Rant on shipping

[Alan W.]

My son got a notice that his Amazon shipment was delayed due to protest blocking truck route.

 

[dragoneggs]

My son got a notice that his Amazon shipment was delayed due to protest blocking truck route.

Well at least that is specific. I like hearing the real reason.

 

[California]

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.

 

[dragoneggs]

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.

But think about it... $5 for a flashlight shipped half way around the world. Amazing really.

 

[sd455dan]

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.

Funny I just received a couple flashlights like the ebay one you linked,
paid a bit more thru amazon prime but got 2 for $14.99

Tactical Flashlight, YIFENG XML T6 Ultra Bright LED flashlight with Adjustable Focus and 5 Light Modes for Camping Hiking Emergency (2 pack) - - Amazon.com



Nice lights and really bright- especially when used with a 6000 mAh 18650 LI

Prime took 9 days from order to delivery

 

[Diggin It]

I posted positive feedback

Why??

 

[Jstpssng]

My grapple, had an original estimated date of June 11. That was pushed back to June 12, then changed to the 16th. Now they have it for the 17th... I found out Friday night that it's in a warehouse abut 3 hours from me, just waiting for a truck to finish bring it the last 100 miles. I drove right past the place yesterday... had I known sooner I could have swung in and had them load it.

 

[California]

[positive feedback] Why??

It's not yet the midpoint of the time window when that flashlight should arrive. But 30 days is the limit to post Ebay feedback. I intended a heads-up to subsequent customers - don't expect prompt delivery.

Considering Hong Kong political chaos and US termination of flights from China the delay in shipping may be beyond control of the vendor. So - warn the next customer without harming the vendor. If the guy really is in Hong Kong he needs all the support the world can give him.

 

[dragoneggs]

It's not yet the midpoint of the time window when that flashlight should arrive. But 30 days is the limit to post Ebay feedback. I intended a heads-up to subsequent customers - don't expect prompt delivery.

Considering Hong Kong political chaos and US termination of flights from China the delay in shipping may be beyond control of the vendor. So - warn the next customer without harming the vendor. If the guy really is in Hong Kong he needs all the support the world can give him.

I always appreciate folks that provide fair and honest feedback on product reviews. Pretty easy to tell based on the amount of detail provided. Vague responses, good or bad, I take with a grain of salt. And come to think of it... what does salt have to do with it anyways :laughing:

 

[ultrarunner]

To take something with a "grain of salt" or "pinch of salt" is an English language idiom that means to view something with skepticism or not to interpret something literally.

 

[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.