Rant on shipping

[goeduck]

New local last mile Amazon distribution center. Delivery has gotten better even though they are still getting the facility up and going

 

[Oaktree]

These days, we vacuum seal a lot more of everything. Food lasts so much longer and stays much fresher. We even gave up the "Blanching" process as we can't tell any difference. Saves a lot of time and effort.

Someone gave us a vacuum sealer a while back. We'll use it for stuff that doesn't can well...berries, peas, etc. but that's about it. The bag material is kind of expensive, and can only be re-used once or twice (wish it would seal closer to the edge rather than 1" in) so when you factor that in you're not really saving much.
I don't think I would have one if it hadn't been a gift.

 

[Doofy]

Someone gave us a vacuum sealer a while back. We'll use it for stuff that doesn't can well...berries, peas, etc. but that's about it. The bag material is kind of expensive, and can only be re-used once or twice (wish it would seal closer to the edge rather than 1" in) so when you factor that in you're not really saving much.
I don't think I would have one if it hadn't been a gift.

Where we live, food prices are twice as high or more than the average cost. A vacuum sealer helps prolong the freezer life of our food and actually saves us money.

 

[dragoneggs]

New local last mile Amazon distribution center. Delivery has gotten better even though they are still getting the facility up and going
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Is this at the Bremerton airport?

 

[goeduck]

Is this at the Bremerton airport?

Yes, on the East end of the runway above the Defiance boat dealer.

 

[dragoneggs]

Yes, on the East end of the runway above the Defiance boat dealer.

Yeah, seen it from the hwy and roundabout but have driven by close. We get deliveries now any day of the week and sometimes next day. Last week I ordered on a Saturday and package come Sunday! Amazing.

 

[buckeyefarmer]

So a Prime video gives me free shipping and streaming streaming video?

If so at $12.99 a month it is $7 less than Netflix. Anyone switch from Netflix to Prime Video? Not a big $ savings on the streaming but not waiting tor ~5 days to get free shipping would be nice.

We already had prime. Son dropped Netflix, he also has Hulu, disney, peacock.

 

[JethroB]

The two day Amazon Prime shipping is pretty rare for me These days. Great while it lasted.

 

[goeduck]

Okay, here is my one and only rant on shipping.....

While going to town an ambulance was headed in the opposite direction with full lights and siren going.....

I along with nearly everyone else pulled to the side...... except for an Amazon Prime van. Oblivious as hell, the van stayed in its lane and the ambulance had to go around it. It pulled over AFTER the ambulance passed.

Take the dang headphones off !

 

[aczlan]

Okay, here is my one and only rant on shipping.....

While going to town an ambulance was headed in the opposite direction with full lights and siren going.....

I along with nearly everyone else pulled to the side...... except for a Amazon Prime van. Oblivious as hell, the van stayed in its lane and the ambulance had to go around it. It pulled over AFTER the ambulance passed.

Take the dang headphones off !

Get the plate, call it into Amazon customer service and let them know the time, date and location.

Aaron Z