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Discussion => Newbie discussion => Topic started by: world wide what on June 03, 2013, 11:40 am

Title: Made my first order :)
Post by: world wide what on June 03, 2013, 11:40 am
I realize that this may be a total newbie question so I apologize in advance but like my teachers always said - ask the question and the chances are it has been asked before and someone experienced and knowledgeable can help you out :)

I finally took the plunge -(after being a sideliner for about 6 months) and decided to buy from a well known and trusted vendor according to friends and fellow SR users alike, But I have a query/concern.

The vendor I have ordered with has been online been online since I placed the order but has left mine in 'Processing' it's been over 36 hours and it hasn't changed.

Is this normal?

How long does an order ususallly stay in 'Processing' for? (I know it's just turned to the start of the week - probably I have first purchasers jitters and + I really need this to come through soon).

Anyways all thats the end of my rant! I'm not trying to make anyone look bad (Clearly since I haven't named anybody~) maybe I just need reassurance :)

Thanks for your time in advance

WWW
Title: Re: Made my first order :)
Post by: sleeptight on June 03, 2013, 11:58 am
How long does an order ususallly stay in 'Processing' for?

If it is a large vendor, it usally just takes 1-2 business days, but maybe your vendor has specific shipment days, you can look that up in his profile info. It is also possible that your vendor requiers you to FE, due to you buyer statistics.

These are things that you should look up before you order, so always read the info on the vendors page.

If none of this applies I would wait another 2 days and then contact the vendor.
Title: Re: Made my first order :)
Post by: thecatinthehat101 on June 03, 2013, 12:10 pm
Omg I have to say I love your name that's funny "world wide what". Very Creative!
Title: Re: Made my first order :)
Post by: saidanddone on June 03, 2013, 12:16 pm
I say try and chill for another day or so. My first order took about 3 days (1 was a business day) before the vendor moved it to "in transit". Good luck! Post here again when you receive it :)
Title: Re: Made my first order :)
Post by: zxydwx3 on June 03, 2013, 12:36 pm
Omg I have to say I love your name that's funny "world wide what". Very Creative!

I agree!
Title: Re: Made my first order :)
Post by: Paradiselost on June 03, 2013, 12:54 pm
I have 3 orders all sitting in processing, I assume they don't ship on weekends and rather than mark it in transit, they are waiting until it's actually shipped.

I wish the road would add a status, "Ordered", then Processing after the vendor has viewed your order, then In Transit once they have shipped.
Title: Re: Made my first order :)
Post by: world wide what on June 03, 2013, 04:57 pm
Thanks Sleep ~ I've read his profile and it advises that he PM if F.E is required so I guess I'll just need to wait it out for a little while, I didn't want to be one of those first time ever buyers who was contacting the vendor every 5 seconds about stuff so thanks for making me feel a little at ease :)

Also thanks for reply to my first every post - made my day, night or whatever time it is here  :D

Cheers

WWW
Title: Re: Made my first order :)
Post by: world wide what on June 03, 2013, 04:59 pm
Omg I have to say I love your name that's funny "world wide what". Very Creative!

I agree!

Thanks guys! It just came to mind one early morning and well - it's stuck :P

Have a good morning,afternoon or evening wherever you are in the big ole' world

WWW
Title: Re: Made my first order :)
Post by: sevensix76 on June 03, 2013, 05:15 pm
made my first order last week and was a couple of days processing, and has now been marked in transit since Thursday night. really hoping he's just really busy.  Does anybody think that priority for processing and shipping is given to established buyers?
Title: Re: Made my first order :)
Post by: world wide what on June 03, 2013, 05:26 pm
made my first order last week and was a couple of days processing, and has now been marked in transit since Thursday night. really hoping he's just really busy.  Does anybody think that priority for processing and shipping is given to established buyers?

Good job on making your first order!!!

From what I gather from friends I don't think priority is given, more so that the buyer builds a good relationship with their vendors and this helps with ease of communication - asking questions things like this.

I hope your order comes through 76

Cheers

WWW
Title: Re: Made my first order :)
Post by: MIAgodzilla on June 03, 2013, 05:50 pm
congrats man I cant wait to make my first order!
Title: Re: Made my first order :)
Post by: lanman on June 03, 2013, 08:49 pm
Just have some patience! I have usually found that most sellers mark the item as in transit in 1-3 days. I believe that if it is still showing in process after 4 days, you have the option to cancel your order.
Title: Re: Made my first order :)
Post by: ~inandout~ on June 03, 2013, 08:51 pm
YAYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY OMGGGGGGGGGG
Title: Re: Made my first order :)
Post by: thecatinthehat101 on June 03, 2013, 09:00 pm
I know what its like brother trust me waiting for that first order. Checking the SR every few hours to see if its marked in transit. I was so sure I got ripped off and on the fourth day of my order book it was there and it was beautiful.

Truth is if you went with a good vendor with a decent rep and you gave the right address your good. I like many have had many good experiences and can honestly say only one bad (should've looked closer at vendor reviews).

 The hardest part is to sit back and wait for it to come, try not to think about it. Yeah right! Lol
Title: Re: Made my first order :)
Post by: world wide what on June 04, 2013, 02:33 am
So good new is: I woke up to find my order is 'in transit' so now I'm sorta chilling a bit.
I know what its like brother trust me waiting for that first order. Checking the SR every few hours to see if its marked in transit. I was so sure I got ripped off and on the fourth day of my order book it was there and it was beautiful.

Truth is if you went with a good vendor with a decent rep and you gave the right address your good. I like many have had many good experiences and can honestly say only one bad (should've looked closer at vendor reviews).

 The hardest part is to sit back and wait for it to come, try not to think about it. Yeah right! Lol

Good advice catinthehat - except I think I'll be a little anxious because I'm buying from O/S ... ek! but as I have always said I've been informed from others that the success rate of the vendor is magical to my country atleast.

The waiting game continues :P

YAYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY OMGGGGGGGGGG

Congrats inandout on what I'm guess was your 50th post or close too :)

Just have some patience! I have usually found that most sellers mark the item as in transit in 1-3 days. I believe that if it is still showing in process after 4 days, you have the option to cancel your order.

Thanks lanman just taking big waiting game breaths

Thanks to all for your kind advice

Cheers

WWW

Title: Re: Made my first order :)
Post by: world wide what on June 15, 2013, 04:42 pm
So good news everyone I recieved my first order!!!!

Below is the process of what happened:

Sunday I placed the order, On Tuesday the order was put into transit, Received the order on the following Tuesday.

This is amazing considering it came from the other side of the world, We had a weekend and public holiday during that week as well!!

All I can say is - It really works - Amazing - Looking for my next purchase everyday!!

Cheers

WWW
Title: Re: Made my first order :)
Post by: WelshBoa on June 15, 2013, 05:29 pm
Haha bet you're chuffed.  Received my 2nd order today too!
Title: Re: Made my first order :)
Post by: cannibal777 on June 15, 2013, 05:51 pm
got 2 orders so far, very happy.
Title: Re: Made my first order :)
Post by: SuperBeanFart on June 15, 2013, 06:35 pm
Going on 10 myself, fuckin' stoked every single time I get one lol.
Title: Re: Made my first order :)
Post by: DrWalterB on June 15, 2013, 06:44 pm
I know what its like brother trust me waiting for that first order. Checking the SR every few hours to see if its marked in transit. I was so sure I got ripped off and on the fourth day of my order book it was there and it was beautiful.

Truth is if you went with a good vendor with a decent rep and you gave the right address your good. I like many have had many good experiences and can honestly say only one bad (should've looked closer at vendor reviews).

 The hardest part is to sit back and wait for it to come, try not to think about it. Yeah right! Lol

Took the words right out of my mouth, loggin in loggin out. Checkin the postbox he he he ....
Like christmas coming early and theres nuthin u can do about it :D
Really cant wait for my order to come through  8)

grtz
Title: Re: Made my first order :)
Post by: world wide what on June 17, 2013, 03:40 am
I know what its like brother trust me waiting for that first order. Checking the SR every few hours to see if its marked in transit. I was so sure I got ripped off and on the fourth day of my order book it was there and it was beautiful.

Truth is if you went with a good vendor with a decent rep and you gave the right address your good. I like many have had many good experiences and can honestly say only one bad (should've looked closer at vendor reviews).

 The hardest part is to sit back and wait for it to come, try not to think about it. Yeah right! Lol

Took the words right out of my mouth, loggin in loggin out. Checkin the postbox he he he ....
Like christmas coming early and theres nuthin u can do about it :D
Really cant wait for my order to come through  8)

grtz

It was exactly like that for me guys!

I have a question though. I had it sent to the apartment I'm staying in - the lease or bills aren't in my name (all paid for by landlord)  and the name on the envelope wasn't mine either (I used a housemates - they a ok with it)... the point of my question is.... should I try sending to this address again?

There were no problems with this order - the package was intact, not opened or anything suss so yeah! any input is great :)

Cheers WWWr

Thanks again!!
Title: Re: Made my first order :)
Post by: DrWalterB on June 17, 2013, 04:47 pm
I'm having my first orders sent to my home address with my name on it ;) dont wanna risk neone else gettin the goodies he he ... but I guess it all depends on your level of paranoia ! if u think too much about gettin busted then might be a good idea to get stuff sent to different addresses ! but if I ever get a visit from LE then I would deny everything 8)

Still waitin for my orders ;)
Title: Re: Made my first order :)
Post by: DrWalterB on June 18, 2013, 08:08 pm
Update - got mail today and and still smiling 8) 2/3 packages so far, am expecting the last one any day now .... roll on the weekend 8)
Title: Re: Made my first order :)
Post by: world wide what on June 19, 2013, 05:59 pm
Update - got mail today and and still smiling 8) 2/3 packages so far, am expecting the last one any day now .... roll on the weekend 8)

Nice work!!! I reckon It's safe for now sending it to mine - I have enough safeguards that there isn't really any connection to me for there to be a problem!!

Good job on the packages :)

WWW
Title: Re: Made my first order :)
Post by: Juggernog on June 19, 2013, 06:15 pm
My first order took 2 weeks.. Kind of bummed be out.
My second order never showed and I FE'd
every order since has been pretty much on time.

Someone had mentioned earlier, they are stoked every time they receive and order.. I have to say I agree, It's like a holiday when your package makes it to your mailbox safely. When I see the lady drive off, my heart starts pounding, I'm only a rec user 160.00 in 9 months, and don't buy anything locally. So yeah I get excited!