boots 75% off????

mrsv05

stacey89 wrote: »

Just checked the home delivery network site 2 c where my order was as it said on boots site i had no order history mines is loaded on a van in edinburgh was not meant 2 b delivered til monday so its worth checking and i never placed order til 9am

sorry but i dont order much on line, mine is shown as sorted at 130 this morning at droitwich spa (???) so does that mean its on a van or in a centre? any chance of it coming today does any experienced .com bootser know?

thatsfabulous

awaytogoyet wrote: »

I agree - I really hope Boots doesn't give up on its online Sale - both this year & in future years. However, this year's fiasco must have caused them so much angst (can you imagine being a CS Advisor there :eek:) - I don't think they will be able to proceed without some significant changes.
I think the major problem is that is probably being treated by some individuals as a Wholesale facility, but it is not geared up for that.
My friend witnessed, instore, a group of 4 women who had 6 of those humungous bags (like you get sand or cement delivered in) sweeping entire shelves of the same Sale product into them. It nearly caused a riot as no-one else could get round them & their monster-sized bags so they single-handedly cleared the shelves, plus it subsequently monopolised Checkout for hours!!!
I remember witnessing a similar incident last year & from what I have read here, a few other peeps have seen this happening in their local stores also.
Obviously, these people are buying huge quantities (Wholesale) to re-sell & if they are doing it in-store, they are probably doing it online also. However, the website is designed as a Consumer site, not a Wholesale one & it isn't difficult to imagine how a good few people putting 100 products of each sale line in their baskets & hitting the button at the same time is going to completely freak the system out.
Likewise instore, they are so not geared for Wholesale activity either.
I don't intend to debate the morals of this, but I think quite simply, for purely operational reasons, Boots will have to decide if their Sales are going to be Consumer/Retail or Wholesale. If it is Consumer then they will have to put a limit (say 3 or 5) on the sale of each item. As we all know Supermarkets already do this on their Loss Leader Offers (usually a limit of 3), otherwise the stores would be full of Independent Retailers, Stall Holders etc. buying there instead of the Cash & Carry.
What do you guys think?

For sure yes. I think 2 per person... Thats not to say you cant go out the shop and come back in 5 min later but at least in the mean time other people can pick up the items on the shelfs and purchase them & they are not being kept in peoples trolleys who want to buy them all.

maemaesmummy

Mine says that.. normally shows at local depot and then says loaded onto van.. out for delivery or similar.( so if still at Droitwich guessing mine will be monday)

poppysmum_3

Hi
Am new to the site - always reading the forums, so thought you silly woman - Register !!!!
I ordered a couple of things, mainy wanted a night garden scooter - ordered them after hell with the site on Wednesday afternoon.
I was waiting for a ooops we have to cancel your order email, but this morning got an email saying my parcel was despatched late last night.
I have checked the parcel on tracking and it exists and is sitting at Doitwich Spa !!!
Am pleased - but do keep checking the .com website to no avail.
I did get a No 7 box set, which was £70 minus the 70 percent. I have a tiny new Boots 2 minutes away and it was just sitting alone on the shelf, nothing said 75 percent anywhere. I aked at the checkout and was really pleased !!!!!
Looking forward to many postings wit you all xx

becb1

does anybody know if there's anything left in the Ely store today? I'm debating whether to stay under my duvet with a cold and sore throat, or pop out later.

Thanks in advance, and I hope everyone gets lucky with their orders

poppysmum_3

may take a trip to Lakeside tomorrow anyone know if there is any Boots or Next sale bits left ?
Thanks

awaytogoyet

mrsv05 wrote: »

sorry but i dont order much on line, mine is shown as sorted at 130 this morning at droitwich spa (???) so does that mean its on a van or in a centre? any chance of it coming today does any experienced .com bootser know?

If you check in 'my orders' - then click on the actual order, it will show you a detailed screen, including the processing/despatch status. If it has been despatched, it will name a Carrier (usually HND) - click on that name & will link directly to their website page, which will show you exactly where your parcel is (at depot/sorted/loaded onto van). If it is showing as 'loaded onto van' early this morning or last night, there is a good chance you will get it today.
Good luck!

loveabargain13

Tobscar wrote: »

:j My order has just arrived (not supposed to arrive till the 19th) hopefully everyone that has placed an order will receive them soon!

Yes, my date was the 19th but mine has been dispatched!!

sarnd

poppysmum wrote: »

Hi
Am new to the site - always reading the forums, so thought you silly woman - Register !!!!
I ordered a couple of things, mainy wanted a night garden scooter - ordered them after hell with the site on Wednesday afternoon.
I was waiting for a ooops we have to cancel your order email, but this morning got an email saying my parcel was despatched late last night.
I have checked the parcel on tracking and it exists and is sitting at Doitwich Spa !!!
Am pleased - but do keep checking the .com website to no avail.
I did get a No 7 box set, which was £70 minus the 70 percent. I have a tiny new Boots 2 minutes away and it was just sitting alone on the shelf, nothing said 75 percent anywhere. I aked at the checkout and was really pleased !!!!!
Looking forward to many postings wit you all xx

Hi poppysmum, welcome. I'm also poppys mum!!:D

mrsv05

maemaesmummy wrote: »

Mine says that.. normally shows at local depot and then says loaded onto van.. out for delivery or similar.( so if still at Droitwich guessing mine will be monday)

so without sounding too stupid, the delivery would show as out for delivery? if so, am i safe going out for a few hour without fear of it being delivered when im not here?