Drugstore Dot Com
On a tip from Jill, I was itching for yet another new meter. Something about a jazzy little, fun-colored meter that I could stash in the car would satisfy my almost unquenchable thirst for gadgets. (Remind me to tell you about the toasters, alarm clocks, and bicycles I would take apart when I was little, just to get a glimpse of the inside.)
I spun around in the One Touch site and found the One Touch UltraMini. (Pink or green, pink or green ... I went with green.) Placed my order with Drugstore.com. They sent me an email, confirming that my meter would arrive at work in two days.
I was excited to receive it, like it was a birthday present. Silly diabetic.
And yesterday, the box arrived.
Like a good consumer, I checked the packing slip.
And I opened the box to find ...
Hmmm. The box is about the same size. The color scheme isn't entirely un-glucose meter-esque. But damn, this definitely isn't what I ordered.
I emailed the Customer Support people at Drugstore.com:
"To Whom it May Concern,
I received my order from Drugstore . com today. Excited, I opened the box and expected to see the One Touch UltraMini glucose meter that I had ordered to help manage my type 1 diabetes.
I received a box of Tampax Pearl tampons, instead. Are you kidding me?
I can be reached at [phone number], and I expect to be contacted immediately. We're not talking about hand cream here - this is about disease management.
I am looking forward to hearing from you.
In the meantime, thanks for the Tampons.
-- Kerri Morrone"
Still no response from Drugstore dot com. My faith in them is dwindling ... but I do have these fancy tampons, if anyone needs any. ;)
Comments
We have the One Touch Ultra Mini and so far I can't figure out how to use it.
I was going to make a joke about the tampons, but thought better of it ;)
Posted by: Shannon | May 24, 2007 09:19 AM
OMG!!!
(by the way, those are my...umm..preferred brand and make.)
Posted by: Rachel | May 24, 2007 09:21 AM
LOL... Seriously. I know it's not funny - but it IS funny.
Posted by: Nicolep | May 24, 2007 09:34 AM
I think it's damn funny. ;)
Posted by: Kerri. | May 24, 2007 09:35 AM
I'm sorry Kerri but this is just a crack up!!!
I have used Drugstore.com and they have always been great! Hopefully they will compensate you for their error.
I have been praying for a "painless meter" but it does HAVE to work! ha ha
Posted by: Gramma Donna | May 24, 2007 09:47 AM
OMG! People are asking me at work what I am laughing at! LOL
Thanks for the laugh! LOL
Posted by: George | May 24, 2007 09:49 AM
*LMAO, wiping off the coffee I just spit at my monitor*
Posted by: Lori | May 24, 2007 10:08 AM
OK - so I just ordered me one of those. Thank you, Kerri, for feeding yet another of my addictions.
In case anyone is interested - and does't have insurance coverage of these gadgets - Lifescan is having a promo, they're only $19.00 + 4.00 shipping and handling...
:)
Posted by: nicolep | May 24, 2007 10:14 AM
To Whom it May Concern,
These test strips are taking far too much blood and are not providing clear results, please advise.
Posted by: Darrell | May 24, 2007 10:15 AM
That is very funny! Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: SarahN | May 24, 2007 10:16 AM
LOL, I used to use drugstore.com a lot, back when they were doing free shipping all the time...it ended up being cheaper than the neighborhood NYC drugstore. But tampons instead of a BG meter? At least you're not a man...can you imagine the embarrassment if a guy had opened that package at *his* office?
Posted by: Jana | May 24, 2007 10:28 AM
Kerri,
Imagine the person who ordered tampons and ended up with a green meter! (who mail orders tampons anyways?)
I used drugstore.com too (and after agonizing between green and pink, I picked green) I got mine a few days ago. It's cute, but it doesn't beep! Apparently, I really like the beep! The case obscures some of its flashy color as well.
Hopefully everything will get sorted out for you!
Posted by: jill. | May 24, 2007 10:28 AM
You've got to keep us posted about what happens!
My hubs has the 0ne-touch mini and loves it.
Posted by: Journeywoman | May 24, 2007 10:42 AM
Gee, I would say I'm scared to order it, but I DO have 3 females in the house who could use the substitute product if they goof up.... ;)
Posted by: Johnboy | May 24, 2007 11:32 AM
HA!
What a let down....certainly not as exciting, but worth the laugh!!
Posted by: Drea | May 24, 2007 11:57 AM
I just got the ultramini and I love it - so easy to just throw into your purse! I just went to Walgreens and they had it behind the counter for $19.00 (although not in any fun colors).
By the way I'm relatively new to your blog and I have to say I love it!
Posted by: Nikki | May 24, 2007 12:16 PM
That's funny. Let us hear how it works out.
Posted by: Bernard Farrell | May 24, 2007 12:31 PM
One of the reps came into work the other day with the colored mini's i think my face was almost like a kid on christmas morning i was so excited! It's the little things! Thats so funny about getting the tampons though!
Posted by: Liz (pumplover) | May 24, 2007 12:48 PM
Mine is flashy pink. Awesome.
Posted by: nicolep | May 24, 2007 12:57 PM
Funny! I bet you'll hear from them very soon after this post.
Posted by: AmyT | May 24, 2007 01:16 PM
Lmao wow!
Posted by: alison | May 24, 2007 01:21 PM
Ohhhh, sorry Kerri, but I had to laugh. How disappointing to open up that box and find a pack of tampons sitting there! LOL.
I hope they send you your new gadget soon (and do NOT charge you for the tampons!!) hee hee.
Posted by: Jamie | May 24, 2007 01:26 PM
I just had a Septoplasty this morning and you story is making me laugh!!!! Ouch!!
Posted by: Dave | May 24, 2007 01:27 PM
Darrell:
Brilliant.
Posted by: Kassie | May 24, 2007 01:28 PM
Oh, come on, Kerri. Where's your McGyver can-do attitude? If he could escape a burning building using a Bic pen and an ACE bandage, surely you can check your blood sugar with a tampon.
Posted by: julia | May 24, 2007 02:05 PM
OMG, I spit water out at Darrell's comment!!!
Posted by: Rachel | May 24, 2007 02:31 PM
Someone was definatly low when they filled that order.
That said,you made my day sorry it didn't make yours!!
Was there something else in the box?
Posted by: type1emt | May 24, 2007 02:34 PM
You should contact The Guinness Book of Records. You now hold the world record for Most Expensive Tampons.
Posted by: Simon | May 24, 2007 03:27 PM
Omg, that's hilarious. I want a pink ultra mini. I guess I know where I won't be ordering from.
LMAO at Darrell.
Posted by: Christine | May 24, 2007 04:29 PM
aaahhhh hahaha that is soo funny..well besides the fact that you didnt get your meter. I was kind of excited to see a picture of the pretty new green meter when i scrolled down the page, but not so much! haha well hope they contact you soon. lol
Posted by: Jenna | May 24, 2007 05:50 PM
omg Kerri... hilarious! And Darrell.. muahahah!
Posted by: M | May 24, 2007 07:15 PM
Made me smile today reading this post... way too funny!
Posted by: Jorda | May 24, 2007 08:05 PM
This story is too funny!!! (But I do hope you get a refund, or at least a meter!!!)
Posted by: Kristin | May 24, 2007 09:08 PM
Howdy,
Not to give free ads or anything.. but I will anyway.. americandiabeteswholesale.com is dirt cheap--54.29 for that meter and 50 strips--and they don't even carry tampons.
Posted by: Travis | May 25, 2007 12:58 AM
absolutely hilarious! lol you def. made me smile ... though i was really looking forward to seeing the new meter! hopefully they'll refund your money (last time i checked a box of tampons does NOT equal 20 bucks lol)
Posted by: Bethany | May 25, 2007 03:29 AM
Baaahhhh ha ha ha haaa!
The sheer ridiculousness of this incident has just made my entire morning.
For the record, I want the pink one...maybe they'd send me maxi-pads instead?
Posted by: Hannah | May 25, 2007 08:43 AM
You mean all these months, all these years, I could have gotten insurance to pay for these things? D..., why didn't I think of that? jc
Posted by: JC Jones | May 29, 2007 10:32 AM
Hmmm....how can I put this delicately...when I saw you ordered a One Touch Ultra Mini and that the color could be green or pink, let's just say I thought the pharmacy actually sent you something used for personal attainment of pleasure.
Hilarious story! : D
Posted by: Kim | May 29, 2007 04:06 PM