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I got a message, saying that plates I had ordered were not coming soon.  I had to go online, and approve a later delivery.  But, it didn't seem to do... anything.  I kept approving, and got no feedback suggesting that my approval had been accepted.  Ugh!

So, I called.  Patience, young one.  Patience was had.  I don't think I even had an edge in my voice.  Spoke with, probably, and Indian woman.  Could mostly understand her, mostly.  My real problem was that her voice was low... I had my speaker as loud as it got, but couldn't hear here very well.  Still, I... got through.

I let her know what the problem was, after having spoken through their automated system unsuccessfully.  Still, patient.  I let her know which order, and yes, she already had it.  So... there system is rather... well versed.  She let me know that my approval had gotten through.  But checked on delivery.  She said they probably wouldn't deliver this soon, and that I should reorder.  But the price had doubled.

I suggested they were ripping me off of the price they had promised.  She suggested I order, and she would get me that original price.  So... yes... they... can be worked with.  You will have to talk to somebody, maybe a bot and a human.  You will have to explain, and finagle.  But... they... will work with you.

Some items I use regularly I attempt to maintain two caches.  Two boxes of paper plates, two boxes of t.p., etc.  As I near the end, or break into the last box, I begin looking for replacement(s).  I wait until I find a good price, then I order.  Currently, a reorder, was almost exactly twice my usual.  So... I wasn't too happy.  Will keep this in mind.  Before, I just lost the product, because they wouldn't send it at the price I ordered, and I'd just have to wait longer or pay more.  Now?  Now I will push to get the promised price.  Ugh.

Oh, I should get to coffee.  Been so involved with this little project that I... lost sight of all else.  Later.