Waiting for Show Product to Ship? | 2/28 Closeouts

Thread starter pkd09
Start date Mar 7, 2007
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Discussion Overview

This thread centers around participants sharing their experiences and concerns regarding the shipping status of show products submitted on February 28th. Many express frustration over delays and discuss the impact of high submission volumes during the end of the month.

Discussion Character

Anecdotal
Opinion-based
Exploratory

Main Points Raised

One participant mentions that their shows submitted on February 28th are still showing as "received" and expresses concern over the shipping delay.
Another participant shares that their shows submitted on the same day shipped the next day and are expected to arrive soon, noting the difference in shipping times between UPS and FedEx.
Several users mention that their shows are still marked as "picking" and suggest waiting a bit longer before contacting headquarters (HO) for updates.
One participant highlights the unusual situation of having until March 5th to submit shows, which may have contributed to the backlog.
Another participant notes that they have multiple orders from the same date still showing as "received," while a separate supply order was delivered promptly.
Some participants discuss the challenges of submitting shows at the end of the month and the potential for delays during busy periods.
One participant reflects on their experience with shipping timelines, indicating that they usually receive orders quickly but are currently facing delays.
Another participant mentions that different types of orders may be processed by different departments, leading to varied shipping times.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Views differ among participants regarding the shipping delays, with some expressing frustration and others noting that delays are expected during busy periods. No clear consensus emerges on the reasons for the delays.

Contextual Notes

Participants are discussing their personal experiences with shipping delays related to show products submitted during a busy promotional period, highlighting the impact of submission timing on shipping status.

Who May Find This Useful

Consultants experiencing similar shipping delays or those interested in understanding the dynamics of order processing during peak submission times may find this discussion relevant.

DebbieJ

Mar 8, 2007

pamperedpsalmstress said:
I'm frustrated as well as my FIRST show is still showin as 'received'. My kit shipped within 2 days of submittal so I promised the guests we'd have product by the weekend. Looks like it will be next weekend now. NOT a good start

Kits, samples, supplies, and show orders are all shipped from different parts of the warehouse. Kits go out faster since you have the 90 day rewards period to get started on.

I ALWAYS tell my guests that their order will arrive about 2 weeks from the time the show is closed, and I live in IL, just 45 mins from the HO! That way they are pleansantly surprised when it arrives early and they are okay with it when it arrives in 2 weeks like I told them (which it looks like is the case this month!).

The end of the month is ALWAYS busy and shows ALWAYS take longer to ship out.