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Originally Posted by Sydney's Mom
I have noticed longer shipping times...
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This wouldn't be much of a problem, if they'd inform you before placing the order.
But when I place an order in the afternoon, in the basket the delivery is announced for the next day. The way it used to be, often enough even before the introduction of Prime.
But in the meantime I'm aware, it will take another day. One certainly could live with 2 days. But I'm still used to "next day" AND I pay for Prime.
As it seems to happen not just for me, there's most likely a strategy behind it. Let's just assume 10 cent of savings per shipment due to reduced service level: Nice profit optimization...
I'll track it carefully. If "the day after the next day" keeps being the rule, I'll only use Amazon for none-critical deliveries (office supplies, for example. I don't care, whether my toner cartridge arrive on Tuesday or Thursday, I'll order 10 days ahead anyway), but not for gadgets.
I want to have my gadgets "now". 12 to 16 hours after placing the order is okay. But 2 days for standard items I can buy in any Media Markt, Saturn Markt...