Grrr don't you hate ordering things?!

[Aggie_Ama]

So this is just such a baby "why me" post. I have decided to get a Polar watch, one of those fancy heart rate dohickies. Anyway, I waited patiently for payday to go buy my chosen green watch and decided REI would be good since they give me a dividend. I called to see if they had it and NO they don't have it. I can get it off the site but that doesn't give me the immediate gratification of putting it on my wrist the minute the $$$$ leaves my account. I want it now, not 3-5 business days!

Can you tell I was a bit of a spoiled child?

[blueskies]

But think how much fun it is to get a package!

[chicago]

if that's your only problem, you are in good shape!!!!

[Badgirl]

Did you check the new REI? I'm sure you did, but had to ask. But I totally know what you mean. The hubby is always doing next day shipping cause he wants it NOW. Me, I want it now but too much of a penny pincher to spend the $$ on the shipping. But that dividend does rule! LOL! I have things shipped to the store to get the free shipping and then we end up spending more at the store when we pick up the package then I would have spent on shipping in the first place. LOL!

[andtckrtoo]

Try Zappos - they have free overnight shipping and free returns. I love them - and my polar HRM

[Aggie_Ama]

But think how much fun it is to get a package!

Eh, I work right by a REI (like .5 miles) so it is so much more practical to ship it to the darn store. No fun things in the mail.

if that's your only problem, you are in good shape!!!!

Yep and so I find trivial things to be problems.

Did you check the new REI?

They checked all three area ones. Boooo hoooo. I would try other places but they are all the same price and the dividend next year makes REI cheaper.

I will have to patiently wait, of course patience is something I still don't have. I am so American- I want it and I want it now. No waiting, now!

[Pax]

I LOVE to order things! Mostly because I live in a town that's too small to have stores like REI to shop in.

[Aggie_Ama]

I decided to order it from another source where I got free overnight shipping and had a coupon code, plus since I am not in a state they have to charge sales tax I didn't pay that either. $15 cheaper than REI, quicker delivery. REI was a week delay to get at the store in Round Rock and three days longer for the one by my work, no way I could be that patient I am just not wired that way!! Hopefully I will like it when it arrives Monday.

[CycleTherapy]

Inquiring minds want to know...which Polar did you order ?

[crazycanuck]

Try living in Perth & ordering from TE, REI or Chain Reaction or wherever else..It takes about a week or so to get here & the shipping can be Not only that but some places won't even ship to Australia. I have my vays ya...

Shipping costs..grrrr.. BUT..I now have a fully(& I mean fully!!! ) stocked cupboard of Clif Bloks etc. Some are coming(thanks Tater )

I am a total twit & have ordered another pair of SIDI's in the hope i finally get the right size..

Have fun with your new Polar!

[Zen]

I love ordering things. Sometimes I forget I've ordered something, then I'm really surprised

[Aggie_Ama]

Inquiring minds want to know...which Polar did you order ?

The F6 watch in Green Tea. The pink is too pale for my fair skin and the black wasn't me. I have never seen the green in person, I hope it isn't hideous. If it is I am keeping it anyway.

CC- I know about that shipping to Australia- oy! I feel for you, I am whining about a week of waiting. How many pairs of Sidis are you stockpiling?

I checked the status (yes I am OCD) and it shipped this afternoon! I think it will be in my mailbox Monday, hopefully I can figure it out quick and go for a run. My husband thinks it will really "enlighten" me to have one. I think I will just have fun/interest in the date. We shall see.

[crazycanuck]

Amanda-two at the moment..38 & 39..Í want to sell the size 38..

[bmccasland]

Last night I pre-ordered a book out of Amazon.com in Canada 'cause the US site isn't even handling pre-orders. I have no clue when I'll get the book in the mail. But I am looking forward to arriving home one day and finding a present on my doorstep.

When you've lived in rural areas or want specialty items - you get used to waiting.

[Aggie_Ama]

When you've lived in rural areas or want specialty items - you get used to waiting.

I should move to the middle of nowhere and see if I get patience! I keep asking DH if we can move to the mountains of Texas but he says it is too isolated.