Let me tell you how I finally figured out that Saks “high” shipping thing. Seriously, it was a journey, guys. I was ordering this fancy candle set on their site, right? Deadline gift for my buddy’s promotion party next weekend. Time was tight.
The Absolute Nightmare Checkout
Typed my card stuff in, all good. Hit checkout. Boom – shipping page hits me. First option says “Standard” – 5 to 8 business days. Uh, nope. Party’s next Saturday. Already sweating a little.
Scrolled down. Next option: “Express”. 3 to 5 days? Maybe… maybe if everything went perfect. But nah, I don’t trust mail carriers with my luck. Last “express” package took a week. Clicked it anyway to see the price. Almost choked. Twenty bucks? For maybe getting it Friday? Rude.
Felt stuck. Almost closed the tab. Then… way down at the bottom? Barely visible? Saw something tiny: “HIGH“. Seriously, that was the name? “High Shipping”. Weird name. Why not say “Fast” or “Super Fast”? Saks, man.
Actually Trying “High” Shipping
Clicking it revealed the magic:
- Guaranteed 2-Day: Got it Wednesday? For a Saturday party? Sweet.
- Tracking Included: Obviously, but needed that reassurance.
- Price: Okay, brace yourselves… Twenty-Five Bucks. More than Express? Ouch.
Weighed it hard. Candle wasn’t cheap. Twenty-five bones extra for shipping? Felt crazy. But missing the party? More crazy. My rep depends on this! Bit the bullet. Selected “HIGH”. Clicked the shiny “Place Order” button before I could chicken out. Felt my wallet cry softly.
The Surprisingly Un-Sucky Part
Got the confirmation email instantly. Nice. Checked next day – tracking number already working. Package actually moved. Not sitting in “Label Created” purgatory for days? Unheard of.
Day Two? Out for delivery before noon. The guy actually rang my doorbell! Didn’t just yeet it onto the porch and zoom off. Got my candles Wednesday afternoon. Felt like I won the lottery. Party panic mode: OFF.
So, What’s the REAL Deal?
Here’s my brutal take:
- It Works: Shocked me. Stuff actually showed up fast and on track. FedEx guy looked well-rested, maybe even smiled.
- Price Sucks: Twenty-five dollars is steep AF. But if you really need it quick? Pay the troll toll. Sometimes you gotta.
- Confusing as Heck: Calling it “HIGH” shipping? What does that even MEAN? Should be flashing neon letters: “2-DAY GUARANTEED OMG”. Buried at checkout? Terrible design.
Would I use it again? Yeah, maybe if the item price hurt less or the deadline was life-or-death. It’s reliable fast. But jeez Louise, they make you pay hardcore for that speed. And finding it? Like trying to find matching socks in the dark. Saks, fix your labels!
