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dukie41181
09-26-2011, 10:46 PM
Holy Toledo! I just scored some great deals at Constructive Playthings!

I got wooden counting fire trucks originally $29.95 for $3 and tabletop light boxes originally $295.xx for $29.60!!! These things are so awesome! Our children's hands on muesum has a huge one and its very cool...can't go wrong for less than $30! The site is currently showing the tabletop light boxes on backorder but they still allow you to order but you have to check the box indicating that you acknowledge its on backorder but I didn't care since I ordered for Christmas gifts. There is also a coupon code for $10 off $50. The code is 11000.

I got 5 fire trucks and 2 tabletop light boxes for less the $80 shipped!

Here are the links...

http://www.constructiveplaythings.com/cgi-bin/s.sh/2.0/product.htm?pf_id=KWC-218

http://www.constructiveplaythings.com/cgi-bin/s.sh/2.0/product.htm?parent_id=Blocks&dept_id=Unit+Blocks&pf_id=PCR-9314
(I didn't order this because I saw it after my order was placed but another 90% off item!!!)

http://www.constructiveplaythings.com/cgi-bin/s.sh/2.0/product.htm?pf_id=KRP-95

lchang25000
09-26-2011, 10:52 PM
Thank you!

ciw
09-26-2011, 11:11 PM
Do you think the light boxes will really ship? They don't give a backorder date. I'd love one but I question whether they'll ship. Does anyone have experience with backorders there?

Here's another good deal from their partner site: http://www.cptoy.com/cgi-bin/pf.sh/2.0/product.htm?dept_id=Sale%20Cars%20Trucks%20and%20T rains&pf_id=KRP-31L

dukie41181
09-26-2011, 11:15 PM
Do you think the light boxes will really ship? They don't give a backorder date. I'd love one but I question whether they'll ship. Does anyone have experience with backorders there?

Here's another good deal from their partner site: http://www.cptoy.com/cgi-bin/pf.sh/2.0/product.htm?dept_id=Sale%20Cars%20Trucks%20and%20T rains&pf_id=KRP-31L

I don't know but I've heard great things about Constructive Playthings in general so I was comfortable giving it a try. I ordered for Christmas so theres plenty of time for it to come in. I will likely give them a call tomorrow to just poke around for information on the backorder but I wanted to get in on the deal before they take it off completely or just list it as OOS.

NCGrandma
09-26-2011, 11:18 PM
I'm not familiar with this site -- is it generally reliable? Thanks.

dukie41181
09-26-2011, 11:21 PM
I am reading on a facebook group that posted the deal that a couple people have called about the backorder and they are saying it will ship on or around October 28th.

candaceb
09-26-2011, 11:24 PM
I don't know whether or not to thank you... I just spent $50 on stuff I didn't know I needed until it was so cheap I couldn't pass it up. I should be stocked for bday gifts for a while...
I'm giving the shakers to our kindermusik teacher. I got the Corduroy book to go with a Corduroy stuffed animal I got at Target Clearance for 75% off. Here is my order in case it helps someone else find stuff:
HAE-40 Tot-Time Band Instruments $33.99 2 $6.80
HAE-64
Rainbow Bell Shakers - Set of 4
$9.00
5
$4.50
GOG-207
Balancing Dolphins
$19.99
2
$4.00
EDL-996
Giant Pop-Together Beads
$15.99
4
$6.40
GWL-29
Suction-Cup Activity Toys
$12.99
1
$1.30
KRP-714
Changable Puppet Pals
$25.99
2
$5.20
VK-7
Classic Tale - "Corduroy"
$6.99
1
$0.70
BAO-4
Counting Racers
$29.99
2
$6.00
KRP-95
Counting FireTruck
$29.99
2
$6.00
PCR-9314
Tabletop Wood Blocks
$23.99
4
$9.60
Subtotal:
$50.50
Standard Shipping:
(estimated delivery 7-10 business days)
$9.95
$10 OF $50 OR MORE
- $10.00
Tax:
$0.00
Total:
$50.45

paysensmom
09-26-2011, 11:28 PM
My cost of items is $6.40 with $9.95 for shipping :shake:

geochick
09-26-2011, 11:33 PM
This is a trusted site. I got my daughter's play kitchen from CPT several years ago. We've also gotten several smaller toys from them since then. No problems.

Tinochka
09-26-2011, 11:40 PM
I decided to pass on table, even I was not able to use a code, still think that got a great deal on wooden toys...
Thank you, mama!

plusbellelavie
09-26-2011, 11:48 PM
:yay: Thank you! Got a light box too!

dukie41181
09-26-2011, 11:57 PM
I don't know whether or not to thank you... I just spent $50 on stuff I didn't know I needed until it was so cheap I couldn't pass it up. I should be stocked for bday gifts for a while...
I'm giving the shakers to our kindermusik teacher. I got the Corduroy book to go with a Corduroy stuffed animal I got at Target Clearance for 75% off. Here is my order in case it helps someone else find stuff:
HAE-40 Tot-Time Band Instruments $33.99 2 $6.80
HAE-64
Rainbow Bell Shakers - Set of 4
$9.00
5
$4.50
GOG-207
Balancing Dolphins
$19.99
2
$4.00
EDL-996
Giant Pop-Together Beads
$15.99
4
$6.40
GWL-29
Suction-Cup Activity Toys
$12.99
1
$1.30
KRP-714
Changable Puppet Pals
$25.99
2
$5.20
VK-7
Classic Tale - "Corduroy"
$6.99
1
$0.70
BAO-4
Counting Racers
$29.99
2
$6.00
KRP-95
Counting FireTruck
$29.99
2
$6.00
PCR-9314
Tabletop Wood Blocks
$23.99
4
$9.60
Subtotal:
$50.50
Standard Shipping:
(estimated delivery 7-10 business days)
$9.95
$10 OF $50 OR MORE
- $10.00
Tax:
$0.00
Total:
$50.45

My goodness! I was so excited about the tabletop light box that I forgot to poke around in the rest of the clearance section! Thanks to your post, I just spent another $65! But I must say I LOVE to have cool educational toys for our toy closet and for Toys or Tots and such this holiday season! :cheerleader1:

KrisM
09-27-2011, 12:09 AM
Thanks!

I ordered 31 items for $53 or so for our Santa Shop at school. I am short on baby items, so this was good.

smiles33
09-27-2011, 12:15 AM
Thank you! I just ordered the light box (DD2's daycare has one so I've been wondering about them), 2 firetrucks, 2 block sets, and 2 toddler band sets. I'm all set for toy drives!

iaam
09-27-2011, 12:17 AM
Thanks, OP! I can't resist educational toys like this, so just placed an order too.

pomegranate
09-27-2011, 12:18 AM
Thanks OP!

SoloMelody
09-27-2011, 12:21 AM
How dO you use this light Box? I have never seen one before.

dukie41181
09-27-2011, 12:27 AM
How dO you use this light Box? I have never seen one before.

You use the light box by putting translucent things on top and then they light up. Discount School Supplies has translucent letters that are fun and cheap. It's often used with translucent Magnatiles, translucent Lego type blocks, beads, etc. The kids love it! Very creative and open ended toy!

dukie41181
09-27-2011, 12:29 AM
There is also a neat wooden play sink for $18.xx and a set of 6 toddler cots for $38.xx. I thought these were both really cool and highlight items so I figured I'd mention them. Bit honestly, there's a TON of stuff at 90% off!

brooklynmama
09-27-2011, 12:48 AM
Thanks so much, OP! Got a ton of great stuff for Christmas presents and for my son. Now that we have a light table headed our way, I shall definitely have to strongly recommend to my MIL that she buy our son some clear magnatiles for his birthday!

dukie41181
09-27-2011, 12:49 AM
Thanks so much, OP! Got a ton of great stuff for Christmas presents and for my son. Now that we have a light table headed our way, I shall definitely have to strongly recommend to my MIL that she buy our son some clear magnatiles for his birthday!

Your welcome! I'm so glad people are finding things that will work for them with this deal!

iaam
09-27-2011, 12:51 AM
You use the light box by putting translucent things on top and then they light up. Discount School Supplies has translucent letters that are fun and cheap. It's often used with translucent Magnatiles, translucent Lego type blocks, beads, etc. The kids love it! Very creative and open ended toy!

I agree that it's a great toy and would recommend getting it if you have the space for it (we don't, and it makes me sad to pass up such a great deal)!

RoxanneC
09-27-2011, 12:58 AM
Some of the prices have me thinking back to the good 'ol $1 Borders sale days...those were the days....

Thanks OP!!! I got a lot of little things for my DD. She thanks you too.:thumbsup:

Here's the rundown of what I got, in case it helps someone:

PCR-9314 Tabletop Wood Blocks $23.99 2 $4.80
KRP-95 Counting FireTruck $29.99 2 $6.00
HAE-40 Tot-Time Band Instruments $33.99 1 $3.40
GOG-207 Balancing Dolphins $19.99 1 $2.00
GOG-208 Animal Lotto $24.99 1 $2.50 BLB-2
Animal Safari $24.99 1 $2.50
MTC-409 Hardwood Classroom Chair $54.99 2 $11.00
KRP-714 Changable Puppet Pals $25.99 1 $2.60
UG-268 Storybook Game - The Very Quiet Cricket $19.99 1 $2.00
BAO-4 Counting Racers $29.99 1 $3.00
PCR-9105 Poseable Families - Hispanic Family $24.99 1 $2.50
QUT-85 Props for "Alexander & The Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day $15.99 1 $1.60
HR-97 My First I Can Read™ Books & CD's $39.96 1 $4.00
PLP-58 Busy At Play Puzzles $19.99 1 $2.00
UG-456 Dr. Seuss's ABC Game $21.99 1 $2.20
Subtotal: $52.10
Standard Shipping:
(estimated delivery 7-10 business days) $9.95
$10 OF $50 OR MORE - $10.00
Tax: $0.00
Total: $52.05

Avispa
09-27-2011, 01:03 AM
There are a bunch of codes on retailmenot for this company: http://www.retailmenot.com/view/cptoy.com

I haven't used any because they don't apply to my tiny order of less than $20, but maybe some of you could use them?

YouAreTheFocus
09-27-2011, 01:33 AM
Hee hee, I bought 2 toddler sinks! It was such a low price, I couldn't stop myself. I can't believe it was only $9.95 to ship 2 sinks!

ETA: Corrected comment about shipping....

SoloMelody
09-27-2011, 02:45 AM
I just clicked on the submit button and the next page was server disconnected error message. I then navigated using the back button of the browser and clicked submit again. This time it said order placed , but no confirmation number and no verification of items that were in the order nor the shipping address.... all are blank. Something just didnt go through....

To top it all my cart is now empty...so if I want to repurchase all I will have to browse and pick items all over again...bother!

Oh well..will have to call them tomorrow morning and figure out if my order went through or not.

California
09-27-2011, 03:04 AM
Thank you for posting the lists of items! Very helpful since this stuff isn't all showing up in the clearance section.

Also found:

swivel stapler, orig. $49 down to $5
tooth chart, now $3.50 -- thought that'd be fun for teachers
Old lady who swalled a bug book
First Fun-damentals Community and Transportation Sets, Each Orig. $39 Now $4
Hands On Math Counters, Orig. $22 now $2.20
Quicksand Activity Kit, Orig. $70 now $7

Momit
09-27-2011, 06:48 AM
All I can say is WOW! I got tons of stuff including blocks, games, light table for $60.xx shipped. Thank you OP!

sea*gal
09-27-2011, 07:02 AM
[QUOTE=dukie41181;3277962]Holy Toledo! I just scored some great deals at Constructive Playthings!

Thanks so much for posting this. :applause: I got the light box, two staplers, and then a few of the dolphins and puppets and a game to add to Christmas gifts for fun. All came to $51 with shipping. Great deal and fun shopping. :yay:

dukie41181
09-27-2011, 07:14 AM
I just clicked on the submit button and the next page was server disconnected error message. I then navigated using the back button of the browser and clicked submit again. This time it said order placed , but no confirmation number and no verification of items that were in the order nor the shipping address.... all are blank. Something just didnt go through....

To top it all my cart is now empty...so if I want to repurchase all I will have to browse and pick items all over again...bother!

Oh well..will have to call them tomorrow morning and figure out if my order went through or not.

If you are signed in to the page there is a recent orders link near the top right corner so you can check there to see if there is anything. My two orders show up. I hope yours us there! I know how time consuming it can be to check through everything!

crl
09-27-2011, 07:53 AM
Thanks! Got a couple of things for dd and a few for Toys for Tots.

Catherine

Twoboos
09-27-2011, 08:12 AM
Thanks OP! Picked up some wooden blocks for DD2's classroom (which I just saw was requested at last night's parent/teacher night) and for a Christmas gift! Even with the shipping I feel fine about the cost.

ETA: After reading all the posts, I went back and placed another order, got myself over $50 (a challenge with prices so low!) and am canceling the first order. I have lots of gifts and donations now!!

Thanks to OP and everyone for posting their finds!!

LearningAsWeGo
09-27-2011, 08:20 AM
Thanks, OP! Many of the items others listed are not available, but I picked up the light table (hope it ships!) and some birthday gifts.

pastrygirl
09-27-2011, 08:25 AM
WOW!! Thanks for posting!

anonomom
09-27-2011, 08:32 AM
Thanks! Now I'm all set for the Little Man's Christmas.

sewarsh
09-27-2011, 08:40 AM
Thanks! A couple things for the kids, a couple things for preschool, a couple things for Kindergarten, a couple things for Toys for Tots and a couple things for the present closet!!!

KRP-95Counting FireTruck$3.003$9.00
HAE-40Tot-Time Band Instruments$3.403$10.20
GWL-29Suction-Cup Activity Toys$1.301$1.30
VK-7Classic Tale - "Corduroy"$0.701$0.70
KRP-714Changable Puppet Pals$2.602$5.20
PCR-9314Tabletop Wood Blocks$2.404$9.60
ITO-210Swivel Stapler$5.001$5.00
FID-01There Was An Old Lady Who Swallowed A Fly!$3.002$6.00
BAO-4Counting Racers$3.001$3.00

Subtotal:$50.00(estimated delivery 7-10 business days)
Standard Shipping:$9.95$10 OF $50 OR MORE- $10.00Tax:$0.00
Total:$49.95

Melbel
09-27-2011, 08:43 AM
I could not place order before taking my kids to school and the prices in my cart just shot up to regular price. :( I hope your orders ship for those who got in on the deal.

ETA: It looks like just the light table went up in price. If anyone ordered an extra, I would be interested!

Thanks OP! I did restock the gift closet for Christmas and Toys for Tots with the following:

KRP-95
Counting FireTruck
$3.00
1
$3.00
BAO-4
Counting Racers

$3.00
1
$3.00
HAE-40
Tot-Time Band Instruments

$3.40
2
$6.80
GOG-207
Balancing Dolphins

$2.00
2
$4.00
BTC-6
First Fun-Damentals - Transportation

$4.00
1
$4.00
GOG-208
Animal Lotto

$2.50
1
$2.50
PCR-9314
Tabletop Wood Blocks

$2.40
1
$2.40
KRP-714
Changable Puppet Pals

$2.60
2
$5.20
CDW-3
Sesame Street® Big Books

$8.00
1
$8.00
UST-58
Hands-On Math Counter - Jungle Animals

$2.20
1
$2.20
UST-74
Hands-On Math Counter - Bugs

$2.20
1
$2.20
BTC-2
First Fun-Damentals - My Body

$4.00
1
$4.00
BTC-3
First Fun-Damentals - Seasons

$4.00
1
$4.00
Subtotal:
$51.30
(estimated delivery 7-10 business days) Standard Shipping:
$9.95
$10 OF $50 OR MORE
- $10.00
Tax:
$0.00

Total:
$51.25

nebwhit
09-27-2011, 08:45 AM
I had just promised myself I would not order any more great deals until I clear out the gift closet. Oops, couldn't resist.

Thanks OP!

stratosphere03
09-27-2011, 08:47 AM
The one item I really wanted was the light box and it jumped back to full price while I had it in my cart. :( I guess it wasn't meant to be.

Pennylane
09-27-2011, 08:50 AM
Thanks for posting! I got lots of Christmas gifts for my nephew.

hellokitty
09-27-2011, 08:59 AM
Well, since most things on clearance are for little ones, I only got a few things for DS3, but mostly stocked up my gift closet for my nephews and bday parties for DS3 may get invited to. That light table looks so cool, but I passed on it. It would have been cool to have when my older boys were younger, however thanks OP for posting these deals!

Question for all of you.. Obviously, CPT's site is bogged down this morning. It took forever for my order to process after I pushed, "submit." However, I ended up with an error page. I looked at, "order history" and it says, "open." Does that mean that my order went through or that it's still in limbo? How long does it take to get an email confirmation?

brittone2
09-27-2011, 09:02 AM
I am bummed I missed the light table. I've been planning on having DH build one. What a deal!

jvs195
09-27-2011, 09:13 AM
I had my order time out twice now. Giving up.

dukie41181
09-27-2011, 09:13 AM
Unit block arches are $3.50. Are they fun to play with even if we don't have the basic unit block set?

nabigus
09-27-2011, 09:14 AM
I just talked to their customer service, since I had the light box in my cart and the price went up before I could check out. They said that the light box price was a computer glitch, and that their IT were fixing it (which is why it went back to normal price).

I got a confirmation number page with an order number when my order when through. Lots of gifts for the closet!

ETA: I'm looking at my order, and the unit price is coming up as full price, even though the "total" lists the sale price. I'm really hoping that the sale prices weren't a glitch and that they honor the deal....

Snow mom
09-27-2011, 09:19 AM
Where do you enter coupon codes???

dukie41181
09-27-2011, 09:20 AM
I just talked to their customer service, since I had the light box in my cart and the price went up before I could check out. They said that the light box price was a computer glitch, and that their IT were fixing it (which is why it went back to normal price).

I got a confirmation number page with an order number when my order when through. Lots of gifts for the closet!

ETA: I'm looking at my order, and the unit price is coming up as full price, even though the "total" lists the sale price. I'm really hoping that the sale prices weren't a glitch and that they honor the deal....

Interesting. Someone called yesterday and was told it was the correct price. Wonder what's up with that? Hmmmmm

ETA: mine has always been listed with the full unit price but the advertised sale price. Mine were ordered yesterday too.

Twoboos
09-27-2011, 09:20 AM
Where do you enter coupon codes???

Bottom of your cart page.

Staraglimmer
09-27-2011, 09:24 AM
The light tables will not ship. I just called. It is a price error. They are $295. They are holding orders with light tables. If you want your other items, I would call. They are very nice but said that no light tables will ship for $29.

Just for the record, I did not alert them to this error. I called because my confirmation number was left blank on the order confirmation page. I called to make sure that they got my order. When I explained what happened on the confirm page, she said, "you must have ordered a light table.". Then she asked if I still wanted it for $295. I hope someone gets one for $29 anyway, but it won't be me :(.


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veronica
09-27-2011, 09:24 AM
Thank you OP! I was able to get a bunch of things for the twins x2 to prevent fighting down the road ......add me to the list of those who had the light box in my cart and it shot up.

I just tried calling and was told that it was a pricing error and should not have been on sale. I tried arguing that it had been in my cart at the sale price but it was a big no-she said it should not have been that price at all. I didn't argue too much but wish the site would not have been so slow because I almost checked out with it :(

ETA: I see that a PP called. Fwiw, here was my conversation too:

Me: "Hi, I just checked out with an order. There was an item that had been one price but it changed as I was about to submit my order."
Associate: "Was it the light table?"
Me: "I guess I am not the only one this happened to."
Associate: "no, they are having pricing errors with this item. It should not have been $25.xx"
Me: "it just looked to be on sale, like the other sale items"
Associate: "the other items are on sale. this should not have been."
Me: ok , thanks.

I didn't want to press because she seemed pretty stern. I do hope everyone does get them though. I was busy getting ODC's to school and playing with one of the babes so I couldn't click fast enough. It happened right at 8:35 eastern time :(

dukie41181
09-27-2011, 09:25 AM
Where do you enter coupon codes???

When you are in your cart there is a box for promotional codes.

Snow mom
09-27-2011, 09:29 AM
Bottom of your cart page.

Thanks, I was never going to see it there in my panic to get my order placed. I hope it goes through okay (wasn't getting the light table but would like the other items to ship!) Thanks OP for alerting us to the deal.

jvs195
09-27-2011, 09:31 AM
I called because when I log in I see both my orders that I thought did not go through. I was able to cancel one and was told that the other had gone through. She also asked if I had been trying to order the light table. Luckily I had not.

Anyway, thanks to OP I got some nice gifts and donation items for a good price.

Melaine
09-27-2011, 09:34 AM
Wow. I have a lot to do this morning but am totally stalled thanks to this thread. I shouldn't be spending money, but this is BEYOND cheap stuff. I am really torn. Great deals, OP, thanks for sharing! I may be in trouble from this one.

elmojessi
09-27-2011, 09:37 AM
Where are people finding the coupon codes? None of them are working for me...

Nevermind - I was on the CP Toys Retailmenot page, that's why the codes weren't working. Found code 11000 for $10 off of $50.

Momit
09-27-2011, 09:42 AM
Where are people finding the coupon codes? None of them are working for me...

You have to have over $50 in your cart to use the one in the OP. Not sure about the others. Enter it on the shopping cart page. It worked for me earlier this morning.

wellyes
09-27-2011, 09:48 AM
Thank you! Here's what I got:

Poseable Families - Hispanic Family
$2.50
Dr. Seuss's ABC Game
$2.20
Storybook Game - The Very Quiet Cricket
$2.00
Counting Racers
$3.00
Counting FireTruck
$3.00
See & Feel 5-Way Match
$2.00
Tot-Time Band Instruments
$3.40
Balancing Dolphins
$2.00
Tabletop Wood Blocks
$2.40


BTW there is a 50 lb bag of "Activity Sand" for like $6-$7 without additional shipping surcharge that I could see.
The other thing I thought about, but didn't buy, was the hand bells..... very very cheap and you could buy a bunch to be really cool goody bag filler.
Oh! And that $5 foot manipulation thingy was COOL. If I had a dedicated playroom that would be going up on the wall.

lchang25000
09-27-2011, 10:00 AM
Sucks about the light table. I didnt order one, but hope someone here gets it that low price!

boltfam
09-27-2011, 10:05 AM
Thanks, OP! Just got a whole bunch of gifts to put in the gift closet and some for DS and DD just in time for DS's Birthday!

LAMom
09-27-2011, 10:12 AM
Thanks OP! Got lots of stuff for the gift closet. Ordered the light table, but it looks it was just a price mistake- oh well, good try :).



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Oh! And that $5 foot manipulation thingy was COOL. If I had a dedicated playroom that would be going up on the wall.

What foot manipulation thingy? Would love a link :)
ETA_ never mind, found it. It is pretty cool.

maybeebaby08
09-27-2011, 10:23 AM
Thanks OP! Got some great stuff for Christmas gifts, gift closet, and our church nursery. I called because my order had a blank order number. CS Rep said that there were a ton of pricing errors and they were fixing them, but all my items went through at the sale prices.

PAfirsttimemom
09-27-2011, 10:29 AM
Can someone explain what all those First FunDamentals things are? When I enlarged I still couldn't really tell.

left210
09-27-2011, 10:38 AM
Does anyone know what the Fun-damentals kits are and if they are good to use for at home learning?

Momit
09-27-2011, 10:39 AM
WHOA - my order history now says $373.86. I called and the CSR said the light table was an error. She said all the other prices were fine. She offered a slight discount on the light table ($230 I think) but I just asked her to take it out.

veronica
09-27-2011, 10:42 AM
WHOA - my order history now says $373.86. I called and the CSR said the light table was an error. She said all the other prices were fine. She offered a slight discount on the light table ($230 I think) but I just asked her to take it out.
Well, I hope they email everyone before charging credit cards! Onlne price mistakes are the worst but it seems especially frustrating for smaller retailers. You start to wonder if anything was priced correctly or if anything will ship......I hope I get my baby toys-we had been wondering what to get the twins, aside from hand me downs for the holidays. Somehow , ordering stuff from here was better than rooting around the attic;).

dukie41181
09-27-2011, 10:44 AM
WHOA - my order history now says $373.86. I called and the CSR said the light table was an error. She said all the other prices were fine. She offered it for $230 with free shipping (I think) but I just asked her to take it out.

Was it that high when your order was placed or did you just see the change when you looked at your purhcase history on their website?

Momit
09-27-2011, 10:45 AM
Does anyone know what the Fun-damentals kits are and if they are good to use for at home learning?

I don't know but for 4 bucks I got one!

Momit
09-27-2011, 10:53 AM
Was it that high when your order was placed or did you just see the change when you looked at your purhcase history on their website?

When I ordered it was $29, and that's what it showed in my order history all morning until a few minutes ago. (I've been lurking aroung the site looking for things to add to my order). The CSR said all the other prices were fine, it was only the light table that was an error. I asked if they planned to norify people and she said they had just been made aware of it.

Minnifer
09-27-2011, 10:58 AM
Is there a centralized place on the site to see/find all the amazing deals? When I click on the Clearance section and sort through each group, I don't think I'm seeing everything you guys have been finding... do I just need more coffee today???

dukie41181
09-27-2011, 10:58 AM
From the Constructive Playthings facebook page...

"Wow! We're excited so many customers also see the benefits of using a light table with young children! Unfortunately, it brought to "light" a HUGE technical error that placed one of our light boxes on sale for $29.99. We apologize for that error! We do have our popular and lightweight light panel on sale for $114.99 (xx-1899). A savings of $75."

People are posting their displeasure on their facebook page. TONS of upset over there!

Momit
09-27-2011, 10:59 AM
Is there a centralized place on the site to see/find all the amazing deals? When I click on the Clearance section and sort through each group, I don't think I'm seeing everything you guys have been finding... do I just need more coffee today???

I think a lot of things are gone already. Most of the items I bought this morning aren't there anymore. For once I'm glad DS is an early riser - otherwise I would have missed everything!

LAMom
09-27-2011, 11:00 AM
Called, spoke with customer service who were very nice. They took off the light table and gave us free shipping. Interestingly, Caps for Sale reverted back to 6.99, and they said that was also a price error, so we had them take those off. Everything else is a go.

wellyes
09-27-2011, 11:02 AM
Don't use the left navigation section, it takes you to the regular catalog. Click on clearance, then click on the category boxes. I think most stuff is still there - I filled my cart at 2 a.m. last night (insomnia!), didn't order, refilled my cart with the same items today no problems. The only thing I had to re-search for was the unit blocks linked in the OP but they are still in stock.


Here are a few full price "filler" items which might be useful for those with $45 in their carts (since I consider the $10 free shipping. I hate paying shipping!):
Washable Easy-Hold Painters - $6.50
Watercolor Magic 1 oz Bottles - $8 for set of 6 - this is the stuff you use to dye rice or pasta.

Momit
09-27-2011, 11:03 AM
Yes, something is a little wonky. I wanted to add the activity sand earlier, and she told me my $7 sand would be $300 with shipping. I told her no thanks, but now I see that it's been added to my order with the same $9.95 shipping I was already paying. And she confirmed that $7 is the correct price.

ETA one more note - The light table was what put me over the $50, and I see that they kept the $10 discount (which covers the shipping).

MotownMom
09-27-2011, 11:09 AM
Thanks OP. :bighand: Here is what I ordered:

Counting FireTruck $3.00 2$6.00
Counting Racers $3.00 1$3.00
Poseable Families - Hispanic Family $2.50 1$2.50
Musical Mobile $3.30 1$3.30
Giant Pop-Together Beads $1.60 2$3.20
Animal Safari $2.50 1$2.50
Roly-Poly Pals $3.00 1$3.00
Classic Tale - "Corduroy" $0.70 1$0.70
Props for "Alexander & The Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day $1.60 1$1.60
There Was An Old Lady Who Swallowed A Fly! $3.00 1$3.00
Balancing Dolphins $2.00 2$4.00
Quicksand™ Activity Sand $7.00 1$7.00
Tot-Time Band Instruments $3.40 1$3.40
Animal Lotto $2.50 1$2.50
Changable Puppet Pals $2.60 2$5.20

nabigus
09-27-2011, 11:11 AM
What's the code for $10 off $50?? For some reason I'm not finding it. Thanks!

iaam
09-27-2011, 11:12 AM
What's the code for $10 off $50?? For some reason I'm not finding it. Thanks!

Code: 11000

hovbaby
09-27-2011, 11:40 AM
Are you all getting confirmation emails? I successfully put an order, but still not receiving any confirmation emails. Thanks.

MotownMom
09-27-2011, 11:48 AM
I have not received a confirmation email, but I did receive an order # and if you go to the website and check on orders, mine is there with the correct $ (order is listed as "open").

Did I really just order 50# of quicksand???:hysterical:

veronica
09-27-2011, 11:57 AM
I have not received a confirmation email, but I did receive an order # and if you go to the website and check on orders, mine is there with the correct $ (order is listed as "open").

Did I really just oder 50# of quicksand???:hysterical:
I didn't know it was 50 pounds. Good lord....how am I going to explain the size of this box. Let's just say that I was able to use the free ship code by about $.50 cents.....it's nice getting the boys some things and the prices made getting two of everything quite nice.

the quicksand is not for the boys, not did I get two of those;)

wencit
09-27-2011, 11:59 AM
Thanks, OP! Was able to snag some really great deals for DS2. His holiday shopping is pretty much all set now! DS1 is going to be really jealous at the amount of swag DS2 is getting, though!

Minnifer
09-27-2011, 12:06 PM
Thanks OP! Got a bunch of stuff I'm sure I don't really need but it was fun, lol! :ROTFLMAO:

tigs4999
09-27-2011, 12:06 PM
Thanks, this was awesome. Also got the chunky abcs and 123s puzzles for $4 and the clown spin and play color puzzles. Awesome deal.

mominma
09-27-2011, 12:15 PM
Thanks OP!

Great deals - especially excited about the wood kitchen sink and chairs.

dukie41181
09-27-2011, 12:15 PM
I have not received a confirmation email, but I did receive an order # and if you go to the website and check on orders, mine is there with the correct $ (order is listed as "open").

Did I really just order 50# of quicksand???:hysterical:

:yeahthat: to both!

SoloMelody
09-27-2011, 12:50 PM
I just clicked on the submit button and the next page was server disconnected error message. I then navigated using the back button of the browser and clicked submit again. This time it said order placed , but no confirmation number and no verification of items that were in the order nor the shipping address.... all are blank. Something just didnt go through....

To top it all my cart is now empty...so if I want to repurchase all I will have to browse and pick items all over again...bother!

Oh well..will have to call them tomorrow morning and figure out if my order went through or not.

Wohoo! Apparently my order made it. Gift closet stcoked up! Here is what I got yesterday night

PCR-9105Poseable Families - Hispanic Family $2.50 1 $2.50

CCO-719Musical Mobile $3.30 1 $3.30

GWL-29Suction-Cup Activity Toys $1.30 1 $1.30

HR-97My First I Can Read™ Books & CD's $4.00 1 $4.00

KRP-714Changable Puppet Pals $2.60 2 $5.20

VK-7Classic Tale - "Corduroy" $0.70 1 $0.70

QUT-85Props for "Alexander & The Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day $1.60 1 $1.60

FID-01There Was An Old Lady Who Swallowed A Fly! $3.00 1 $3.00

HR-6Story Board Classic Tale - "Caps for Sale" $0.70 1 $0.70

PLP-58Busy At Play Puzzles $2.00 1 $2.00

BAO-4Counting Racers $3.00 1 $3.00

GOG-208Animal Lotto $2.50 1 $2.50

KRP-95Counting FireTruck $3.00 2 $6.00

HAE-64Rainbow Bell Shakers - Set of 4 $0.90 1 $0.90

GOG-207Balancing Dolphins $2.00 2 $4.00

PCR-9314Tabletop Wood Blocks $2.40 4 $9.60

Subtotal: $50.30 (estimated delivery 7-10 business days)

Standard Shipping: $9.95

$10 OF $50 OR MORE - $10.00

Tax: $0.00

Total: $50.25

LearningAsWeGo
09-27-2011, 12:52 PM
From the Constructive Playthings facebook page...

"Wow! We're excited so many customers also see the benefits of using a light table with young children! Unfortunately, it brought to "light" a HUGE technical error that placed one of our light boxes on sale for $29.99. We apologize for that error! We do have our popular and lightweight light panel on sale for $114.99 (xx-1899). A savings of $75."

People are posting their displeasure on their facebook page. TONS of upset over there!

I just have to say how disappointing to see so many people get so upset over a pricing error. As someone who has tried to snag a great deal from Amazon, only to be told that the $400+ phone listed for $1.00 was an error (um, yeah, obvious, but I and thousands others tried - this was about 6 years ago), and as a retail store owner who is only human (it is so EASY to type in the wrong number), I think it's sad people are getting so crazy. It's written in their policies (as is done on many websites) that pricing errors occur and they won't be honored (again, one keystroke can mess a price up!). Ok, I'm done. I should go check on my order - after all, I got some other smoking deals!

ahisma
09-27-2011, 12:56 PM
I just have to say how disappointing to see so many people get so upset over a pricing error. As someone who has tried to snag a great deal from Amazon, only to be told that the $400+ phone listed for $1.00 was an error (um, yeah, obvious, but I and thousands others tried - this was about 6 years ago), and as a retail store owner who is only human (it is so EASY to type in the wrong number), I think it's sad people are getting so crazy. It's written in their policies (as is done on many websites) that pricing errors occur and they won't be honored (again, one keystroke can mess a price up!). Ok, I'm done. I should go check on my order - after all, I got some other smoking deals!

I agree. I did order a light table and would have loved it, but I had a gut feeling the order wouldn't go through. I got other things at great prices too, and they did go through from what I can tell. I tried to call, but their computers are locked up. The guy sounded exhausted.

There is a woman on facebook that posted something saying that she in an attorney and they entered into a contract, yada, yada. Um...if you look at their policies they clearly protected themselves. Mistakes happen, life goes on.

Also on facebook: dozens of people who promised their kids light tables for Christmas and now have crying, inconsolable kids. Um...why would you promise your kids a backordered item? Get real.

LearningAsWeGo
09-27-2011, 01:00 PM
I agree. I did order a light table and would have loved it, but I had a gut feeling the order wouldn't go through. I got other things at great prices too, and they did go through from what I can tell. I tried to call, but their computers are locked up. The guy sounded exhausted.

There is a woman on facebook that posted something saying that she in an attorney and they entered into a contract, yada, yada. Um...if you look at their policies they clearly protected themselves. Mistakes happen, life goes on.

Also on facebook: dozens of people who promised their kids light tables for Christmas and now have crying, inconsolable kids. Um...why would you promise your kids a backordered item? Get real.

ITA!!! Those two examples were the two that stood out to me, too. I could elaborate, but I wouldn't sound very kind. :-)

ett
09-27-2011, 01:02 PM
Also on facebook: dozens of people who promised their kids light tables for Christmas and now have crying, inconsolable kids. Um...why would you promise your kids a backordered item? Get real.

And I wonder how many people are just making that story up. Because why would you tell your kid about a big Christmas present in Sept. and not save it as a surprise. And when they don't even have the item yet.

Pricing errors like this happens every once in a while and I just don't understand why people get so upset about it everytime. I remember the Target Britax error a couple of years ago, and they actually sent out gift cards to people who didn't get the car seats. Now that's above and beyond.

dukie41181
09-27-2011, 01:05 PM
I agree. I did order a light table and would have loved it, but I had a gut feeling the order wouldn't go through. I got other things at great prices too, and they did go through from what I can tell. I tried to call, but their computers are locked up. The guy sounded exhausted.

There is a woman on facebook that posted something saying that she in an attorney and they entered into a contract, yada, yada. Um...if you look at their policies they clearly protected themselves. Mistakes happen, life goes on.

Also on facebook: dozens of people who promised their kids light tables for Christmas and now have crying, inconsolable kids. Um...why would you promise your kids a backordered item? Get real.

This cracked me up! 1. It's for Christmas...why are you discussing it now with your children, 2. Of you're going to discuss it wait until you get a shipping conformation!, 3. Share your excitement with your husband, friend or anyone other than your kids! DUH!

FTMLuc
09-27-2011, 01:05 PM
Thank you OP!

Just got bunch of stuff for the gift closet and to share with DD's daycare. Rainbow bell shakers and giant pop-together beads will be great for the thank you bags for DD's first birthday.

Momit
09-27-2011, 01:07 PM
I am super excited about my purchases!

Tabletop Wood Blocks (reg $23.99 each), 2 for $4.80
Counting FireTruck (reg $29.99 each), 1 for $3.00
First Fun-Damentals - Transportation (reg $39.95), 1 for $4
Tooth Tally Pocket Chart (reg $34.99), 1 for $3.50
Changable Puppet Pals (reg $25.99 each), 2 for $5.20
Lacing Frame (reg. $13.50), 1 for $1.35
Snapping Frame (reg. $13.50), 1 for $1.35
Button Vest (reg. $19.99), 1 for $2.00
Storybook Game - The Very Quiet Cricket (reg. $19.99 each), 2 for $4
Dr. Seuss's ABC Game (reg. $21.99 each), 2 for $4.40
Balancing Dolphins (reg. $19.99), 1 for $2.00
Hands-On Math Counter - Bugs (reg. $21.99), 1 for $2.20
Quicksand Activity Sand (reg. $69.95), 1 for $7.00 (and no extra shipping charge for 50 lb. box - crazy!)

bandgsmama
09-27-2011, 01:29 PM
thanks op! lots of great deals! i ordered a sink to replace the kitchen set i had given away of my daughters, so she will be thrilled. one item i had in my cart went up in price after i placed it there, the "i can read" book series. i called cs & they did a price adjust for me. i didn't expect that, but was super impressed with their customer service!

lowrioh
09-27-2011, 01:39 PM
Thanks to the OP. I got some stuff for the girls and stocked up the gift closet.

dazdance
09-27-2011, 02:11 PM
Thanks OP! WOW! Got a TON of great deals!! :bighand:

BabyH
09-27-2011, 02:15 PM
The thing I want most is the Toddler climbing thing with padded walls that is a steal at $2500. Ha. I emailed it to DH and said it was just what we've been looking for.

However, does anyone have any experience with their bean bag chairs?

JMS
09-27-2011, 02:28 PM
Thank you, Thank you, Thank you!! I missed a lot of it (of course the one day I ran out before checking the boards) but still scored a lot of great stuff. I would have killed for one of those staplers - if anyone accidentially ordered an extra :waving4:!!!!!

redmanrulz010
09-27-2011, 02:29 PM
Thanks OP!!!! You rock!!!:cheerleader1:

Melaine
09-27-2011, 02:37 PM
I keep getting a blank page after entering CC info.

mom2MandC
09-27-2011, 02:38 PM
Is there any trick to ordering the light table? It comes up for $295, but other have said it was $26?

Thanks!!!!!

ahisma
09-27-2011, 02:38 PM
It was a pricing error. No one got it for $26.

MotownMom
09-27-2011, 02:43 PM
Everyone, check your order on the Constructive Playthings website. Many of my items have already been canceled--They are now showing up as 0 items and $0.00. The Hispanic Family, Roly Poly Pals, Alexander Props, Balancing Dolphins, and MY QUICKSAND have been canceled!

Counting FireTruck $29.99 2$6.00
BAO-4 Counting Racers $29.99 1$3.00
PCR-9105 Poseable Families - Hispanic Family $24.99 0$0.00
CCO-719 Musical Mobile $32.99 1$3.30
EDL-996 Giant Pop-Together Beads $15.99 2$3.20
BLB-2 Animal Safari $24.99 1$2.50
TLN-3 Roly-Poly Pals $29.99 0$0.00
VK-7 Classic Tale - "Corduroy" $6.99 0$0.00
QUT-85 Props for "Alexander & The Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day $15.99 0$0.00
FID-01 There Was An Old Lady Who Swallowed A Fly! $29.99 1$3.00
GOG-207 Balancing Dolphins $19.99 0$0.00
SAL-101 Quicksand™ Activity Sand $69.95 0$0.00
HAE-40 Tot-Time Band Instruments $33.99 1$3.40
GOG-208 Animal Lotto $24.99 1$2.50
KRP-714 Changable Puppet Pals $25.99 2$5.20

JMS
09-27-2011, 02:43 PM
Just went back for order #2 and I'm getting a error message (yellow background) when I try to access my cart :(

Melaine
09-27-2011, 02:44 PM
Ok just entered all my info FOUR times, twice I got a blank screen and the other two times I got an error message. It's obviously not in the cards for me to spend this money, so DH will be glad.

ckso
09-27-2011, 02:45 PM
im getting an error message too.

PAfirsttimemom
09-27-2011, 02:46 PM
Uh oh. Didn't place my order yet, and the site appears to be down. Error messages when clicking on any page. Boo. I don't think this site was equipped to handle the BBB traffic! ;)

SoloMelody
09-27-2011, 02:48 PM
I keep getting a blank page after entering CC info.

I had some issues checking out...confirmation page with balnk order # etc. called in and the order had gone through. Justcall and ask...they might be a little busy.

babyonway
09-27-2011, 02:48 PM
I keep getting a blank page after entering CC info.

That happened to me to FOREVER but then it finally went thru.

However, I ordered a ton of stuff a couple of hours ago and my order went through but when I went to look at my order a TON of stuff shows that zero was ordered. I called CS and there were apologetic and send their system is not updating so orders are going thru that aren't actually available. I know that the sand or the balancing dolpins were a couple of items that zero'd out. I am trying to log back in now and the whole web page seems to be down. :(

Daphnecita
09-27-2011, 02:49 PM
im getting an error message too.

I placed an order a couple of hours ago (THANKS OP!) and the checkout kept freezing up and after trying several times, I called the CS and placed the order by phone. They answered right away and were very nice and helpful. The downside is that i couldn't use the $10 off $50 coupon code--she said it was not valid for sale items but it seemed as though it was going to go through if my online checkout had worked and I know others have used it so I sent an email to CS asking for a PA. Even if they don't, I'll still be happy with such great prices. Some of the items that were still showing up online had been sold out (the tabletop blocks). And the CS rep was also having problems with a slow computer so they must be very busy :)

wencit
09-27-2011, 02:54 PM
Dr. Seuss ABC Game, See & Feel 5-Way Match, swivel stapler, and Storybook Game - The Very Quiet Cricket are all showing as canceled for me, too.

I hope this doesn't mean the $10 off $50 becomes invalid, because I think my order total is now under $50.

PAfirsttimemom
09-27-2011, 02:56 PM
I did just notice that the table top blocks and the counting fire truck in my cart are now showing sold out. I'm not sure this order is in the cards. I probably won't have enough to make the $50, and I hate to pay $10 in shipping for $2 and $3 items.

hovbaby
09-27-2011, 02:58 PM
Why do the total stay the same even though some of the items are marked unavailble($0)?

dukie41181
09-27-2011, 03:00 PM
Ive placed 3 orders :bag: and the only one with and kind of cancellation was the order I placed this morning. Cancelled for me was the sand, swivel stapler, Alexander props and something else that was a filler for me. I hope they continue to honor the coupon though now that I'm below $50.

Momit
09-27-2011, 03:10 PM
Fingers crossed! Nothing is showing up cancelled for me.

chessie
09-27-2011, 03:11 PM
I thought about the Light Table since I saw it last night. Obviously, even if I did order, I won't get it. I do see some people disappointed if they did place the order, but errors happen (the times where I may be upset is they cancel a big item and I end up paying crazy shipping for one tiny item, and that is when I may call the company to get either a discounted shipping or just cancel the whole order). To get "really" upset at the company is un-call for. Yes, I agree...who tells their kids about a back ordered item? And for the kids to "cry" about it? I am not sure if it's me but I feel lucky to get great deals...and if it's below cost to the retailer (especially if you put in shipping), I actually feel a little guilty (but that is just ME!). I feel bad that this small company has to deal with this. There are some great deals on the site! Anyways, my two cents.

dazdance
09-27-2011, 03:18 PM
I called my order in and was able to use the code. The gal even knew which it was. The only thing that sold out while I was on the phone was the puppet set. Darn, those looked fun!

candaceb
09-27-2011, 03:27 PM
crud. I just looked at my order summary online and the main things that I actually wanted - the blocks, the puppets and the fire trucks, are showing as "0". Corduroy book and dolphins are also "0". My order total still shows up as if they're shipping everything though. I'm wondering what they'll do about the $10 off since I'm now under $50 technically - if they honor that or give me free shipping I'll keep the order, but if I have to pay $10 shipping I'm not that interested in the rest of the stuff.

veronica
09-27-2011, 03:33 PM
I can definitely deal with a pricing error on the table. But, I checked my order now too and a lot of things have been changed to zero. It is a bit annoying: are all of the zero items pricing errors or insufficient quantities?

It's just careless to run a business with inaccurate inventory levels or websites that do not properly track inventories. Not to mention, no confirmation emails or emails regarding the changes. I'm considering cancelling the whole thing. I had used the free ship over $100 code for an order that was $100.20. Obviously, I'm lower than that now but now I wonder if the $10 code would have been better than the cost of shipping what's left....

ahisma
09-27-2011, 03:37 PM
I think that if you ordered the table and it's still on your order then your order is on hold. I agree, that's annoying.

Those of you with things dropping off - is your order open?

I lost my counting bugs, which was a bummer since I was going to use them for DS's party But, everything else seems to be there still. I called in and took the table off a while ago.

FWIW, these CS reps are getting hammered. I don't think they have much control over it, but it sounds like they have been screamed at all day. They sound so defeated.

Pennylane
09-27-2011, 03:43 PM
Most of my order is still showing up. The only thing missing is the pop together beads and the hands on math counter bugs. All the prices are back up though, so I will be shocked if anything ships!

What can you do though, thanks again to the OP!

Ann

JBsmom
09-27-2011, 04:02 PM
My orders (I placed 2) are both showing as "open" and nothing has been removed yet. I did order a light table (I had a feeling it was too good to be true, and didn't order it the first time, but I was lying there in bed last night thinking about it, so I decided to try), but I called a few hours ago to have them remove it from my order, so the rest of my stuff didn't get held up. I really hope that my stuff goes through since I stayed up really late getting my orders placed!! I think the CS rep was relieved that I wasn't yelling at him, just asking for my item to be removed. I figure if I get the rest of the stuff at awesome deals, I will be more than thrilled!

Does anyone's order show up as anything other than "open"?

anonomom
09-27-2011, 04:03 PM
Boy oh boy, I feel for these CSRs. It's got to be a horrible day for them.

So far, only one of the things I ordered is showing as zeroed-out (the weeble-like baby toys). If the rest goes, then I guess I just won't have spent that money. The only thing that would make me sad is the musical instruments, since both of my girls have wanted a xylaphone for years now. Of course, if it meant that much to me, I'd have bought them one years ago.

wellyes
09-27-2011, 04:05 PM
Boy oh boy, I feel for these CSRs. It's got to be a horrible day for them.

Me too.
Most of my order cancelled. I sent an email asking them to cancel the rest unless they can provide free shipping, since I'd put several items in my cart for the $10 off. Either way, I'll be OK :) but I hope I get something!

dazdance
09-27-2011, 04:08 PM
Oh no! How did you know your order was cancelled??

pastrygirl
09-27-2011, 04:33 PM
I just got an e-mail about the pricing error, asking how I want to proceed. I asked them to cancel my order, because I really just wanted the light box. Oh well! Slightly bummed, but used to these pricing error glitches by now, LOL.

YouAreTheFocus
09-27-2011, 04:54 PM
Anyone else order a toddler sink? I wonder if this will go the way of the light table...

On their site it still lists $18.60, but also says it is sold out & discontinued.

ETA: Hmm, my Qty was changed from 2 to 1, but I am still being charged the price for 2.

Multimama
09-27-2011, 05:07 PM
Anyone else order a toddler sink? I wonder if this will go the way of the light table...

On their site it still lists $18.60, but also says it is sold out & discontinued.

ETA: Hmm, my Qty was changed from 2 to 1, but I am still being charged the price for 2.

Yeah, on my order a lot of my items have been zeroed out, but my total price for the order has remained the same. So I'm not sure whether to cancel to avoid being overcharged or to continue with the order and see if I get the items that haven't been zeroed out at the correct price. Very confusing!

crl
09-27-2011, 05:07 PM
Oh no! How did you know your order was cancelled??

:yeahthat: I didn't order the light table. But I do not want to pay the nearly $10 shipping if they are going to cancel some of my items. I got a confirmation that my order had gone through, but no emails or anything. How are you all finding out your items have been cancelled?

Catherine

pastrygirl
09-27-2011, 05:09 PM
Anyone else order a toddler sink? I wonder if this will go the way of the light table...

On their site it still lists $18.60, but also says it is sold out & discontinued.

ETA: Hmm, my Qty was changed from 2 to 1, but I am still being charged the price for 2.My toddler sink was changed from 1 to 0.

dazdance
09-27-2011, 05:10 PM
I got an order number on the phone, but no emails....

veronica
09-27-2011, 05:10 PM
:yeahthat: I didn't order the light table. But I do not want to pay the nearly $10 shipping if they are going to cancel some of my items. I got a confirmation that my order had gone through, but no emails or anything. How are you all finding out your items have been cancelled?

Catherine
go back to the site. Click on order history and choose the "view" icon on the right of your order. it will show your order and you can see if the qty. and amounts are "0" now but the total at the bottom is the same.

hth

I'm wondering if enough other people cancel, and they can fulfill some of my "0" items, will they?

Multimama
09-27-2011, 05:11 PM
:yeahthat: I didn't order the light table. But I do not want to pay the nearly $10 shipping if they are going to cancel some of my items. I got a confirmation that my order had gone through, but no emails or anything. How are you all finding out your items have been cancelled?

Catherine

If you click on Order History at the top and then click on View at the end of the line where your order is listed you will see all the things you ordered, but some of the prices have been changed to $0.00 or the quantity has been changed. But as far as I can tell the total for the order has *not* been changed so I hope they aren't going to overcharge!

ETA: cross-post with Veronica!

Anyway, OP, thanks for posting. They have some really cool things on their site. I ordered that weird foot maze and it hasn't been cancelled yet so maybe I will end up with that. LOL.

dukie41181
09-27-2011, 05:21 PM
go back to the site. Click on order history and choose the "view" icon on the right of your order. It will show your order and you can see if the qty. And amounts are "0" now but the total at the bottom is the same.

Hth

i'm wondering if enough other people cancel, and they can fulfill some of my "0" items, will they?

great question!

wellyes
09-27-2011, 05:31 PM
Thread has 7500 views, I don't think there is much hope at getting OOS items.

Multimama
09-27-2011, 05:32 PM
thread has 7500 views, i don't think there is much hope at getting oos items.

:rotflmao:

azmaple
09-27-2011, 05:39 PM
my middle-of-the-night order still has no zero's but it also still shows the lightbox on it. i got the email too about it and sent a reply to send the rest of the order and add additional items of the same to make it to $50.

....dazed and tired. :)

Momit
09-27-2011, 05:46 PM
I also got an email about the lightbox just now. It said they are notifying customers about the correct price. It also said I wasn't charged for my order - I hope she meant just the lightbox and not the whole thing! I really want the rest of the stuff too!

kristabelle
09-27-2011, 06:05 PM
When did you all order?

I placed my order a little after 11pm last night (Pacific time).

My order is still showing as Open (can't View it). I did not try to order the lightbox.

I called Customer Service to check on it, and she didn't know why but my order was placed on hold, which means that several of the items I ordered are now out of stock and won't be processed. The one that hurts the most is the dolphin set - I ordered three sets because my 2yo loves "baby dolphins".

crl
09-27-2011, 06:09 PM
If you click on Order History at the top and then click on View at the end of the line where your order is listed you will see all the things you ordered, but some of the prices have been changed to $0.00 or the quantity has been changed. But as far as I can tell the total for the order has *not* been changed so I hope they aren't going to overcharge!

ETA: cross-post with Veronica!

Anyway, OP, thanks for posting. They have some really cool things on their site. I ordered that weird foot maze and it hasn't been cancelled yet so maybe I will end up with that. LOL.

Hmm, not working on my iPad. Wonder if I need to get on a computer?

Catherine

KLD313
09-27-2011, 06:15 PM
Hmm, not working on my iPad. Wonder if I need to get on a computer?

Catherine

That's what in was wondering. It shows my order but it doesn't say view. I thought it may be because of the iPad.

Minnifer
09-27-2011, 06:17 PM
A bunch of my items are zeroed out too - I'm mildly annoyed at myself for not placing the order last night and waiting until this morning (a csr confirmed orders *should* be filled in the order they were received). But it seems like the things I liked the best are still there, although the csr did say nothing is guaranteed until they go to pull the items from the warehouse. They said the demand they had was completely unexpected - ah, the magic of the BBB!

pastrygirl
09-27-2011, 06:18 PM
They said the demand they had was completely unexpected - ah, the magic of the BBB!imagine if this had been posted on SD! (or was it?)

veronica
09-27-2011, 06:23 PM
That's what in was wondering. It shows my order but it doesn't say view. I thought it may be because of the iPad.
Hover over the line with your order information and the "view" will appear then!

crl
09-27-2011, 06:30 PM
Hover over the line with your order information and the "view" will appear then!

Umm, I can't hover on the iPad. At least I don't think can. I think I'd have to get on a computer to do this.

Catherine

KrisM
09-27-2011, 06:37 PM
My order is showing as 'open' and nothing has been zeroed. I ordered last night about 11:30pm (eastern). No light box on my order. I hope it all ships :).

KLD313
09-27-2011, 06:47 PM
Umm, I can't hover on the iPad. At least I don't think can. I think I'd have to get on a computer to do this.

Catherine

I checked on my laptop and view comes up so I think it's an iPad thing. Nothing on my order was zeroed out, I also didn't order the light box.

dukie41181
09-27-2011, 07:12 PM
imagine if this had been posted on SD! (or was it?)

I don't know. I heard about it from a Facebook group I'm a part of. I reported it and am sure others did too.

crl
09-27-2011, 07:22 PM
I checked on my laptop and view comes up so I think it's an iPad thing. Nothing on my order was zeroed out, I also didn't order the light box.

Thanks! Maybe I'll check on the laptop tonight.

Catherine

LMPC
09-27-2011, 08:55 PM
A few of my things got zeroed out too....bummer.

veronica
09-27-2011, 09:34 PM
So-my annoyance level is rising ...

I called because I spent $100.20 and used the free ship code (shipping would have been $15.xx). When I saw that 1/3 of my order had been zeroed out, I wanted to make sure that they would not tack on shipping because , if that were the case, I would have used the $10 code.

Sure enough, the associate confirmed all of the zeroed out items with me and I asked her what that brought my total to. She said $95.xx - shipping had been added back in! I was super nice-laughed about how hard their day was and chatted about feeling bad for them (which I do). I asked her if she could then apply the $10 code since I no longer had the free ship. She took off the shipping because I would have gotten free ship if they had my stuff (the new ship cost of the items in stock was down to $10.xx). My new total was $85.xx, after removing the ship cost. I told her that it didn't make sense because it was 1/3 of my order that had been cancelled and it should be closer to $67.

Upon further inspection, she tells me that a few of the zero items are zero in quantity but are included in the total. At this point, I have no confidence in their system at all. When I asked whether that meant I was going to be charged for something I would not receive or if that meant there would be a chance of them fulfilling the item, she was not sure. I'd rather have the stuff arrive.

After talking with her, we agreed to leave the order as is. My reasoning is this: if there is a shot at sending the stuff, leave it be. If they go to pack the order and do not pack the "0" stuff, but charge me for it, I will call back and get credit. We did discuss calling again tomorrow to speak with a supervisor before the order is shipped.

I'm not sure if they will be going over all the orders in better detail before shipping/charging them, after todays activity so I don't want to put this out there and get everyone in a panic but I also didn't want to share what is specifically happening with me.

I will say this: their reps have been nice both times. The phone barely rings once before they answer.

these things are all still a stellar deal and thank you again OP. I hope it works out for all and I will update if/when anything else happens. No doubt their CS phone will be off the hook again tomorrow.

JBsmom
09-27-2011, 09:44 PM
I am glad I printed out my orders -something I never do, but since I didn't get an email confirmation, I thought it would be worthwhile. Still nothing zero-ed out (excpet the light box that I called to have them remove). Not sure what this means- maybe they haven't gotten to my order yet, and there won't be anything left by the time they get to me! I did order late last night, so I hope they weren't sold out of EVERYTHING by then!

natness
09-27-2011, 09:52 PM
Ugh. For some reason it isn't recognizing my email in their system so I can't even check what other stuff besides the lightbox I'm not getting. Glad I printed my order out. Guess I'll wait for the response to my email. I hate talking to live CS.

Minnifer
09-27-2011, 10:17 PM
My new total was $85.xx, after removing the ship cost. I told her that it didn't make sense because it was 1/3 of my order that had been cancelled and it should be closer to $67.

Upon further inspection, she tells me that a few of the zero items are zero in quantity but are included in the total. At this point, I have no confidence in their system at all. When I asked whether that meant I was going to be charged for something I would not receive or if that meant there would be a chance of them fulfilling the item, she was not sure.

FWIW, my order also showed a total that did not take into account the zeroed out items, and the rep I spoke with also didn't know what that ultimately meant (!) but thought it was just an error and that the items were definitely not available.

My rep was also nice but pretty befuddled - when I mentioned my frustration that their online inventory system didn't seem up to par for this day and age, he had a long explanation about how there's no way for their system to really know what they have until items are physically pulled from the shelves (eek! um, welcome to the modern age?!) That being said, he manually coded my order "free shipping" so no matter what that shouldn't be an issue.

Oh, and I forgot to mention this before - he said their confirmation emails don't ever go out until the order is shipped.

I dunno, their "system" (if you can call it that) seems pretty unsophisticated and I'm not particularly impressed (but still happy about the stuff I'll (hopefully) receive! ;)).

njk07
09-28-2011, 12:09 AM
Thank you very much, OP! I had to call CS this morning too because I did not receive a confirmation email and they did say that the confirmation email is only sent out upon shipment.

Who of you remember a similar computer glitch on the Lord & Taylor site a couple of years ago? They had great deals (baby towels for $4.99, originally $40 and the trumpette socks and more for less than $5). They caught on and figured that it was either a computer glitch or manual error in pricing. It was disappointing to not get some of the stuff but they did try to accommodate as many of their customers as possible, accounting for their mistake. I thought their CS handled that situation very well.

nabigus
09-28-2011, 06:41 AM
Ugh. For some reason it isn't recognizing my email in their system so I can't even check what other stuff besides the lightbox I'm not getting. Glad I printed my order out.

Same thing here. It won't log me in, even though I could log in yesterday.

Multimama
09-28-2011, 07:16 AM
I dunno, their "system" (if you can call it that) seems pretty unsophisticated and I'm not particularly impressed (but still happy about the stuff I'll (hopefully) receive! ;)).

Pretty much any website ordering system will become overwhelmed and oversell items if a huge number of orders flood the site. The only exceptions are probably web companies like Amazon who can put a huge amount of server power behind their site. A company like Constructive Playthings couldn't afford to do that just for this probably once in a lifetime (or at most once a year) experience.

Twoboos
09-28-2011, 08:40 AM
The things I wanted the most were zeroed out on my order, so I cancelled the whole thing. Oh well. It's probably for the better!

LMPC
09-28-2011, 09:16 AM
Just called because my total has dropped below $50 and I had used the $10 off a $50 purchase. CS was very nice and took off shipping since the promo code would no longer work. Stinks that their system is seemingly out of date, but I think I still got some pretty good deals.

sea*gal
09-28-2011, 09:27 AM
Made my order two days ago. Just called and all my items were now classified as "discontinued" and out of stock except for the light box at $239. No stapler, dophins, Dr. Seuss and puppets left. So I cancelled the entire order too. Disappointing but I'm okay.

crayonblue
09-28-2011, 10:25 AM
A few years ago, they had a similar sale. I ordered a kitchen play set and sure enough a few days later, it was cancelled. Hoping some of you get your stuff!

iaam
09-28-2011, 10:31 AM
Most of my order now shows up with a zero next to it too. I emailed them asking them to cancel the entire thing. What a bust!

babyonway
09-28-2011, 10:42 AM
I had about 17 items and now my order is 10 and the amount is less then $50. So I called CS and he wasn't sure if they would honor the $10 off or not. So he waived the shipping fee. He said if they still honor the code it would just be another $10 off. So I am happy. I asked if he was getting attacked again today and he said it wasn't nearly as bad as yesterday. I feel bad for the CSRs.

wellyes
09-28-2011, 10:43 AM
Pretty lousy customer service, if you ask me. Not the cancelling stuff - I get that - but not communicating changes at all, and apparently only giving shipping waivers to people who CALL. I will not be ordering from this company again.

jgenie
09-28-2011, 10:57 AM
Add me to the list of cancelled orders. Oh well, I guess we didn't really need it.

Minnifer
09-28-2011, 11:33 AM
Pretty much any website ordering system will become overwhelmed and oversell items if a huge number of orders flood the site. The only exceptions are probably web companies like Amazon who can put a huge amount of server power behind their site. A company like Constructive Playthings couldn't afford to do that just for this probably once in a lifetime (or at most once a year) experience.

Sure, I get that, but what's also bothering me is the total confusion on the part of CS and the fact that they didn't really know much of anything about what's going on... they don't know why items that are zeroed out are still included in the totals, they don't know if the $10 off $50 code will or will not go through if the order dips below $50 due to items being OOS, etc etc. I also agree w/the PP about the point about people having to call to get free shipping to compensate for the code likely not working.

Oh well, in any case, I'm still hoping some of my items will go through.

ETA: Just after posting this, I got an email from them re the cancelled items, so at least they sent something and hopefully that means the other things are still going through.

mominma
09-28-2011, 11:57 AM
My guess is that they are just catching up with all the orders. I did get an e-mail with a list of items that have been cancelled.

I called customer service and was told an order summary and tracking information would be sent when the order was ready to ship. I was also told there would be no shipping fees even though order was now below minimum.

Half my order was cancelled, but I am still thrilled with the prices I paid for the remaining items. Especially excited about the wood chairs at $5.50.

lchang25000
09-28-2011, 11:59 AM
I just got an email regarding the cancelled items. I ordered early yesterday morning. Items cancelled were the Dr Seuss ABC game, balancing dolphins, Corduroy book, Caps For Sale book, and the tabletop wood blocks.

left210
09-28-2011, 12:00 PM
I got the email cancelling some items. I used the $10 off $50 and am still over $50 but am concerned if they will be reducing my shipping since so many items were cancelled. Has anyone received a shipment notification to see if they outline all the charges?

KrisM
09-28-2011, 12:05 PM
Now, over half my order is zero. It was there this morning. So, it took about 36 hours for them to figure it out. Even with an overwhelmed server, that seems really crazy to me. Why did it take 1.5 days?!

JBsmom
09-28-2011, 12:15 PM
I place my two orders Monday night- I didn't start getting items removed until today-I recieved an email about one order, but when I checked the other order there were some items removed as well. It seems people who placed orders yesterday during the day, had their orders adjusted sooner- it makes me leary if they are filling the orders in the order they were received.

So in everyone else's experience if they took items off once, is that your order, or do they keep modifying it?

MSWR0319
09-28-2011, 12:23 PM
I ordered early yesterday and last night had the Dr Suess game and blocks zeroed out. Just got an email that those two items were cancelled. My total is only $10 plus the $10 shipping, but I figured $20 for 6 items is still ok. As long as I don't get charged for the items cancelled!

ahisma
09-28-2011, 12:42 PM
I think the people whose orders have been adjusted have called in to have it done. I know that I had stuff drop off, but it stopped after I called in to have the light box taken off.

JBsmom
09-28-2011, 01:06 PM
I think the people whose orders have been adjusted have called in to have it done. I know that I had stuff drop off, but it stopped after I called in to have the light box taken off.

opposite for me- stuff didn't start coming off until AFTER I called and had the lightbox removed.

sewarsh
09-28-2011, 01:08 PM
I just got an email from them notifying me of some cancelled items in my order.

I called CS regarding the $10 off $50 code I used becuase my total is now below $50. They said anyone who placed an order using this code will still get the $10 off regardless of the adjusted total.

Given this, I don't think its necessary for everyone to call about this.

Fingers crossed this is true.

Momit
09-28-2011, 01:10 PM
Everything but 1 item (tooth chart) in my order was just cancelled - the tabletop blocks, firetruck, fun-damentals, dolphins, Dr Seuss Game, Cricket game, activity sand, bug math counter, lacing frame, snapping frame, button vest, and puppet pals. Oh well, it was worth a shot!

Snow mom
09-28-2011, 01:37 PM
I think their site is being buggy today. I received an e-mail that they had cancelled the items that were zeroed out yesterday. Then when I checked online all the items were zeroed out and my total was now $19.xx (which is far too low for the items that weren't zeroed yesterday in the e-mail but a heck of a lot more than the $0 for the no items currently shown.) I'm just going to ride it out and see what they ultimately send.

SoloMelody
09-28-2011, 02:31 PM
I just got an email from them notifying me of some cancelled items in my order.

I called CS regarding the $10 off $50 code I used becuase my total is now below $50. They said anyone who placed an order using this code will still get the $10 off regardless of the adjusted total.

Given this, I don't think its necessary for everyone to call about this.

Fingers crossed this is true.

Thanks!
I wont call now...will wait for my stuff and if I realize they charged the shipping, will call them then.

Momit
09-28-2011, 02:44 PM
I just got an email from them notifying me of some cancelled items in my order.

I called CS regarding the $10 off $50 code I used becuase my total is now below $50. They said anyone who placed an order using this code will still get the $10 off regardless of the adjusted total.

Given this, I don't think its necessary for everyone to call about this.

Fingers crossed this is true.

:yeahthat: They told me the same thing, that if your order was over $50 originally, and it went below $50 because items became unavailable, that they would still honor the code.

SoloMelody
09-28-2011, 03:01 PM
I did call, as I thought I would add 2 chairs to the order and make sure I still get the $10 off. She asid I could eitherget $10 off or free shipping not both, I agree.

So here it is
Items Cancelled = $16.10
Items added = $11.00

Original order $50.25
cancelled order = $35.15

new order should be $45.15

she first said new order is $85 something, then I asked her to look at all my previous order as I had cancelled items worth $16. She then fixed the price on my First Time reader CD I think.
Now my order is $54.16, which I still think is more..... so she charged me shipping I think, or some other item was being charged at full price.

Oh well, I got some great deals....so $10 dollars more is ok by me.

essnce629
09-28-2011, 04:01 PM
Well I just placed my order a minute ago and hopefully it will go through. A few things that I had placed in my cart yesterday were missing from my cart today and when I looked them back up they were listed as $0 on the site, so I'm assuming those items had sold out since I had added them to my cart. I did find some more music instruments for $1.xx that I hadn't seen yesterday so I added those to my order too. I was able to restock my gift closet for all the 1-2 year olds I'll need birthday gifts for this year plus some Christmas gifts for DS2!

Here's what I ended up ordering:

FID-01 There Was An Old Lady Who Swallowed A Fly! $3.00 (3 of these)
PLP-58 Busy At Play Puzzles $2.00 (3 of these)
DL-375 Spin & Match Color Clowns $4.00
HAE-40 Tot-Time Band Instruments $3.40 (7 of these!)
JC-106 Button Vest $2.00
XX-2491 Wrist Bells $1.95
XX-2497 Cluster Bells $1.80
XX-2498 Jingle Clog $1.45
XX-2620 Tea Bell $2.45
BLB-2 Animal Safari $2.50

Subtotal:$54.95

twotimesblue
09-28-2011, 06:09 PM
I'm quite annoyed as I placed my order on Sunday night and have only just got an email telling me that 70% of the items I ordered are OOS. I also had a lightbox but spoke to them two days ago to get that cancelled off... surely they could have told me about their stock issues then?
Oh well, you win some, you lose some!

ckso
09-28-2011, 07:04 PM
Half of my order got cancelled but the CSR gave me free shipping AND the $10 discount so I'm happy. Hopefully they're not going to cancel more stuff off my order.

Snow mom
09-28-2011, 07:54 PM
I'm starting to think I might be getting nothing. My order total is now listed at $0.16 which is the $10.16 shipping my order somehow got changed to minus the $10 code. I see people are still ordering some of the items I got though?

crl
09-28-2011, 11:18 PM
I emailed and asked that if they couldn't ship everything, they either give me free shipping or cancel my order because I didn't want to pay the shipping unless I could get everything. They emailed back that the only thing out of stock for my order is the balancing dolphins and they are waiving my shipping and sending everything else.

I think that is awfully nice of them and I got some really great deals! Hope everything else really gets shipped.

Catherine

wellyes
09-28-2011, 11:55 PM
I got 2 emails from them.
The first said 'the light table has been cancelled but the coupon still applies. I never ordered a light table.
Few hours later got another. This one lists all the items from my order that are oos and discontinued, does not tell me my new total or if my $10 off will be retained or answer any of the questions I asked.
Not encouraging.

NewbieVA
09-29-2011, 02:47 AM
I ordered 10 items from them & now they are saying only 3 items will ship. While I'm thankful for the 3 items, the total doesn't add up correctly. There is still something glitchy with their computer systems so everyone please double check your totals. They said they would still apply the coupon (which is equivalent of free shipping), but it still doesn't add up.

brittone2
09-29-2011, 08:04 AM
Only 2 of my 9 items were scheduled to ship. My order showed open so I called and canceled the rest, as I wasn't super excited about the two things that were going to ship, and didn't want to pay shipping on them. They canceled it.

Snow mom
09-29-2011, 08:11 AM
Gah, I'm off to call them. My order shows 0 for all items, a total of $0.16 still yet I got a ship confirmation (with no details of what was shipped?) Just checked my credit card and it's pending for the full amount even though I know they cancelled items.

ETA: Just got off the phone. I am getting everything that they hadn't sent the original cancellation for despite the online invoice showing nothing. They charged me for those items only and did take off the $10 code (shipping had been readjusted to $9.95 which is good because that's what I had agreed to pay--not $10.16.) They are going to send me a new invoice by e-mail so that I can see what I'm actually getting.

KrisM
09-29-2011, 08:15 AM
Mine just posted pending to my credit card. The amount includes the items they cancelled. So, I will call and get the credit for that. I figured it would be fixed before they charged it, so I hadn't called.

ETA: I haven't received ANY emails from them. Confirming an order, cancelling items, or shipping. Weird.

Multimama
09-29-2011, 09:20 AM
Mine just posted pending to my credit card. The amount includes the items they cancelled. So, I will call and get the credit for that. I figured it would be fixed before they charged it, so I hadn't called.

Sometimes pending charges occur because they checked to see if your credit card would run when you placed the order, but that won't actually be the amount that is charged. Of course I would call them, but that is a possible explanation. I hope so!

Momit
09-29-2011, 11:57 AM
Tried to add a few items to my order, and got an email response that I couldn't because it had shipped. I didn't receive a shipping confirmation, nor am I sure exactly what I'm getting. Hmmm...

Staraglimmer
09-29-2011, 07:09 PM
I can sign into my account on my phone, but not on my laptop. So I can't view my order. I'm getting nervous that I won't be charged correctly it I do get anything.

If anyone gets his/her order please post!!


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redmanrulz010
09-29-2011, 07:23 PM
So I just checked my order history online and everything was zeroed out but my account balance was $12.17. Just called and spoke to Frankie (who has been super pleasant throughout this whole ordeal) and said that everything I ordered had been shipped. My original charge of $39.07 will be reflected on my credit card. I'm super happy!!!! :cheerleader1:

Good luck to everyone! I hope you get your order because it was such a great deal!!!

JBsmom
09-29-2011, 08:17 PM
So I just checked my order history online and everything was zeroed out but my account balance was $12.17. Just called and spoke to Frankie (who has been super pleasant throughout this whole ordeal) and said that everything I ordered had been shipped. My original charge of $39.07 will be reflected on my credit card. I'm super happy!!!! :cheerleader1:

Good luck to everyone! I hope you get your order because it was such a great deal!!!

I spoke to Frankie the other day too- he was very nice! I have a renewed hope that I might get something since everything is being zeroed out on my orders as well - I had 2 orders, and a few things were left on one.

dukie41181
09-29-2011, 09:02 PM
I was told yesterday that they'll fill whatever they can despite some items having been zeroed out. I'm sure they are coming up with more inventory to fill orders due to lots of cancelled orders. I'm just gonna hope all my stuff ships! :)

YouAreTheFocus
09-30-2011, 02:21 AM
I got an order confirmation, which is really more of a shipping confirmation, as it doesn't list what I'm getting. But I was able to track, and it will be here on Tuesday! And it weighs 31 lbs, so I guess I'm getting my toddler sink!

iaam
09-30-2011, 07:43 AM
Just got an email with two tracking numbers. I had previously emailed them to cancel my order and when I log into my account, everything shows up as a zero, so no idea what I am getting and at what price (in two shipments, no less)! I guess it'll be a 'surprise'.

Minnifer
09-30-2011, 07:46 AM
When did you guys getting shipping confirmations place your orders? My order is still showing as "open" ...

Momit
09-30-2011, 08:33 AM
I didn't receive a shipping confirmation, but I know my order shipped. Alas, it was only 1 item but I'm glad to get something! Thanks again to the OP.

Snow mom
09-30-2011, 09:31 AM
My order is coming today. I ordered the morning after the deal was posted.

Izzy&Bella
09-30-2011, 09:54 AM
My order is still showing as open, with no 0s either, and I placed it at 6 AM the morning after it was posted. There's nothing I can't live without so I haven't bothered calling. (I was mostly stocking up for my niece or nephew arriving next year.)

Staraglimmer
09-30-2011, 10:04 AM
I ordered Monday. My order still says "open" but I have not received any emails from them. ??? I guess I will be pleasantly surprised if I get anything?!? :).


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KrisM
09-30-2011, 10:04 AM
i ordered the night of the posting. I have received ZERO emails about it. My order shows as open with 4 things at zero and 3 as coming. My CC is pending. Who knows :). I haven't called because I just want to see what comes first!

MSWR0319
09-30-2011, 10:53 AM
Just checked mine again, my order is showing everything zeroed out but the total is now correct when you compare it to what it was yesterday when two items were zeroed out. I only got an email for those two items, so I guess we'll see what happens! If nothing comes, oh well!

dukie41181
09-30-2011, 11:08 AM
I just got a call from CP about my order for the light box and they are shipping te remainder of that order for free and are sending me a $25 gift card.

Minnifer
09-30-2011, 11:14 AM
I just got a call from CP about my order for the light box and they are shipping te remainder of that order for free and are sending me a $25 gift card.

Wow, that's great! I just called and a CSR said the available items in my order are being pulled right now... but no offer of a gift card or anything *sniff sniff*

Staraglimmer
09-30-2011, 09:10 PM
So I finally got to a computer and opened my order. The light box is removed but every thing else says 0. The total is correct, but some of the prices have gone up. The pop together beads are $15.99
The foot wall thing is $49.99
The button vest is $19.99
The lacing frame is $13.50
The Animal Lotto is $24.99
The snap Vest is $19.99

I am starting to get annoyed. I have called 3 times about my order. No emails, no shipping confirmation and since everything says 0. I might get nothing even though I ordered the first night. Its okay if I get nothing, but I wish they would just straighten out their system.


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Staraglimmer
09-30-2011, 09:13 PM
Oh wait, now it says closed/shipped total $0.00. Earlier it was $131. Hmm


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iaam
09-30-2011, 09:19 PM
Oh wait, now it says closed/shipped total $0.00. Earlier it was $131. Hmm


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Mine also says closed/ shipped with a total of -0.5! When I click on it to view the order, everything is zeroed. Earlier today I got shipping notification with two tracking numbers, scheduled to arrive on Tuesday....

Snow mom
09-30-2011, 09:19 PM
So I finally got to a computer and opened my order. The light box is removed but every thing else says 0. The total is correct, but some of the prices have gone up. The pop together beads are $15.99
The foot wall thing is $49.99
The button vest is $19.99
The lacing frame is $13.50
The Animal Lotto is $24.99
The snap Vest is $19.99

I am starting to get annoyed. I have called 3 times about my order. No emails, no shipping confirmation and since everything says 0. I might get nothing even though I ordered the first night. Its okay if I get nothing, but I wish they would just straighten out their system.


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When they zero out the items you only see the original price, not the sale price but they are still charging you the sale price (assuming you are getting something.) I came home to three HUGE boxes on my porch. DH was not amused.

Staraglimmer
09-30-2011, 09:23 PM
When they zero out the items you only see the original price, not the sale price but they are still charging you the sale price (assuming you are getting something.) I came home to three HUGE boxes on my porch. DH was not amused.


Oh, okay Thanks for letting me know. I was worried. If they charged those prices it would be a $400.00 order or more and DH would not be amused by that!!


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ahisma
09-30-2011, 09:35 PM
When they zero out the items you only see the original price, not the sale price but they are still charging you the sale price (assuming you are getting something.) I came home to three HUGE boxes on my porch. DH was not amused.

Oh, no! I didn't think of that! We're on a tight budget for Christmas so I stocked up at the 90% off prices. We'll see what comes.

I did order 3 chairs (5.50 ea.) and 2 of the 50 lb. tubs of sand (7 ea.), the fire truck, some games, some of the $1.xx instruments, etc. It will definitely help take the "edge" off of Christmas cutbacks for the littles, but if they show up it's going to take over the porch!

KrisM
09-30-2011, 10:17 PM
First thing this morning, my order history was at $52.xx still with somethings zeroed. Later, it read $26.xx and everything was zeroed. Now, it's down to $2.62 and everything is zeroed still. Crazy!

Still no email. I did call and was told it shipped today. I didn't ask what exactly shipped. I'm not sure they'd know!

anonomom
09-30-2011, 10:46 PM
My order, which was originally for $47 (including shipping, which I was slated to pay because I didn't have $50 in my cart), is now marked as closed/shipped, but with a total of $12 and change. I got one email saying one of the items was out of stock, but nothing else. Wonder what they shipped.

The numbers make no sense at all. I had ordered two of the toddler bands, and they're still listed as in-stock on the site. Those alone, plus shipping, would have made my total around $16, so I just don't understand why my total's $12. Assuming they charged shipping, the most I could have gotten was one $2 item. I will be really, really angry if they sent me one $2 item and charged me $10 shipping, without so much as an email giving me a heads-up that everything else was canceled. I will call tomorrow, I guess.

babyonway
09-30-2011, 10:59 PM
My order is showing shipped but every item is zero'd out in quantity and price but my order total is -6.XX. yep negative. so are they sending me a check :wink2:

who knows what and if I'll get anything.

wellyes
09-30-2011, 11:02 PM
I might have the weirdest one! Every item is zeroed out, and my order total is $0.05-. Does that mean they owe me a nickel?

I am in suspense as to what I'll actually get and what they'll charge me. I got an email that some items were cancelled but who knows??? My order is marked shipped but I never got an email and there's no tracking#. It's a mystery.

ETA: Ha! Cross posted with babyonway (http://windsorpeak.com/vbulletin/member.php?u=33552)! Now I'm jealous!

Staraglimmer
09-30-2011, 11:02 PM
First thing this morning, my order history was at $52.xx still with somethings zeroed. Later, it read $26.xx and everything was zeroed. Now, it's down to $2.62 and everything is zeroed still. Crazy!

Still no email. I did call and was told it shipped today. I didn't ask what exactly shipped. I'm not sure they'd know!

That made me laugh! But I think you are right! Last time I calked, they were more confused that I was! :) I guess if a box ever comes, it will be like Christmas. We will all be tearing them open wondering what items from our lists made it into the box!


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KrisM
09-30-2011, 11:18 PM
I should add that the charge to my credit card was the original $52.xx. I'm hoping it means I'm somehow getting everything I ordered!

KLD313
09-30-2011, 11:39 PM
Everything is zeroed out and it says shipped with a negative .05 balance. Yesterday a few things were zeroed out but the total was $52.35 which was my original total. Very strange.

ETA: I just got an email that my order shipped. I wonder if they shipped an empty box? :)

dukie41181
10-01-2011, 12:39 AM
I called today and they tolde which items were (supposedly) in my boxes. Mine will be here on Tuesday. I also would have had a $8 credit and I know I'd never see an $8 refund so I called and added Dino toss games to my order. They were just marked down to $3 each. We'll see what happens.

MotownMom
10-01-2011, 05:08 AM
I have a 5 cent credit and multiple different packages coming...Maybe the quicksand is going to show up. With this order, it is a total mystery.

Whatever I get, though, it will be a bonus at 90%+ off!

This reminds me a bit of the Cambria Cove closing sale, where I scored some great deals thanks to another poster. I appreciate these great tips.

jvs195
10-01-2011, 06:16 AM
I might have the weirdest one! Every item is zeroed out, and my order total is $0.05-. Does that mean they owe me a nickel?

I am in suspense as to what I'll actually get and what they'll charge me. I got an email that some items were cancelled but who knows??? My order is marked shipped but I never got an email and there's no tracking#. It's a mystery.

ETA: Ha! Cross posted with babyonway (http://windsorpeak.com/vbulletin/member.php?u=33552)! Now I'm jealous!

Mine shows the same thing. I called on Thursday when half my items were at 0 and she said I'd only be charged for what they sent less the $10 coupon (regardless of the total) I was charged the whole amount of my original order. As with everyone, no idea what's in the box that was sent (I did get a shipping confirmation) I'd be very happy if it was my entire order, but I just don't know how my luck would be that good.

veronica
10-01-2011, 07:39 AM
I am getting two (or 4 packages) on Monday. One box shows 27 pounds. I think that means I am getting the quick sand kit. I had received an email about the zeroed out items and just received the ship notice today about the rest. the ups site shows that it's 4 packages but the email only links two tracking numbers. I think I got it all except the balancing dolphins, table top blocks, corduroy book, sesame street big books, bugs, and roly poly things. I was able to get a lot of multiple baby toys for the boys.

No gift card or anything for me. I dipped below the $100 with the cancellations and they did say they would still waive teh shipping. we shall see!

Staraglimmer
10-01-2011, 08:14 AM
I just got a shipping confirmation. It shows 2 boxes sent for a total of almost 30 pounds! So I definitely getting something! I'm really excited to get something! It will be definitely be interesting when I open the boxes to see what is inside. :). Thanks again OP! My boxes should be here Tues.


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Izzy&Bella
10-01-2011, 08:18 AM
I finally got a shipping email. Everything on my order is zeroed out, and my total is $9.95 (the shipping charge? I didn't order enough for f/s) but according to the tracking info, the box weighs almost 19 pounds. I hope that means I'm at getting some of the books - otherwise I can't imagine what weighs that much! The package is scheduled to arrive Tuesday.

Nothing has posted to my cc yet.

Multimama
10-01-2011, 09:07 AM
I got a shipping notification and now I also have a new total for my order listed (with all items zeroed out) and I am pretty sure that the new total is the total cost of all the items that weren't cancelled (in the cancellation e-mail I also received) minus shipping costs. So it *looks* like I am getting free shipping on the remaining items even though I never called about that.

I'm getting two boxes so I must be getting something. Oh the suspense!

Minnifer
10-01-2011, 11:00 AM
I got a shipping confirmation, and there's a 19 lb box on its way, and my order shows every item so I can't see what I did and didn't get, and everything is zeroed out with a $ 10 total (as in, negative ten!). And no charges to my cc yet. Yep, this is quite a mystery as to what I'm getting, LOL :p!

Staraglimmer
10-01-2011, 11:15 AM
Hmmm. One of my boxes is 19 pounds. It is curious that all of our boxes weigh the same. Just another thing to wonder about :). The suspense is kind of fun.


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MotownMom
10-01-2011, 12:30 PM
you guys are better detectives than I. I just went back and checked--one box 20.3 pounds and one 3.2 pounds. Quicksand???

ahisma
10-01-2011, 12:39 PM
How are you guys checking?

candaceb
10-01-2011, 01:46 PM
I got a shipping notice, no email about cancellations, my order history on the site shows 0 items and -$.05 balance, and the box is 14.6 pounds. I can't wait until all these boxes show up next week and we all see what we actually got out of this deal.

Staraglimmer
10-01-2011, 01:51 PM
you guys are better detectives than I. I just went back and checked--one box 20.3 pounds and one 3.2 pounds. Quicksand???

No sand for me. One box is 19, the other close to 10. I can't wait! :)


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Staraglimmer
10-01-2011, 01:54 PM
How are you guys checking?

I clicked on the tracking number that they sent me. You could call, or just wait for the shipping email. It does not tell you what shipped though. My order went to $0.00 yesterday and I got the email thus morning. I ordered the first night that it was posted...Monday, I think.


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California
10-01-2011, 03:14 PM
This has certainly been an odd shopping experience. Thanks for the tip on checking the tracking-- from the status of my order (also all 0's and a -0.05 cost) I didn't think I'd get much. But a 23 pound box in heading my way so there must be something in there!

KrisM
10-01-2011, 03:19 PM
What does their email come as? I still don't have any from them, except an ad.

Staraglimmer
10-01-2011, 03:23 PM
The email came from: [email protected]

Mine was shipped UPS ground saver 7-10 business days.

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LMPC
10-01-2011, 05:50 PM
I"m supposed to receive mine via ups by Tuesday.

ahisma
10-01-2011, 05:51 PM
I ordered the night that the OP posted (thank you!) and called the next morning to drop the light table after reading the FB fiasco. No shipping info yet. Grr.

KrisM
10-01-2011, 07:17 PM
Thanks. Found it in my spam, but there was only one and it was for shipping and sent today. Says I'll get it Tuesday. I can't wait!

veronica
10-01-2011, 08:06 PM
it's like the woot big box of crap........only we actually ordered the stuff but don't know what's coming:hysterical:

Multimama
10-01-2011, 08:10 PM
it's like the woot big box of crap........only we actually ordered the stuff but don't know what's coming:hysterical:

Or how much we are paying for it!

Beth24
10-01-2011, 08:15 PM
Or how much we are paying for it!

:hysterical:

RoxanneC
10-01-2011, 09:42 PM
:rotflmao:

KrisM
10-01-2011, 09:44 PM
My order is coming today. I ordered the morning after the deal was posted.

So did you get everything you ordered? Did you have things zero out?

I'm wondering if I'm getting 2 boxes and the first set of zeros shipped in one and the second set shipped in the next box. We'll see.

Snow mom
10-01-2011, 10:38 PM
So did you get everything you ordered? Did you have things zero out?

I'm wondering if I'm getting 2 boxes and the first set of zeros shipped in one and the second set shipped in the next box. We'll see.

They had e-mailed me some cancellations (items listed here as cancelled for others.) I got everything else and they charged my card the correct amount (items + ship - $10 code even though I was below $50 with the cancellations.)

lovebargains
10-02-2011, 07:39 AM
The Anticipation!!!

Cant wait to get my 90% off stuff! ;-)
I dont even remember what I ordered but I am excited! :yay:

MissyL11
10-02-2011, 07:53 AM
I ordered the dino toss last night. I am hoping that it will ship.

Minnifer
10-02-2011, 08:25 AM
Even though I got a shipping notice, my cc doesn't have a charge on it so I can't even guess what I'll be getting... the mystery continues :p

brooklynmama
10-02-2011, 08:43 PM
Even though I ordered pretty early on the first night everyone was raving about the sale, my order still shows as "open" and the amount I should be charged dropped $20 on Friday for a total of $30.29 - which doesn't match up with the itemized pricing shown... most of my items now show as "0." I'm hoping my order ships on Monday and that I do actually get most of the items!