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[everunman]

Been on a buying spree of late with the dollar and all, and the Oppo coming

my past two deliveries (via Standard Int'l Shipping) have been 9 days, usually its the full 2 weeks

Has anyone else been this lucky or hopefully a new trend ie (quicker delivery times) is happening?

[AndrewW]

everunman, on May 28 2009, 01:51 PM, said:

my past two deliveries (via Standard Int'l Shipping) have been 9 days, usually its the full 2 weeks

Has anyone else been this lucky or hopefully a new trend ie (quicker delivery times) is happening?

The standard used to be (for me anyway) 6-8 days.

So maybe a sign that they have returned to their golden days.

[Priory]

everunman, on May 28 2009, 01:51 PM, said:

Been on a buying spree of late with the dollar and all, and the Oppo coming

my past two deliveries (via Standard Int'l Shipping) have been 9 days, usually its the full 2 weeks

Has anyone else been this lucky or hopefully a new trend ie (quicker delivery times) is happening?

The last two orders I've had form Amazon.com arrived in 8 days (shipped on a Mon) & 11 Days (shipped on a Fri)  

[jbl540]

everunman, on May 28 2009, 01:51 PM, said:

Been on a buying spree of late with the dollar and all, and the Oppo coming

my past two deliveries (via Standard Int'l Shipping) have been 9 days, usually its the full 2 weeks

Has anyone else been this lucky or hopefully a new trend ie (quicker delivery times) is happening?

Same here standard shipping has resulted in my orders coming the week before i expect them to be due. Very good out look

[pbouzaid]

My 5-disc Blade Runner set was shipped May 19th, and arrived today.  

9 days wait all up, which, for cheapest shipping option on Amazon.com, is brilliant!

Hope my T2 Skynet hurries up and gets here ...

[selze]

everunman, on May 28 2009, 01:51 PM, said:

Been on a buying spree of late with the dollar and all, and the Oppo coming

my past two deliveries (via Standard Int'l Shipping) have been 9 days, usually its the full 2 weeks

Has anyone else been this lucky or hopefully a new trend ie (quicker delivery times) is happening?

Holy cow how is this happening. I live in brisbane and absolutely ever order I've gotten for amazon US had taken at least 5 weeks. Serious. Never been better. I've used standard and expedient shipping. ( never any different ). Many order have been placed our the years and have given up as they take soooooooo long. Last order was 4 months ago and took 6 weeks.
Amazon UK standard shipping max 7 days. 25 km from Brisbane CBD post office.

Edited by selze, 28 May 2009 - 03:30 PM.

[Was_There_Then]

In the past I have always received my orders within 9 days.

My most recent order shipped on the 19th and that is yet to arrive... hopefully tomorrow...

[paulw2]

Maybe with the worlds economy tanking there are less orders and processing and shipping is faster..

[raziel]

my current order was shipped on the 19th too - but
unfortunately hasn't showed up yet - maybe tommorrow

hope it shows up then  - it's got my copy of a bugs life in it  

[pbouzaid]

raziel, on May 28 2009, 07:06 PM, said:

*snip*

hope it shows up then  - it's got my copy of a bugs life in it

Let us know your thoughts on bugs life when you get it.  I'm sooooo close to purchasing that movie at the moment.  A good review might help sway me to take the plunge.

[chipy2k]

Last time i used amazon US the package took almost 2months to get here!

[mcduck]

i put my very first order in last night
chose the cheapest postage option because i don't need it till July
15 to 32 days it said
let's see what happens

[pathfinderti]

Hi mcduck


Don't worry Dude, those shipping parameters are old hat, always use the cheapest standard shipping option, delivery times are much quicker now at 7/9 days excluding public holidays at both ends.


Cheers


pathfinder

[Elmo1]

I ordered something on the 5th of May I think it was and it arrived last Friday. Been pretty good for me too.
They actually split it into 2 packages and left a day apart, but both arrived at the same time to me.

[Was_There_Then]

raziel, on May 28 2009, 07:06 PM, said:

my current order was shipped on the 19th too - but
unfortunately hasn't showed up yet - maybe tommorrow

hope it shows up then  - it's got my copy of a bugs life in it  

My order that shipped on the 19th was also a copy of A Bug’s Life!

Fingers crossed they arrive today, would love to have this for the weekend!

[mcduck]

this is now my official countdown post
my order has just shipped
not one movie in the order, but i have a basket waiting for next time
and if anyone's wondering why i've changed my tune on ordering from overseas, it was the hard cover Twilight book set that did it

and i am Not obsessed

[pbouzaid]

mcduck, on May 29 2009, 01:19 PM, said:

this is now my official countdown post
my order has just shipped
not one movie in the order, but i have a basket waiting for next time

Ummm, what?

            

[709er]

Was_There_Then, on May 29 2009, 10:44 AM, said:

My order that shipped on the 19th was also a copy of A Bug’s Life!

Fingers crossed they arrive today, would love to have this for the weekend!

My Bug's Life came today. Will post a review later  - hopefully - after watching this weekend. First time I have been unhappy with the Amazon packaging. The item has come from New Zealand, has had the shrink wrap removed and a HUGE, disgusting, sticky security label stuck directly to the clear plastic on the case! All inside seems to be in good order, but the shipping origins are new to me.
Anybody had their discs (from amazon.com) shipped from NZ before? I must have purchased over 70 discs from the US before and not experienced this.

[mcduck]

pbouzaid, on May 29 2009, 02:07 PM, said:

Ummm, what?

            

anything i want as soon as i'm game to spend money again

[Priory]

709er, on May 29 2009, 04:45 PM, said:

My Bug's Life came today. Will post a review later  - hopefully - after watching this weekend. First time I have been unhappy with the Amazon packaging. The item has come from New Zealand, has had the shrink wrap removed and a HUGE, disgusting, sticky security label stuck directly to the clear plastic on the case! All inside seems to be in good order, but the shipping origins are new to me.
Anybody had their discs (from amazon.com) shipped from NZ before? I must have purchased over 70 discs from the US before and not experienced this.

My last order came via NZ, was in perfect condition though. I've had the occasional one pass through NZ in the past

[pathfinderti]

Dude,

I noticed this a while back on some of my previous orders, Dvd's were fine although cases seemed flimsy !!!!!

They do have a distribution only warehouse in Kiwi Land, if I were you I'd send a Complaint Email to ...Amazon US  asking for a replacement...you should receive one pronto...without having to return the original, you work it out.

Cheers

pathfinderti

[raziel]

order showed up today (10 days - cheapest post) and it too came via auckland
bugs life is an awesome transfer - colours just jump off the screen  

edit - just read the reveiw at hifidigest
his final thoughts :

As with every other Pixar release, this is a perfect disc in every way. You must own it. You must. End of story. MUST OWN. THE END.

bugs life review at hifidigest

Edited by raziel, 29 May 2009 - 08:36 PM.

[Calciatore]

everunman, on May 28 2009, 01:51 PM, said:

Been on a buying spree of late with the dollar and all, and the Oppo coming

my past two deliveries (via Standard Int'l Shipping) have been 9 days, usually its the full 2 weeks

Has anyone else been this lucky or hopefully a new trend ie (quicker delivery times) is happening?

Standard delivery from Amazon US for me has always been between 8-12 days.

Amazon UK is even quicker!

I'm holding out until Ghostbusters and Spaceballs come out and then I will splurge. My Blu-Ray collection is well over 100 Blu-ray movies now.

Anyone know if these 2 titles will be region free from US?

Only crap thing is my PS3, which is the origianl 60GB version, is in for repairs. I've had it for about 20 months. Was playing a game on it and it switched off.

I got that yellow light. They are labelling it the YLOD (Yellow Light of Death) You Tube Link

Costing me $315 to get it fixed! I sent it to Sony. And it has The Shawshank Redemption (Blu-Ray US Import) stuck in it.

Sorry for the off topic rant but you can understand my frustration!

Edited by Calciatore, 29 May 2009 - 09:02 PM.

[mcduck]

mcduck, on May 29 2009, 01:19 PM, said:

this is now my official countdown post
my order has just shipped
not one movie in the order, but i have a basket waiting for next time
and if anyone's wondering why i've changed my tune on ordering from overseas, it was the hard cover Twilight book set that did it

and i am Not obsessed

long weekend this weekend and i'm a little impatient, i want them today
Items shipped on May 28, 2009:
Delivery estimate: July 3, 2009
1 package via Standard Int'l Shipping 1 of: The Twilight Saga Collection  
and maybe the rest of my BDs from you guys will get here too

[everunman]

mcduck, on Jun 5 2009, 06:27 AM, said:

long weekend this weekend and i'm a little impatient, i want them today
Items shipped on May 28, 2009:
Delivery estimate: July 3, 2009
1 package via Standard Int'l Shipping 1 of: The Twilight Saga Collection  
and maybe the rest of my BDs from you guys will get here too

My oldest order shipped 28th May as well, so its only 7 days, i doubt you will see today but good luck to us all!