What's your Oasis delivery date?

[issybird]

Originally Posted by rguion

For those people who like to carry around a Kindle without a case, how do you keep it protected in a bag? I saved the original plastic it shipped in and using that for now.

In these situations, I can usually find something in my case cemetery that will serve well enough until I get the form-fitting one.

[HarryT]

Originally Posted by rguion

For those people who like to carry around a Kindle without a case, how do you keep it protected in a bag? I saved the original plastic it shipped in and using that for now.

A thin plastic bag isn't going to provide the slightest protection against either knocks or scratches. If you don't have any sleeves, etc, that you can put it in, wrap it up in a t-shirt or something.

[Ocicat]

Originally Posted by HarryT

A thin plastic bag isn't going to provide the slightest protection against either knocks or scratches. If you don't have any sleeves, etc, that you can put it in, wrap it up in a t-shirt or something.

Yes, or a thick bath towel.

[rguion]

Originally Posted by HarryT

A thin plastic bag isn't going to provide the slightest protection against either knocks or scratches. If you don't have any sleeves, etc, that you can put it in, wrap it up in a t-shirt or something.

Good suggestion! The bag I usually take around has a nice protective pocket sleeve that it fits in, so I won't rely on just the plastic bag.

[j.p.s]

Originally Posted by rguion

For those people who like to carry around a Kindle without a case, how do you keep it protected in a bag? I saved the original plastic it shipped in and using that for now.

In early 2009, someone in the late (unlamented?) Amazon Kindle forum recommended a pot holder from Bed, Bath, and Beyond, which seem weird, but it is rectangular rather than hand shaped, which makes it suck as a pot holder but great as an e-reader protector. I got one for my then new K2 and have used it for every reader since until I got a cover. I still use it to keep the cover from getting scratched up. It seems it might also be needed to keep the back of the KOA2 from getting scratched up, even with a cover.

[radamo]

Originally Posted by Josieb1

A very nice Amazon Logistics delivery driver came back to me and delivered my Oasis

Initial impressions are good, it's snappy, light, the screen looks clear. I had a few scarey moments when collections wouldn't show but they seem to be visible now. My software update immediately and I've already tried out Audible and it's great.

My £60 refund from Amazon has had to come as a Gift Card on my account, but that's okay, we can work with that. I'm very happy now.

Glad to hear you finally got it. Enjoy...

[rcentros]

Originally Posted by rguion

Around 5am I finally got an Amazon email stating that the delivery date for the Merlot case had changed to Friday November 10! Not a big inconvenience but surprising because I rarely see Amazon miss the targeted shipping date.

That used to be the case for us as well, but now about every third order is late. It's become so bad for my brother-in-law that he uses it to get free Prime every month. He just calls Amazon, complains about his package not being delivered on the guaranteed date and they offer to pay for a month of free Prime. If it happens twice in the same month, they give a $10 gift credit. (He lives in Colorado.) I'm not the the kind to do that, but he says I should be, it let's Amazon know you're not happy. A couple times I've bought appliance parts for more with Prime because I needed them quickly, only to get them delivered later than the non-Prime parts were scheduled to be delivered. It may be growing pains, but if they can't meet the two day delivery guarantee they need stop advertising that they can.

[Josieb1]

I see Amazon were quick to sort out the 32GB wifi stock issue, maybe that container finally arrived as it's in stock now, 6 days ahead of their estimated 7th November.

[Kate79]

I ordered the 32 GB Wi-Fi with cellular. I had originally ordered the Wi-Fi version but changed my mind and cancelled it. Mine says it will ship on Nov. 13 and arrive Nov. 14. I can’t wait!

[Mort1997]

Got mine this morning! Unfortunately I am at work so I can't play with it.

[Rob2246]

Received mine last night at 9:45 pm from Amazon Logistics stated there was a carrier delay and would be delivered by 8:00 . gave up waiting and went to bed at 9:30. at 9:45 doorbell rings and it was them . Lucky I was still awake.

[knc1]

Originally Posted by rcentros

That used to be the case for us as well, but now about every third order is late. It's become so bad for my brother-in-law that he uses it to get free Prime every month. He just calls Amazon, complains about his package not being delivered on the guaranteed date and they offer to pay for a month of free Prime. If it happens twice in the same month, they give a $10 gift credit. (He lives in Colorado.) I'm not the the kind to do that, but he says I should be, it let's Amazon know you're not happy. A couple times I've bought appliance parts for more with Prime because I needed them quickly, only to get them delivered later than the non-Prime parts were scheduled to be delivered. It may be growing pains, but if they can't meet the two day delivery guarantee they need stop advertising that they can.

Strange -
The Amazon fulfillment center is at I-45 / I-20 interchange.
I.E: You could almost see it from your location near DFW.

I live twice as far away as you do (about 80 miles) and I always get my things a day or two early.

I did use a "Prime Trial" to see what difference that made.
I started getting the packages the day before I ordered them.

[ElspethB]

Mine is out for delivery! I set the delivery address to my office so that I could get hold of it as soon as possible.

Considering my original delivery date was November 13, I'm chuffed to be getting it so soon. I already have the waterproof indigo cover waiting for it.

Edited to add: It's here! Just as I finished writing the above, I got the delivery text notification. Heading down to the mailroom now to pick it up. Man, oh man, it's going to be hard to get any work done today!

[dublincheri]

Originally Posted by ElspethB

Mine is out for delivery! I set the delivery address to my office so that I could get hold of it as soon as possible.

I sent mine to the nearest depot and collected it at 9:30 am yesterday! By the time UPS would have delivered to the house at 7pm I had all my books downloaded to it and was happily reading. I ordered straight away on the day it was announced but the day after release still wasn't too bad when I read about what others have gone through.

[rguion]

Originally Posted by rcentros

That used to be the case for us as well, but now about every third order is late. It's become so bad for my brother-in-law that he uses it to get free Prime every month. He just calls Amazon, complains about his package not being delivered on the guaranteed date and they offer to pay for a month of free Prime. If it happens twice in the same month, they give a $10 gift credit. (He lives in Colorado.) I'm not the the kind to do that, but he says I should be, it let's Amazon know you're not happy. A couple times I've bought appliance parts for more with Prime because I needed them quickly, only to get them delivered later than the non-Prime parts were scheduled to be delivered. It may be growing pains, but if they can't meet the two day delivery guarantee they need stop advertising that they can.

I just contacted Amazon customer service about the Merlot case not arriving for 2 weeks. I was truly disappointed. They upgraded my shipping to one day and then gave me a $10 gift credit as you said. Thanks for the tip.