Actually, my experience with the big three (FedEx, UPS and even the USPS) is that around this time of year, I’ll get stuff EARLIER than even scheduled.
I use Amazon Prime for mostly everything now, and I always get deliveries on time or even earlier than planned. YMMV.
You no doubt ordered in time instead of right before Xmas expecting a Xmas miracle.
How many papers does the UK Mail screw up on delivery each month?
I have to agree. I haven’t had any bad experiences with all 3. Amazon Prime is definitely the way to go. I ordered early and only had one foul up. One gift is lost in space but fortunately it isn’t a disaster. One gift certificate I ordered has failed to show but the seller promises me that the order is in his system.
That is usually the case. However this year multiple family members had things that missed the big day. Not a problem for us, I had all the little ones stuff weeks ago, and the adults understand......
But they are going to have to up their game next year big time
If people waited until the last minute to order their gifts, they only have themselves to blame.
I ordered two gifts from Amazon prime and both were delivered before Christmas. I procrastinated, yet they came through for me. I am grateful for their efficiency.
‘’I’ll get stuff EARLIER than even scheduled.’’
Me, too. Deliveries scheduled to arrive on Thursday showed up on Monday. (Amazon) I love Amazon.
Seriesly, depending where you live, they have so many warehouses they have eliminated a lot of the logistical problems of deliveries.
Does this mean I still might get something other than that damn lump of coal?
“I use Amazon Prime for mostly everything now, and I always get deliveries on time or even earlier than planned. YMMV.”
I use Amazon Prime for most everything also, and it is an excellent service. Two-day delivery, and I can count on one hand the times they have been off by at most a day. Other stores I have ordered from are also pretty good.
Surprisingly perhaps, I have few delivery complaints. Perhaps that’s because I live in the suburbs of Chicago rather than in a more rural or small town area, but I have had in general, very good delivery service and those I have sent packages to other than myself, have arrived in a timely manner also.
I think too many people wait until the very last minute, which doesn’t allow for problems caused by not being home on the day of delivery, or inclement weather conditions. Moral of story: don’t wait until the last minute.
I’m having worse luck with Amazon Prime since USPS got the contract instead of UPS. Often the carrier lies and reports a second day delivery to Amazon and delivers it the next day. (I see the delivery reported on the website and look everywhere at 11 pm.)
My neighbor saw them drop a package from waist height to the bricks - product inside was destroyed.
You would think these idiots would realize that Amazon is almost the only reason that they have jobs. They need to lose the shitty attitude.