detlef Posted April 27, 2009 Share Posted April 27, 2009 (edited) A few weeks ago, either my wife or I (benefit of the doubt here), lost the charger for our camera battery. I went to Amazon to buy another and was happy to find one relatively cheap. Bought, paid for, confirmation, ready to ship... The whole nine, only the effer never got here. My confirmation that the item was ready to be picked up by the shipper was 4/12. After about 10 days, I contacted the seller to see what was up. "We're sorry but we're just behind due to holiday orders, you should receive your item within days." Holiday orders? Did they give their shipping dept. a week of for Easter? I really hope they're not finally getting out from under their Xmas backlog. Whatever, it finally showed up today but I thought the excuse was outstanding. Edited April 27, 2009 by detlef Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cunning Runt Posted April 27, 2009 Share Posted April 27, 2009 A few weeks ago, either my wife or I (benefit of the doubt here), lost the charger for our camera battery. I went to Amazon to buy another and was happy to find one relatively cheap. Bought, paid for, confirmation, ready to ship... The whole nine, only the effer never got here. My confirmation that the item was ready to be picked up by the shipper was 4/12. After about 10 days, I contacted the seller to see what was up. "We're sorry but we're just behind due to holiday orders, you should receive your item within days." Holiday orders? Did they give their shipping dept. a week of for Easter? I really hope they're not finally getting out from under their Xmas backlog. Whatever, it finally showed up today but I thought the excuse was outstanding. They shoulda had a "server" bring it. I'm sure it would have gotten to you much, much quicker. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smithkt Posted April 27, 2009 Share Posted April 27, 2009 A few weeks ago, either my wife or I (benefit of the doubt here), lost the charger for our camera battery. I went to Amazon to buy another and was happy to find one relatively cheap. Bought, paid for, confirmation, ready to ship... The whole nine, only the effer never got here. My confirmation that the item was ready to be picked up by the shipper was 4/12. After about 10 days, I contacted the seller to see what was up. "We're sorry but we're just behind due to holiday orders, you should receive your item within days." Holiday orders? Did they give their shipping dept. a week of for Easter? I really hope they're not finally getting out from under their Xmas backlog. Whatever, it finally showed up today but I thought the excuse was outstanding. If the vendor was Adorama, they were closed for the Jewish holidays. They had a message up on their order page saying all orders placed during that time would be shipped out beginning 4/17 with orders qualified for free shipping taking longer. They also sent an email with tracking information despite the fact that they were closed. I received a follow up email apologizing for the first misleading email and then received my order a few days later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
detlef Posted April 27, 2009 Author Share Posted April 27, 2009 If the vendor was Adorama, they were closed for the Jewish holidays. They had a message up on their order page saying all orders placed during that time would be shipped out beginning 4/17 with orders qualified for free shipping taking longer. They also sent an email with tracking information despite the fact that they were closed. I received a follow up email apologizing for the first misleading email and then received my order a few days later. Well, there you go then. Perhaps that explains it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaP'N GRuNGe Posted April 27, 2009 Share Posted April 27, 2009 anti-semite Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimC Posted April 27, 2009 Share Posted April 27, 2009 Maybe he was delayed because he found Sigmund? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HowboutthemCowboys Posted April 27, 2009 Share Posted April 27, 2009 anti-semite Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtomicCEO Posted April 27, 2009 Share Posted April 27, 2009 If the vendor was Adorama, they were closed for the Jewish holidays. They had a message up on their order page saying all orders placed during that time would be shipped out beginning 4/17 with orders qualified for free shipping taking longer. They also sent an email with tracking information despite the fact that they were closed. I received a follow up email apologizing for the first misleading email and then received my order a few days later. I used to do a lot of trade shows with Adorama. It would be a Thurs/Fri/Saturday show with the busiest customer day being Saturday, but their booth was always closed for Shabbas. Those people are serious about selling, but even more serious about that whole Jewish thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donutrun Jellies Posted April 28, 2009 Share Posted April 28, 2009 Those people are serious about selling, but even more serious about that whole Jewish thing. Similar experience with B&H Photo in NYC ... gotta respect their respect for their beliefs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keggerz Posted April 28, 2009 Share Posted April 28, 2009 If the vendor was Adorama, they were closed for the Jewish holidays. They had a message up on their order page saying all orders placed during that time would be shipped out beginning 4/17 with orders qualified for free shipping taking longer. They also sent an email with tracking information despite the fact that they were closed. I received a follow up email apologizing for the first misleading email and then received my order a few days later. yep...and sometimes i wonder if Adorama or B&H are ever open to take orders Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westvirginia Posted April 28, 2009 Share Posted April 28, 2009 Similar experience with B&H Photo in NYC ... gotta respect their respect for their beliefs. Like trying to get a Chick-fil-a on a Sunday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
i_am_the_swammi Posted April 28, 2009 Share Posted April 28, 2009 that whole Jewish thing. Hopefully its just a fad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yo mama Posted April 28, 2009 Share Posted April 28, 2009 Whatever, it finally showed up today but I thought the excuse was outstanding. What did you tip them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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