Isn't the internet bloody marvellous? Nearly all done in a few nights, no trecking around shops to not be able to find the thing you want in the right size etc. Just one gripe, Victoria's secret needs a UK site, spent hours on there looking for some stuff my niece had hinted at, only to find that delivery was after Christmas, even with priority delivery at some outrageous cost
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Yep, I've done everything so far online. Reserved a pile of stuff in Argos and went to collect it today, in and out in 10 minutes. During the week I'll get everyone else's presents online, maybe order xmas groceries too and a pile of clothes from Next and JD Sports and that should be me done!!
Nope.
I've got you Bandit and I don't have a clue about the rest 
Love it
It's just a bit too easy and painless though isn't it? I do get rather carried away. Click, click, click
No Soozy it's great, the 3 for 2 offers are amazing. 2 pressies for people and a free one for me! I am loving it!
What did we do before the innernet ?
Traipsed around town with heavy bags and grumpy faces, Sprout!
Originally Posted by Ells:
Traipsed around town with heavy bags and grumpy faces, Sprout!
I still do that now! and I got the innernet!
Originally Posted by Soozy Woo:
Love it
It's just a bit too easy and painless though isn't it? I do get rather carried away. Click, click, click
There is that too Soozy, but then I used to do that when I had to wade around shops after work and at we/s in the bloody freezing cold....I'm one for keeping Christmas in Dec, but I like it when I've got all the 'big things' done and can just potter and enjoy from now on, buying a few little extras in the more individual shops
Shame that Royal Mail hasn't kept up with us internet shoppers... I anticipate lots of queueing in my ' not so local' post office
Despite being tech-savvy I have not found the need to use the Internet at all. In fact I have not bought or wrapped a gift myself in decades, the family do it for me and I just dish out money to the appropriate members of the family to pay for my contribution.
I find it very easy and convenient and it fits in with my ethos perfectly.
Did all my shopping online. Agree with Supes about Royal Mail though 
Theres a new thing called Collect Plus http://www.collectplus.co.uk/c...mqoLsCFSvjwgod3AQA0Q where you can get things delivered to a local shop to hold for you. Its had mixed reviews. Wonder has anyone here tried it?
Originally Posted by Enthusiastic Contrafibularities:
Despite being tech-savvy I have not found the need to use the Internet at all. In fact I have not bought or wrapped a gift myself in decades, the family do it for me and I just dish out money to the appropriate members of the family to pay for my contribution.
I find it very easy and convenient and it fits in with my ethos perfectly.
I've done the majority of mine online, and I've learnt that some courier companies are brilliant and others are shoddy.
Originally Posted by suzybean:
I've done the majority of mine online, and I've learnt that some courier companies are brilliant and others are shoddy.
Which ones Suzy?
Originally Posted by Roger the Alien (fka noseyrosie):
Originally Posted by suzybean:
I've done the majority of mine online, and I've learnt that some courier companies are brilliant and others are shoddy.
Which ones Suzy?
Yodel are awful Rosie. The best one I've had so far this year are DPD. I get a text from them the day before and on the day, an exact parametre of time and an option right to the last minute to modify delivery instructions.
Originally Posted by suzybean:
Originally Posted by Roger the Alien (fka noseyrosie):
Originally Posted by suzybean:
I've done the majority of mine online, and I've learnt that some courier companies are brilliant and others are shoddy.
Which ones Suzy?
Yodel are awful Rosie. The best one I've had so far this year are DPD. I get a text from them the day before and on the day, an exact parametre of time and an option right to the last minute to modify delivery instructions.
Thanks Suzy Thats also been my experience with those two couriers!
That's interesting Rosie! I'm actually going to stop using companies that use Yodel as a result.
Originally Posted by suzybean:
Originally Posted by Roger the Alien (fka noseyrosie):
Originally Posted by suzybean:
I've done the majority of mine online, and I've learnt that some courier companies are brilliant and others are shoddy.
Which ones Suzy?
Yodel are awful Rosie. The best one I've had so far this year are DPD. I get a text from them the day before and on the day, an exact parametre of time and an option right to the last minute to modify delivery instructions.
Absolutely fabulous service - can't fault them at all.
Originally Posted by KaffyBaffy:
Originally Posted by suzybean:
Originally Posted by Roger the Alien (fka noseyrosie):
Originally Posted by suzybean:
I've done the majority of mine online, and I've learnt that some courier companies are brilliant and others are shoddy.
Which ones Suzy?
Yodel are awful Rosie. The best one I've had so far this year are DPD. I get a text from them the day before and on the day, an exact parametre of time and an option right to the last minute to modify delivery instructions.
Absolutely fabulous service - can't fault them at all.
They are ace Kaffs. I even get texts like 'Beryl at 117 has signed for your package' so even Beryl can't deny it
Originally Posted by suzybean:
I've done the majority of mine online, and I've learnt that some courier companies are brilliant and others are shoddy.
The vast majority of the new ones are terrible. DPD are by far the best out there and my assessment comes from using many couriers each year (I get a lot of parcels both here and at work).
I have started emailing the supplier if I get a bad delivery service asking them not to use this company again form my orders. The more that do it may get some improvement. Amazon are good as you can feedback on packaging etc.
Bought 100ml Ckin2u for ÂĢ14.99 at Savers 
Thank god for the Internet! I hate shopping through crowds of people, I've been run over by 2 prams this week, and been walked into endless times! 
Originally Posted by ~Sweet Winter Wonderland~:
Thank god for the Internet! I hate shopping through crowds of people, I've been run over by 2 prams this week, and been walked into endless times!
Do what I do and stand stock still........it's their fault
Originally Posted by ~Sweet Winter Wonderland~:
Thank god for the Internet! I hate shopping through crowds of people, I've been run over by 2 prams this week, and been walked into endless times!
Everyone is different and i must admit i love the crazy crowds - the queues - the finding a lil gem amongst rubbish.
. . . and the feeling of exhausted satisfaction that i (as a man) have 'hunter/gathered' and survived once again.
*stands proud*
Originally Posted by Saint:
Originally Posted by ~Sweet Winter Wonderland~:
Thank god for the Internet! I hate shopping through crowds of people, I've been run over by 2 prams this week, and been walked into endless times!
Everyone is different and i must admit i love the crazy crowds - the queues - the finding a lil gem amongst rubbish.
. . . and the feeling of exhausted satisfaction that i (as a man) have 'hunter/gathered' and survived once again.
*stands proud*
Blahahahahaha shopping is so butch
Originally Posted by Saint:
Originally Posted by ~Sweet Winter Wonderland~:
Thank god for the Internet! I hate shopping through crowds of people, I've been run over by 2 prams this week, and been walked into endless times!
Everyone is different and i must admit i love the crazy crowds - the queues - the finding a lil gem amongst rubbish.
. . . and the feeling of exhausted satisfaction that i (as a man) have 'hunter/gathered' and survived once again.
*stands proud*
Yeah, but that's just shopping 
couple it with the other stuff that goes with Christmas......
Not related to shopping but related to Xmas
Originally Posted by Sprout:
Originally Posted by Saint:
Originally Posted by ~Sweet Winter Wonderland~:
Thank god for the Internet! I hate shopping through crowds of people, I've been run over by 2 prams this week, and been walked into endless times!
Everyone is different and i must admit i love the crazy crowds - the queues - the finding a lil gem amongst rubbish.
. . . and the feeling of exhausted satisfaction that i (as a man) have 'hunter/gathered' and survived once again.
*stands proud*
Yeah, but that's just shopping couple it with the other stuff that goes with Christmas......
I love it all - i prep the dinner, excel at wrapping presents.
Love it
Quality Street box o chocs.
ASDA ÂĢ5
Co-op ÂĢ4
Ckin2u for her only ÂĢ14.99 at Savers for 100ml
I spent HOURS last night online getting the kids Christmas day and Boxing day outfits, new trainers/shoes, coats etc and my Mum and mother in laws presents sorted. I'm tempted just to do the last few pressies online aswell and not actually go near town for anything other than groceries!
Knowing my luck though the clothes and all will come and nothing will fit so I'll have to take them all back and find something else.