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Before I even joined the Passporter Boards I pre-ordered (from amazon) the long awaited Deluxe 2011 Passporter Edition....and I have yet to receive it. Am i missing something? Did it not come out yet? I went to the website for Barn. and Nob. and Borders. But they either dont carry it or ran out. Should I look elsewhere?
And I looked at my order with Amazon and it says the book i ordered was "looseleaf." And Borders said theirs were "Hardcover." Oh no! I didnt know there were different versions of the same book....are there? Should i cancel my amazon order and go somewhere else?
Before I even joined the Passporter Boards I pre-ordered (from amazon) the long awaited Deluxe 2011 Passporter Edition....and I have yet to receive it. Am i missing something? Did it not come out yet? I went to the website for Barn. and Nob. and Borders. But they either dont carry it or ran out. Should I look elsewhere?
And I looked at my order with Amazon and it says the book i ordered was "looseleaf." And Borders said theirs were "Hardcover." Oh no! I didnt know there were different versions of the same book....are there? Should i cancel my amazon order and go somewhere else?
Did you order the book with the binder or did you order a refill? I ordered my refill and recieved it in 3 days. You should contact them, I am sure Jennifer and Dave will take care of it right away.
You're the third person I've heard from that ordered a Deluxe from Amazon but has yet to receive it. You may want to seriously consider ordering it directly from the PassPorter Store at PassPorter's Walt Disney World 2011 - Deluxe Starter Kit -- they ship the next business day.
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You're the third person I've heard from that ordered a Deluxe from Amazon but has yet to receive it. You may want to seriously consider ordering it directly from the PassPorter Store at -- they ship the next business day.
Thanks. I think i might cancel my amazon order and and take you up on your suggestion. Thank you to everyone.
I do recommend ordering directly from the PassPorter store. The service is wonderful and you know you will get what you ordered or they will quickly make it right. I have been enjoying my beautiful copy of the 2011 deluxe for several weeks now. It's the best PassPorter ever!
I do recommend ordering directly from the PassPorter store. The service is wonderful and you know you will get what you ordered or they will quickly make it right. I have been enjoying my beautiful copy of the 2011 deluxe for several weeks now. It's the best PassPorter ever!
you are making me jealous! if i had only known earlier......
I ordered both my 2010 and 2011 Deluxe versions (2011's version was the refill) from the Passporter Store. Both editions arrived quickly and are gorgeous.
As much as I love Amazon, I think that in this case you might want to cancel your order there and connect with the actual publishers/authors. I've had interactions with them and they've always been helpful, kind and really great with me.
I had the same issue. I had ordered through amazon because I have free prime shipping. But I decided to cancel after March17th. I got it within 2 days. I chose the next fastest shipping method from standard. Another benefit is the e-book is free if the book is purchased through this site. You also get the ebook right after you order the book. You don't have to wait to receive the book. I think if you order through amazon, you would still need to pay for the ebook if you decided you wanted the ebook too.
I did it!! I have been waiting & waiting for Amazon....but today I cancelled the order & ordered here! Can't wait to start filling it in with my August vaca ADRs etc!!
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Glad to hear that you got yours. I order from the passporter store as I usually get it faster but also to help support the business. I don't know if it matters on that last front (some publishers have said to order from the big guys as it helps their "web" presence) or not, but it makes me feel all warm and fuzzy.