Lilywhite Posted October 13, 2009 Posted October 13, 2009 I did get an e-mail this morning to say they were doing free delivery but I resisted the urge to log in and check it out. I have no willpower :eek2: Sounds great though and perfect for making a start on the xmas shopping. Quote
BookJumper Posted October 13, 2009 Posted October 13, 2009 May I just contribute that we're all doomed... :eek2:? Quote
Janet Posted October 13, 2009 Posted October 13, 2009 I got the email too - this is good news... and bad! :eek2: Quote
Weave Posted October 13, 2009 Posted October 13, 2009 Good news and bad but can I just say ~ whoo hoo!!!! Everyone is getting books for Xmas :eek2: Quote
sirinrob Posted October 13, 2009 Posted October 13, 2009 Well just ordered a book from them and im getting charged Quote
Michelle Posted October 13, 2009 Posted October 13, 2009 Well just ordered a book from them and im getting charged Quote
Weave Posted October 13, 2009 Posted October 13, 2009 Did you use a marketplace seller? Please remember to click on our amazon advert (in the top right hand corner) before ordering - it doesn't change anything for you, but brings in a few pence for the forum! :eek2: Will do Quote
sirinrob Posted October 13, 2009 Posted October 13, 2009 Didnt realise about the site ad - will in future. I dont order much from amazon.co.uk rather rummage in a book shop or get them to order for me as I have obscure tastes ( Samuel Beckett for example) Quote
madcow Posted October 13, 2009 Posted October 13, 2009 I did get an e-mail this morning to say they were doing free delivery but I resisted the urge to log in and check it out. I have no willpower Sounds great though and perfect for making a start on the xmas shopping. Got my email today too - strongly resisting the urge to go on but my will power is also non existant :eek2: Quote
Bunny Posted October 13, 2009 Posted October 13, 2009 I keep forgetting that Amazon had free P&P now (except for marketplace) Quote
Echo Posted October 13, 2009 Posted October 13, 2009 The minimum purchase in the US is $25 to get super saver shipping! No fair! :eek2: Quote
Michelle Posted October 13, 2009 Posted October 13, 2009 Apparently this is just until Jan, after that, it'll go back to Quote
catwoman Posted October 14, 2009 Posted October 14, 2009 Apparently this is just until Jan, after that, it'll go back to Quote
SueB Posted October 14, 2009 Posted October 14, 2009 I knew I shouldnt have opened this thread.....must resist urge to browse :eek2: Quote
beef Posted November 3, 2009 Posted November 3, 2009 Amazon were using DHL during the strikes (at least that's who brought my stuff). Quote
Lilywhite Posted November 3, 2009 Posted November 3, 2009 I placed an order last week and half came through HDN and the other half through Royal Mail. It depends on what you are ordering I think. The heavier stuff is by carrier, the rest by standard post. To be fair, they weren't delayed by more than a day anyway. Quote
Michelle Posted November 3, 2009 Posted November 3, 2009 I don't like it when couriers are used. There is one in particular who will only attempt delivery once, then you have to go to the depot - which is down in Maidstone! I simply can't be in all day long, so the chances are that I would miss them! Quote
Fi. Posted November 3, 2009 Posted November 3, 2009 I read somewhere that Amazon will be sending anything weighing over 500g by courier from now on, something to do with cancelling more contracts with Royal Mail. Quote
BookJumper Posted November 3, 2009 Posted November 3, 2009 Will it cost with P+P then? Not unless you choose First Class or Express delivery - Free Super Saver Delivery rules still apply, regardless of the method Amazon choose to send the goods to you. They're currently choosing couriers over Royal Mail at the minute because given the current strike situation, people risk not getting their orders in time for Christmas otherwise. It's the same with The Book People - free delivery over Quote
Fi. Posted November 3, 2009 Posted November 3, 2009 The move to couriers if anything weighs over 500g is a permanent move - they will only be using RM for second class deliveries on items under 500g. This was announced before the strike dates had been decided but happened to start (conveniently) at the same time as the strikes. I'm pretty sure that I either got an email about it or it was on the home page. It doesn't really make any difference to me as my sisters and I clubbed together on Amazon Prime & get everything on next day delivery - none of us like to wait for books Quote
Stephanie2008 Posted November 19, 2009 Posted November 19, 2009 Can I ask a question about Amazon - has anyone ever bought anything from the other sellers part? The reason I'm asking, I have found a box set of ER Complete series and its only Quote
BookJumper Posted November 19, 2009 Posted November 19, 2009 One of my Christmas presents was sold by an Amazon trusted merchant and it arrived fast, shrinkwrapped and fine - I wouldn't worry incidentally, I'd act fast; that very DVD for example (Cliff & The Shadows: The Final Reunion Limited Edition) is sold out now. I'm glad I got it ahead of time, my dad would have been heartbroken otherwise! Quote
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