Delivery date for christmas-what are yours
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We did this last year and it caused a big old headache! This year I have made no promises to anyone... We still seem to get as many orders.
God knows why people trust the post system this time of year. Internet shopping may be the future but for my Xmas shop I still prefer on mammoth run round the town center so I know its all ready for the big day!
I think we said 19th last year but even then around 10-15 of orders were delayed in post or expected stock did not turn up. And we tried pretty hard too.
God knows why people trust the post system this time of year. Internet shopping may be the future but for my Xmas shop I still prefer on mammoth run round the town center so I know its all ready for the big day!
I think we said 19th last year but even then around 10-15 of orders were delayed in post or expected stock did not turn up. And we tried pretty hard too.
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so we will be sending out orders as usual.
My customers have the option of using 1st class recorded at £3.50 or special delivery for £5.50. I provide all the information as to last posting dates issued by the PO and the depots which are affected by the proposed strike and it is up to them how and when they order.
All I guarantee is that I will send it out the same day by whatever method they have chosen. They then have to take responsibility for the rest.
My husband keeps telling me that we sell clothes; we are not a parcel delivery company - so we can't guarantee anything!
Not all orders are for Christmas anyway.
All I guarantee is that I will send it out the same day by whatever method they have chosen. They then have to take responsibility for the rest.
My husband keeps telling me that we sell clothes; we are not a parcel delivery company - so we can't guarantee anything!
Not all orders are for Christmas anyway.
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Eeekk!
Which courier are you using, and in particular what service? Most only have the expensive priority before noon or 9am services with a delivery on the 24th.
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shaunb
Sorry just read over my post and seen that i worded it different to what i was saying in my head lol. I meant we have set our final delivery date for 23rd, so any order have to be made ready for despatch on the 22nd for delivery on 23rd, that makes more sense.
I think City Link do a Christmas Eve delivery though, but as you say, it is certain timed services only.
I think City Link do a Christmas Eve delivery though, but as you say, it is certain timed services only.
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