They think it's about Northern Ireland | 32 comments (32 topical, editorial, 0 hidden)

Re: Blunt former Irish PM (4.00 / 2)

Oops, Amazon lets the cat out of the bag.

Amazon customers in Northern Ireland appear to be receiving automated order confirmations emails that mistakenly state they are based in the Republic.
The email gaff, which has been seen by the Belfast Telegraph, states: "Hello, Ahead of the busy shopping period we wanted to provide you with some advice and guidance to make sure you get the most out of Amazon.co.uk as a customer in the Republic of Ireland."

by asdf on Fri Nov 19th, 2021 at 04:26:22 PM EST
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The Luck of the Irish (4.00 / 2)

Amazon has been firmly bedded down in Ireland for years

Not worthwhile to change letterhead for such a small market ... can't beat the leprechauns 🍀

'Sapere aude'

by Oui (Oui) on Fri Nov 19th, 2021 at 04:50:11 PM EST
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leprechauns or gremlins? (none / 1)

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by Frank Schnittger (mail Frankschnittger at hot male dotty communists) on Sat Nov 20th, 2021 at 12:25:35 PM EST
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Re: The Luck of the Irish (none / 1)

They are in the process of completing an Irish fulfilment centre 10 miles up the road from me. They realise I am at the centre of the universe, but the news for smaller local retailers is not good...

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by Frank Schnittger (mail Frankschnittger at hot male dotty communists) on Sat Nov 20th, 2021 at 12:30:49 PM EST
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Re: The Luck of the Irish (4.00 / 3)

The underlying puzzle is the degree to which you should expect to have control over which Amazon warehouse your stuff comes from.

If you go onto amazon.co.uk from the US, their system gives you a reminder "we're showing you items that ship to US." That suggests that your items won't come from a US warehouse, but from a UK warehouse. So if you go onto amazon.co.uk from NI, should you automatically assume your items will come from the UK? Why can't them come from a warehouse in France?

by asdf on Sat Nov 20th, 2021 at 03:53:39 PM EST
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Luck of the Irish? (4.00 / 3)

Brace yourself for an increased flow of lorries on the road in front of your house.

by Bernard (bernard) on Sat Nov 20th, 2021 at 07:18:03 PM EST
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Nah! (4.00 / 4)

I live in the Wicklow hills. Most people that come here have gotten lost...

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by Frank Schnittger (mail Frankschnittger at hot male dotty communists) on Sat Nov 20th, 2021 at 10:54:09 PM EST
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Re: Nah! (4.00 / 2)

Google Maps takes into account traffic, so if highway congestion increases, drivers are directed to take minor roads instead--including in some cases residential streets.

by asdf on Sun Nov 21st, 2021 at 04:53:18 PM EST
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Re: Nah! (none / 1)

I live in the middle of green fields 300M. from the nearest minor road. Any truck that goes down it is liable to get stuck!

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by Frank Schnittger (mail Frankschnittger at hot male dotty communists) on Mon Nov 22nd, 2021 at 10:49:03 PM EST
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Re: Nah! (none / 1)

Sort of like this?

by asdf on Mon Nov 22nd, 2021 at 11:38:12 PM EST
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Re: Nah! (4.00 / 2)

Nah - far too built up for my area....

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