Hi All

Hubby and I ordered Chrisco 2 years ago and never had a problem with any of the hampers we ordered. I have just gone through the process of ordering it again last night for next year, thought id get in early. The problem is that there are more companies now who are competing against them, so who is the best to go throughf or your hampers.

 

Weigh up your options, and check the books out.

CAMPARE BETWEEN CHRISCO, CASTLE HAMPERS AND I THINK THERES ANOTHER ONE CALLED HAMPER KING NOW....

HAPPY SHOPPING

IT IS CONVENIENT AND BRILLIANT WHEN IT ARRIVES.....

Hi Guys,

I am an Agent for Chrisco and have 3 boxes of goodies, each has come separtedly,

All the items have been what we were after, not expired, or thrawed out as Currant Affair had said.

Our last box of goodies is comming on Wednesday.

The only thing I am a little disapointed in is the little gifts and cards that used to be in the boxes.

The only thing I have got so far is 1 christmas card.

I will still be getting Chrisco next year it saves me a lot of time and it paid for thought the year.

 

 

Hi all, I am an agent with the above company and have been for 6 years now, I still stand by them as being the best in their field, sure there are many in competition against them, but this is still the best value in town, last year I went all out paid $100 each week and received $4000 worth in one lot, couldn't have been happier, this lasted me approx 6 mths with a family of 5 to feed. The intentions behind this was to enable me to fund my gift-line, which alot of you guys benefited from. I must say it worked! So I still say given the amt of orders these guys have to contend with, they do a great job, don't be so quick to dismiss their intentions, even the best make mistakes... I will be with them till they actually do something 'wrong' or mistreat me or my clients in some way.. if you don't want to be with them or know about them well don't... but please remember one thing word-of-mouth can be devestating.. no-one is perfect guys, especially US!! thanx bec

alair777

Alair if you are paying $100 a week that would total $5200 after 52 weeks so what you are saying the company has profitted $1200 plus that added interest on the money??

 

I still think it would be cheaper to open up an high interest account and have them automatically

deposit $100 per week into that account. Youll have more money in the end and the interest goes to you!!

 

or did I read your post wrong???

40 weeks is correct, I also had a total of $4000 paid to me in commission from all my 40 client's orders so I actually got the whole lot back so as to speak, but I still say they are the best.. and yes they do make mistakes, but who doesn't? bec

alair777

 

Yes! The above post is true and correct! bec

alair777

I have bought Chrisco hampers and gifts for the last 3 years and have had no problems at all

I can't buy off the other 2 companies ( Castle or Hamper King) as they do not deliver perishable goods to my area.

Will be staying with Chrisco and have put my order in for 2008

Wendy

Just as a point of interest for those concerned, I actually use chrisco for all of my sweets included in my 'Unique Gifts' they are made up of good quality lollies, chocolates, savouries and more. Because I only have to worry about the delivery once a year, I have ample enough stock to supply all my gifts as they are sold... just thought I would let you guys know as to the quality you would be receiving. And too add, if there is $20 or over spent through my shop at this time you will also receive a BN Chrisco santa sack, (only while stocks last) at no extra cost to the buyer, thanx bec

alair777

As I said early I too love Chrisco and as Bec said with the little extras I tend to give them as gifts as well.

To me Chrisco is great save time in shopping, as for the price I look at it this way for the 2008 hampers you are paying Jan 2008 prices not Dec 2008 so if there is a price rise of anything it doesn't effect you.

Yes I too am an agent, for a few disabled friend who can't get out like most, and I alway find it hard to get out and shop at this time of year with the extra stock the ilses are jamed packed most of the time you can't get a wheelchair down the ilses and prams would also be a pain.

This time of year I hate (don't get me wrong I love Christmas) I just hate the shops for all there stock or should I say were they put them, the shops I can normally get into with no hassells, this time of year forget it.

Sorry had by Vent!

Hi

I don't buy Chrisco or any other hamper company

BUT  in the last 10 days I have seen one thread after the other about members complaining about their hampers being " out of stock"

 

One member said she got a toy hamper- for her nieces & nephews & was told last week that it is not going to arrive - as they have "run out"

another member said only half her items arrived - the rest out of stock

another member said  she got nothing at all- all out of stock & she ordered last year !

 

2gb  in Sydney has had OVER  1,000  phone calls from people complaining about  no  items arriving in their hampers ( just food)

It appears to be mainly the  "items"  not the food ! ( toys -  poker games etc)

 

The radio said that Criscos have not returned their calls to explain !

 

If you have a business & you have 1,000  hampers of  kids toys- you do not take orders for 1001  hampers !

If you do- then you provide another hamper BETTER  than the one promised !

 

If you check the threads you will see these members are in deep trouble- now not having the gifts & only having one week to get them when they still haven't had a refund

Maybe those who do work for Criscoes - where it is that company involved- could help them - somehow !

1,000  phone calls in Sydney alone and  numerous  complaints in the forums - If I was going to  ever get a hamper- I wouldn't now ! ( Criscoes or any company ) for the reasons stated-

If they promise they will deliver toys @ Xmas- then they should ( IMO ) deliver toys- if not exact same then as close as possible but must be  better !

 

2gb  wants the CEO  to call them & I know 2gb (  Alan Jones station - I cannot stand him )

 

I  happened to hear this on the radio about Criscoes & felt that all the members who were complaining in the forums should be aware they have someone they can call - as they said they got no help from Criscoes !

 

2gb  wont leave this alone until someone does speak to them - Maybe  those above who do work for Criscoes could help the members who are having such problems ! One member was EXTREMELY  upset - as all Xmas presents were in the hampers & none were arriving !  

 

Cheers :-)

I will send an email to Chrisco stating what I have heard here, maybe there is something we, as a whole can do, as I say until they do wrong by me or ANY of my clients I will continue with them, and as stated before, I have faith that honest mistakes can indeed be made, and obviously have. I will update if I hear anything in regards to this, thank you bec

alair777

Good on you :-)

 

Cheers :-)

Was on the news tonight channel 10. The CEO Mr  ? Hill was saying that Chrisco is

having delivery problems and will be refunding buyers money. He said that they

have already started contacting people since Saturday. A lot of people will not

be receiving hampers due to a new type of delivery procedure that was put into place

and has caused problems. ( ? wrong data on stock available etc ).

Just found this story on Yahoo news, don't know if it will help anyone or not, but I hope you all get your refunds & have a great Xmas:

 

Up to 30,000 people who ordered hampers through Chrisco this Christmas could miss out due to delivery problems.

The company says a glitch in a new system introduced to manage hamper deliveries is causing massive delays.

Chrisco CEO Lee Hill said the company was contacting affected customers.

"As of Saturday last week, we made a call that where we couldn't absolutely guarantee that we could get the hampers to our customers on time, that we would proactively call them and offer them a refund to ensure their grocery needs are met before Christmas," Mr Hill said.

Customers in Queensland and New South Wales are worst affected.

Chrisco has set up a toll-free number for more information: call 1800 830 830 or visit www.chrisco.com.au.

Hi Guys,

 

Well the last of my hampers were suposed to be deleivered yesterday, but no delivery and the phones at Chrisco must be flat chat I have rang them 3 times and the recording just says to ring but as they had a huge call wait.

I do feel sorry for the receptionist who take the calls as its not there fault, but as its the first contact a week ago I spoke to someone and she said I was so kind as everyone was abusing her.

I am one of the lucky ones I guess reading about everyone else.

I am an agent not that that has any pull.

I have got this feeling that I won't get our deleivery by Christmas but I guess I will have to keep ringing Chrisco and hopefully get though and fine out if their is a chance of getting our last box before Christmas.

 

Hi guys, no update as yet, but I do believe everything happens for a reason, for this I do not know the reason behind it, although I am sure this is not an exception, To be loyal to something you wholeheartedly believe in is a strength all of us need to adopt, Please take a moment and consider the feelings of those who do work at Chrisco as the above post has stated it is not their fault and abusing the operators is not the way to handle this, it is a delicate matter that needs to be dealt with, with diplomacy and tact and please be sure to wish your operator a very merry xmas and a happy new year as it has been said IT IS NOT THEIR FAULT! and no-one deserves to be abused at Xmas least of all them, they're just doing their job. thank you bec

alair777