts. of chili and have a rack of ribs thawing so I'm not sure what to try these spices on first.Hopefully it's good stuff.I have no idea what "Cajun" tastes like but I'll find out soon enough.

 

[kwselke]

I just ordered a pair of Lucchese boots online from a company that has a store just a few miles from me. There was a $20 off promo code for ordering online, so I saved the $20 and will be happy to wait for the free UPS delivery. I remember mail order in the pre-Internet days. Tracking number... what's that?

 

[hardcase60]

I too do a significant amount of internet shopping. OK, most everything except boots,tennis shoes and some clothing. My reasons mirror others that have already been posted plus the avoidance of sales clerks who fail to have more than one brain cell. Surprisingly I get a lot of tracking numbers but then loose track of them...therefore at various time's it like a year round Christmas. Except when unavoidable (ammo. etc.) most of my shipping goes to a secure secondary location. No worries if we travel or get busy it's there when I finally remember. Sorry, what was I saying earlier about brain cells???? hardcase60

 

[kwselke]

I too do a significant amount of internet shopping. OK, most everything except boots,tennis shoes and some clothing. My reasons mirror others that have already been posted plus the avoidance of sales clerks who fail to have more than one brain cell. Surprisingly I get a lot of tracking numbers but then loose track of them...therefore at various time's it like a year round Christmas. Except when unavoidable (ammo. etc.) most of my shipping goes to a secure secondary location. No worries if we travel or get busy it's there when I finally remember. Sorry, what was I saying earlier about brain cells???? hardcase60

But when you learn how to buy shoes and boots online you can get great beauty and comfort at a discount...

 

[Skeet 028]

I would never buy boots or shoes online. Even if they say they are quadruple E I would probably guarantee they would not fit. I usually just wear the boxes

 

[hardcase60]

But when you learn how to buy shoes and boots online you can get great beauty and comfort at a discount...

I am curious about what it is I need to "learn". hardcase60

 

[kwselke]

I am curious about what it is I need to "learn". hardcase60

Shoe size does not change much over time. If shoes do not fit it's either you do not know your size or the manufacturer is not sizing true. Regardless, online shoe purchases should be made with free shipping and free return. I have bought shoes online without the free return option, but knew the exact shoe I was buying and knew it was a perfect fit and great deal. Why is there a difference between getting a good shoe fit online as opposed to a good fit on jeans? I've bought shoes mail order since back in the 20th Century and cannot figure out why folks have such problems getting shoes that fit.

 

[Ogandydancer]

All I order online is thru Amazon and everything has a tracking number. However it it comes FedEx smartpost or UPS mail innovations you can't rely on the tracking after they dump it with USPS.

 

[hardcase60]

Shoe size does not change much over time. If shoes do not fit it's either you do not know your size or the manufacturer is not sizing true. Regardless, online shoe purchases should be made with free shipping and free return. I have bought shoes online without the free return option, but knew the exact shoe I was buying and knew it was a perfect fit and great deal. Why is there a difference between getting a good shoe fit online as opposed to a good fit on jeans? I've bought shoes mail order since back in the 20th Century and cannot figure out why folks have such problems getting shoes that fit.

I'm pleased that you have such great success. Sorry you can't understand "why folks have such problems getting shoes that fit".

My apology to the OP, it was not my intention to hijack your thread. Regards, hardcase60

 

[rwsmith]

I do the same but......

I much prefer a tracking number; and I check them like a child checks for the sound of Santa's reindeer on Christmas eve, but only about half my on-line buys has a tracker.

..it's not anticipation of arrival as it is anticipation of something going awry.

I'm glad that more and more vendors are supplying the tracking number.

 

[hoc9sw]

I rarely if ever get shipping notices, even for my $9000 per month chemo med that comes by UPS. If I don't follow up on the UPS site, I know nothing.

Even if I ask to require a signature, it will wind up at the complex office, and no one cares to tell me it is there.

I worry less about the ammo than being alive to shoot it.