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Discussion in 'Des Moines & Ames Region' started by beckerj3, Mar 8, 2010.

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  1. Mar 15, 2010 #21
    Bela

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    Thanks for adding me at the last minute, especially being that I said I wanted one thing and then later bailed on that. Did they give an estimated arrival date?
     
  2. Mar 16, 2010 #22
    beckerj3 West Des Moines, IA

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    Our DFS order shipped last night, via Fed Ex Home delivery.  It shipped in two packages.  Not sure whats in each package.  Right now one of them is listed with an expected delivery date of 3/18 -though that seems a bit quick to me.  I'll let you know as I see more.
    Here are the totals:
                                 Merchandise           Shipping               Total
    Joe                                60.25                  2.58                  62.83
    Jeanette                        29.96                  1.28                  31.24
    Bela                               21.99                   .94                   22.93 
    Gered                             97.92                  4.19                 102.11
    Here's the tracking links on the packages
    http://www.fedex.com/Tracking?action=track&tracknumbers=041771195826016
    http://www.fedex.com/Tracking?action=track&tracknumbers=02144385454029081448
     
  3. Mar 16, 2010 #23
    Gered

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    What do I win for having the highest total? HAHA
     
  4. Mar 16, 2010 #24
    snowman82

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  5. Mar 17, 2010 #25
    beckerj3 West Des Moines, IA

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    Ok - so I looked today at the tracking information.  The product is shipping in two packages - don't know what's in either box.  One box (with most of the product, based on weight) is going to New Berlin and then via U.S. mail.  It's estimated arrival is listed as 3/23.  The other smaller box has an estimated arrival of 3/18. ........
     
  6. Mar 17, 2010 #26
    Gered

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    Hmm that is strange. Who ordered something wierd!?
     
  7. Mar 17, 2010 #27
    snowman82

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    more than likely it was Joe...
     
  8. Mar 18, 2010 #28
    beckerj3 West Des Moines, IA

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    You're right!!! It was Joe.  The 1st package arrived today - a 3' long tube.  Couldn't guess what was in it.  Turns out its the 24" gravel tube that Joe ordered.  Only thing in the package. 
     
  9. Mar 18, 2010 #29
    Gered

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    Geez Joe! That seems weird the rest is taking so long. My DFS orders take 2-3 days with their flat rate price.
     
  10. Mar 18, 2010 #30
    beckerj3 West Des Moines, IA

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    I've had it happen like this before too.  I called DFS to ask why, but they couldn't tell me anything.  My theory though, is that it has to do with the size of shipment.  With all that we ordered, the other package is 7 pounds.  Its being shipped Fed Ex Smart Post, which means that it starts out Fed Ex, going to some central point and then finishes via the US Postal system.  I suppose for the larger shipments, that must be more economical, but then it adds a few extra days.  /DesktopModules/ActiveForums/themes/_default/emoticons/crazy.gif
     
  11. Mar 18, 2010 #31
    Matt

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    Yea I noticed that too. My big order was sent fedex, and took 2 days. But when they shipped the one small item I was missing it was sent FEDEX Smart post, and came via the post office. Like you said proablly to save money.
     
  12. Mar 20, 2010 #32
    beckerj3 West Des Moines, IA

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    Ok guys - so the tracking info says that our package arrived at 1:37 this afternoon at my local post office.  Maybe I'll get the package on Monday.  If not, I would think that it would definitely be here on Tuesday.  I'll keep you posted
     
  13. Mar 22, 2010 #33
    beckerj3 West Des Moines, IA

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    The order arrived. Hooray!!!  Let me know when you want to stop by and pick-up. 
     
  14. Mar 22, 2010 #34
    FlyingMoray Minburn, IA

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    Can I pick it up tomorrow when I get off work around 5? If so what is your phone number so I can get your address and everything?

    Thanks,
    Joe
     
  15. Apr 11, 2010 #35
    tje22 Greene county

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    just to let you know the koralia evos are on sale at marine depot i ordered 2 of them and they will be here tomarrow
     
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