In Australia right now I wouldn't trust AusPost to deliver a Christmas present as I'm struggling to find something for my son and my time is running out (#). They end up with massive pile ups of parcels in their distribution centers; it's all in shambles.
Amazon Prime? I'd feel very confident in their estimates. They are almost always bang on. They're doing an amazing job with their supply chain management.
This actively changes how I will do my shopping; either somewhere online for in-store physical pickup, or Amazon.
#) I've given him meaningful stuff throughout the year, and hate that I have to come up with something for this fixed date as is the tradition
There is a complex but ridiculously well-thought out pipeline for getting your order to your door, by the estimated delivery date.
If a few AusPost drivers call in sick, your package is one day late. If your Prime last-mine Flex driver doesn't show, the app texts other Flex workers with ever-escalating payments for the 'block' until someone accepts (as much as ~A$60-80/hour gross if it gets that high).
Amazon Prime? I'd feel very confident in their estimates. They are almost always bang on. They're doing an amazing job with their supply chain management.
This actively changes how I will do my shopping; either somewhere online for in-store physical pickup, or Amazon.
#) I've given him meaningful stuff throughout the year, and hate that I have to come up with something for this fixed date as is the tradition