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To Err Is Amazonian

It’s natural that Amazon Will get some orders wrong. If you’ve not had this happen, Well, it won’t be very long. A shirt in Large I’d ordered Came in Medium instead And a towel’s plastic wrapping ripped, Thus causing it to shred. With millions ordering online, Mistakes, of course, occur. Returns are easy so from shopping Most will not deter. Still, it is disappointing When you look and ascertain That the contents of your package Will compel you to complain.

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Jim Slaughter

Date: 8/9/2022 2:13:00 PM

Sorry you've had this experience, Ilene, but I understand. I've been a very happy, and satisfied, member of Amazon Prime for many years, now. I have only had to return a couple of items, but had no problems whatsoever. I hope Amazon sees this piece, Ilene, because I firmly believe it wants to be the best it can be.

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 8/7/2022 10:43:00 PM

Returns are easy, but if Buddy has chewed the package in half, there is not much we can do.

Rico Leffanta

Date: 8/5/2022 11:05:00 AM

If only they could get it as right as your poem! Aloha!

L Milton Hankins

Date: 8/4/2022 7:43:00 PM

As a former [fairly high up] employee of Amazon, my wife always said, tell them the problem. Many times they'll simply say "We'll send you another one, but please do not ship back to us something that is so damaged it is worthless!" That is why I have a damaged bath towel I'm still using today. Good one, Ilene. I used to sell books on Amazon, too, so I have a soft heart for them. I have about 5,000 books in my basement I'd love to get rid of!

Gershon Wolf

Date: 8/4/2022 7:11:00 PM

Yup... But at least returns are easy, as you said... Remember how hard they used to be, back in the day?! :) gw

Terry Flood

Date: 8/4/2022 4:16:00 PM

Ah…. I think we’ve all been there, Ilene. My pet hate, is when the courier fancies an early finish and sends you a text saying ‘As per your request - we’ve rescheduled delivery for tomorrow’. When you know you made no such request. And don’t get me started on ‘Sorry, you were out’ when you’re actually working right outside your front door. I feel your pain. Terry