Tag: delivery

UPS DELIVERED

Because of these new Trump-induced laws requiring all kinds of paperwork for "real" official U.S. IDs, I had to send out for paperwork. It turned out I didn't need two of the three items because I found the originals. Having paid hefty fees for them, I figured I should get them. One of them is … Continue reading UPS DELIVERED

CASABLANCA IN MASSACHUSETTS

Remember how, in the movie (1942) "Casablanca," to get to America you went to Casablanca in Morocco -- and then you waited, and waited, and waited? https://www.youtube.com/embed/BkL9l7qovsE I ordered a sweater. It was on sale. I bought it at the end of November. It was wandering between various locations in Illinois, then went to Windsor, … Continue reading CASABLANCA IN MASSACHUSETTS

AND THEN, THERE’S AMAZON …

Fandango’s Provocative Question #140 First, congratulations. 140 is a lot of posting and reading and commenting. I really enjoy doing this particular challenge. Now, to the question: This is easy to explain, but I have a feeling I'm going to use too many words anyway. We have been making online purchases since they became available. I … Continue reading AND THEN, THERE’S AMAZON …

DELIVERING THE GOODS

We have already spent a lot of time talking about USPS and voting and all that, but we haven't gotten to our favorite amusing anecdotes about UPS and Fedex. Each has its own cute and funny methods or not getting your packages to you. When you live in the country, there is no escape. You … Continue reading DELIVERING THE GOODS

ON A SCALE OF ONE TO TEN – Marilyn Armstrong

RDP - #31 SCALE On a scale of 1 to 10, asked the survey, how do you feel about our delivery service? I have been a patron of Amazon for quite a few years. Maybe eight or nine at this point? They have always been easy to work with. They've had their issues, of course, … Continue reading ON A SCALE OF ONE TO TEN – Marilyn Armstrong

AMAZON’S PRIME GETTING LESS PRIME

It's a "thing." A disease. Amazon has caught it. Your company is fine, no problems, so why not create a problem? Nothing livens up a customer relationship more than unsolvable problems. That's what I always say! They decided a while ago that they needed to cut delivery costs so they decided to get into the … Continue reading AMAZON’S PRIME GETTING LESS PRIME

THE WAITING GAME

YOUR PACKAGE IS HERE! Along with the joy and excitement of on-line shopping, has come the lesser joy and excitement of awaiting delivery. We can order anything from everywhere, whether its Scottish jelly, Za'atar from Israel, or jewelry from Asia or Africa. Ordering? Piece of cake. Then, there's delivery. Mostly, if you are an Amazon … Continue reading THE WAITING GAME