Amazon shipping???? - Blu-ray Forum

Clapton101 · 03-20-2008, 09:41 PM

i order "I am Legend" and "I Robot" on blu-ray sunday, i paid for the only shipping they offered 3-5 days what ever it is, it shipped on monday and is still not here, why would any one pay for the shipping when the free shipping always get there in the same amount of time. I always order movies from amazon it seems like on Sunday, dont know why, but that is the day it seem i end up ordering something, but i usually use the free shipping, and i always get it in the mail by friday. I paid for the shipping this time hoping to get it earlier in the week. Why would anyone pay for the shipping if it gets here in the same amount of time as the free shipping.

sorry just needed to vent i was just looking forward to watching them tonight.

btf1980 · 03-20-2008, 09:44 PM

Ordered I am Legend on Monday, got it on Tuesday. I suggest you invest in Amazon Prime.

DOPEY · 03-20-2008, 09:45 PM

i know how you feel i ordered some blu rays through columbiahouse on feb.29 and i havent received them yet,i called but they wont reshipped them until march.29

bumpylemon · 03-20-2008, 09:58 PM

i preordered it and picked 2 day shipping got it on tuesday. so it was really one day

Dattebayo251 · 03-20-2008, 11:24 PM

amazon is been good to me every time i order i get my movies faster that wat the time estimated. so y pay for faster shipping.

Bango · 03-20-2008, 11:27 PM

For the most part, amazon has been good to me as well. I do have an issue with pre-orders though. They always arrive a day after release date

Blu Titan · 03-20-2008, 11:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Bango

For the most part, amazon has been good to me as well. I do have an issue with pre-orders though. They always arrive a day after release date

I ordered Hitman from Buy.com last the day of release. The movie shipped last Friday, and I am still waiting.

jw · 03-20-2008, 11:39 PM

I bought Gattaca Tuesday, received today with free shipping. Being close to the DE distribution center helps

nycomet · 03-20-2008, 11:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Clapton101

i order "I am Legend" and "I Robot" on blu-ray sunday, i paid for the only shipping they offered 3-5 days what ever it is, it shipped on monday and is still not here, why would any one pay for the shipping when the free shipping always get there in the same amount of time. I always order movies from amazon it seems like on Sunday, dont know why, but that is the day it seem i end up ordering something, but i usually use the free shipping, and i always get it in the mail by friday. I paid for the shipping this time hoping to get it earlier in the week. Why would anyone pay for the shipping if it gets here in the same amount of time as the free shipping.

sorry just needed to vent i was just looking forward to watching them tonight.

Do you live in an extremely rural area? That might explain it.

Clapton101 · 03-21-2008, 01:00 AM

no it on the rural area. we live in the fort smith Ar. area and its not rural , i judt thought that is was weird that i will be receiving it in the same amount of time as when i choose free shipping guess i am going to get amazon prime, and just use the free shipping till then.

Majoran · 03-21-2008, 03:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Clapton101

no it on the rural area. we live in the fort smith Ar. area and its not rural , i judt thought that is was weird that i will be receiving it in the same amount of time as when I choose free shipping guess i am going to get amazon prime, and just use the free shipping till then.

The reason someone would pay for shipping 3-5 days is that the "free shipping" can take longer then that. In some cases free shipping bumps you down the line and can delay your actual shipment date. Some people can also wait more then a week for free shipping. Please see the below:

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Please note that your order may take an additional 3 to 5 business days to ship out from our fulfillment center(s). Transit time for Super Saver Shipping orders is 5 to 9 business days after shipping.

If you always get you movies within a week I wouldnt bother paying for the shipping as its not meant for people like you. You are actually still within your window its "shipped" Monday so technically they have until Monday to get it to you. You cant always "hope" that you get it sooner. You might not even see that much of an improvement with Prime.

CassilineKnight · 03-21-2008, 03:33 AM

Amazon Prime is KEY!

I'm seriously thinking about doing what others are doing and signing up more people to my account to share the costs...

Blu-Style · 03-21-2008, 03:43 AM

I don´t live in the US, and I have to wait 10-14 days...

you guys should be happy.

(I´m still waiting for my two "WEEDS" seasons.)

Over 5 Week´s now !!!

Damn custom...

justincredible · 03-21-2008, 03:45 AM

Amazon prime is great. Every order I have made since signing up has been delivered the next day without springing for the $3.99 next day shipping charge. I would highly suggest getting together with 4 other people and signing up at $16/each.

sj001 · 03-21-2008, 03:51 AM

Strange, I have found that when you do the free shipping, they seem to hold onto the order for a couple days extra, then ship it. But when I pay for standard shipping, I get it relatively fast, almost every time.

jd213 · 03-21-2008, 04:18 AM

I've noticed that Amazon's international shipping to Japan has gone down the crapper as of late. I used to get discs in about a week, now it takes 2-3 weeks.

Their "Expedited" international shipping doesn't seem to be any different. I had a single disc mailed using this recently, and it took the same amount of time, and it was sent through regular air mail. No tracking number was provided, and I didn't have to sign for it or anything. Yeah, that's real fast and safe...

Homura · 03-21-2008, 04:41 AM

I don't know whats been up with Amazon lately. But lately for me, I have placed orders and the items haven't even been shipped until 4 or more days later. One order I made on the 8th and it got shipped on the 12th and I didn't get it until the 20th. Granted the 8th/9th were Sat and Sun, but still it didn't get shipped until Wed. The shipping time being 8 days, well thats what I get for getting the cheap shipping. Even with my pre-order of I Am Legend; I made the purchase on the 16th and the status shows that the shipping estimate is the 24th. Now that is ridiculous imo. I used to shop at Amazon and I would receive the package a few days later; even with the free shipping. Anyone else having ridiculously slow transactions as of late with Amazon?

I'm in the large city of LA too btw.

Joon · 03-21-2008, 04:48 AM

Yeah get yourself a Prime account and you will never worry about this ever again. It will pay for itself in the short term, not the long term, that is how great Prime is.

MOONPHASE · 03-21-2008, 04:56 AM

it takes some time for the order to be processed in their system

ben7ben3 · 03-21-2008, 05:49 AM

ive ordered dvds, players, remotes, mostly dvds, etc hundreds of times from amazon...yet has an item not shipped a day after i ordered, including an order of 4 complete series dvd boxsets and one blu ray TODAY....

and i always select free super saver shipping. nothing else. maybe i'm just lucky

03-20-2008, 09:41 PM	#1
Clapton101 Active Member Member since:Feb 2008 Home Theater Gallery:7 Blu-ray collection:235 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:5	Amazon shipping???? i order "I am Legend" and "I Robot" on blu-ray sunday, i paid for the only shipping they offered 3-5 days what ever it is, it shipped on monday and is still not here, why would any one pay for the shipping when the free shipping always get there in the same amount of time. I always order movies from amazon it seems like on Sunday, dont know why, but that is the day it seem i end up ordering something, but i usually use the free shipping, and i always get it in the mail by friday. I paid for the shipping this time hoping to get it earlier in the week. Why would anyone pay for the shipping if it gets here in the same amount of time as the free shipping. sorry just needed to vent i was just looking forward to watching them tonight.

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03-20-2008, 09:44 PM	#2
btf1980 Special Member Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Jan 2007 Location:NYC Home Theater Gallery:97 Trading Score:14	Ordered I am Legend on Monday, got it on Tuesday. I suggest you invest in Amazon Prime.

03-20-2008, 09:45 PM	#3
DOPEY Active Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:o.c. ,cali	i know how you feel i ordered some blu rays through columbiahouse on feb.29 and i havent received them yet,i called but they wont reshipped them until march.29

03-20-2008, 09:58 PM	#4
bumpylemon Expert Member Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Worcester, Ma Blu-ray collection:51 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:26	i preordered it and picked 2 day shipping got it on tuesday. so it was really one day

03-20-2008, 11:24 PM	#5
Dattebayo251 Member Member since:Feb 2008 Location:San Pedro, CA	amazon is been good to me every time i order i get my movies faster that wat the time estimated. so y pay for faster shipping.

03-20-2008, 11:27 PM	#6
Bango Active Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:San Diego, CA Trading Score:4	For the most part, amazon has been good to me as well. I do have an issue with pre-orders though. They always arrive a day after release date

03-20-2008, 11:39 PM	#8
jw Blu-ray Archduke Top contributor Member since:Apr 2007 Location:USA Trading Score:519	I bought Gattaca Tuesday, received today with free shipping. Being close to the DE distribution center helps

03-21-2008, 01:00 AM	#10
Clapton101 Active Member Member since:Feb 2008 Home Theater Gallery:7 Blu-ray collection:235 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:5	no it on the rural area. we live in the fort smith Ar. area and its not rural , i judt thought that is was weird that i will be receiving it in the same amount of time as when i choose free shipping guess i am going to get amazon prime, and just use the free shipping till then.

03-21-2008, 03:33 AM	#12
CassilineKnight Banned Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Raleigh, NC	Amazon Prime is KEY! I'm seriously thinking about doing what others are doing and signing up more people to my account to share the costs...

03-21-2008, 03:43 AM	#13
Blu-Style Special Member Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Германия	I don´t live in the US, and I have to wait 10-14 days... you guys should be happy. (I´m still waiting for my two "WEEDS" seasons.) Over 5 Week´s now !!! Damn custom...

03-21-2008, 03:45 AM	#14
justincredible Active Member Member since:Nov 2007 Location:Cincinnati Blu-ray collection:53 Trading Score:2	Amazon prime is great. Every order I have made since signing up has been delivered the next day without springing for the $3.99 next day shipping charge. I would highly suggest getting together with 4 other people and signing up at $16/each.

03-21-2008, 03:51 AM	#15
sj001 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Rochester, NY Blu-ray collection:317 DVD collection:17 Trading Score:5	Strange, I have found that when you do the free shipping, they seem to hold onto the order for a couple days extra, then ship it. But when I pay for standard shipping, I get it relatively fast, almost every time.

03-21-2008, 04:18 AM	#16
jd213 Special Member Member since:Sep 2007 Location:less than 10 minutes from Akihabara	I've noticed that Amazon's international shipping to Japan has gone down the crapper as of late. I used to get discs in about a week, now it takes 2-3 weeks. Their "Expedited" international shipping doesn't seem to be any different. I had a single disc mailed using this recently, and it took the same amount of time, and it was sent through regular air mail. No tracking number was provided, and I didn't have to sign for it or anything. Yeah, that's real fast and safe...

03-21-2008, 04:41 AM	#17
Homura Active Member Member since:Mar 2008 Location:USC, CA Blu-ray collection:124 Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:2	I don't know whats been up with Amazon lately. But lately for me, I have placed orders and the items haven't even been shipped until 4 or more days later. One order I made on the 8th and it got shipped on the 12th and I didn't get it until the 20th. Granted the 8th/9th were Sat and Sun, but still it didn't get shipped until Wed. The shipping time being 8 days, well thats what I get for getting the cheap shipping. Even with my pre-order of I Am Legend; I made the purchase on the 16th and the status shows that the shipping estimate is the 24th. Now that is ridiculous imo. I used to shop at Amazon and I would receive the package a few days later; even with the free shipping. Anyone else having ridiculously slow transactions as of late with Amazon? I'm in the large city of LA too btw.

03-21-2008, 04:48 AM	#18
Joon Expert Member Member since:Aug 2007 Blu-ray collection:208 Trading Score:1	Yeah get yourself a Prime account and you will never worry about this ever again. It will pay for itself in the short term, not the long term, that is how great Prime is.

03-21-2008, 04:56 AM	#19
MOONPHASE Blu-ray Duke Top contributor Member since:Jun 2007 Location:California 4K collection:8 Blu-ray collection:520 DVD collection:820 Blu-ray reviews:18 Trading Score:29	it takes some time for the order to be processed in their system

03-21-2008, 05:49 AM	#20
ben7ben3 Senior Member Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Illinois Blu-ray reviews:65	ive ordered dvds, players, remotes, mostly dvds, etc hundreds of times from amazon...yet has an item not shipped a day after i ordered, including an order of 4 complete series dvd boxsets and one blu ray TODAY.... and i always select free super saver shipping. nothing else. maybe i'm just lucky

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