Quick PSA: Free shipping means nothing gets done w/ your order for 4 days

[stamandster]

Everyone's got a right to a soapbox ... even when the "issue" is blatantly obvious.

 

[NervousDad]

I placed an order from NB Sunday, so my yeast and Ice packs would not have to sit in the heat over a weekend. Unfortunately, they did not ship until Thursday, so planning may not work if you have a slow shipper. It's back to Austin Homebrew for me, no more NB.

When they used to use FedEx it appeared they would wait until Wednesday to ship my order. It would arrive on Saturday which worked out awesome for brew day. Now then ship via UPS, I'd assume to save a buck-or- two. No more free Saturday deliveries. I placed an order this past Monday and if they ship it out today and it sits over the weekend that will be my last order with them.

I am pretty irritated that they stopped using FedEx.

 

[ktblunden]

I try to only buy yeast from my (not so local) LHBS, but it's a good idea if you're buying yeast from an online vendor (particularly if you're taking the trouble to pay for a cold pack as well) to pay for expedited shipping.