Rant on shipping

[Diggin It]

Neutral would have been appropriate.

But I completely stopped leaving FB at all several years ago. It just doesn't mean anything any more.

 

[California]

I completely stopped leaving FB at all several years ago. It just doesn't mean anything any more.

Disagree. I leave feedback when it can warn another customer of something unexpected.

A while back I left negative saying paint-pencil pens arrived from China dried up, and even soaking in solvent wouldn't bring out any pigment. Twice, two different vendors. One complained that a negative would hurt them, also they wouldn't be able to sell any more of the markers - but they didn't offer a refund. I replied shutting down their selling of useless pretend non-markers was what I intended to accomplish with the negative.

Also I've left negative comments on Amazon saying buying Ryobi stuff at Home Depot (the trademark owner) is tens of $ cheaper than the same thing in an Amazon listing and has a useful warranty, in contrast to what some re-seller is offering. Likewise with HF stuff. I'm sure those 'vendors' just run to HD or HF when they receive an order for their overpriced listing.

Feedback is useful.

 

[newbury]

Ordered potting soil from Amazon May 2, delivery was suppose to be May 4. Got it today, 17 days late! During those 17 days got multiple email notices saying "will be delivered tomorrow". "Tomorrow" was a moving target and UPS tracking was useless.

Tomorrow never comes.

Disagree. I leave feedback when it can warn another customer of something unexpected.

A while back I left negative saying paint-pencil pens arrived from China dried up, and even soaking in solvent wouldn't bring out any pigment. Twice, two different vendors. One complained that a negative would hurt them, also they wouldn't be able to sell any more of the markers - but they didn't offer a refund. I replied shutting down their selling of useless pretend non-markers was what I intended to accomplish with the negative.

Also I've left negative comments on Amazon saying buying Ryobi stuff at Home Depot (the trademark owner) is tens of $ cheaper than the same thing in an Amazon listing and has a useful warranty, in contrast to what some re-seller is offering. Likewise with HF stuff. I'm sure those 'vendors' just run to HD or HF when they receive an order for their overpriced listing.

Feedback is useful.

I am trusting "feedback" less and less, it's gotten so I only look at the negative feedback on Amazon, most of the rest is BS. I've purchased to many things that I've given 4 stars or less and then had the vendor ask me to up my rating, WITHOUT fixing any problems I found with the product.
I come to TBN and a few other forums I've for which I've come to trust to look for online advice.
Y'all may not be experts but I can look up your history of posting to judge if I can trust you.

 

[Doofy]

I don't review cheap stuff because I don't expect much. More expensive stuff, I expect to work better and last longer and I will usually give an honest review, good or bad. I will also answer any questions honestly if anyone asks.

 

[downsizingnow48]

I haven't had any problems to speak of for a long time, fedex ups or usps. Recently a fedex delivery to the Mendocino place was delayed by a day. I had to leave so locked the gate and took off. From their website you can send a note that goes to the driver. I said the gate is locked please put the package in the weeds on the left side. And that's where I found it a week later. Could not ask for better.

 

[Big Barn]

I haven't had any problems to speak of for a long time, fedex ups or usps. Recently a fedex delivery to the Mendocino place was delayed by a day. I had to leave so locked the gate and took off. From their website you can send a note that goes to the driver. I said the gate is locked please put the package in the weeds on the left side. And that's where I found it a week later. Could not ask for better.

I find that difficult to believe.

You actually have WEEDS, Pat???

 

[kenmac]

I got a tracking number from a e bay seller.
My package was suppose to be here June 4 I haven't seen the package. I have filed a complaint with e bay. If the product isn't here by the end of the week, I'll file a dispute with my CC.
I bought the item May 20, 2020. said it was being shipped from the U.S.not china, so I don't understand the issues

 

[downsizingnow48]

Could have said native species undergrowth but what it is is weeds.

 

[tallyho8]

My Ebay flashlight from Hong Kong still shows location Singapore, possession not received by China Post or airline. I posted positive feedback for the seller with the text "30 days, hasn't departed Singapore".

Maybe there aren't any cargo flights.
Or maybe the tracking steps described to me are imaginary.
Anyhow for $5 total I don't have much at risk. I think this claimed 10,000 lumen flashlight is the same as HF's 588 lumen tactical flashlight that is $15, $10 on sale. I have one from HF, its excellent.

That flashlight from Hong Kong is many times better than that HF flashlight but you must use the 18650 rechargeable batteries. The AAA batteries are expensive, die quickly and are not nearly as bright. I've been using these flashlights over 5 years now with the original batteries and never had one go bad on me yet. I have one in every car, tractor, golf cart, suitcase, most rooms of my house, mounted on my shotgun and bicycle and give them for Christmas presents with the 18650 battery and charger. I order 6 or more at a time and also order the batteries and extra chargers for the ones I plan to use as gifts.

It usually takes about 6 weeks for delivery but it's not like I need it in a hurry for anything and $5 is a great price.

EDIT: This is an even better deal. Three for $11.95 or if you buy four set of three they are only $10.76 for 3 and fast shipping from New Jersey. 3 x Tactical 1865 Flashlight Ultrafire T6 High Powered 5Modes Zoomable Aluminum 84241112676 | eBay

 

[California]

That flashlight from Hong Kong is many times better than that HF flashlight but you must use the 18650 rechargeable batteries. The AAA batteries are expensive, die quickly and are not nearly as bright. I've been using these flashlights over 5 years now with the original batteries and never had one go bad on me yet. I have one in every car, tractor, golf cart, suitcase, most rooms of my house, mounted on my shotgun and bicycle and give them for Christmas presents with the 18650 battery and charger. I order 6 or more at a time and also order the batteries and extra chargers for the ones I plan to use as gifts.

It usually takes about 6 weeks for delivery but it's not like I need it in a hurry for anything and $5 is a great price.

EDIT: This is an even better deal. Three for $11.95 or if you buy four set of three they are only $10.76 for 3 and fast shipping from New Jersey. 3 x Tactical 1865 Flashlight Ultrafire T6 High Powered 5Modes Zoomable Aluminum 84241112676 | eBay

Thanks!