Outpost.com - Amazing experience
08-31-00 | 01:17 PM
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Hi,
I've been searching for a security cable for my notebook, and it turned out that Outpost.com had about the lowest price, including shipping. So, I placed the order at about 23:00 EST last night (Wednesday), thinking that I'd be lucky to get it by Friday (the item said 2-3 days processing).
So, I'm sitting in my library this morning, and about 09:40 EST, the doorbell rings, and TWO guys from Airborne are standing there with my package from Outpost.com!!
Wow!
I knew from their website that they offer free 'overnight' shipping on most items, but this really shocked me (and the item I ordered wasn't a biggie, less than $20)!
I've seen so many horror stories on these forums, I just thought that I'd post something different for once
. I hope that this is ok...no flames, please...
Jim
P.S. In the interest of disclosure, I am in no way, shape or form associated with Outpost.com...just a pleased and amazed new customer...
P.P.S. I forgot to mention that I had searched for coupons, but they don't seem to offer them, but you CAN use ******.com.
[This message has been edited by jlum (edited August 31, 2000).]
I've been searching for a security cable for my notebook, and it turned out that Outpost.com had about the lowest price, including shipping. So, I placed the order at about 23:00 EST last night (Wednesday), thinking that I'd be lucky to get it by Friday (the item said 2-3 days processing).
So, I'm sitting in my library this morning, and about 09:40 EST, the doorbell rings, and TWO guys from Airborne are standing there with my package from Outpost.com!!
Wow!
I knew from their website that they offer free 'overnight' shipping on most items, but this really shocked me (and the item I ordered wasn't a biggie, less than $20)!
I've seen so many horror stories on these forums, I just thought that I'd post something different for once
. I hope that this is ok...no flames, please...Jim
P.S. In the interest of disclosure, I am in no way, shape or form associated with Outpost.com...just a pleased and amazed new customer...
P.P.S. I forgot to mention that I had searched for coupons, but they don't seem to offer them, but you CAN use ******.com.
[This message has been edited by jlum (edited August 31, 2000).]
08-31-00 | 03:13 PM
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I had a similar experience with Outpost.com. I bought some software, which although was pretty close to MSRP, I had flooz which brought it down to a reasonable amount. I ordered at 11 PM and at 9 a.m. the next morning the airborne guy dropped my games off. And the shipping was free.
08-31-00 | 09:04 PM
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I also just had an amazing experience with them - I ordered an HP Jornada from them yesterday morning, and last night around 9pm one of my co-workers ordered a DVD player. Today, both items arrived at our office around 10:30am! I was totally amazed - FREE overnight shipping on any order placed before midnight - they really mean it! I only hope they aren't running themselves into the ground by doing this, because this puts them head and shoulders above just about any other online retailer I've ever encountered. Highly recommended!
