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Old Sep 26, 2011, 10:33 pm
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I placed my order and here was the shipping info on the receipt. Not sure why AZ would be such a greater delay (?).

IMPORTANT SHIPPING DETAILS ABOUT DELIVERY TIMES - PLEASE READ!

Due to state laws and regulations, wine delivery shipments will vary. For most orders, please allow 10 - 14 days for delivery (AZ 3-4 wks). Tracking information will be emailed to you when your order has been processed for shipment.
Interestingly enough they have a 24 hour wine consultant hot line. Must get some interesting calls in the middle of the night.
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Old Sep 27, 2011, 9:24 am
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Originally Posted by Diamondback
Interestingly enough they have a 24 hour wine consultant hot line. Must get some interesting calls in the middle of the night.
"It's 3am and I can't get to sleep! My toe hurts! My wife is snoring! US Airways is not counting my hits correctly!"

"No, sir, we're a wine hotline, w-i-n-e."

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Old Sep 27, 2011, 9:30 am
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"It's 3am and I can't get to sleep! My toe hurts!"
"Sir, you have gout from drinking too much red wine. I recommend that you start drinking Pinot Grigio, stat. How many cases shall I put you down for?"
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Old Sep 27, 2011, 4:35 pm
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I appreciate this separate thread. I want to add that when I last participated in the GS, this was supposed to be one of my hits. Good price - about $10 for two bottles of wine and a bottle opener - so I placed the order. Alas, nothing, not even a charge on my next cc statement. Ended up one hit short of my last four, and out of time to recoup. So, my questions to mikeefe are, was this possibly because this isn't allowed in Massachusetts, and did you try it? Thank you.
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Old Sep 27, 2011, 5:32 pm
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Originally Posted by mikeef
"It's 3am and I can't get to sleep! My toe hurts! My wife is snoring! US Airways is not counting my hits correctly!"

"No, sir, we're a wine hotline, w-i-n-e."

Mike
Your post made me laugh a hair below spitting my coffee out. The rube in the seat next to me then stared me down.

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Old Sep 27, 2011, 11:36 pm
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Originally Posted by Firewind
I appreciate this separate thread. I want to add that when I last participated in the GS, this was supposed to be one of my hits. Good price - about $10 for two bottles of wine and a bottle opener - so I placed the order. Alas, nothing, not even a charge on my next cc statement. Ended up one hit short of my last four, and out of time to recoup. So, my questions to mikeefe are, was this possibly because this isn't allowed in Massachusetts, and did you try it? Thank you.
Not sure if this has changed from last year but MA is a state where they will ship.

http://www.wineinsiders.com/shippingpolicy.htm
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Old Sep 28, 2011, 12:47 am
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Thank you, Diamondback, I guess. Thought it might have been one of our relic Blue Laws. Then it must just be my luck. I was afraid of that... (And thank you again, seriously.)
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Old Sep 28, 2011, 10:12 am
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Originally Posted by Firewind
I appreciate this separate thread. I want to add that when I last participated in the GS, this was supposed to be one of my hits. Good price - about $10 for two bottles of wine and a bottle opener - so I placed the order. Alas, nothing, not even a charge on my next cc statement. Ended up one hit short of my last four, and out of time to recoup. So, my questions to mikeefe are, was this possibly because this isn't allowed in Massachusetts, and did you try it? Thank you.
Hadn't even thought of it, to tell you the truth!

Out of town this coming week, let's talk soon.

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Old Sep 28, 2011, 10:28 am
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Good. And - whoops - just remembered that you don't drink... Sorry.
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Old Sep 29, 2011, 12:41 am
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Despite the disclaimer, my order on 9/25 for Arizona was shipped on 9/27 via FedEx. Hopefully this is directly to me and not to a drop-shipment point.
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Old Sep 29, 2011, 5:05 pm
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Wow I got my shipping confirmation email yesterday and my wine was delivered today. They still haven't charged my AMEX nor has the hit posted to my DM account.

I'm going to have a fun time drinking it this weekend.

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Old Sep 29, 2011, 5:20 pm
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So does anyone have a confirmed Wine Insiders hit for non-sampler pack purchase?
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Old Sep 30, 2011, 4:59 am
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Anyone get the hit for buying the sampler? I ask bcoz the T&C mention subscriptions.
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Old Oct 1, 2011, 5:09 pm
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I did order the sampler, but haven't gotten any miles posted yet. The package just arrived Thursday.

I did end up with two of the corkscrews, rather than just one.
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Old Oct 1, 2011, 10:55 pm
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Originally Posted by alanh
I did order the sampler, but haven't gotten any miles posted yet. The package just arrived Thursday.

I did end up with two of the corkscrews, rather than just one.
I don't have my points yet, but there's still time. I think the corkscrew was a pretty nice freebie. Anyway, I had a party tonight and the three reds were a hit. I especially liked the zin.

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