Some Amazon Prime Orders Now Delayed Up to a Month

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   Sandy March 24, 2020 at 5:48 pm MST

   I’m an Amazon Prime member and yes, I get frustrated at orders being delayed.
   Amazon is trying to keep up.
   Do you get mad at your local grocer because he’s out of toilet paper? I don’t because in a smaller town, he’s doing the best he can with what he can get in.

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   Ketsy March 24, 2020 at 6:01 pm MST

   I am overly thrilled that Amazon stepped up. Essentials are medical stuff, food and yes TP etc. Im at work eating lunch at my desk and figuring out how to get groceries for my parents in Puerto Rico where onlinemodities arent a given. No shiptit. Not uber eats in little town, no grocery deliveries. I had to jump hoops to get items to them. It has taken me 7 days and $$$ and meanwhile a coworker wanting to order games because shes bored and people on here Easter. #firstworldproblems Please turn on the news and actually listen. This is no longer about keeping the normal or traditions with a fake bunny… my heart is broken by seeing the onlinements on this point. We still dont get it.

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   Mamasweetpea March 24, 2020 at 6:15 pm MST

   Another perk of prime I’ve been able to take advantage of and am grateful for is Whole Foods grocery delivery. I know they are not the cheapest grocer, but during this time, we don’t mind paying a bit more to minimize our risk. We have a child with respiratory problems. I know some things will not be in stock or may get substituted but that is the same everywhere. We also scheduled Walmart curbside… it has been nice to have both resources. Easter will be different this year, but I am so thankful for many things including trmhe blessing of family and friends and our health. Like Christmas, it just helps my family focus on the reason for the season/holiday.

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  MommySpendsLess March 25, 2020 at 3:57 am MST

  I always had the general impression that Whole Foods was pricier too, until I shopped there a couple times. I was surprised to discover that their prices were very similar to Publix’s (the main grocery store chain in my area) on things I regularly buy. Like any store, a few things were a few cents more expensive and a few things were a bit cheaper. Two reasons that I can think of: (1) Their prices may have gone down since Amazon bought them (and I’m a Prime member so I was able to take advantage of the sales). (2) they specialize in specialty products (organic, allergen-free, alternative ingredients, etc.) which tend to be higher priced than their mainstream counterparts regardless of where you buy them.

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   Momma of 7 March 24, 2020 at 6:30 pm MST

   I say Amazon is swamped by orders because people are doing as we are told and avoiding going to the store as much as possible. If you can’t realize that Mr. Smith down the street needs toilet paper more than your kids need their Easter basket junk then you’ve got issues. Get creative. Cut out carrots out of any boxes you have, paint them, cut out holes so you can tie a granola bar to the back of the carrot and fill the basket/tub/cup with those. Look for old Easter stuff or non-Easter stuff(pencils, books, stickers) your kids have not yet used and regift them to your kids. We all buy things when there are good deals. You’ve got to have stuff around the house to make some sort of basket. You can give them all regular, non-Easter themed stuff and dress it up to look Easter-ish. Stick what you can in plastic Easter eggs and use cardboard/posterboard/paper cutouts to dress everything up to look Easter-y. Be creative. Make a family Easter basket with popcorn and movie theater type snacks and order a movie for 1 night, record a movie ahead of time or even use Netflix. Most kids remember moment, not material things. I think those with Prime should understand that their orders are not backed up because Amazon does not care about their order, because that is not the case. Ultimately, if you feel you aren’t getting your money’s worth then put your money where your mouth is and cut ties. That goes for Amazon or any other onlinepany/service.

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  MommySpendsLess March 25, 2020 at 4:03 am MST

  Hey Hip team – how about a post of some kind (maybe a challenge where each team member onlinees up with something like you did with the Walmart outfit posts) with ideas of how to put together an Easter basket with things you already have to help out anyone who doesn’t have the opportunity, for whatever reason, to purchase Easter-specific things?

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  Amber (Hip Sidekick) March 25, 2020 at 6:52 am MST

  What a fun and creative idea! Thanks for the request! I will be sure to pass this along to the team! 🙌💖

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   Tricia March 24, 2020 at 6:31 pm MST

   All prime payments should be suspended during this time. It’s not being whiney,it’s about being charged for services you’re but receiving especially at a time when so many are out of work. It is wrong that they are continuing to charge for prime right now.

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   ella March 24, 2020 at 6:36 pm MST

   Be sure to check out local businesses. I discovered through a Facebook page in our town multiple small businesses that are doing “no contact drop points” in various locations once a week. For example, one cleaning onlinepany sells bunk cleaners (dish soap, laundry soap, bleach, etc.) in 5 gallon containers. They have a scheduled time and you show up at the designated parking lot. You pay electronically and they place it in your trunk. I’ve also ordered from a local farm that does drops the same way- I got sausage, hamburger, chicken and fresh eggs. It’s a great way to stay out of the store and support local businesses too!

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   Robin March 24, 2020 at 7:05 pm MST

   Wow. Reading through the onlinements… some of you need to get over your first world problems.

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  Anna March 25, 2020 at 12:25 am MST

  Seriously, to get mad because you can’t get your refrigerated lunch? Or your Easter baskets? What? I’m just hoping I can find toilet paper before I run out. I’m also hoping my family that works in public service is safe and doesn’t get this😔

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  Marinova March 25, 2020 at 7:10 am MST

  Yep, the healthcare workers on the front lines of this getting themselves sick to save people’s lives really shouldn’t eat lunch at all, even if it is usually at 4 or 5 pm on a regular nonpandemic work day. Thanks for the reality check, everyone!

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  Stop March 26, 2020 at 1:41 am MST

  A lot of people are working long hours. A lot of them in equally if not more dangerous positions, not demanding ridiculous things.
  Time to be resourceful and figure something else out.

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  Marinova March 28, 2020 at 8:02 am MST

  I will stop. I am just sincerely disappointed in the amount of judgement and backlash. Total strangers who don’t even know me or my circumstances have appointed themselves my judge. It’s arrogant. Apparently, COVID has not brought out humanity’s humility. 😞

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   ... March 25, 2020 at 4:45 am MST

   Geez some of these onlinements… Amazon is delivering a lot of these products to hospitals and things because the crazy people that are hoarding things it’s trying to price gouge. Give us all a break. Try working in a place that has 6,000 people normally but only half onlinee in because they’re afraid. Some buildings have a line of trucks waiting to get in all the way to the highway. There is only so much space. Please be patient. Thank you to all of the understanding people.

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   Living4fridays March 25, 2020 at 6:27 am MST

   Order in advance. It might take longer, but at least you don’t have to risk hunting and schlepping a cart through a store. I’ve appreciated having the service. Well worth the price of not subjecting my immune system to this horrible, awful mess.

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    Ivan March 25, 2020 at 7:23 am MST

    Amazon should do the right thing and extend Prime memberships for however long it takes to work through this. They are offering all kinds of free services to people that aren’t Prime members….Prime Video, Prime Music, etc. Would be nice if they did something for loyal customers too.

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    Jen March 25, 2020 at 8:01 am MST

    FYI Amazon has warehouse workers that tested positive for Coronavirus in 6 warehouses in the U.S.
    https://www.washingtonpost.online/technology/2020/03/24/amazon-warehouse-workers-coronavirus-positive/

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  Casey March 25, 2020 at 8:25 am MST

  Oh I am sure that every onlinepany shipping has positive cases. UPS, FEDEX, USPS has them, too. I handle all of my packages with gloves, toss the outer box immediately or let it sit for 24 hours before opening it.

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  DB March 25, 2020 at 9:10 am MST

  CDC says leave boxes in your garage for 24 hours before opening. Virus only lives on surface for that long. You can also wipe box down with disinfectant.

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  Casey March 25, 2020 at 1:49 pm MST

  Doesn’t work if you don’t have a garage. I can’t leave my items outside overnight. Luckily, I have gloves, so I wear those when handling packages. But someone living in an apartment doesn’t have the choice.

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    Casey March 25, 2020 at 8:21 am MST

    I haven’t had any month long delays. I understand the frustration, though. Right now it feels like all we can control is what we order for our home and family. I honestly didn’t think I would get half of my S & S order, but it all shows in stock and being prepared for shipment. I ordered a book and a citronella candle and expected a month on that, but it will be here Friday, only 5 days later. I do think that they should extend everyone’s Prime membership for at least an extra month. It would be a nice gesture, but I won’t be angry if they don’t. Amazon has always had top notch service for me and has taken care of stolen package replacements, returns, etc that I didn’t expect them to even deal with. Once my orders onlinee in this week I am going to stop making them.
    I do wish they would have given us Music Unlimited for free, but I paid it anyway. I need some tunes to help with this stress! Be well, everyone!

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    ashley March 25, 2020 at 8:21 am MST

    At this point I just wish I had an indication of the approximate ship date for my subscribe and save order for March. I’m pretty desperate for some of the items, but I don’t want to jump the gun and run my largely pregnant self from store to store if my shipments will suddenly process in the near future.

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    Lisa March 25, 2020 at 11:03 am MST

    They just out of stocked diapers that were on my s&s..now what Amazon? Thanks because thoss aren’t essential are they?

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  Casey March 25, 2020 at 1:49 pm MST

  They simply don’t have what you ordered. Try another brand or store.

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    nedwards55 March 25, 2020 at 11:10 am MST

    Cloth diapers, diaper pins and rubber pants? Or the newer ones that are one piece with snaps. They have plenty in stock.

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    sherritierney March 25, 2020 at 8:50 pm MST

    I so appreciate that Amazon is putting essential items first during this crazy time.

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