[BirdManOfCT]

I rarely have problems with Amazon Prime, but this time they did a few things I didn't like:
 
1) They split the order. Used to be you could select to ship only when all are ready. Now, the option is something like we'll-do-our-best for one shipment.
 
2) They used UPS SurePost instead of regular UPS. I've had mixed results with other companies and eBay. I don't like mixed results -- I'd like it to be reliable. They could turn around and say it's free, but it isn't -- there's a yearly fee.
 
3) One of the packages got sent to the wrong state. Now, it's likely to be 3 days later.
 
Holiday season or not, I've had a long-developed positive opinion of Amazon Prime, but this taints that.
 
But, still loving this holiday gift exchange!

 

[bearFNF]

Weird I had the option for grouping the stuff...

 

[Dinerenblanc]

  I rarely have problems with Amazon Prime, but this time they did a few things I didn't like:
 
1) They split the order. Used to be you could select to ship only when all are ready. Now, the option is something like we'll-do-our-best for one shipment.
 
2) They used UPS SurePost instead of regular UPS. I've had mixed results with other companies and eBay. I don't like mixed results -- I'd like it to be reliable. They could turn around and say it's free, but it isn't -- there's a yearly fee.
 
3) One of the packages got sent to the wrong state. Now, it's likely to be 3 days later.
 
Holiday season or not, I've had a long-developed positive opinion of Amazon Prime, but this taints that.
 
But, still loving this holiday gift exchange!

There's an option of grouping your contents into one package before checkout, did you select it? As for the delayed package, call Amazon about it. They'll like send out a new package next day for you. They're very accommodating. 

 

[BirdManOfCT]

  There's an option of grouping your contents into one package before checkout, did you select it? As for the delayed package, call Amazon about it. They'll like send out a new package next day for you. They're very accommodating. 

Yep, I selected that option. It didn't say "one package" like I've seen in the past. The other option was something like send as soon as possible, even if separate packages.

 

[AxelCloris]

Yep, I selected that option. It didn't say "one package" like I've seen in the past. The other option was something like send as soon as possible, even if separate packages.

 
If both weren't sold by the same seller then you don't necessarily get the option to combine into one package. If one is sold by Amazon and another by B&H then they may ship separately if the B&H item isn't stored in the Amazon warehouse. You can also have a case where both items are sold by Amazon but there's not a single warehouse where they're both kept together. Both scenarios would prevent you from getting a single package.
 
Source: I've experienced both cases personally.

 

[Dinerenblanc]

   
If both weren't sold by the same seller then you don't necessarily get the option to combine into one package. If one is sold by Amazon and another by B&H then they may ship separately if the B&H item isn't stored in the Amazon warehouse. You can also have a case where both items are sold by Amazon but there's not a single warehouse where they're both kept together. Both scenarios would prevent you from getting a single package.
 
Source: I've experienced both cases personally.

Yeah it could be possible that one of the items he selected is sold by a third party seller. 

 

[BirdManOfCT]

   
If both weren't sold by the same seller then you don't necessarily get the option to combine into one package. If one is sold by Amazon and another by B&H then they may ship separately if the B&H item isn't stored in the Amazon warehouse. You can also have a case where both items are sold by Amazon but there's not a single warehouse where they're both kept together. Both scenarios would prevent you from getting a single package.
 
Source: I've experienced both cases personally.

 
 

  Yeah it could be possible that one of the items he selected is sold by a third party seller. 

Probably. Thanks. I'm not that bent out of shape. Shoot, I didn't have to drive to the mall!

 

[RCBinTN]

Already ordered for my partner.
Hugo on it's way...
Just kidding
Happy listening

 
LOL   

 

[RCBinTN]

  Just a quick note: If you are ordering from amazon.com, try using http://smile.amazon.com/. Amazon donates to a charity of your choice every time you order from AmazonSmile. It costs the same, so you might as well make a donation too

 
I order from Amazon all the time and Did Not know about this.
Thank you -

 

[BirdManOfCT]

  Just a quick note: If you are ordering from amazon.com, try using http://smile.amazon.com/. Amazon donates to a charity of your choice every time you order from AmazonSmile. It costs the same, so you might as well make a donation too

 
 

   
I order from Amazon all the time and Did Not know about this.
Thank you -

Thanks RCBinTN for quoting kimvictor, somehow I missed the original post. And kimvictor, thanks for pointing it out. I've been using AmazonSmile for just a little while, but every little bit adds up.

 

[Dinerenblanc]

Thanks RCBinTN for quoting kimvictor, somehow I missed the original post. And kimvictor, thanks for pointing it out. I've been using AmazonSmile for just a little while, but every little bit adds up.

Ditto. I'm curious about which charity everyone chose to donate to. I believe I chose St Jude's.

 

[RCBinTN]

Ditto. I'm curious about which charity everyone chose to donate to. I believe I chose St Jude's.

 
If it's for real, what a Cool thing for Amazon to do.
I am also a St. Jude supporter - what a great organization!!
 
Merry Christmas,
RCB

 

[RCBinTN]

Here you go...
 
http://smile.amazon.com/

 

[AxelCloris]

I chose Child's Play. It's an organization that hits close to home since I spent a fair deal of time in hospitals when I was little.

 

[Overkill Red]

I chose Partners in Health. It was co-founded by a father of a close friend of mine and is based in Boston, MA. It's focus is on bringing first world healthcare to third world countries like Rwanda and Haiti, and the work they've been doing is amazing to read about.

If you're buying from Amazon Smile and don't have a charity chosen, please take a look at them!