Amazon, great prices but terrible shipping time? - Blu-ray Forum

6AM · 02-02-2010, 06:09 PM

I ordered two Blu-Rays yesterday morning and I thought that since both items are in stock they would ship that day or today. Having yet to get a ship notice I look at the online invoice and it says that it's not going to ship until the 8th.

WTF?!?! Why would it take a week for two in stock items to ship? I haven't ordered from Amazon in a while, but I remember them shipping extremely quick.

I'm starting to think that paying a few extra bucks to buy them locally is better than waiting two weeks to get my order.

Anyone have any idea what is up with this?

AKORIS · 02-02-2010, 06:11 PM

you probably picked the free shipping option-- that delays your order on the average of 5 days. Most of the time however they ship sooner than that and once they ship I always get my orders pretty fast.

AMAZON is still the best overall deal around as far as I'm concerned..

SleeperAgent · 02-02-2010, 06:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 6AM

I ordered two Blu-Rays yesterday morning and I thought that since both items are in stock they would ship that day or today. Having yet to get a ship notice I look at the online invoice and it says that it's not going to ship until the 8th.

WTF?!?! Why would it take a week for two in stock items to ship? I haven't ordered from Amazon in a while, but I remember them shipping extremely quick.

I'm starting to think that paying a few extra bucks to buy them locally is better than waiting two weeks to get my order.

Anyone have any idea what is up with this?

Get Amazon Prime. Problem solved.

FlipperWasIrish · 02-02-2010, 06:15 PM

Once in awhile an item might be in stock and you order it, but somebody beat you too it, and thus it is delayed. This happens once twice a year to me, but I don't let it bother me. It balances out the once or twice I get a release a day early (yes, I have Prime).

lomo · 02-02-2010, 06:16 PM

That's why people wanna be prime members.
I alway get my orders extremely fast.
I love AMAZON.

ngkf7 · 02-02-2010, 06:17 PM

That's too bad. I usually always do the free shipping option and it's at my house within 5 business days of the order. I don't need 3 extra days to watch a movie or play a game. Fortunately now I have signed up for the 3-month of free prime, and that will make life quicker. I just haven't been buying much on Blu since Christmas since I don't have the money or time to throw around.

NyeX · 02-02-2010, 06:17 PM

I use Amazon all the time to get Blu-rays and always pick the free shipping option. On average it takes about 5-6 days from the time I place my order to the time they arrive in the mail. I have noticed though that the shipping estimate that Amazon gives you shows a shipping window with about a two week cushion. I think they do this to cover their bases. But usually it will take a day or two before they actually ship the items depending on the time of day you ordered the items.

Rblu-Dblu · 02-02-2010, 06:17 PM

Unless you have prime they take their sweet time sending out your order. I don't order from amazon very often unless it is something that I can wait a week or two to get because I dont want to pay for prime.

Sammy · 02-02-2010, 06:21 PM

How is this a hot deal?

WTFBBQ · 02-02-2010, 06:22 PM

Yes, that has been my experience with low cost shipping from amazon as well. The order will not leave the warehouse until 4 or 5 days later(even if it's in stock) and then shipping takes an additional 3 to 5 days.

repete66211 · 02-02-2010, 06:24 PM

They ostensibly sit on their duffs when you aren't a Prime member. I say ostensibly because what they say and what they estimate or do aren't always the same thing. That said, things have been slipping the last 6 months or so. Amazon used to be a slam-dunk, even though I'm in one of the 4 states that pays sales tax, but since they started using this crappy UPS/FedEx/USPS shipping I shop around a lot more.

Get the free three months of Prime and you'll be covered for a little while at least.

ashman1983 · 02-02-2010, 06:24 PM

even with the low cost shipping i never had much of a problem, but theres a lot of shipping centers within a few states of my house, so usualy the transit time is pretty low. But as some one said, if you buy alot from amazon, prime i find is really worth it, fast shipping, i've actually gotten some stuff next days with just the 2 day prime. i grabbed it for the 3 months free, and i had it before, but i think i'm going to keep it going this time around

psx3man · 02-02-2010, 06:24 PM

Best hot deal of the day.

Blu-ray Fanatic · 02-02-2010, 06:25 PM

Amazon gave me a free $10 giftcard because the item arrived one day late.

MvRojo · 02-02-2010, 06:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 6AM

I ordered two Blu-Rays yesterday morning and I thought that since both items are in stock they would ship that day or today. Having yet to get a ship notice I look at the online invoice and it says that it's not going to ship until the 8th.

WTF?!?! Why would it take a week for two in stock items to ship? I haven't ordered from Amazon in a while, but I remember them shipping extremely quick.

I'm starting to think that paying a few extra bucks to buy them locally is better than waiting two weeks to get my order.

Anyone have any idea what is up with this?

Wait to see when it actually ships. About 95% of the time, Amazon ships way before their "estimated" ship date.

6AM · 02-02-2010, 06:28 PM

I understand that this isn't a "Hot Deal", however it seemed to be the most appropriate place to discuss this.

Apparently, Amazon Free Shipping is a "Cold Deal".

MvRojo · 02-02-2010, 06:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 6AM

I understand that this isn't a "Hot Deal", however it seemed to be the most appropriate place to discuss this.

Apparently, Amazon Free Shipping is a "Cold Deal".

Jeez, you haven't even waited a day yet. It will probably ship out tonight or tomorrow.

AKORIS · 02-02-2010, 06:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WTFBBQ

Yes, that has been my experience with low cost shipping from amazon as well. The order will not leave the warehouse until 4 or 5 days later(even if it's in stock) and then shipping takes an additional 3 to 5 days.

my average wait time is 1 week--- I'm fine with that....

6AM · 02-02-2010, 06:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MvRojo

Jeez, you haven't even waited a day yet. It will probably ship out tonight or tomorrow.

It's been well over 24 hours now.

Regardless, I signed up for a free Prime trial and upgraded the shipping for free. We'll see how that goes.

Mr. J · 02-02-2010, 06:42 PM

Amazon Prime FTW.....but this isn't a Hot Deal. This should be moved to Off Topic!

02-02-2010, 06:09 PM	#1
6AM Senior Member Member since:Nov 2009 Location:Buffalo, NY 4K collection:213 Blu-ray collection:580 DVD collection:20 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:1 Timezone GMT: -5	Amazon, great prices but terrible shipping time? I ordered two Blu-Rays yesterday morning and I thought that since both items are in stock they would ship that day or today. Having yet to get a ship notice I look at the online invoice and it says that it's not going to ship until the 8th. WTF?!?! Why would it take a week for two in stock items to ship? I haven't ordered from Amazon in a while, but I remember them shipping extremely quick. I'm starting to think that paying a few extra bucks to buy them locally is better than waiting two weeks to get my order. Anyone have any idea what is up with this?

02-02-2010, 06:15 PM	#4
FlipperWasIrish Senior Member Member since:Jun 2008 Timezone GMT: -5	Does not bother me Once in awhile an item might be in stock and you order it, but somebody beat you too it, and thus it is delayed. This happens once twice a year to me, but I don't let it bother me. It balances out the once or twice I get a release a day early (yes, I have Prime).

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02-02-2010, 06:11 PM	#2
AKORIS Blu-ray Prince Member since:Jul 2008 Location:Beautiful Pacific Northwest 4K collection:662 Blu-ray collection:3656 Blu-ray reviews:19 Timezone GMT: 0	you probably picked the free shipping option-- that delays your order on the average of 5 days. Most of the time however they ship sooner than that and once they ship I always get my orders pretty fast. AMAZON is still the best overall deal around as far as I'm concerned..

02-02-2010, 06:16 PM	#5
lomo Active Member Member since:Dec 2009 Blu-ray collection:- Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:3 Timezone GMT: -8	That's why people wanna be prime members. I alway get my orders extremely fast. I love AMAZON.

02-02-2010, 06:17 PM	#6
ngkf7 Special Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Baltimore, MD 4K collection:4 Blu-ray collection:161 MA collection:104 iTunes collection:1 Blu-ray reviews: 54 Timezone GMT: -5	That's too bad. I usually always do the free shipping option and it's at my house within 5 business days of the order. I don't need 3 extra days to watch a movie or play a game. Fortunately now I have signed up for the 3-month of free prime, and that will make life quicker. I just haven't been buying much on Blu since Christmas since I don't have the money or time to throw around.

02-02-2010, 06:17 PM	#7
NyeX Active Member Member since:Jan 2009 Location:Texas 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:- MA collection:- Digital collection:- iTunes collection:- Prime collection:- Trading Score:6 Timezone GMT: -6	I use Amazon all the time to get Blu-rays and always pick the free shipping option. On average it takes about 5-6 days from the time I place my order to the time they arrive in the mail. I have noticed though that the shipping estimate that Amazon gives you shows a shipping window with about a two week cushion. I think they do this to cover their bases. But usually it will take a day or two before they actually ship the items depending on the time of day you ordered the items.

02-02-2010, 06:17 PM	#8
Rblu-Dblu Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Mar 2009 Location:Trapped on the Death Star 4K collection:4 Blu-ray collection:483 Trading Score:12 Timezone GMT: -5	Unless you have prime they take their sweet time sending out your order. I don't order from amazon very often unless it is something that I can wait a week or two to get because I dont want to pay for prime.

02-02-2010, 06:21 PM	#9
Sammy Power Member Member since:Jan 2009 Location:Right next to Wineville, CA Home Theater Gallery:1 Blu-ray collection:199 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:3 Timezone GMT: -8	How is this a hot deal?

02-02-2010, 06:22 PM	#10
WTFBBQ Member Member since:May 2009 Location:SW Michigan Blu-ray collection:172 Timezone GMT: -5	Yes, that has been my experience with low cost shipping from amazon as well. The order will not leave the warehouse until 4 or 5 days later(even if it's in stock) and then shipping takes an additional 3 to 5 days.

02-02-2010, 06:24 PM	#11
repete66211 Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Jan 2009 Location:Kansas City area Home Theater Gallery:10 Blu-ray collection:196 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:3 Timezone GMT: -6	They ostensibly sit on their duffs when you aren't a Prime member. I say ostensibly because what they say and what they estimate or do aren't always the same thing. That said, things have been slipping the last 6 months or so. Amazon used to be a slam-dunk, even though I'm in one of the 4 states that pays sales tax, but since they started using this crappy UPS/FedEx/USPS shipping I shop around a lot more. Get the free three months of Prime and you'll be covered for a little while at least.

02-02-2010, 06:24 PM	#12
ashman1983 Member Member since:Dec 2009 Blu-ray collection:1 Timezone GMT: -5	even with the low cost shipping i never had much of a problem, but theres a lot of shipping centers within a few states of my house, so usualy the transit time is pretty low. But as some one said, if you buy alot from amazon, prime i find is really worth it, fast shipping, i've actually gotten some stuff next days with just the 2 day prime. i grabbed it for the 3 months free, and i had it before, but i think i'm going to keep it going this time around

02-02-2010, 06:24 PM	#13
psx3man Senior Member Member since:Sep 2007 Location:Lima, Ohio Blu-ray collection:1172 Trading Score:92 Timezone GMT: -5	Best hot deal of the day.

02-02-2010, 06:25 PM	#14
Blu-ray Fanatic Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Aug 2007 Location:San Antonio Blu-ray reviews:1 Timezone GMT: -6	Amazon gave me a free $10 giftcard because the item arrived one day late.

02-02-2010, 06:28 PM	#16
6AM Senior Member Member since:Nov 2009 Location:Buffalo, NY 4K collection:213 Blu-ray collection:580 DVD collection:20 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:1 Timezone GMT: -5	I understand that this isn't a "Hot Deal", however it seemed to be the most appropriate place to discuss this. Apparently, Amazon Free Shipping is a "Cold Deal".

02-02-2010, 06:42 PM	#20
Mr. J Gaming Moderator Top contributor Member since:Jul 2008 Location:Arkham Asylum Home Theater Gallery:6 4K collection:393 Blu-ray collection:768 DVD collection:7 iTunes collection:628 Blu-ray reviews: 4 Trading Score:181 Timezone GMT: -5	Amazon Prime FTW.....but this isn't a Hot Deal. This should be moved to Off Topic!

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