+1Ervin wrote:If you don't like Amazon Prime, try the Walmart program for a month (I did). You'll get a whole new appreciation for Amazon. A+ in my book, despite the occasional USPS late delivery. Last year I lived in a rural area, and they used mostly UPS.
I also tend to use no-rush shipping for most of my orders. I guess I make back about $30+/year.
A few months ago I ordered some items from Walmart rather than Amazon as they were for DS moving into a house at college. Items were slightly cheaper at WM and their delivery schedule appeared to fit our schedule better as we were afraid Amazon would deliver them too quickly.
IIRC there were three items: one was lost in shipment--not only was I not notified, the local WM was not notified. I subsequently cancelled it and ordered from Amazon. No issues with that. A second item from WM was left around the side of the house where no one would be likely to see if for days. Of course it was drenched from rain--maybe not entirely WM's fault, but again communication was an issue as we were not notified when/where it was delivered. The third item arrived uneventfully. Walmart is definitely not ready for prime time. I won't say never again for online WM orders, but it will undoubtedly be a few years before I give them another shot.