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BEEKEEPING LEARNING CENTER => GENERAL BEEKEEPING - MAIN POSTING FORUM. => Topic started by: Robo on November 30, 2009, 12:59:41 pm
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Those waiting for free shipping can order today and use code PCCM. This way you can beat the rush and stand a better chance of what you want still being in stock.
Here is the chat I had this morning with them.
Martha: good morning, how may i help you
you: Does free shipping start today? ABJ says 12/1, but the dec e-flier says 11/30.
Martha: well actually both
Martha: for cyber monday, with a code you can get free shipping
you: OK, so if I use code PCCM it is good today
Martha: correct
you: thank you
Martha: then for the month of December
Martha: you use the other codes
you: great thanks again
Martha: no problem
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Thanks. I guess now would be the time to get some queen rearing supplies.
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Ann tried to place a rather large order for us today and you could tell their site was swamped because it was so slow. We decided to wait until tomorrow to order everything. Hope they still have an inventory left from all the orders they probably got today. :-D
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What would the code be for today thru the end of the month?
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What would the code be for today thru the end of the month?
SANTABC or SANTAABJ
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What would the code be for today thru the end of the month?
SANTA BC or SANTA ABJ
Tried both. Says code is invalid.
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Tried both. Says code is invalid.
Tried where? When I submitted my order online, there was no place to insert a code. I put it in the comments area.
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Tried both. Says code is invalid.
Tried where? When I submitted my order online, there was no place to insert a code. I put it in the comments area.
The top line of the "basket" or online order form reads:
If you have a promotion code, please enter it. (Empty Box For Code)
The promotion code you entered is not valid. Please try again.
UPDATE: Got it to work.
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Guess I missed that :roll:
It just took SANTABC for me. I guess it doesn't like the space
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I placed a order with Brushy today. They told me the offer is good Dec 1st-18th, for orders of $100.00 or more, east of the mississippi, excluding some glass products. Promo code santabc.
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thank you very much!
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I just spent $450. at Brushy Mountain, thank God for the free shipping!!!
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I ordered early yesterday, 11/30 with the email flier code with no problem.
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OHHHH! I wish I had money to go bee christmas shopping! :(.
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The only things I don't make are frames and foundation so I just bought a ton! Maybe I'll buy more before the sale is up.
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Just a heads up for everyone buying from Brushy Mtn:
I placed an order Monday. Then I did the live chat and added a box of foundation to the original order. From Monday afternoon until this morning their credit card processor billed my debit card TEN TIMES. I spoke with Becky there and she could not offer any explanation as to why it happened, but she did offer to work with my bank to release the funds.
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I ordered on Monday, debit card, checked account Mon PM, correct amount deducted. When I got home today, Front porch had stacks of boxed supers on it. Fast shipping.
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I order 6 boxes of bee supplies(First timmer)on tuesday, and everthing was here on wedensday. Fast and free, THANKS Brushy Mountain. Now I have all winter to stain them, and wait for bees!
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Just a heads up for everyone buying from Brushy Mtn:
I placed an order Monday. Then I did the live chat and added a box of foundation to the original order. From Monday afternoon until this morning their credit card processor billed my debit card TEN TIMES. I spoke with Becky there and she could not offer any explanation as to why it happened, but she did offer to work with my bank to release the funds.
This is why I cut up all debit cards (which were not requested by me) sent to me, and only use credit cards.
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Just a heads up for everyone buying from Brushy Mtn:
I placed an order Monday. Then I did the live chat and added a box of foundation to the original order. From Monday afternoon until this morning their credit card processor billed my debit card TEN TIMES. I spoke with Becky there and she could not offer any explanation as to why it happened, but she did offer to work with my bank to release the funds.
This is why I cut up all debit cards (which were not requested by me) sent to me, and only use credit cards.
So you don't cut up debit cards that you request? That makes sense. :roll:
The only credit card I use is Amex, and they don't accept it.
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Just a heads up for everyone buying from Brushy Mtn:
I placed an order Monday. Then I did the live chat and added a box of foundation to the original order. From Monday afternoon until this morning their credit card processor billed my debit card TEN TIMES. I spoke with Becky there and she could not offer any explanation as to why it happened, but she did offer to work with my bank to release the funds.
This is why I cut up all debit cards (which were not requested by me) sent to me, and only use credit cards.
I do no use debit cards, as they have too many faults.
So you don't cut up debit cards that you request? That makes sense. :roll:
The only credit card I use is Amex, and they don't accept it.
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I do not use debit cards, they have too many faults. I only use cash back credit cards, and always pay off getting charged no interest.
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I ordered on Monday, debit card, checked account Mon PM, correct amount deducted. When I got home today, Front porch had stacks of boxed supers on it. Fast shipping.
:( I'm still waiting on my order to arrive and I live in NC.
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I ordered Tuesday from Connecticut and I received an email that my order has been shipped on Friday. Three large packages from the new PA warehouse.
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We put in a decent order yesterday with Brushy and a smaller one with Betterbee. Betterbee shipped today and I bet the Brushy one will tomorrow.
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Got my order 72 in hours. Great people.
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Got my order very fast, within 5 days. Great folks and great service. I live in PA and shipped from PA site.
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Man! I love you guys! I get GREAT info on here! Saturday I shopped around and found the cheapest price for an extractor at Brushy Mtn. and ordered it. After I hit the Submit Order buttom, I browsed the new postings on here and saw the free shipping discussion. I got back on their site and got the phone # and called them to ask if they'd drop the $30 shipping charge. They were closed, so I left a message and sent them an email as well with the promo code. Monday I got an email saying my order was shipped, but no mention of the shipping, so I sent them another email asking for a response. They got right back saying that my order was shipped for free. Wedenesday I received my shiny new extractor. I was thrilled with how fast they did my order and taking off the shipping charge. Good folks.
Kelly
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Well I thought I wouldn't order anything from Brushy this year since I think I have everything I need but my son won a $50.00 gift certificate at the bee club the other night and there is free shipping going on now so I guess I will have to find something for him and get it now while the gettin' is good.
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We sometimes stop at the N.C. location on our way back from TN. every year. Because of the sales tax there it's cheaper to have an order shipped to our front door than to pick it up in person. The free shipping special is a life saver for us poor folks who need a few things once a year. We got the shipping confirmation email from them today. Four boxes at 34lbs,50lbs,59lbs, and 11lbs.
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Finally received shipping confirmation for my order. Three ~50 lbs boxes! :)
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Received my order earlier in the week. My downstairs office/workshop smells like paint and wax now. :-D
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Well I thought I wouldn't order anything from Brushy this year since I think I have everything I need but my son won a $50.00 gift certificate at the bee club the other night and there is free shipping going on now so I guess I will have to find something for him and get it now while the gettin' is good.
nATALIE, DO NOT FORGET THERE IS A $100.00 MINIMUM ORDER FOR FREE SHIPPING.
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Thanks, yeah I know. Every time I log into that site it costs me lotsa dough :-D
That is why I avoid it when I don't want to spend.
My son has his own hive and he wants some tools and stuff like that so I figure I will go on and get him some of the stuff he needs with his gift certificate and then order some odds and ends that I should stock up on.
I had been thinking of adding another garden hive so I may do that.
There is always some item that you wish you had another of so I will go look around.
Last year I ordered a huge amount of stuff, I had 11 boxes come one day.
I saved a ton of money on shipping.
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I saved a ton of money on shipping.
Just imagine if you'd also switched to GEICO...
:lau:
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I made my order on the 29th and still haven't got a shipping notification :'(
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I made my order on the 29th and still haven't got a shipping notification :'(
They may be holding it, as they are temperorarily out of an item. Or it may have slipped through a crack, bettter give them a call.
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Maybe its me but Brushy as always taken longer to get my stuff shipped out than Dadant, Betterbee and Rossmans.
I feel like they take longer in general, but if there is an item backordered they usually do hold the whole order but they don't tell you that unless you call to find out where your order is.
Betterbee always sends you a notice telling you that your order is being held up.
I guess it wouldn't hurt to give them a call tough to find out.
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I punched my christmas order in the computer, and it was here in a couple of days.
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Order arrived! It took them 10 days to ship it from when I ordered and less than 24 hours after that to get to my door. My guess is that it was delayed due to the 2 qt wax melting pitcher being backordered.
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I got my order in under 5 days. No offence guys and girls but in all actuality who cares how long it takes to get an order this time of year? It's not like anyone can really do anything with the stuff until spring anyway and besides, it's FREE!
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It's not like anyone can really do anything with the stuff until spring anyway and besides, it's FREE!
Still the occasional warm (>60 F) day down near me. On the next warm day, I'm going to replace my falling apart all wood outer covers with the metal topped ones that just arrived.
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I made my order on the 29th and still haven't got a shipping notification :'(
WOW ! Robo. Like lakeman indicated, better give them a call to be on the safe side. I got my order from Dadant within 3 days. Received the Brushy Mountain order in 7 days.
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I got my order in under 5 days. No offence guys and girls but in all actuality who cares how long it takes to get an order this time of year? It's not like anyone can really do anything with the stuff until spring anyway and besides, it's FREE!
This is true and we are greatfull to say the least, but some get, little time here and there in their busy lives to do the things for themselves and to take advantage of the off bee season to build and prep for the spring.
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Found out it was a book that was on back order holding it up. Book supposedly came in yesterday so my order should ship soon.
No offence guys and girls but in all actuality who cares how long it takes to get an order this time of year? It's not like anyone can really do anything with the stuff until spring anyway and besides, it's FREE!
3 reasons I can think of.
1. You are getting something to give as a Christmas present.
2. You ordered wine corks for your Christmas cheer.
3. You are preparing equipment to go south in January for splits.
I'm sure there are other reasons as well depending on what you ordered.......
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This coming Monday I expect my order from Brushy to be on my doorstep. Many beekeepers besides Natalie wait all year for this special myself included. :-D I would imagine if they are a little slower it's because of all the extra orders from frugal beekeepers like myself.. I think them sending me my 154 lb order in four boxes in one week is very respectable. Using the UPS Shipping chart in the back of the catalog to calculate what I saved in shipping cost it appears it would have been around $100-$110. That's 153-169 unassembled frames shipped to my front door. Not too shabby in my book. I'll take it......I'm not proud. :-D :-D :-D
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I think them sending me my 154 lb order in four boxes in one week is very respectable. Using the UPS Shipping chart in the back of the catalog to calculate what I saved in shipping cost it appears it would have been around $100-$110. Not too shabby in my book.
Your exactly right woodchopper. Both Dadant and Brushy to make such a offer, with the cost of what shipping is, makes them A#1 in my book also. With what was saved on the five boxes that Brushy sent me @ 219 lb. It paid for my smaller order from Dadant. To bad Mann Lake don't make such a offer also.
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I got my order in under 5 days. No offence guys and girls but in all actuality who cares how long it takes to get an order this time of year? It's not like anyone can really do anything with the stuff until spring anyway and besides, it's FREE!
I don't think its a matter of how long it takes as much as its just to know your order is all set and will be on its way.
I once ordered a bunch of stuff from Brushy Mountain and waited a couple of weeks before calling to inquire and found out my order was never processed because they had a question on it and no one called to ask me about it, another time they double billed the charges to my credit card, when I called to let them know the fixed the charges but someone also mistakenly canceled out my order. I found this out after again waiting a couple of weeks and then calling to see what was up.
This is why you call to see if there is a problem.
Rob ordered on the 29th, that is 13 days after placing his order and had not recieved notice of shipping, not even the order itself but the notice that it shipped and as you said you got your order in under 5 days after ordering.
Are you saying that if you are reading that everyone is getting their orders within a couple of days of ordering and yours wasn't shipped yet you wouldn't be curious to what is going on?
I didn't hear him complaining about the company or the service or acting ungrateful about the free shipping, just voicing an observation.
I also don't see where I was complaining about the shipping(since you say guys and girls I am assuming you are referring to me) I simply suggested that Rob give them a call to see if there was a problem because of what happened to me.
Brushy Mountain offers free shipping in December and I would say its a very smart business decision for them.
That is why Dadant is jumping on it too.
While its a nice gesture and no doubt we all benefit from it, lets not assume its because they love beekeepers so much they just want us to save money, its good for business.
This is typically their slow period so they get business they would normally not get and they earn return customers from it as well.
How many of us would spend all kinds of money on beekeeping stuff in December with Christmas right around the corner if it were not for the free shipping offer?
This is actually the worst time of year for most people to be spending money on beekeeping supplies.
While you may have to eventually buy it you don't have to buy it from Brushy Mountain and they realize that.
I ordered $2000.00 worth of equipment from them in the past year because of this promo.
I would not have bought as much as I did if I had to pay shipping, that is for sure.
While there have been times I needed something and ordered during a time when I paid shipping I saved enough during the promos that this didn't bother me and Brushy got more of my business.
I order from other places only when I can't get it from Brushy and I do recommend them to alot of people.
While I appreciate saving money I would say it benefits everyone involved and I do give them credit for recognizing that.
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While its a nice gesture and no doubt we all benefit from it, lets not assume its because they love beekeepers so much they just want us to save money, its good for business.
Hello! There are some beekeepers west of the Mississippi too! I do not think we benefited from it.
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"While its a nice gesture and no doubt we all benefit from it, lets not assume its because they love beekeepers so much they just want us to save money, its good for business."
Hello! There are some beekeepers west of the Mississippi too! I do not think we benefited from it.
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I am referring to the people posting in this thread, if you read the whole thread.
There are also people in Katmandu and Tasmania who did not benefit from the free shipping promo either but they are not in this discussion so I did not refer to them either. :roll:
In this discussion we all ordered from them and the topic is that, we are discussing our orders, the shipping times etc. and we all did benefit from the free shipping promo.
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I ordered $2000.00 worth of equipment from them in the past year because of this promo.
I would not have bought as much as I did if I had to pay shipping, that is for sure.
Natalie, did you ever figure out how much you saved on shipping with a huge order like this ? I know you mentioned $400 earlier but the shipping cost on a $2000 order seems like it would be higher than that. Must of weighed alot too.
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I ordered $2000.00 worth of equipment from them in the past year because of this promo.
I would not have bought as much as I did if I had to pay shipping, that is for sure.
Natalie, did you ever figure out how much you saved on shipping with a huge order like this ? I know you mentioned $400 earlier but the shipping cost on a $2000 order seems like it would be higher than that. Must of weighed alot too.
I believe you misunderstood Natalie, she did not say she ordered a $2000 order under the holliday (that is Christmas holiday) order, if you read it correctly, she has ordered $2000 worth of product over the last year. She could have ordered some of this from elsewhere, where it may have been slightly less costly, but out of appreciation of the free shipping in previous years Christmas holiday orders, she exhibited loyalty to Brushy Creek, by ordering from them throughout the year.
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While its a nice gesture and no doubt we all benefit from it, lets not assume its because they love beekeepers so much they just want us to save money, its good for business.
Hello! There are some beekeepers west of the Mississippi too! I do not think we benefited from it.
You are way out of line here, if you expect every body anywhere to receive free shipping. Brushy Mountain free holiday shipping offer is a smart buisiness decision, but I think this is also a goodwill decision for the owners, and honestly expresses their appreciation for their customer's business throughout the year.
They also give free shipping to persons getting into bee keeping, and upon graduating from a local bee clubs beek school, get their first initial order upon starting out free shipping also (which I appreciated very much)
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With the high cost of shipping (and packing), and the majority of bee keeping products being quite wieghty, only a fool would give free shipping from the east coast to the west coast, and I do not think ANY of our suppliers are fools. Instead of your negative comments towards Brushy Mountain for not giving free shipping west of the m'p'i, you should express a negative attitude towards your suppliers on the west coast, for not matching the special for ya'll west of the big muddy. I have seen some special sales advertised by suppliers west of the m'p'i, that I would like to have taken advantage of, but it would not have been wise of me, because of the shipping cost, so I could not take advantage of these sales. This did not lead me to think that the vendors our side of the muddy should match this offer.
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I ordered $2000.00 worth of equipment from them in the past year because of this promo.
I would not have bought as much as I did if I had to pay shipping, that is for sure.
Natalie, did you ever figure out how much you saved on shipping with a huge order like this ? I know you mentioned $400 earlier but the shipping cost on a $2000 order seems like it would be higher than that. Must of weighed alot too.
I believe you misunderstood Natalie, she did not say she ordered a $2000 order under the holliday (that is Christmas holiday) order, if you read it correctly, she has ordered $2000 worth of product over the last year. She could have ordered some of this from elsewhere, where it may have been slightly less costly, but out of appreciation of the free shipping in previous years Christmas holiday orders, she exhibited loyalty to Brushy Creek, by ordering from them throughout the year.
Good point. You are right I guess I did comprehend it wrong. I'm getting slow in my old age. :-D :-D When She wrote " I would have not bought as much as I did if I had to pay shipping" I just took it for granted she was taking about the free shipping special and not all year. Thanks for the clarification.
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I ordered $2000.00 worth of equipment from them in the past year because of this promo.
I would not have bought as much as I did if I had to pay shipping, that is for sure.
Natalie, did you ever figure out how much you saved on shipping with a huge order like this ? I know you mentioned $400 earlier but the shipping cost on a $2000 order seems like it would be higher than that. Must of weighed alot too.
I believe you misunderstood Natalie, she did not say she ordered a $2000 order under the holliday (that is Christmas holiday) order, if you read it correctly, she has ordered $2000 worth of product over the last year. She could have ordered some of this from elsewhere, where it may have been slightly less costly, but out of appreciation of the free shipping in previous years Christmas holiday orders, she exhibited loyalty to Brushy Creek, by ordering from them throughout the year.
Thanks Lakeman, you have it exactly right.
I have ordered supplies during the spring and summer when I realized I needed something I had not ordered during the promo.
I did a cutout and caught a swarm this year and ordered and paid shipping for two garden hives, I also needed more supers and ordered them, I did not mind doing that because I saved so much on shipping in December.
I am sure I have spent as much on shipping as I have saved on shipping.
I may have been able to get them cheaper somewhere else but I wouldn't know because I never checked, as I said the free shipping promo earns this company return customers who appreciated that they saved on shipping.
The only time I order from another company is if I checked with Brushy and they don't carry what I need.
They do not carry as much 8 frame equipment as betterbee so when I needed 8 frame slatted boards I had to order them from Betterbee or when I needed solid bottom bars to make my foundationless frames I had to order them from Dadant, but I first checked to see if Brushy Mountain had them.
If I had to have paid for all that shipping for every item I ordered I would not have ordered as much from Brushy Mountain, I would have not felt that I owed them any loyalty and not bothered checking with them first for every item I needed, I would have just ordered from the one that was offering it the cheapest, which was the point of my post.
This is from my last post:
While you may have to eventually buy it you don't have to buy it from Brushy Mountain and they realize that.
I ordered $2000.00 worth of equipment from them in the past year because of this promo.
I would not have bought as much as I did if I had to pay shipping, that is for sure.
While there have been times I needed something and ordered during a time when I paid shipping I saved enough during the promos that this didn't bother me and Brushy got more of my business.
I order from other places only when I can't get it from Brushy and I do recommend them to alot of people.
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I am a shrewd shopper, and when making a purchase, I look for the best deal. When I needed bee supplies, I checked numerous suppliers, and shipping automatically culls a supplier from the west coast (especially since recent terrific price increase in shipping charges), and the suppiers on the eastern US, all are very close in price, one item will be a little less here, and another item a little less there, and the total prices will average out. So who gets the order? The one that gave me free shipping on my first initial order getting into beking, and who will also give me a free shipping order at the end of the year, allowing me to stock up on my expected needs for the coming year, with no shipping charges. If I need anything during the next summer that I cannot build myself, Brushy Mountain will get the order.
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Ok I am posting here because i ordered from brushy mountain Some Items on the first! but never got a e-mail saying when my order was shipped so I check their web page and check on my order now it says not shipped back ordered does not say what item or Items theys are gifts for christmas. If this is not a shirt over the head and punch to the gut! I hope other people far better then I did BAH HUM BUG to you Brushy MT.
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Ok I am posting here because i ordered from brushy mountain Some Items on the first! but never got a e-mail saying when my order was shipped so I check their web page and check on my order now it says not shipped back ordered does not say what item or Items theys are gifts for christmas. If this is not a shirt over the head and punch to the gut! I hope other people far better then I did BAH HUM BUG to you Brushy MT.
If you ordered on the first of this month I'm surprised they were backordered that quick on something. What did they have to back order on you if you don't mind me asking ? I didn't expect them to have what I ordered because I waited so long to place the order. I've always found them to be top notch. Sorry you are having problems with your order.
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Ok I am posting here because i ordered from brushy mountain Some Items on the first! but never got a e-mail saying when my order was shipped so I check their web page and check on my order now it says not shipped back ordered does not say what item or Items theys are gifts for christmas. If this is not a shirt over the head and punch to the gut! I hope other people far better then I did BAH HUM BUG to you Brushy MT.
I would think that in your case, living on the west coast you would be ordering from a supplier much closer to you because of the high shipping cost (you would not qualify for free shipping, living in Washington).
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Ok I am posting here because i ordered from brushy mountain Some Items on the first! but never got a e-mail saying when my order was shipped so I check their web page and check on my order now it says not shipped back ordered does not say what item or Items theys are gifts for christmas. If this is not a shirt over the head and punch to the gut! I hope other people far better then I did BAH HUM BUG to you Brushy MT.
I would think that in your case, living on the west coast you would be ordering from a supplier much closer to you because of the high shipping cost (you would not qualify for free shipping, living in Washington).
I don't care Of the free shipping I bought Something for a christmas present because they are the only one that carried that type of Item. Now its to dang late to get it so thank you Bushy Mt.
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What was the item -ill bet folks on the forum can find it for you in time for XMAS :lol: RDY-B
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This thread can not turn into a bash the business post. It was started to let people know of the free shipping. We are not going to get involved as a site to complain about businesses here. I see Brushy Mountain has a toll free telephone number and an online chat with a representative to talk to when placing orders. If an item was to be purchased for Christmas you could ask if it was available.
I know most bee supply houses stock a lot of stuff,but if they sell out they are dependent on thir suppliers to move things in in time. We know how hard that can be this time of year.
The only thing they offered extra was the free shipping,not a guarantee everything could go out the day you ordered
.Sorry it didn't work out for you. Hope you find what your looking for.
P.S. may we ask what the item was? Someone here may know of somewhere else to purchase it.With 4800 members we have a pretty good squad of people willing to help. :)
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All is not lost, either call, or live chat with the good people at Brushy Mountain, and find out if the item is going to be available in the future. If it is not, get another gift, and if it will be give the loved one a very nice card, telling them how much you appreciate them, and that describs the item, that will soon be there for them. If the gift was a good choice they will be very happy, and excitedly awaiting it's arrival, and you can then be happy that you are making someone else happy. I wish you and all, a VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS, a HAPPY, HEALTHY, AND PROSPEROUS NEW YEAR.
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all is good now called and they will ship to day fedx at their cost.
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all is good now called and they will ship to day fedx at their cost.
Hey! Arent they fine folk? :-D :-D
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Got my order today, one week after I placed the order. Thanks a million to the fine folks at Brushy. I'm actually going to place an order for a few more things tomorrow. Beekeeping sure can be addicting. :-D :-D
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Beekeeping sure can be addicting. :-D :-D
and expensive... ;)
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Beekeeping sure can be addicting. :-D :-D
and expensive... ;)
That's the truth. Luckily I did all my heavy spending 4 and 5 years ago when I was trying to build up my equipment numbers. With the economy being the way it is now, I could never do it again. Maybe some day we'll have enough honey production to break even after all of these years. ;)
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With the economy being the way it is now, I could never do it again. Maybe some day we'll have enough honey production to break even after all of these years. ;)
Reminds me of when I used to be a big duck hunter. At one point we got the price of duck meat down to right at $800/lb.
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For you fence sitters out there remember this sale ends on the 18th this year and doesn't go to the end of the month. I talk to them via " Live Chat" this morning.
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I only order special Items from brushy mountain out side of the that I have local bee store right in my town that I cleaned out of stock this past week it seemed.