Amazon shipped my $90 Mopar oil pan gasket rolled and stuffed into a small box.
Fk you Amazon!
Fk you Amazon!
Mine arrived that way as well from Amazon… I bent it back so it was in somewhat normal shape and stuck it in… haven’t had a problem. Really frustrating though
With all the issues I’ve had trying to fight all the leaks, I’m not taking the chance.
With all the issues I’ve had trying to fight all the leaks, I’m not taking the chance.
Amazon’s shipping speed is impressive. The way they pack stuff, not so much.
I started buying motor oil from them. I used to get it at Walmart because it was cheap and convenient. However, the stock levels at Walmart have been trending downward over the last decade, and it’s gotten to the point that most of the time, I have to go to three stores before I find what I need. So, I started buying it from Amazon. They always have it in stock at the same price as Walmart. However, they just take a 5 quart bottle and throw it in a much-too-large box loosely - no packing material to take up the space. Two of the last four orders suffered leaks in transit, resulting in cancelled orders (they don’t re-ship, for some reason). The very last order made it all the way to the parking lot at my office. I watched the Amazon van pull in, sit there for five minutes, and then drive off. The driver never even got out. I knew right away what happened - he walked to the back to get the box and saw oil everywhere. I immediately checked Amazon’s tracking page and saw “there’s been a problem with your order. Due to damage in shipment, it’s being returned to the warehouse.”
So, I have to plan ahead and give time for the shipping mess. Very frustrating, and Walmart has a huge opportunity to win back my in-person business if they’d just get their inventory problem solved.
I’ve had the same experience. After a recent Amazon order took multiple attempts for success I’ve realized the oil for my diesel is cheaper at Menards than the others. I haven’t checked their other offerings though so you may want to look into that.
Amazon’s shipping speed is impressive. The way they pack stuff, not so much.
I started buying motor oil from them. I used to get it at Walmart because it was cheap and convenient. However, the stock levels at Walmart have been trending downward over the last decade, and it’s gotten to the point that most of the time, I have to go to three stores before I find what I need. So, I started buying it from Amazon. They always have it in stock at the same price as Walmart. However, they just take a 5 quart bottle and throw it in a much-too-large box loosely - no packing material to take up the space. Two of the last four orders suffered leaks in transit, resulting in cancelled orders (they don’t re-ship, for some reason). The very last order made it all the way to the parking lot at my office. I watched the Amazon van pull in, sit there for five minutes, and then drive off. The driver never even got out. I knew right away what happened - he walked to the back to get the box and saw oil everywhere. I immediately checked Amazon’s tracking page and saw “there’s been a problem with your order. Due to damage in shipment, it’s being returned to the warehouse.”
So, I have to plan ahead and give time for the shipping mess. Very frustrating, and Walmart has a huge opportunity to win back my in-person business if they’d just get their inventory problem solved.
Ah, Menard's. I miss Menard's. And Fleet Farm. Sigh...
I’d take Blaines Farm and fleet over the post Mills family Fleet Farm.
No Menards near you?
Maybe I'm weird, but I always preferred Fleet Farm over Farm and Fleet, and whenever I'm back home, I take a trip to Fleet Farm. I haven't been in a Farm and Fleet in a very long time. Better now? They used to have far less to choose from, and Fleet Farm seems to have expanded its offerings since Mills sold out.
Blaine’s has the better deals. Milwaukee tools, BBQ supplies and kayaking gear is much better priced.
Fleet farm definitely expanded but so did their pricing.
I don't know of any seller who would have to ship one of those who wouldn't have to do the same thing. For that kind of gasket I'd buy it locally.Amazon shipped my $90 Mopar oil pan gasket rolled and stuffed into a small box.
Fk you Amazon!
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I don't know of any seller who would have to ship one of those who wouldn't have to do the same thing. For that kind of gasket I'd buy it locally.