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Post by Deleted on Nov 28, 2012 12:40:24 GMT -5
I ordered two sets of Angry Bird ornaments, one for the family tree and one for the tree my daughter decorates. I was happy to receive the package this weekend. I opened it up and there were two sets of Dora the Explorer ornaments inside, with an invoice that says Angry Birds. Last month I ordered some cute black sandals that were on sale, when they arrived, they were orange. A couple of months ago, I ordered a custom tee for my husband. The front print and graphic were correct, but the back print said follow some dude on Twitter, instead of what I wanted printed. I have many, many more examples. I do order a lot of things online, but it seems like way too many of my orders are wrong. So, is quality control just decreasing or do I have bad luck? I feel like I'm cursed.  |
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Post by tskeeter on Nov 28, 2012 12:55:14 GMT -5
You are buying during the holiday rush. This is the timed of year when the Internet merchants hire tons of inexperienced people who don't know who Dora is, and are color blind. (The local Amazon warehouse hires so many people for the holiday rush that people are living in campers at the local camp ground.) What the heck, the rush will be over and they'll be gone by the time anyone figures out they are screwing up.
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Post by Bluerobin on Nov 28, 2012 13:09:47 GMT -5
The order pickers probably don't speak English, or the company has a clause that allows them to substitute. Send them back.
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Post by telephus44 on Nov 28, 2012 13:41:38 GMT -5
Where did you get the Angry Birds ornaments? My son and husband love AB and I wouldn't mind picking up a set.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 28, 2012 13:50:36 GMT -5
Unfortunately, this is not a holiday problem. It happens to me in all the seasons. Even if you can't speak English, you can certainly tell whether the invoice words match the words on the merchandise. Telephus, I ordered them from toysrus.com. I e-mailed them and they haven't responded yet. I want my ornaments. You may be able to buy them in store. You can check online, but I'm not sure how accurate that is. |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 28, 2012 14:02:58 GMT -5
There seems to be one thing in common on all of the orders...
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Post by Deleted on Nov 28, 2012 14:19:34 GMT -5
I don't think I've ever received an incorrect order. I haven't really done much on-line shopping recently though so things may have changed. LOL Archie! Be nice! Just as I suspected....it's me.  I hope it's not catching, like whoever posts on this thread will receive an incorrect order. Archie, have you ordered anything lately? |
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Post by steph08 on Nov 28, 2012 14:27:48 GMT -5
I order a lot of stuff online - a lot - and I don't think anything like that has ever happened to me!
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Post by Peace Of Mind on Nov 28, 2012 14:58:07 GMT -5
I don't think I've ever received an incorrect order. I haven't really done much on-line shopping recently though so things may have changed. LOL Archie! Be nice! Just as I suspected....it's me. I hope it's not catching, like whoever posts on this thread will receive an incorrect order. Archie, have you ordered anything lately? LOL!! I don't order a whole lot of stuff but it recently happened to DH when he ordered movies from Netflix? or something like that. They screwed up his order and I heard him saying "Well - How I interpreted it..." (((Hugs))) Fam! I think you should order yourself something nice for all of your troubles. ;D |
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Post by zibazinski on Nov 28, 2012 15:02:03 GMT -5
Nope, I ordered some shoes from kohls one came as a size 6 and one came in a size 5 . Pain in the butt. The managers took an extra 15 bucks off for my hassle.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 28, 2012 15:21:37 GMT -5
Great idea POM! It will be even better because no matter what I order, it will be a surprise!  Thank you Zib, so it's not just me. It's just you, me and POM's husband. ;D |
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Post by Peace Of Mind on Nov 28, 2012 15:24:56 GMT -5
Great idea POM! It will be even better because no matter what I order, it will be a surprise! Thank you Zib, so it's not just me. It's just you, me and POM's husband. ;D LMAO!!! The bill will read "Merry Christmas! From: Santa". |
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Post by zibazinski on Nov 28, 2012 15:40:29 GMT -5
Well, the box said size 5 shoes but in reality, one was and one wasn't. Manager said he thought someone should check the insides of box before shipping. Even if you did, they look similar in size, you'd have to look inside the shoe.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 28, 2012 16:16:53 GMT -5
is it Ebay? or reputable companies? or just one company in particular that you order from?
also FYI- usually those naughty websites make these kinds of mistakes (or so I hear), so maybe stop ordering from those kind of sites? ;D
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Post by imawino on Nov 28, 2012 16:31:30 GMT -5
also FYI- usually those naughty websites make these kinds of mistakes (or so I hear), so maybe stop ordering from those kind of sites? ;D Great. now where the hell am I supposed to do my shopping?  I thought that's why it was called "Xmas"! |
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Post by Chocolate Lover on Nov 28, 2012 16:37:46 GMT -5
also FYI- usually those naughty websites make these kinds of mistakes (or so I hear), so maybe stop ordering from those kind of sites? ;D Great. now where the hell am I supposed to do my shopping? I thought that's why it was called "Xmas"! <<wonders what on earth I'm getting from Bis for Xmas now>> And it's ALWAYS them, fam, always. ;D |
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Post by imawino on Nov 28, 2012 16:58:37 GMT -5
Great. now where the hell am I supposed to do my shopping? I thought that's why it was called "Xmas"! <<wonders what on earth I'm getting from Bis for Xmas now>> Hint: it's going to arrive in a very large box. |
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Post by Chocolate Lover on Nov 28, 2012 17:00:38 GMT -5
Cabana boy? ? <<crosses fingers, toes, eyes, arms and legs>> |
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Post by Peace Of Mind on Nov 28, 2012 17:19:41 GMT -5
Cabana boy? ? <<crosses fingers, toes, eyes, arms and legs>> Do they make those battery operated now?  If you're sticking batteries in your cabana boy you are doing it wrong.  |
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Post by Chocolate Lover on Nov 28, 2012 17:22:25 GMT -5
Cabana boy? ? <<crosses fingers, toes, eyes, arms and legs>> Do they make those battery operated now? Does that mean he'd have an on/off switch and I wouldn't have to listen to him talk or feed him or any of that?! ;D |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 28, 2012 22:08:50 GMT -5
I guess it goes both ways. Last month I received a package with the stuff I ordered, plus a $50 remote-control helicopter I didn’t order and wasn’t billed for. No, I didn’t send it back.
My SIL recently ordered a few things from a Scottish bakery. She received a huge box with dozens of pastries, meat pies, etc. (Somebody was planning a BIG party.) She called and was told she wouldn’t be billed and to “just enjoy” since it was food they couldn’t take it back.
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Post by Apple on Nov 28, 2012 23:45:46 GMT -5
Don't cross your legs CL! I thought that was half of the fun of getting a cabana boy!
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Post by Deleted on Nov 29, 2012 11:17:18 GMT -5
is it Ebay? or reputable companies? or just one company in particular that you order from? also FYI- usually those naughty websites make these kinds of mistakes (or so I hear), so maybe stop ordering from those kind of sites? ;D Rob, I ordered them from Toys-R-Us not Adult-Toys-R-Us!!! It has happened with a lot of big companies such as Amazon, Kohl's, Dick's, Macy's. If it was one store in particular I would just stop ordering from them. Everything I have ordered from Ebay over the years has been correct. I ordered a cabana boy once. I was so excited when the box arrived. Inside was a hunched over old man with a big belly, no hair and no teeth! I called costumer service and they told me that I should have read the fine print which stated "sizes and ages may vary" and "no returns". I tried to make the best of the situation, but when I told him to fetch me an iced tea, it took him 20 minutes. He had to stop every few feet and rest.  Anyway, I have received many packages in the last three days and everything has been right. I think my luck is changing! |
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Post by NomoreDramaQ1015 on Nov 29, 2012 11:58:27 GMT -5
Toys R Us has been really bad lately, even in store. I noticed they had a huge glut of kids the last weekend I was there being "trained" for the holiday season. The last kid couldn't even figure out how to operate the register.
I think some posters are right and it's due to a bunch of temps being hired and just thrown into the mix. Who cares, you aren't keeping them on staff after the holiday season is over.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 29, 2012 12:22:03 GMT -5
it's not you, it's me.....wait a minute it is you.....uh, uhm, what was the OP again? |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 29, 2012 12:38:08 GMT -5
Toys R Us has been really bad lately, even in store. I noticed they had a huge glut of kids the last weekend I was there being "trained" for the holiday season. The last kid couldn't even figure out how to operate the register.It kind of helps to be able to operate a register when you are a check out person. it's not you, it's me.....wait a minute it is you.....uh, uhm, what was the OP again? Oh Rob, you are so cute when you are confused. ;D
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Post by Deleted on Nov 29, 2012 12:39:57 GMT -5
Does that mean he'd have an on/off switch and I wouldn't have to listen to him talk or feed him or any of that?! ;D Exactly!  He also won't sit on your couch and play videogames all day long either... I wonder what size batteries I would need. |
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Post by Chocolate Lover on Nov 29, 2012 12:41:54 GMT -5
Exactly! He also won't sit on your couch and play videogames all day long either... I wonder what size batteries I would need. Depends on if you get the economy or deluxe model |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 29, 2012 12:42:18 GMT -5
Toys R Us has been really bad lately, even in store. I noticed they had a huge glut of kids the last weekend I was there being "trained" for the holiday season. The last kid couldn't even figure out how to operate the register.It kind of helps to be able to operate a register when you are a check out person. it's not you, it's me.....wait a minute it is you.....uh, uhm, what was the OP again? Oh Rob, you are so cute when you are confused. ;D  |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 29, 2012 14:07:52 GMT -5
I wonder what size batteries I would need. Depends on if you get the economy or deluxe model What does the deluxe model do that the economy doesn't? And Rob,  |
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I thought that's why it was called "Xmas"! 
