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Waiting For Delivery

Ordered some books for my grandson On the Friday that recently passed, Expecting a next-day delivery Since Amazon gets things done fast. Got a notice the order was processed, Then a follow-up it would be late, So instead of the 15th arrival, I was given a different date. Told my son to remain on the lookout For by Sunday or Monday it should Be deposited on their front doorstep But I started to doubt if it would. By this morning, when checking the order, It said, “Sorry, your books may be lost. Please reorder or ask for a refund.” Somehow somebody’s signals got crossed. I will try once again but I realized Just how spoiled I’ve gotten to be, Yet I hope my grandson’s disappointment Is with Amazon rather than me!

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Caren Krutsinger

Date: 1/30/2022 12:29:00 AM

This is consternating and concerning. Do you think it was delivered to the wrong house? How did they figure it out? We supposedly had a package delivered on Jan 13th - still looking for it. It came by US Postal service and they say they have confirmation it was delivered. Not sure how since no one here signed or saw it except maybe Buddy.

John Watt

Date: 1/20/2022 9:58:00 AM

next day delivery is indeed one of the wonders of the times we live in, and easy to get spoiled by such great service... but yes it disappoints whenever mail or shipment "may be lost"... i'm sure your dear grandson will find you not guilty... another great write, my friend

Jan Allison

Date: 1/19/2022 2:18:00 PM

gosh it is catching Ilene, I ordered a dress for my swing dancing , it never arrived so contacted the company who claimed it was delivered on 2nd January (sunday bank holiday and we do not get any mail delivered at the weekend so someone was telling porkie pies, got my money back but was so disappointed, am sure Harry understands you are not to blame, hugs Jan xx

Rico Leffanta

Date: 1/19/2022 10:01:00 AM

My daughter's sentiments EXACTLY! Aloha! - As an afterthought, when Uncle Sam sent me to Germany, Germans had morning AND afternoon mail deliveries whilst the USA struggled to make ONE delivery per day . . . .

Tom Cunningham

Date: 1/18/2022 2:01:00 PM

How annoying Ilene, lost or stolen I wonder. Tom