Backordered Products: Any Updates on Shipping and Compensation for Delay?

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Discussion Overview

The thread discusses experiences and concerns related to backordered products, particularly the decorator bottle sets. Participants share their personal experiences with shipping delays, customer communication, and the impact on their business practices.

Discussion Character

  • Anecdotal
  • Opinion-based
  • Exploratory

Main Points Raised

  • One participant, identifying as a consultant, inquires about sending a note to hostesses along with backordered items to apologize for the inconvenience and encourage bookings.
  • Another participant shares their experience of forgetting to label catalogs and feeling regretful after customers ordered backordered items, leading them to purchase additional items as a goodwill gesture.
  • Several users express excitement about receiving their decorator bottle sets, while others voice frustration over delays in shipping and tracking issues.
  • One participant mentions concerns about the potential discontinuation of popular items, reflecting on past experiences with other products.
  • Another participant discusses the logistics of managing shipping costs for customers who wanted items at a show, considering absorbing shipping fees to maintain goodwill.
  • Some participants report mixed experiences with shipping, with one noting they received their items while others are still waiting for updates.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Views differ regarding the shipping experience, with some participants receiving their items promptly while others face delays. There is no clear consensus on how to handle customer communications about backordered products.

Contextual Notes

Participants share personal experiences related to managing customer expectations and the impact of shipping delays on their business operations.

Who May Find This Useful

Consultants navigating similar issues with backordered products and shipping delays may find the shared experiences relevant to their own situations.

klcpdm
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Is anybody sending the hostess anything to put in with the backordered items that are now shipping, to say sorry for the inconvienence and maybe something about bookings? I just received 6 quikkut knive sets that I need to get to my customers. And I am trying to get some bookings.

Leticia
 
No, but I felt like a real idiot and forgot to label my catalogs and tell the guest what was on back order. Well 3 people ordered the Decorator Bottle Set. I felt so bad. I ended up buy all of them a veggie peeler for my error. It made them feel better and they were really appreciated it.
 
I"m excited to see my decorator bottles were shipped:)
 
are they ever coming back? I have a few friends that want some. I'd hate to see them discontinued like the chilzanne I wanted :S
 
I know. I have a list of people that want them. Some of them wanted them at a show. I may just have to put them all on one order & eat the shipping. I'd hate to make them pay $4 more in shipping when they wanted it at the show they were at & already paid $4 shipping for their other products. Anyone who just called & wanted them, I'll have them pay the shipping b/c they held off on the rest of their order.

I REALLY hope they come back before Christmas. Many people want them for Christmas cookies.
 
There is no problem with the manufacturer, like the Chillzanne to go. They just sold more than they expected!
 
pamperedgirl3 said:
I know. I have a list of people that want them. Some of them wanted them at a show. I may just have to put them all on one order & eat the shipping. I'd hate to make them pay $4 more in shipping when they wanted it at the show they were at & already paid $4 shipping for their other products. Anyone who just called & wanted them, I'll have them pay the shipping b/c they held off on the rest of their order.

I REALLY hope they come back before Christmas. Many people want them for Christmas cookies.

You could also divide the shipping among everyone. Sounds like you have enough to where shipping shouldnt be more than a $1.
 
Has anyone received their decorator bottle sets?I got an email on the 4th that my two backordered decorator bottle sets had been shipped but have yet to receive them and its now the 12th.
I check the tracking info daily thru the PC website and its still saying the info has been received by UPS but no expected arrival date and no updates on where the shipment is!
I think they must have gotten lost or something. I'll send an email to customer service but it shouldn't be taking this long to receive them.
I just wondered if everyone else has gotten theirs? I live in Michigan and usually only takes 2-3 days to arrive!!!
UUUUGGGGHHHHHHHHHHHH!
 
pampurredmom said:
I got an email on the 4th that my two backordered decorator bottle sets had been shipped but have yet to receive them and its now the 12th.
I check the tracking info daily thru the PC website and its still saying the info has been received by UPS but no expected arrival date and no updates on where the shipment is!
I think they must have gotten lost or something. I'll send an email to customer service but it shouldn't be taking this long to receive them.
I just wondered if everyone else has gotten theirs? I live in Michigan and usually only takes 2-3 days to arrive!!!
UUUUGGGGHHHHHHHHHHHH!


Yes I received mine last week and I live in NYC.

I also have about 6 people that were really mad at a show that they couldnt order them. I hadnt put my stickers on b/c I hadnt checked my mail for a few days to see if they arrived. I told them before the show started and what a scene! Oh Geez, thats not right, how come? its the only thing I wanted to order! I'm thinking dont shoot the messenger! I explained the situation and they calmed down a bit when I told them they may be back in but we dont know when and I'd like one too!
 

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What does it mean when a Pampered Chef product is backordered?

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