cathmom Posted December 23, 2011 Share Posted December 23, 2011 Is it standard that Amazon Prime 2 day shipping does not work at this time of year? This is the first year that I have had it. I ordered something December 16 and it just came yesterday, the 22nd, even though the estimate said Dec. 19. Then I ordered one other thing on Dec. 17, it estimated delivery Dec. 21 (Wed) and it still hasn't come. Tracking the package just says it left the seller's facility. We've already gotten our mail today. I suppose that it might come tomorrow, but I picked up a replacement thing today just in case. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarlaS Posted December 23, 2011 Share Posted December 23, 2011 I've had everything come in two days except for items that were not prime eligible for whatever reason. So far anyway. I have 3 small orders still due to arrive today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jennsmile Posted December 23, 2011 Share Posted December 23, 2011 Who are the carriers? I just got my Fedex package a day late that was to be here yesterday. It was an Amazon order. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spryte Posted December 23, 2011 Share Posted December 23, 2011 Everything I ordered arrived on time. :confused: That probably doesn't make you feel better. Actually, scratch that - I did have an order that took forever... or it seemed like forever... and then got a note from Amazon that the seller had not responded, and the order had been cancelled. Or something to that effect, I may have the wording wrong. Have you been tracking all the items? Are they arriving via UPS? Our UPS guys are driving around late, late at night here. And I saw the USPS carrier driving through around 7 last night - I was shocked. So they are working hard, maybe things are just delayed? Hoping your goodies arrive soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myeightkiddies Posted December 23, 2011 Share Posted December 23, 2011 Did the items have the Amazon Prime symbol next to them? It only applies to those with the symbol. Not everything on Amazon is a Prime item. If so, I'd say that is unusual. I ordered things on Tuesday that arrived on Thursday this week. I've been a Prime member for years, and there have only been a few cases when items did not arrive in time, which was due to weather issues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vonfirmath Posted December 23, 2011 Share Posted December 23, 2011 I'm wondering how the changes to the Post Office is going to affect Prime shipping. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cathmom Posted December 23, 2011 Author Share Posted December 23, 2011 I assume it's coming UPS, although I've had Amazon stuff just come in the regular mail. I'm wondering if I can call somebody. Oh wait, I just looked and it said the carrier was USPS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cathmom Posted December 23, 2011 Author Share Posted December 23, 2011 Yes, it was Prime eligible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TravelingChris Posted December 23, 2011 Share Posted December 23, 2011 Sorry for your troubles. Everything I have been ordering Prime has come as expected except one product which they told me at the time of ordering that while I would get free shipping, and even two day shipping, it wouldn't be ready to be shipped until after the New Year. That was okay with me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbgrace Posted December 23, 2011 Share Posted December 23, 2011 If it's listed as prime eligible it does typically come in the two days until lately. We've had prime for several years and I can't recall an issue until recently including holidays like Christmas. Recently that hasn't always been true and this is unusual in my experience. We do a lot of Amazon ordering. I've noticed that some of our prime orders around Thanksgiving (before and after) and also early to mid December had estimated delivery dates various amounts out from two days. For example Christmas gifts I purchased on the 8th (all listed in stock at Amazon and Prime Eligible and I did prime shipping) had delivery dates and arrived on the 12th through 14th. This is really unusual and I don't know what the deal was. Usually if it says prime eligible you get it in two days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigger Posted December 23, 2011 Share Posted December 23, 2011 I had two packages arrive today that were due yesterday - they were overnight by FedEx instead of UPS (...UPS is usually how Amazon ships to me unless I so next day, which is rare, then it'll come FedEx)....so I had two packages late, but before Christmas! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommybee Posted December 23, 2011 Share Posted December 23, 2011 I've had prime for years and years and usually no problems. This year I did have a few gifts that took three to four days and one I had to do an online chat with amazon yesterday cause they had it going usps and its status seemed stuck to me. So amazon changed it to one day shipping and I did get it today. I don't believe it would have come in time if I hadn't contacted them. They never did explain what the hold up was though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommyrooch Posted December 23, 2011 Share Posted December 23, 2011 Hubby and I pretty much got EVERYTHING for Christmas from Amazon this year. We have Prime and everything we ordered was here within 2 days. I'm sure the Fed-Ex and UPS guys are tired of coming here. They've been here everyday for the past week with deliveries. :D I just go my last shipment today. I ordered it on Wed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TXBeth Posted December 23, 2011 Share Posted December 23, 2011 Are you sure you chose 2-day shipping at checkout? Sometimes it defaults to standard shipping and you have to change it. Your delivery estimates make me think that's what happened. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zuzu822 Posted December 23, 2011 Share Posted December 23, 2011 I've had no problem until today. I ordered two items (same order) early on Wednesday and the delivery estimate was today. One item arrived and one didn't. :glare: In contrast, four minutes before the Friday delivery deadline on Wednesday evening, I ordered a Kindle. It arrived today. I'm really annoyed the one item (Stomp Rockets) didn't make it. I had no notice from Amazon, and when I checked the tracking it was still sitting in Kentucky. I hope it's here Tuesday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigger Posted December 23, 2011 Share Posted December 23, 2011 I've had no problem until today. I ordered two items (same order) early on Wednesday and the delivery estimate was today. One item arrived and one didn't. :glare: In contrast, four minutes before the Friday delivery deadline on Wednesday evening, I ordered a Kindle. It arrived today. I'm really annoyed the one item (Stomp Rockets) didn't make it. I had no notice from Amazon, and when I checked the tracking it was still sitting in Kentucky. I hope it's here Tuesday. You might get it tomorrow - they're doing Saturday delivery at UPS, FedEx and the USPS, so you can still hope! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JFSinIL Posted December 23, 2011 Share Posted December 23, 2011 Are you sure you chose 2-day shipping at checkout? Sometimes it defaults to standard shipping and you have to change it. Your delivery estimates make me think that's what happened. I agree - EVERYTHING (and I made many orders in the past few weeks) came either UPS or Ensenda when I checked two-day on the order page....except one item, which was still two-day delivery ONCE IT WAS SHIPPED!!!! ;) If stuff is coming via USPS then it was not two-day shipping! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DianeW88 Posted December 23, 2011 Share Posted December 23, 2011 I've gotten everything I ordered with my Prime in two days. The last item just arrived today. I ordered it Wednesday. Sorry you aren't having good luck with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amy Jo Posted December 23, 2011 Share Posted December 23, 2011 My package showed up today, as scheduled. Maybe its a regional difference? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrothead Posted December 23, 2011 Share Posted December 23, 2011 I ordered Wednesday and got it today even through a snow storm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zuzu822 Posted December 23, 2011 Share Posted December 23, 2011 You might get it tomorrow - they're doing Saturday delivery at UPS, FedEx and the USPS, so you can still hope! Ooh, did not know that! Thanks, I'll keep my fingers crossed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linguistmama Posted December 23, 2011 Share Posted December 23, 2011 Several of our boxes have taken longer than usual. For 1 amazon sent me an email saying the package would be delayed due to weather. Thankfully everything is here in time for Christmas! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cathmom Posted December 24, 2011 Author Share Posted December 24, 2011 I just did live chat with them (didn't know it existed!) and they said it looks like it has been lost in transit. I guess there's still a possibility that it will arrive tomorrow somehow, but I doubt it. I should have checked on it sooner, I guess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cathmom Posted December 24, 2011 Author Share Posted December 24, 2011 Are you sure you chose 2-day shipping at checkout? Sometimes it defaults to standard shipping and you have to change it. Your delivery estimates make me think that's what happened. The delivery estimates were because of the weekend, I assumed. Yes, I did 2 day shipping. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jennynd Posted December 24, 2011 Share Posted December 24, 2011 everything i order with prime 2 days are here on time Maybe send a email to the customer service Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alessandra Posted December 24, 2011 Share Posted December 24, 2011 Not to make you feel bad, but answering your question. I did 2 day Prime and all items arrived next day or on second day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dustybug Posted December 24, 2011 Share Posted December 24, 2011 I ordered things Wed. that arrived today and several other things with no problem using Prime. Although a package that I ordered Wed. for my brother in VA is not going to arrive until next week, but that is because of a UPS error, not Amazon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kitten18 Posted December 24, 2011 Share Posted December 24, 2011 If stuff is coming via USPS then it was not two-day shipping! I get some two-day Prime things through USPS. It is usually just a single book or dvd. I ordered a dvd at 11:00PM on Saturday night, it was in my mailbox before noon on MONDAY. I don't even know how that's possible. All my orders have come in two days except for one package that was supposed to be here Monday but came Tuesday instead. That was delivered by OnTrac. OP- hope you get your package. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Night Elf Posted December 24, 2011 Share Posted December 24, 2011 I get some two-day Prime things through USPS. It is usually just a single book or dvd. Wow, I'm really surprised to hear that. I have never received Amazon shipments via USPS. I thought 2-day shipping meant guaranteed UPS delivery. I love seeing the UPS drive up my driveway! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kitten18 Posted December 24, 2011 Share Posted December 24, 2011 Wow, I'm really surprised to hear that. I have never received Amazon shipments via USPS. I thought 2-day shipping meant guaranteed UPS delivery. I love seeing the UPS drive up my driveway! I just looked at my recent order that came through USPS (1 dvd in the order). It was started through FedEx so it must be some kind of partnership between FedEx and USPS. I can see that particular order originated in a warehouse about 75 miles from my house. So, this probably only works for them when the item doesn't have very far to go. When my stuff comes from Kentucky, it is always UPS.:001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shellers Posted December 24, 2011 Share Posted December 24, 2011 I did all my Christmas shopping with Amazon and I got everything on time or a day early. I love Prime! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gardenmom5 Posted December 24, 2011 Share Posted December 24, 2011 my last prime item arrived this evening - as orginally scheduled. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HSMom2One Posted December 24, 2011 Share Posted December 24, 2011 Sorry for your troubles. Everything I have been ordering Prime has come as expected except one product which they told me at the time of ordering that while I would get free shipping, and even two day shipping, it wouldn't be ready to be shipped until after the New Year. That was okay with me. Same here. Sometimes books are available to order before they are actually in the warehouse. This happens once in a while with me, but otherwise I get everything on time. Amazon Prime is fantastic and I use it frequently. Don't know what I'd do without it actually. Blessings, Lucinda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Splash Posted December 24, 2011 Share Posted December 24, 2011 What I noticed was that there was a delay in processing before shipping of 1-3 days then the two day shipping for items. It didn't happen on everything but several items I ordered this year worked that way. I was alittle disappointed but still I have received everything I ordered by yesterday. My husband works for UPS and all the guys laugh at how many packages they have to deliver to our house. I just tell them I'm helping to keep them all empolyed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cathmom Posted December 27, 2011 Author Share Posted December 27, 2011 Guess what arrived today? :glare: Now I need to decide whether or not to give it to him. His birthday's not until October so that's out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cathmom Posted December 27, 2011 Author Share Posted December 27, 2011 Needless to say I won't be relying on Amazon Prime next year! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paula in MS Posted December 27, 2011 Share Posted December 27, 2011 In my case, it was a Fed ex problem. My items were shipped on the 19th and put on my local Fed Ex truck for delivery on the 21st. It was never delivered. It was put back on the truck on the 22nd, so I got it late evening on the 3rd day. I actually called Fed Ex and they said they deliver until 10:00 and then just put everything back on the truck the next day to try again once they run out of hours. I live in a populated area, so I guess they were just overrun with packages. Clearly this was not Amazon's fault, but still you're not getting what you signed up for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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