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Title: Zecora TRU PreOrder Disaster.
Post by: Vertefae on August 10, 2012, 04:00:10 PM
I know this has been brought up in the Corral thread, but I think we need a thread here to keep track of what's going on.

Apparently TRU shipped ponies out to the stores before fulfilling preorders. Now people are getting this email:



Dear Valued Customer,

Thank you for placing your recent order with us.

We wanted to inform you that there is a delay in fulfilling the item listed below in your order. Please accept our apologies for this delay.

At this time we do not have a ship date for the item. If you choose to wait for the item to ship, you do not need to contact us, and we will continue to process and ship your order as soon as we can. Please note, your credit card will not be charged for the item until the order is shipped.

Order Number:   
Delayed Item:   13138766
Description:    Exclusive San Diego Comic-Con 2012 My Little Pony Figure - Zecora
Quantity/Price:   1 @ $9.99
If you would like us to cancel your order, please call our Customer Service department at 1-800-869-7787, and we will be happy to promptly provide you with a full refund.

30-Day Policy
If the item(s) is not shipped by 09/10/2012 the item will be automatically cancelled and your credit card will not be charged, and/or your money will be refunded.

We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience caused by this delay.

Sincerely,

The Guest Service Team
Toysrus.com and Babiesrus.com
Title: Re: Zecora TRU PreOrder Disaster.
Post by: ponylady on August 10, 2012, 04:06:54 PM
Unbelieveable  :shocked:

What was the date that you pre-ordered on?  I am asking because I ordered mine on July 14th and I have not received an email....yet.
Title: Re: Zecora TRU PreOrder Disaster.
Post by: Vertefae on August 10, 2012, 04:11:01 PM
I ordered on July 12th.
Title: Re: Zecora TRU PreOrder Disaster.
Post by: octocorn on August 10, 2012, 04:18:54 PM
Checking in. I also ordered on July 12 and received the email. :( Not cool, TRU.
Title: Re: Zecora TRU PreOrder Disaster.
Post by: HawaiianRain on August 10, 2012, 05:16:13 PM
you know, I bet Hasbro orders theirs from their suppliers just like stores do. I am not totally sure, if the delay is their fault?
Title: Re: Zecora TRU PreOrder Disaster.
Post by: Vertefae on August 10, 2012, 05:48:56 PM
you know, I bet Hasbro orders theirs from their suppliers just like stores do. I am not totally sure, if the delay is their fault?
The preorder was through TRU, not Hasbro. Toys r us has already released these to be sold in stores yet all preorders are back ordered. :/
Title: Re: Zecora TRU PreOrder Disaster.
Post by: Marigold on August 10, 2012, 06:06:54 PM
I got that email as well.  Might not ever pre-order from them again if this is how they play.  It is better to stalk the stores than to possibly have your order canceled and not get one because you pre-ordered.
Title: Re: Zecora TRU PreOrder Disaster.
Post by: Ringlets on August 10, 2012, 06:47:01 PM
ugh! its so annoying when this kind of thing happens!  :mad:  :stressed:  I hope you do all eventually get your Zecora   :hug:
Title: Re: Zecora TRU PreOrder Disaster.
Post by: crimsondeity on August 10, 2012, 07:47:19 PM
Well, that settles it; no preorders from TRU for me, unless it won't be sold in stores for some reason. They did this with the MH werecat twin exclusive as well. They didn't email any cancellation offers, but none of the people who pre-ordered got them until they'd been in most stores for a week or so. I thought it was a fluke at the time, but it looks like it might be a pattern.

I'm sorry to hear you guys are having this issue :(
Title: Re: Zecora TRU PreOrder Disaster.
Post by: octocorn on August 10, 2012, 08:35:49 PM
I emailed TRU, and that's not something I normally do. I'm not a complainer, but unless they ship a truckload of them to the TRU near me (and by near, I mean almost an hour away), I probably won't be able to get up there in time to get one.
Title: Re: Zecora TRU PreOrder Disaster.
Post by: teresat on August 10, 2012, 10:59:25 PM
That's just wrong.  :mad:
Title: Re: Zecora TRU PreOrder Disaster.
Post by: LunarEclipse on August 11, 2012, 09:38:46 AM
So I just went to Toys R Us and asked about Zecora and the collector's/ fan favorite set. Not only had nobody seen either one, but neither was even in the system yet. All the other current toys were out, including Cadance, Whitelestia, and all the other wedding toys. I am super disappointed, and I feel really bad for those of you with preorders. :(
Title: Re: Zecora TRU PreOrder Disaster.
Post by: Eternia on August 11, 2012, 10:04:53 AM
I ordered her  july 11th and got the same email. I'm really really mad. There's no TRU here.
Title: Re: Zecora TRU PreOrder Disaster.
Post by: Yurusumaji on August 11, 2012, 10:12:07 AM
That is really awful business practice.  :blink:

I really hope you guys get your Zecoras soon! What a bunch of jerks!
Title: Re: Zecora TRU PreOrder Disaster.
Post by: medleysong on August 11, 2012, 08:28:14 PM
Oh that is awful :( I have preordered from TRU 5 or 6 times in the past and had that happen 3 of those times. The worst part was 2 of those 3 times I got a follow up email saying the item was not available for shipping anymore. That just sucks :( so sorry everyone.
Title: Re: Zecora TRU PreOrder Disaster.
Post by: Unicorn_pops on August 12, 2012, 02:32:00 PM
I ordered mine on the 12th also and haven't received the email. I did call them and they informed me they are on back order and no idea when they will be getting shipped.
Title: Re: Zecora TRU PreOrder Disaster.
Post by: Vertefae on August 13, 2012, 05:25:49 AM
I ordered mine on the 12th also and haven't received the email. I did call them and they informed me they are on back order and no idea when they will be getting shipped.

What I don't understand is how are they already in stores if they're back ordered? It's a confusing mess. I'm going to try to find one today at my local TRU if I do, I'm going to cancel my order, especially since I already paid because I used paypal.
Title: Re: Zecora TRU PreOrder Disaster.
Post by: Maniah on August 13, 2012, 09:35:27 AM
They are backorder because they shipped the orders to the stores to stock I bet
Title: Re: Zecora TRU PreOrder Disaster.
Post by: Unicorn_pops on August 13, 2012, 05:14:21 PM
Yeah, seems like they shipped to stores first although my TRU only had 2 ponies!! It's been like that for over a week now :( They should've filled pre orders, then shipped to the stores.
Title: Re: Zecora TRU PreOrder Disaster.
Post by: Bergamot on August 13, 2012, 07:34:09 PM
I ordered mine on July 13th, but I haven't yet received such an email (yet)...

Guess I'll need to keep an eye out at my TRU, too. I'm kind of disappointed in them, though... They never did carry that Pinkie Pie ornament last Christmas, and their stock is usually quite lackluster. :(
Title: Re: Zecora TRU PreOrder Disaster.
Post by: rybett on August 13, 2012, 07:50:18 PM
Just out of curiosity, can a bunch of paypal claims maybe help?
Title: Re: Zecora TRU PreOrder Disaster.
Post by: Dragonflitter on August 13, 2012, 07:56:09 PM
I hear ya, Bergamonth, that TRU is frustrating in its lack of mlp content sometimes. >.< (I think we're thinking of the same one, anyway haha)

I didn't pre-order one, figuring I'd be able to find her on shelves. I hope there's plenty of stock for everyone, especially for the poor people who pre-ordered. :(
Title: Re: Zecora TRU PreOrder Disaster. AND Collectors set!
Post by: Maniah on August 14, 2012, 10:03:03 AM
Im on the phone with Toys R Us, or rather, just oot off the phone with them and I have some info that may help people.

I was just told that the favorites collectors set, which I preordered, is unavailable. They do not have any for sale on their website, and they don't have any in stock to ship. But she told me I can print out my confirmation email of the preorder and take it into the store and show it to them and they will give me my item.

So Im about to try that, IF my store even has any in stock anymore. I am so peeved. I didn't even order this for myself. Im just helping out another arena member.

I'll let you know how it goes if it works.
Title: Re: Zecora TRU PreOrder Disaster. AND Collectors set!
Post by: Bronley on August 14, 2012, 10:10:38 AM
Im on the phone with Toys R Us, or rather, just oot off the phone with them and I have some info that may help people.

I was just told that the favorites collectors set, which I preordered, is unavailable. They do not have any for sale on their website, and they don't have any in stock to ship. But she told me I can print out my confirmation email of the preorder and take it into the store and show it to them and they will give me my item.

So Im about to try that, IF my store even has any in stock anymore. I am so peeved. I didn't even order this for myself. Im just helping out another arena member.

I'll let you know how it goes if it works.
I'm confused: does this assume the store might have some Favorites Collection sets on hand but not purchasable without a preorder printout? I don't see why that would happen. If they have them, they would sell them and you wouldn't need the preorder printout.

And they better not be completely out of the Favorites Collection at the warehouse, since none of the stores in Utah have even received any yet (as far as I know via calling and having them check the computer every few days).
Title: Re: Zecora TRU PreOrder Disaster.
Post by: Maniah on August 14, 2012, 10:34:42 AM
The sets are On the shelf for sale. I only know what the woman at the 800 help number called me. It rather made me upset. I do not like to be told that my item is not available. They offered me a refund because they did not have it available.

Post Merge: August 14, 2012, 10:35:48 AM

Currently I am waiting while a supervisor talks to someone on the phone.

I didn't figure it would be as easy as the lady said.
Title: Re: Zecora TRU PreOrder Disaster. AND Collectors set!
Post by: Bronley on August 14, 2012, 10:40:59 AM
The sets are On the shelf for sale. I only know what the woman at the 800 help number called me. It rather made me upset. I do not like to be told that my item is not available. They offered me a refund because they did not have it available.

Post Merge: August 14, 2012, 10:35:48 AM

Currently I am waiting while a supervisor talks to someone on the phone.

I didn't figure it would be as easy as the lady said.
If the sets are on the shelf for sale, can't you just cancel the preorder and buy it off the shelf (thus saving the shipping cost)?

I guess this is my confusion: does this bolded part mean 'give for free' or 'allow me to purchase'?
she told me I can print out my confirmation email of the preorder and take it into the store and show it to them and they will give me my item.

EDIT: Or does it mean 'allow me to purchase for the BOGO Free price that was running when I placed the preorder'?
Title: Re: Zecora TRU PreOrder Disaster.
Post by: Maniah on August 14, 2012, 10:53:18 AM
Ok. That ordeal was done. And I meant that that they would fulfill the preorder at the store. Not that I get a free item.

Here is what happened.

The set is unavailable in the warehouse. They do not know when it will ship for preorders because it is currently on backstock. It is not listed in the online order inventory list. Same situation as zecora.

Your credit card does not get charged till it ships. But because it has been so long, the hold placed on your credit card has likely been removed. I paid by PayPal and this is what happened. There was no notification of it happening.

So you have not paid for the items that you preordered by this point. If you cancel it you don't have to wait for money to be refunded because it isn't gone.

If the item is in a store near you, but it and cancel your preorder because they don't know when they will be able to mail the items out anyway. I aske her
For a date and she said she had no way of knowing.

I am so super upset at toys r us right now. Add me to the list of people who will never order online from them again.
Title: Re: Zecora TRU PreOrder Disaster.
Post by: keikokukien on August 14, 2012, 11:06:45 AM
I'm upset as well. I reordered the favorites collection when it FIRST went up for Preorder before the BOGO was even available. Still no notification and no email. Tonight my grandmother is going christmas decoration shopping and I'm going with her. The only Toys R Us around is an hour or more away and very very limited everytime I make the trek. :/ And Bronley was so kind to Preorder zecora when the site didn't work...now I'm worried that too will be avoided by TRU. T_T
Title: Re: Zecora TRU PreOrder Disaster.
Post by: Taxel on August 14, 2012, 01:04:49 PM
Oh my god how horrible! The TRU here is usually lovely (good stock and very kind staff), but I am staying far away from any and all TRU "preorders". I'm absolutely disgusted by this behavior. I don't even understand why they would do this. They get paid for preorders too, why completely blow them off?!
Title: Re: Zecora TRU PreOrder Disaster.
Post by: Lorelei Redfern on August 14, 2012, 01:19:05 PM
i'm a little annoyed myself i preordered it (well i had soemone preoder it for me)  to my knoldege we havn't gotten a  email.. yet. but ths is just ugh.. i doubt i will ever prorder form them agian.. i ive nowher near a TRU. 
Title: Re: Zecora TRU PreOrder Disaster.
Post by: michelle53 on August 14, 2012, 01:55:56 PM
I got the email of doom too:(.  Steph, it looks like we ordered ours on the same day, so hopefully you will actually get yours.  My TRU has nothing new, same old stock they've had for months now, so it looks like I might miss out on Zecora.
I'm  really bummed out right now.
Title: Re: Zecora TRU PreOrder Disaster.
Post by: Bronley on August 14, 2012, 02:23:49 PM
And Bronley was so kind to Preorder zecora when the site didn't work...now I'm worried that too will be avoided by TRU. T_T
Note I found enough Zecoras to replace the preorders I made for people. Respond to my email about how you want it handled please. (:
Title: Re: Zecora TRU PreOrder Disaster.
Post by: Dragonflitter on August 14, 2012, 03:00:33 PM
Things like this make me fear online ordering at all. >.<
Title: Re: Zecora TRU PreOrder Disaster.
Post by: Eternia on August 14, 2012, 04:55:37 PM
Wonder why I didn't get a backorder notice for the favorites collection?
My favorites collection order I placed with the BOGO- will they honor the bogo at the store?
Also, everyone please be vocal about this! we want this company to be aware of the mistake and great injustice they are doing!
Title: Re: Zecora TRU PreOrder Disaster.
Post by: octocorn on August 14, 2012, 07:00:47 PM
arghhhhhh!!!!!! that's it.  just ARRRRRRGGGHHHHHH!!!!!!!!

I'll make the hour long trek to toys r us tomorrow on my day off just to see.  If they're there I'll be shocked.
Title: Re: Zecora TRU PreOrder Disaster.
Post by: Bergamot on August 14, 2012, 07:57:55 PM
Octocorn, if TRU is that far away from you, it might make sense to give them a call and ask if they have the product in stock! :)
Title: Re: Zecora TRU PreOrder Disaster.
Post by: octocorn on August 14, 2012, 08:27:29 PM
lol they never answer the phone.  Plus I'm hoping the target up that way will have finally stocked the new brushables!
Title: Re: Zecora TRU PreOrder Disaster.
Post by: klein on August 14, 2012, 09:35:56 PM
I still haven't received an update on Zecora since the email I got informing me that she was on backorder but I did just receive notification that my Collector Series Favorites collection would be shipping asap so that is a step in the right direction at least.
Title: Re: Zecora TRU PreOrder Disaster.
Post by: Neon Sparkle on August 14, 2012, 09:49:15 PM
I still haven't received an update on Zecora since the email I got informing me that she was on backorder but I did just receive notification that my Collector Series Favorites collection would be shipping asap so that is a step in the right direction at least.

Whaaaaaaat? I just got an email saying my favorites set is backordered. I am seriously beyond irritated at TRU right now, how did they screw this up so bad?
Title: Re: Zecora TRU PreOrder Disaster.
Post by: klein on August 14, 2012, 10:36:30 PM
I ordered way back on June 24th when they were very first listed, they are probably going in order of when the orders were placed.
Title: Re: Zecora TRU PreOrder Disaster.
Post by: Vertefae on August 15, 2012, 03:46:06 AM
So are they sending it??


    


Dear Natasha Phillips,

Thank you for ordering from us. Your order number is     and the pre-ordered item(s) below will be processed at its scheduled release date. As it is processed, you'll receive additional emails about its status.

Here is a review of the shipping address for your pre-ordered item(s):


The following pre-ordered item(s) will be shipped to the above address:

Item:   
Description:    Exclusive San Diego Comic-Con 2012 My Little Pony Figure - Zecora One Color
Quantity:    1 @ $9.99
Shipping Method:    Standard Shipping
New Product Release Date:    08/15/2012


Please note the following about cancelling your order:

      The option to cancel your order is available for a limited period of time

      When it is available, you’ll find a "Cancel Order" button next to your order

      You can track or, when available, cancel your order by clicking the link below and entering your order number and billing Zip Code:

https://www.toysrus.com/checkout/index.jsp?process=orderTrackingLogin&remote_ot=true


An important note about debit and credit card transactions:

Your credit or debit card will not be charged until your item(s) is shipped, at which time we will email you tracking information. Before your item(s) is shipped, your debit or credit card statement will show what looks like a deduction from your account. Please note, these funds have not been deducted but are being reserved within your account to ensure your order can be processed. This is known as an "authorization hold" and typically lasts from 3-7 days, depending upon the policy of your bank.

Thank you again and hurry back soon to see what’s new at Toysrus.com and Babiesrus.com!

Sincerely,

The Guest Service Team
Toysrus.com and Babiesrus.com

 

PS: This is a notification-only email, please don’t respond to it. For answers to most questions about orders, payment, shopping on our website and more, please visit the online Help section of our website at http://www.toysrus.com/help.

Title: Re: Zecora TRU PreOrder Disaster.
Post by: klein on August 15, 2012, 04:35:04 AM
Yes, my fan favorite set is located in stock and will be shipping soon (my white Celestia shipped a few days ago I think it'll be here today). I ordered it way back in June so they are probably going through and working on shipping all the preorders out, they probably have a lot of backlog because of the buy one get one free deal they did in July.  No word on Zecora yet.
Title: Re: Zecora TRU PreOrder Disaster.
Post by: octocorn on August 15, 2012, 05:57:12 AM
I just got the order confirmation from TRU for the favorites collection too! First thing this morning I had the email saying it was backordered, just like Zecora.  They probably felt my head explode from TRU headquarters.
Title: Re: Zecora TRU PreOrder Disaster.
Post by: Vertefae on August 15, 2012, 07:09:28 AM
Hmm maybe they'll all ship then
Title: Re: Zecora TRU PreOrder Disaster.
Post by: Bronley on August 15, 2012, 08:11:25 AM
How's this for strange:
Got "delayed with no ship date, will cancel in 30 days" on Favorites Collection 1 @ $39.99
and got "Shipped notification" on Favorites Collection 1 @ $0.00 (+$11.19 taxes and shipping)

So, they shipped the free half of my BOGO Free order.  :cool:

Kinda hope they do auto-cancel the normal-price half...
Title: Re: Zecora TRU PreOrder Disaster.
Post by: Bergamot on August 15, 2012, 03:33:29 PM
I got the Email of Doom overnight. It was kind of lame thing to wake up to! :(

I think we should all contact TRU and tell them that we're disappointed.
Title: Re: Zecora TRU PreOrder Disaster.
Post by: lovesbabysquirmy on August 16, 2012, 09:01:16 AM
Regardless, I wouldn't suggest pre-ordering from TRU again without knowing the risks one is taking...  They're on the Traderlist now, though.  :( 
Title: Re: Zecora TRU PreOrder Disaster.
Post by: Lorelei Redfern on August 16, 2012, 09:38:27 AM
has anyone  actuly recevied Zecora who preordered her?  the release date was yesterday..
Title: Re: Zecora TRU PreOrder Disaster.
Post by: Unicorn_pops on August 16, 2012, 09:40:41 AM
I too finally got the email :(
Title: Re: Zecora TRU PreOrder Disaster.
Post by: xoVanille on August 16, 2012, 10:49:02 AM
I got that email last week. ): I even pre-ordered RIGHT AWAY. The first time she was up. That's just NOT fair, come on TRU...
Title: Re: Zecora TRU PreOrder Disaster.
Post by: ponylady on August 20, 2012, 04:31:22 AM
Yipee! I got this email this morning!

Dear E-Believe Specialties|,

Thank you for your online purchase. This is a confirmation and summary of your order, which is currently being processed.

For your convenience, you'll be able to track the status of all your online orders and manage your account by visiting the "My Account" section of our website or by clicking this link:

(REMOVED for my protection)

Here is a review of your order:

Your order number is (REMOVED)
Sub-Total:

$9.99



Shipping:

 $5.04

 


Sales Tax:

 $1.01
 
Order Total:

$16.04
Item #:

13138766



Description:

 Exclusive San Diego Comic-Con 2012 My Little Pony Figure - Zecora One Color



Quantity:

1 @ $9.99

Shipping Method:

 Standard Shipping

Important:

You can expect to receive your items between 08/22/12 and 08/27/12


So it looks like they are in and should ship this week.  :cheer:
 

Title: Re: Zecora TRU PreOrder Disaster.
Post by: octocorn on August 20, 2012, 04:49:31 AM
I got that email too! SO RELIEVED!!!!!!  :woot:
Title: Re: Zecora TRU PreOrder Disaster.
Post by: Bergamot on August 20, 2012, 05:16:22 AM
Awesome! It looks like TRU is filling all of these orders after all! :) I got the confirmation email, too. Hooray!
Title: Re: Zecora TRU PreOrder Disaster.
Post by: Vertefae on August 20, 2012, 05:50:29 AM
I got it too! yay!
Title: Re: Zecora TRU PreOrder Disaster.
Post by: Lorelei Redfern on August 20, 2012, 11:26:25 AM
yay i thinkt hat were finally goign to get her!!
Title: Re: Zecora TRU PreOrder Disaster.
Post by: ponylady on August 20, 2012, 11:35:03 AM
yay i thinkt hat were finally goign to get her!!
Yeah!! And really it has only been five days since the original time stated that she would be shipped.  So I no longer hate TRU  :P
Title: Re: Zecora TRU PreOrder Disaster.
Post by: Maniah on August 21, 2012, 06:39:20 AM
Still.. That's 5 days of waiting on a preordered, backorder item. They chose to stock stores first rather than fulfill preorders.. Thats enough in my book to keep me from ordering from them again, the stinkers.
Title: Re: Zecora TRU PreOrder Disaster.
Post by: MLPgal13 on August 21, 2012, 09:04:06 AM
I have been stalking my TRU and NOTHING :( I missed out on the pre-order and I'm not happy with myself for that one.
Title: Re: Zecora TRU PreOrder Disaster.
Post by: teresat on August 21, 2012, 09:35:35 AM
Been stalking my TRU and nothing on both Zecora and the Favorites Collection. Talked to CS at the store and she said they hadn't gotten them in yet.

Managed to order 1 Zecora but it's back ordered.

Arrrgggghhhh!
Title: Re: Zecora TRU PreOrder Disaster.
Post by: Unicorn_pops on August 21, 2012, 10:42:16 AM
Well I'm stalking my email to see if my order on her will be fulfilled :) Glad to see some will be receiving her though!
Title: Re: Zecora TRU PreOrder Disaster.
Post by: Lorelei Redfern on August 22, 2012, 06:55:04 AM
my sister  just got  the  tracking number mine has been shipped!
Title: Re: Zecora TRU PreOrder Disaster.
Post by: ponylady on August 22, 2012, 07:22:57 AM
 :cheer:
Title: Re: Zecora TRU PreOrder Disaster.
Post by: Eskara1862 on August 23, 2012, 07:59:10 AM
I have my tracking number! And it's going to the old place >_<  I knew TRU would screw that up.  Oh well, at least I'm going back to the old place on Saturday to dig up my plants and move them.  Hopefully UPS will either verify the forwarding address or just leave Zecora on the porch and she'll be there on Saturday.
Title: Re: Zecora TRU PreOrder Disaster.
Post by: Vertefae on August 23, 2012, 04:45:47 PM
I got a tracking number today! yay only a week late TRU, great job lol
Title: Re: Zecora TRU PreOrder Disaster.
Post by: Azteca on August 25, 2012, 03:16:49 PM
Hopefully one day in the near future she will be stocked in stores... but this is outrageous!! :mad:
Title: Re: Zecora TRU PreOrder Disaster.
Post by: Vertefae on August 26, 2012, 08:17:50 AM
I went to my TRU yesterday, they had 6 Zecoras. I didn't pick one up, simply because mine should be here Tuesday. It's irritating though. Looks like UPS turned my package over to the postal service to finish the delivery. I hate that, its annoying. If I pay for UPS I expect UPS. blah!
Title: Re: Zecora TRU PreOrder Disaster.
Post by: Eskara1862 on August 31, 2012, 06:28:26 AM
Exactly what I knew would happen did- I was just refunded for Zecora.  The arrived at the old post office and instead of forwarding her, they sent her back to TRU.  Good thing I found Zecora in store and snagged a couple!
Title: Re: Zecora TRU PreOrder Disaster.
Post by: StoryDreamer on September 01, 2012, 09:05:40 AM
Mine came the other day randomly. I'd given up since we'd heard nothing from TRU.
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