{"id":347,"date":"2019-09-19T10:05:00","date_gmt":"2019-09-19T10:05:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/localhost\/px\/blog\/preparing-shipment\/"},"modified":"2022-02-16T15:33:34","modified_gmt":"2022-02-16T15:33:34","slug":"preparing-shipment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pixelfy.me\/industry\/preparing-shipment\/","title":{"rendered":"Amazon Preparing for Shipment &#8211; What Does it Mean? (FAQs &#038; More!)"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>\n.blogpost img {\n    width:65%;\n}\n<\/style>\n<hr \/>\n<p>We can imagine how you feel banging your head against the wall while waiting for your Amazon shipment to arrive.<\/p>\n<p>Let me guess, your order has been stuck for days under the &quot;Preparing for Shipment&quot; status on Amazon and you don&#8217;t have the slightest idea of what&#8217;s going on and it doesn&#8217;t seem worth it? Trust me, we know the feeling.<\/p>\n<p>We are sure questions will be popping in your head: What does it mean? How long will it take? Can I cancel my order and save my money or not?<\/p>\n<p>Relax and take a chill pill. We will answer all your questions and help you with the complications.<\/p>\n<p>So, Let\u2019s get down to business!<\/p>\n<h3>What does Amazon Preparing for Shipment mean?<\/h3>\n<p>Can we be totally honest with you? A simple Google search will reveal how many people complain about the matter. Hundreds of buyers on the world&#8217;s largest online marketplace have to wait for their orders stranded on &quot;Preparing for Shipment&quot; status.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.pixelfy.me\/storage\/app\/uploads\/public\/5d9\/e0d\/3da\/5d9e0d3daad35819231374.png\" alt=\"2.png\" \/><\/p>\n<p>You guessed it right. <strong>It is a common problem.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The &quot;Preparing for Shipment&quot; status generally means that your desired product is in the process of packing, labeling, and pick-up preparations while at the same time Amazon has contacted your pick-up carrier.<\/p>\n<p>So, what\u2019s the catch?<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>The process may be as short as a few minutes or perhaps for days, depending on <strong>what the product<\/strong> <strong>is<\/strong> or <strong>who is in charge<\/strong> of the preparation.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h3>What happens at Amazon while preparing for shipment?<\/h3>\n<p>You may be curious about what is actually happening at Amazon while it is preparing to ship your order?<\/p>\n<p>The answer?  <\/p>\n<p>Amazon has to take care of several different operations to ensure the quality of the product being delivered to its customers. <\/p>\n<p>Amazon may be trying to figure out the warehouses holding the product and make a decision on the best warehouse for fastest delivery.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.pixelfy.me\/storage\/app\/uploads\/public\/5d9\/e0d\/42b\/5d9e0d42bddd7259005383.png\" alt=\"3.png\" \/><\/p>\n<p>In addition, the process also includes collecting and packaging items in the warehouse, labeling the boxes intended for purchasers and placing the box in quarantine for pick-up.<\/p>\n<p>After that, Amazon contacts the carrier for the pick-up and load these boxes in trucks.<\/p>\n<p>Look, here\u2019s the deal: Preparing products for shipment isn\u2019t a complicated process at all. The only problem falls at the availability of resources and products at the warehouses.<\/p>\n<h3>How long does it usually take Amazon to ship something?<\/h3>\n<p>It\u2019s a million-dollar question, isn\u2019t it? <\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>How fast is the biggest retail franchise in the world?<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>To answer that question, we\u2019ll give you a simple example: Amazon recorded its fastest Prime Now delivery on Christmas-eve 2016, taking approximately 13 minutes to deliver. Just imagine it!!<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.pixelfy.me\/storage\/app\/uploads\/public\/5d9\/e0d\/475\/5d9e0d4756de7416518446.png\" alt=\"4.png\" \/><\/p>\n<p>But let\u2019s not build castles in the air.<\/p>\n<p>Under normal circumstances, Amazon\u2019s standard delivery only takes from <strong>2-5 business days<\/strong> while Amazon Prime takes <strong>1-3 business days<\/strong>. That\u2019s still pretty fast.<\/p>\n<p>Apart from that, Amazon also offers free shipping that usually takes <strong>5-8 business days.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3>What is the normal Amazon \u201cPreparing for Shipment&quot; time?<\/h3>\n<p>OK, we know you&#8217;re dying to find out how long will it take to get your desired products ready for shipment?<\/p>\n<p>Before we answer that question, let us make it clear: Amazon has two kinds of products on its marketplace; those that are fulfilled with &quot;Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA)&quot; services and those that are privately fulfilled.<\/p>\n<p>Needless to say, the products with FBA services are prepared inside the Amazon warehouses and processed instantly under most conditions if the stock is available.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>And here&#8217;s the best thing about it: For Amazon Prime members, if the order is placed early enough, you can <strong>get the product later in the day<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.pixelfy.me\/storage\/app\/uploads\/public\/5d9\/e0d\/4d9\/5d9e0d4d980ba858769715.png\" alt=\"5.png\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The companies offering private fulfillment services, on the other hand, have their own ways of processing. And believe it or not, they even take a week to do so.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s certainly not cool!!<\/p>\n<h3>Why are Amazon orders taking so long?<\/h3>\n<p>So, by now, you must be wondering why is it taking so long for Amazon FBA to deliver your orders?<\/p>\n<p>Well, there can be several cases when this happens.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>For starters, your desired product can be <strong>out of stock.<\/strong> <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>The website mentions that your order is preparing for a shipment while at the same time it is still stuck at manufacturing.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.pixelfy.me\/storage\/app\/uploads\/public\/5d9\/e0d\/55d\/5d9e0d55d33f8089835510.png\" alt=\"6.png\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Other than that, Amazon optimizes their systems to <strong>minimize their delivery expenses<\/strong>. <\/p>\n<p>To put it simply, when the cost of delivery is minimal, Amazon ships your order. That&#8217;s why it takes longer days to deliver standard and free shipments.<\/p>\n<h3>How to contact Amazon for your order?<\/h3>\n<p>The best way to find out if there is any problem with your order is to contact Amazon. <\/p>\n<p>Bear with us while we take you through the process.<\/p>\n<p>First of all, sign-in to your buyer account and then navigate to the bottom of the page. Click on <strong>Help<\/strong> under <strong>Let Us Help You<\/strong> section.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.pixelfy.me\/storage\/app\/uploads\/public\/5d9\/e0d\/5ce\/5d9e0d5ce9bd0725255951.png\" alt=\"7.png\" \/><\/p>\n<p>After that, click on <strong>Where\u2019s My Stuff?<\/strong> And you\u2019re good to go.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.pixelfy.me\/storage\/app\/uploads\/public\/5d9\/e0d\/636\/5d9e0d636d592793304896.png\" alt=\"8.png\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>What is the difference between preparing for shipment and not yet shipped?<\/h3>\n<p>Along with the &quot;Preparing for Shipment&quot; status on your orders, you may have noticed other labels like <strong>&quot;Not Yet Shipped&quot;<\/strong> that may confuse you.<\/p>\n<p>Well, both these terms are technically different from each other.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.pixelfy.me\/storage\/app\/uploads\/public\/5d9\/e0d\/6b5\/5d9e0d6b57b42867942900.png\" alt=\"9.png\" \/><\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p><strong>&quot;Not Yet Shipped&quot;<\/strong> means Amazon has <strong>not yet started<\/strong> preparing, packaging or labeling your order.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Preparing for Shipment, on the other hand, means that your order is in the process of packaging, labeling or waiting to be sent on the next available shipment.<\/p>\n<h3>What is the difference between preparing for shipment and shipped?<\/h3>\n<p>Ever wondered what is the difference between \u201cPreparing for Shipment\u201d and \u201cShipped\u201d?<br \/>\nWell, we have a pretty obvious answer for you.<\/p>\n<p>Your order is still in the warehouse in the process of fulfillment while preparing your shipment. Amazon allows you to <strong>change or cancel your order<\/strong> while the order is still in the facility.<\/p>\n<p>However, once it&#8217;s shipped and left the facility, you don&#8217;t have the power to cancel or modify your order.<\/p>\n<h3>What happens after preparing for shipment?<\/h3>\n<p>After all these time-consuming fulfillment processes, what is the next step?<\/p>\n<p>Well, it&#8217;s party time! Your product is on its way.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.pixelfy.me\/storage\/app\/uploads\/public\/5d9\/e0d\/790\/5d9e0d790307d666587847.png\" alt=\"10.png\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The status of your order on the website will turn &quot;Shipping Now.&quot; That means that the carrier has picked up your product and is in transit to you.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.pixelfy.me\/storage\/app\/uploads\/public\/5d9\/e0d\/7f3\/5d9e0d7f33d7a016941460.png\" alt=\"11.png\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Now, you just have to wait. How long? It depends on what kind of delivery service you are using.<\/p>\n<h3>Am I charged for my order while Amazon is preparing for Shipment?<\/h3>\n<p>This question must be lingering on your mind for quite some time. Stop worrying! We have got the answers right here.<\/p>\n<p>We are stating a rule of thumb for you: <\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.quora.com\/I-ordered-something-on-Amazon-and-then-5-min-after-I-checked-my-balance-on-my-credit-card-and-it-never-told-out-the-money-Did-I-even-order-it-or-do-I-just-have-to-wait\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Amazon will not charge you for your products until your order leaves the fulfillment center.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.pixelfy.me\/storage\/app\/uploads\/public\/5d9\/e0f\/6cc\/5d9e0f6ccd756195795950.png\" alt=\"12.png\" \/><\/p>\n<p>What we mean with this is while preparing for shipment, your order is still inside your warehouse and your card has not been charged yet.<\/p>\n<p>Let us shoot an arrow in the sky: After placing your order on Amazon, your credit card bill may indicate as charged for the item.<\/p>\n<p>In reality, the bank reserves the amount from your credit card for authorization. The primary<br \/>\ntarget is to smooth up the process and deliver your order as early as possible.<\/p>\n<h3>Can you cancel an order on Amazon if it says preparing for shipment?<\/h3>\n<p>We understand your frustrations with a delayed order stuck on \u201cPreparing for Shipment\u201d. At this point, canceling it seems to be the only way to get out of misery.<\/p>\n<p>The answer to the question? <strong>Yes, you can.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>As long as your order hasn\u2019t entered the shipping process, Amazon allows you to cancel your order.<\/em><\/p>\n<h4>How to cancel your order on Amazon?<\/h4>\n<p>So, you ready to cancel your order? We\u2019ll walk you through the whole process.<\/p>\n<p>Go to <strong>Your Orders<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.pixelfy.me\/storage\/app\/uploads\/public\/5d9\/e0f\/73d\/5d9e0f73d862d137491747.png\" alt=\"13.png\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Click <strong>Cancel Items<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Select the check box<\/strong> next to each item you wish to remove from the order.<\/p>\n<p>Click <strong>Cancel checked items<\/strong> when finished.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>How do you get your money back after canceling your order?<\/h3>\n<p>After cancellation, you must be curious about what will happen to your money.<\/p>\n<p>As we mentioned earlier, Amazon does not charge you for your products until your order has left the fulfillment center.<\/p>\n<p>But hang on a minute, what about the amount reserved from your credit card?<\/p>\n<p>Don\u2019t panic. That <strong>\u201ccharged\u201d amount will be transferred back to your account<\/strong> after the cancellation of the order.<\/p>\n<h4>Paid by Gift Card?<\/h4>\n<p>It\u2019s a no brainer. <\/p>\n<p>The policies related to a gift card are very similar to the money charged from a credit card. The amount for canceled order will be returned to your gift card balance.<\/p>\n<h4>Final Thoughts?<\/h4>\n<p>So what\u2019s the moral to this article?<\/p>\n<p>Amazon has a lot to cover before they dispatch your orders for shipment. I mean, they have to maintain the quality, right?<\/p>\n<p>It is okay for them to take time in processing your products.<\/p>\n<p>Let us make it clear right here: If you feel like its not worth waiting for so long, you can always cancel while the product is still in the warehouse. Amazon will not charge you for your order.<\/p>\n<p>Now it&#8217;s your turn. It\u2019s your money at stake here. If you still have any unanswered questions, feel free to leave a comment below.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Your order has been stuck for days under the &#8220;Preparing for Shipment&#8221; status on Amazon and you don&#8217;t have the slightest idea of what&#8217;s going on and it doesn&#8217;t seem worth it? <\/p>\n<p>Don&#8217;t worry! 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