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.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2022


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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.
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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.
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Date: 8/5/2022 11:05:00 AM
If only they could get it as right as your poem! Aloha!
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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!
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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
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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
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