Why do so many mail order company ads say to "Allow six to eight weeks for delivery"? Does it really take that long for companies to process orders?

serpa

My suspicious side tells me it's a ploy for the company to keep your money in their bank account a little longer to earn some interest. Aug 19 10, 4:23 PM

star_gazer

The Mail-Order Merchandise Rule: The mail-order rule adopted by the Federal Trade Commission in October 1975 provides that when you order by mail: You must receive the merchandise when the seller says you will. If you are not promised delivery within a certain time period, the seller must ship the merchandise to you no later than 30 days after your order comes in. If you don't receive it shortly after that 30-day period, you can cancel your order and get your money back. Read more: The Mail-Order Merchandise Rule — Infoplease.com http://www.infoplease.com/ipa/A0110456.html#ixzz0x6oIcdTU So, to play it safe with this 30 day delivery rule, mail order companies use a shipping deadline of much longer than they will ever need. Aug 19 10, 8:25 PM