So someone emailed and asked if we pack Free Shipping orders differently because they read somewhere that ToyDemon's Free Shipping orders are often packed with less material and not discreet at all.
First, let us assure you that all packages are packed and treated the same regardless of whether shipping is paid or not. We don't single out orders based on customer or shipping paid. There's nothing to gain for us trying to purposely mess up an order. It creates inefficiency in the packing process!
If a customer is acting like an asshole, we would simply cancel the order and refund the money. We won't keep the money and stop answering emails!
Now there are a couple of differences between a Free Shipping order against a paid shipping order, and let us address them here:
1. Priority
If a 1-Day and a Free Shipping order came in at the same time. Then no question the 1-Day shipping gets processed and packed first because we need to get it out to make the 1-Day delivery. Now that doesn't mean the Free Shipping won't go out on the same day, they still do. Express and Ground pick ups are separate. Express needs to make the deadlines, so they come earlier. Ground usually comes a little later since it's not as time sensitive and gives us more time to process.
Extreme situations like Black Friday will make us ship out the Free Shipping Orders the next day because there are simply too many packages and everyone is super busy, Post Office and FedEx included. During those times, we will make announcement ahead of time, or change the Ship Date at checkout, so you will always be in the know.
2. Cost / Method
Because we offer Free Shipping for first time registered customers without minimum, and at $35 for repeat customers, we need to get the shipping cost down as much as possible. We hope the member rewards and perks will make you want to keep the same account and level up instead of making a new account every time.
For the majority of the Free Shipping orders, FedEx Smartpost will be the most economical shipping method. There are exceptions and some orders get upgraded to Ground or even 2-Day shipping because it's cheaper. We have no idea how it is cheaper, we just follow the quoted rates and process them.
Hope that clears up questions and misconceptions that some might have about our shipping procedure.
If you have any problems or issues with your order, please EMAIL US! If you don't tell us, there's no way we would know! So whoever had that issue with your Free Shipping order, please contact us, we will do our best to make it right.
Have you had any issues receiving our packages? Let us know below.
First, let us assure you that all packages are packed and treated the same regardless of whether shipping is paid or not. We don't single out orders based on customer or shipping paid. There's nothing to gain for us trying to purposely mess up an order. It creates inefficiency in the packing process!
If a customer is acting like an asshole, we would simply cancel the order and refund the money. We won't keep the money and stop answering emails!
Now there are a couple of differences between a Free Shipping order against a paid shipping order, and let us address them here:
1. Priority
If a 1-Day and a Free Shipping order came in at the same time. Then no question the 1-Day shipping gets processed and packed first because we need to get it out to make the 1-Day delivery. Now that doesn't mean the Free Shipping won't go out on the same day, they still do. Express and Ground pick ups are separate. Express needs to make the deadlines, so they come earlier. Ground usually comes a little later since it's not as time sensitive and gives us more time to process.
Extreme situations like Black Friday will make us ship out the Free Shipping Orders the next day because there are simply too many packages and everyone is super busy, Post Office and FedEx included. During those times, we will make announcement ahead of time, or change the Ship Date at checkout, so you will always be in the know.
2. Cost / Method
Because we offer Free Shipping for first time registered customers without minimum, and at $35 for repeat customers, we need to get the shipping cost down as much as possible. We hope the member rewards and perks will make you want to keep the same account and level up instead of making a new account every time.
For the majority of the Free Shipping orders, FedEx Smartpost will be the most economical shipping method. There are exceptions and some orders get upgraded to Ground or even 2-Day shipping because it's cheaper. We have no idea how it is cheaper, we just follow the quoted rates and process them.
Hope that clears up questions and misconceptions that some might have about our shipping procedure.
If you have any problems or issues with your order, please EMAIL US! If you don't tell us, there's no way we would know! So whoever had that issue with your Free Shipping order, please contact us, we will do our best to make it right.
Have you had any issues receiving our packages? Let us know below.
eelsushi ( 178 )
Just ordered another 91 items. They came in 4 discrete brown boxes and were very well packed with paper, bubble wrap, and air pouches. The time between ordering and arrival was 2 days. TWO DAYS! Nobody else can match that.
One of the most important thing to me is that the boxes for each individual toy come in excellent condition for display, and ToyDemon seems to have perfected the art of making sure things aren't damaged or deformed when they arrive at my door.
One of the most important thing to me is that the boxes for each individual toy come in excellent condition for display, and ToyDemon seems to have perfected the art of making sure things aren't damaged or deformed when they arrive at my door.
FluffyLove ( 5 )
@**ToyDemon** Joining everyone else. Free shipping is great. Comes in a brown box, well packed. And usually comes on time or early (I just got one yesterday that was supposed to come today).
wanderingmidget ( 19 )
@**ToyDemon**
The only "problem" I've been having with Free Shipping is that my recent orders that have utilized it, I've had to head to my post office to pick up my packages instead of them being left in my parcel locker for some reason, but I'm sure that's more on FedEx's end forwarding it to USPS than ToyDemon's issue. I do get my packages in a good time frame—almost always within 5 days and sometimes in 4.
The only "problem" I've been having with Free Shipping is that my recent orders that have utilized it, I've had to head to my post office to pick up my packages instead of them being left in my parcel locker for some reason, but I'm sure that's more on FedEx's end forwarding it to USPS than ToyDemon's issue. I do get my packages in a good time frame—almost always within 5 days and sometimes in 4.
eelsushi ( 178 )
@wanderingmidget I know how you feel! Sometimes it feels like delivery drivers don't want to climb stairs to deliver my packages... In one of my more recent deliveries from FedEx I was waiting for the drive to arrive and they never came but they did mark my package as "undeliverable" because "no one was home". Uh, lies! They never even approached my door! I hopped in my car and literally found the FedEx truck. When they were coming back to the truck (I stayed in my car and did not approach, didn't want to be intimidating or a douche about it), I politely asked if they had packages for <my address>. Of course they did and they made up some BS excuse about why they couldn't deliver it, but to their credit they did give me my packages after I offered up my ID to verify they were for me. FedEx is weird sometimes but that's no fault of ToyDemon!
eelsushi ( 178 )
@wanderingmidget And just like that, I think I jinxed myself. Had more toys scheduled for delivery today from FedEx and guess what... They marked it as undeliverable and never came to my door, again! While I was writing the last post!
**ToyDemon** ( 987 )
@eelsushi
Thank you for writing about this and we are sorry for the inconvenience caused by FedEx.
I am actually going to show our rep these two comments and see what they have to say for their own services.
Though we can’t promise it will definitely change for the better, we will make the issues known.
It would also help if for future orders you leave a comment in your order that mentions something like “FedEx driver issues”, then we will include another label with note to make them more aware that they have not been delivering and hopefully that will let them know to stop that BS.
Again we can’t say that will definitely stop the issues, but we will try our best to make it easier for you guys.
Thank you for writing about this and we are sorry for the inconvenience caused by FedEx.
I am actually going to show our rep these two comments and see what they have to say for their own services.
Though we can’t promise it will definitely change for the better, we will make the issues known.
It would also help if for future orders you leave a comment in your order that mentions something like “FedEx driver issues”, then we will include another label with note to make them more aware that they have not been delivering and hopefully that will let them know to stop that BS.
Again we can’t say that will definitely stop the issues, but we will try our best to make it easier for you guys.
Kakashi ( 4 )
@**ToyDemon**
My last order, I had a few items and the only issue was that the items were crammed in so tight that the pretty box and art was crushed. I kinda like to keep the boxes since they usually put some effort into it. Otherwise, I appreciate the free shipping.
My last order, I had a few items and the only issue was that the items were crammed in so tight that the pretty box and art was crushed. I kinda like to keep the boxes since they usually put some effort into it. Otherwise, I appreciate the free shipping.
**ToyDemon** ( 987 )
@Kakashi
Sorry about that, I will pass this along to the shipping department and let them know not to pack things too tight together to prevent this from happening.
Sorry about that, I will pass this along to the shipping department and let them know not to pack things too tight together to prevent this from happening.
jove ( 2 )
Free shipping has been good to me, my orders come packaged decently and discretely. Orders are sent out same day or next day and usually take about a week to get to me. Which is not bad since it's free and I live far from TD's shipping address. For my last order I thought there would delays because of the pandemic, but Surprise I got two day shipping.
bigsekret69420 ( 8 )
A bit biased because of my location, but the free shipping is great for me. Both orders I have done with this site have come in 2 days via the "5-10 day" free shipping. The products seemed to be packed fine, although I can't really see how it would be a TD issue unless they used way oversized outerboxes or something. The toy manufacturer should package their goods well, so that as long as they are placed in a reasonably sized box, there won't be much chance of an issue.
bigsekret69420 ( 8 )
I want to add that I recently did another order and it came in the mail literally less than 24 hours later, with the free shipping option. Again a bit biased because my location means fedex can deliver it quick, but they had it boxed and ready for fedex less than an hour after I placed the order so it's not just fedex doing a good job here.
JayBoi ( 3 )
My only gripe with the free shipping is that it is with FedEx. I had several delays and wound up having to wait around, though I am guessing it is a function of the whole COVID19 pandemic. From what I read, FedEx is absolutely slammed right now. I don't like the FedEx tracking as well as USPS or UPS either. But all in all I am happy with the free shipping and it keeps me coming back as a customer.
**ToyDemon** ( 987 )
Hey JayBoi thanks for sharing.
With FedEx during this pandemic we have noticed that they are very backed up in terms of customer service, but not in delivering packages. Which is understandable, because customer service are in located in a cramped call centers, and so we don't see how they have full capacity when it comes to customer service.
USPS is much much worse. We usually never get a call back from USPS, and the response time is usually in months. We tend to avoid USPS unless it's necessary. The USPS tracking and accuracy is also vastly inferior.
We don't use UPS because spreading packages between that many carriers will not lower our shipping cost.
So between FedEx and USPS, the obvious choice is FedEx
With FedEx during this pandemic we have noticed that they are very backed up in terms of customer service, but not in delivering packages. Which is understandable, because customer service are in located in a cramped call centers, and so we don't see how they have full capacity when it comes to customer service.
USPS is much much worse. We usually never get a call back from USPS, and the response time is usually in months. We tend to avoid USPS unless it's necessary. The USPS tracking and accuracy is also vastly inferior.
We don't use UPS because spreading packages between that many carriers will not lower our shipping cost.
So between FedEx and USPS, the obvious choice is FedEx
eelsushi ( 178 )
I just ordered 79 items (over 100 pounds) and they arrived in two days with free shipping. _Two days_. Arrived in the same discreet packaging I have come to expect from Toy Demon, and on top of that, not a single item was damaged/dented/ripped. Top quality service from Toy Demon, as always!
**ToyDemon** ( 987 )
Hi eelsushi, thank you for your support! We remember your order very clearly. It also provided the warehouse quite a bit of "tetris" exercise while packing your order. We are glad everything got to you timely and safely. If you have any issues with your order, do not hesitate to contact our customer service!
Bluehunterx ( 20 )
Just wanted to add my two cents. I have gotten both free shipping and paid shipping multiple times. And from experiencing both there exactly the same. In my opinion the free shipping is the reason I keep coming back to toy demon in fact I was going to try another seller cause they had some toy's that toy demon didn't sell but what stopped me was the fact that my $60 purchase came out too $120 because there cheapest shipping was $60 and no free shipping. So whoever out there is crying please stop. There free shipping is a blessing cause it keeps more money in your pocket to get more or better toy's. Thank you toy demon keep up the amazing work. Because of free shipping you got a loyal life long customer out of me.
**ToyDemon** ( 987 )
Thank you for the continuous support and sharing your experience. We swear Bluehunterx is not a TD employee in disguise!
We decided to make this post as it was brought to our attention that someone shared their free shipping order from us arrived with a couple of Meiki ZXY with out any box at all and just a couple of transparent plastic bags with a couple of FedEx labels on it. This obviously scared quite a few other users that had just ordered from us and was thinking about ordering from us.
That's why we wanted to make sure that our customers know that we don't skimp on our service just because a order is cheaper or shipping wasn't paid. As we mentioned above, by singling out packages just because shipping was not paid, it creates more procedures and inefficiency for the shipping department. We WILL NEVER ship our orders out without even an outer box.
However, rather than just treating as a plain lie or a smearing campaign from a competitor, we do know that when dealing with the carriers (USPS and FedEx), there is a possibility that they had damaged the outer box and didn't even bother to put it in another box and just delivered it as is. We have had packages delivered that was clearly stepped on with a huge shoe print and the box was basically flattened. Shit happens, we understand.
That's why we ask that if this happened to you, PLEASE let us know. Not only will we make it right, we can file a complaint to our carrier account reps and also review if there's anything we can do better within our packing procedures so that it won't happen again.
We decided to make this post as it was brought to our attention that someone shared their free shipping order from us arrived with a couple of Meiki ZXY with out any box at all and just a couple of transparent plastic bags with a couple of FedEx labels on it. This obviously scared quite a few other users that had just ordered from us and was thinking about ordering from us.
That's why we wanted to make sure that our customers know that we don't skimp on our service just because a order is cheaper or shipping wasn't paid. As we mentioned above, by singling out packages just because shipping was not paid, it creates more procedures and inefficiency for the shipping department. We WILL NEVER ship our orders out without even an outer box.
However, rather than just treating as a plain lie or a smearing campaign from a competitor, we do know that when dealing with the carriers (USPS and FedEx), there is a possibility that they had damaged the outer box and didn't even bother to put it in another box and just delivered it as is. We have had packages delivered that was clearly stepped on with a huge shoe print and the box was basically flattened. Shit happens, we understand.
That's why we ask that if this happened to you, PLEASE let us know. Not only will we make it right, we can file a complaint to our carrier account reps and also review if there's anything we can do better within our packing procedures so that it won't happen again.
Appfodat ( 7 )
Just wanted to share my free shipping experience for anyone worried about their new toys.
My purchase came in a discreet brown box, toys were well packaged and protected, and I got my order on the earlier side of the arrival date range. I can't see how an order can be packaged better than mine was, easy and discreet buying experience.
Thanks!
My purchase came in a discreet brown box, toys were well packaged and protected, and I got my order on the earlier side of the arrival date range. I can't see how an order can be packaged better than mine was, easy and discreet buying experience.
Thanks!
TyWood ( 5 )
Wait you guys have free shipping?!
Cries in 50th and 49th state tears.
Cries in 50th and 49th state tears.
**ToyDemon** ( 987 )
Hi, we are really sorry about that. We used to offer Free Shipping to Hawaii and Alaska previously, but people were complaining about how long it was taking and shipping cost just kept going higher and higher so we had to remove that. We still offer a coupon that will knock $5 off every $75 to compensate for customers that are not eligible for free shipping. We know it's not quite the same, but we hope you can understand.
FappyEnding ( 59 )
Thanks for taking the time to explain. My first order was free shipping and I got it I think in 2 days. It was in a plain brown box like any other package I order online so no issues there! Keep up the great work.
Papi ( 38 )
what did you get for your first order? I got my first order yesterday, wasn't 2 days fast but it was still within the week, got the julia+ and the sujiman kupa lolinco virgo but only used julia+ so far.
FappyEnding ( 59 )
I got a la bocca and I loved it. Looking at zxy vs Venus real now.
