Amazon has some competition now

[James]

I actually set foot in a Best Buy store for the first time in a couple of years to get a last minute gift. We have ordered online from them for the last few years and always for the past couple.

Couldn't believe how empty the shelves were. Looks like they're about ready to close the store.

 

[Ken N Tx]

I have heard at times, Amazon needs to hire private deliverers to fulfill that 2 day promise. But honestly, I usually don't need anything that soon.

Even though I do not request Sunday delivery, if I order on Friday it is delivered on Sunday. The package comes from USPS from another town East of us. They have all their Sunday deliveries routed to that Post Office..

 

[Smiling Jane]

UPS is good for me, Fedex not so much. Bought a tv through Amazon not long ago and Fedex delivered it to my house upside down. I think the reason they did that was because that part of the box was not sealed well and wanted to hide it. When I picked up the box to bring in, the tv literally started sliding out of the bottom. And when I did bring in and emptied the contents, the styrofoam packaging was all busted up leading me to believe it had fallen out at some point. Luckily the tv was not damaged and in good working order. Another thing they don't even bother ringing your doorbell....just leave it w/o notice. The UPS guy does ring the bell. I also blame Amazon for part of the problem. They should inspect the taping on boxes before shipping. I have received other items from them with the taping half ass done.

It's possible your TV wasn't shipped by Amazon but came from the seller. There's an Amazon review section called Leave Seller Feedback that is about shippers/shipping issues; I would make a complaint there. I did that one time and got a very quick response.

 

[OneEyedDiva]

I've ordered something from Jet.com I didn't like that their delivery person left my package on the stoop of a multi dwelling apartment building which is facing the street. Glad I came home when I did...it could have been stepped on. Also I noticed Jet doesn't have nearly the variety Amazon has and their prices weren't as good on many items.Don't know if I'd use them again. You might want to also check out which is like a wholesale club without the fee. Their delivery is fast, they include free samples of your choosing and I was impressed by the handwritten note thanking me for my order. https://www.boxed.com/

I order from Amazon a few times a year. I managed to avoid paying shipping fees 95% of the time.

 

[terry123]

I never pay shipping charges with anybody as there is nothing I order that I can't wait a few days for. My stuff always gets here at least one day before the day they say it will be delivered. I am not paying for prime when I do not need it.

 

[Ken N Tx]

I never pay shipping charges with anybody as there is nothing I order that I can't wait a few days for. My stuff always gets here at least one day before the day they say it will be delivered. I am not paying for prime when I do not need it.

Here in Texas, we are fortunate to have two distribution centers here in the Dallas/Ft Worth area..

 

[ancient mariner]

I still brave the brick and mortar stores. 1. Because I really like to drive and 2. I like to shop and see and feel and examine what I'm buying. I'll drive out of my way to get something even if it costs more. It all depends on the store. If I walk in and am ignored for the first 15 minutes, I'm outta there. I appreciate customer service. I want to walk in and say I need a 5" paintbrush and have someone go get and check me out. BTW, Old Mack forgot to buy me any paintbrushes - he's wondering why he's the only one painting the house.