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Alfahorn

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7,825 posts

237 months

Wednesday 24th December 2008
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Anyone else not received presents ordered via the Interweb this year?

I ordered a gift voucher for an experience for two via Latminute.com a week ago and it hasn't turned up.

I'm very suitably pissed off, now I have to try and find another gift solution in the next few hours.

Anyone else been let down?

LadyHayles

1,113 posts

218 months

Wednesday 24th December 2008
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If you speak to Lastminute.com they'll be able to send you an e-voucher so that you at least have something to give to the other person. I've had this issue with them before and they were really helpful about it.

Maxf

8,444 posts

270 months

Wednesday 24th December 2008
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Yeah, the postie managed to open my amazon package and pinch 2 books on the way back to the depot.

jimmyb

12,254 posts

245 months

Wednesday 24th December 2008
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xbox is awol furiousweepingweeping

Alfahorn

Original Poster:

7,825 posts

237 months

Wednesday 24th December 2008
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LadyHayles said:
If you speak to Lastminute.com they'll be able to send you an e-voucher so that you at least have something to give to the other person. I've had this issue with them before and they were really helpful about it.
Thanks.

I've emailed them and I am awaiting a reply.

Fortunately I close to a very, very coffee shop and I know the intended recipient loves coffee. I have just bought them a Bialetti Stove Pot, Coffee and a pair of Espresso Cups and Saucers.

SeeFive

8,353 posts

262 months

Wednesday 24th December 2008
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Hardly surprised. I got home yesterday and found a delivery in the hall for a neighbour - we take their deliveries in frequently. When I looked at the address, the number was correct, but it was completely the wrong street - and my dappy daughter had signed for it. I took it round straight away in case it was someone's Christmas present, and you know, the woman didn't even say thanks.

Bah humbug!

b591

131 posts

217 months

Wednesday 24th December 2008
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never, ever use standard post for anything you need/remotely care about (from an ex employee smile). I use special by 1pm, or anything priority with track number.

there are too many shister companies who say they've sent it when they haven't, from work and personal experience. driving

Steameh

3,155 posts

239 months

Wednesday 24th December 2008
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Not strictly a present, but LoveFilm sent me Left 4 Dead yesterday, and to my astonishment it arrived today.

space1999

436 posts

218 months

Wednesday 24th December 2008
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Yep lost parcels the lot and my sister has told a lie and said I sent them back!!!! Only so she doesn't have to spend the money!

Alfahorn

Original Poster:

7,825 posts

237 months

Wednesday 24th December 2008
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b591 said:
never, ever use standard post for anything you need/remotely care about (from an ex employee smile). I use special by 1pm, or anything priority with track number.

there are too many shister companies who say they've sent it when they haven't, from work and personal experience. driving
Yep, I've learnt my leason.

agric

367 posts

213 months

Wednesday 24th December 2008
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One large item still outstanding
+ one damaged heater via courier

both E-bay sellers appear to have mislaid the reply buttons
only have myself to blame I suppose

glazbagun

15,355 posts

226 months

Wednesday 24th December 2008
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Just a CD from a musicians website, no biggie.

agric

367 posts

213 months

Wednesday 24th December 2008
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Alfahorn said:
b591 said:
Yep, I've learnt my leason.

madala

5,063 posts

227 months

Wednesday 24th December 2008
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SeeFive said:
Hardly surprised. I got home yesterday and found a delivery in the hall for a neighbour - we take their deliveries in frequently. When I looked at the address, the number was correct, but it was completely the wrong street - and my dappy daughter had signed for it. I took it round straight away in case it was someone's Christmas present, and you know, the woman didn't even say thanks.

Bah humbug!
.....I think a lot of women have forgotten how to say that word.......

onlynik

4,196 posts

222 months

Wednesday 24th December 2008
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Ordered a couple of things on next day delivery from Amazon.

One arrived after 2 days

One arrived 6 days later

Both were via royal mail first class, not overly worried abotu 2 day sas it was fine, the other one is going back as it arrived too late.

Ordered a game on Thursday, this time, it was sent via City Link, again, for next day delivery. It arrived today. fking useless bds.

Ordered stuff for her from another website, parcelforce driver jsut called me to check I was in, now there is a crisp £20 note waiting for him.

Lord Pikey

3,258 posts

244 months

Wednesday 24th December 2008
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jimmyb said:
xbox is awol furiousweepingweeping
Serves you right for ordering a Xbox and not a PS3

LP

jimmyb

12,254 posts

245 months

Wednesday 24th December 2008
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Lord Pikey said:
jimmyb said:
xbox is awol furiousweepingweeping
Serves you right for ordering a Xbox and not a PS3

LP
Pffft tongue out

ps3 is pants. Going to be playing online a fair bit with friends.Not worth the premium in my book.
At some point in the future i will probably have all 3 ps3 wii and xbox.

MonkeyBusiness

4,242 posts

216 months

Wednesday 24th December 2008
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I've had a parcel delivered to the wrong house on my street.
Despite proof it was signed for this morning by the owner, he was about to deny all knowledge until I told him I had proof he signed for it and it was delivered to his house.

Merry Xmas tosser neighbour.

Elf kit80

4,764 posts

216 months

Wednesday 24th December 2008
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Yep frown Speedracer DVD from Play.com

EdJ

1,388 posts

224 months

Wednesday 24th December 2008
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I had a load of stuff ordered from Amazon that did not arrive. What happens next? I have emailed Amazon, but how do they know I didn't receive the goods?