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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Business
Miles Brignall

Amazon won’t believe I was sent shoes instead of a laptop

An Amazon delivery : but make sure you check what’s in the parcel before the driver leaves.
An Amazon delivery: but make sure you check what’s in the parcel before the driver leaves. Photograph: True Images/Alamy

In December, I ordered an Apple MacBook Air for £877 from Amazon. When the delivery driver turned up, he handed over the parcel and went back to his van. I quickly realised that it was too light and, sure enough, I’d been sent a pair of men’s running shoes instead. When I opened the door, the van had left.

Amazon’s customer services was, initially, very reassuring and insisted it would be fine. I was told to send the shoes back, wait for a refund, and then re-order the laptop.

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