sunset1031 Posted May 17, 2022 Report Share Posted May 17, 2022 Has anyone ordered the 6 pack from Emed lately? Are they always charging $22 for overnight shipping? I cannot uncheck the overnight option. I believe I saw free standard shipping before. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokeybandit Posted May 17, 2022 Report Share Posted May 17, 2022 I thought only the RC-branded storefront at Optum gave free shipping. Pattycruise 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruisingNewb Posted May 17, 2022 Report Share Posted May 17, 2022 The inability to uncheck overnight shipping is new to us. We ordered ours a couple of weeks ago at standard shipping. Our insurance covered entire cost. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokeybandit Posted May 17, 2022 Report Share Posted May 17, 2022 I had to pick the expedited shipping back in February when I bought a pack. It was $17 then Pattycruise 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brdjnr Posted May 17, 2022 Report Share Posted May 17, 2022 It's $26.16 now for overnight shipping. There were no options to ship different a month ago or so nor earlier this morning. If you need 6 tests I still think it ends up slightly cheaper than 2 pack tests from other sites. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted May 17, 2022 Report Share Posted May 17, 2022 Just ordered a 6pack from emed last week. Overnight shipping was only option Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GatorCruiser Posted May 17, 2022 Report Share Posted May 17, 2022 emed advertises 6 packs for 150 but then tacks on the shipping, optum you buy 2 -3 packs for $199, its all about the same price in the end Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RWDW1204 Posted May 17, 2022 Report Share Posted May 17, 2022 We ordered eMed in January, $35 shipping charge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pattycruise Posted May 18, 2022 Report Share Posted May 18, 2022 I think shipping costs depends on where you are shipping to Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Breezyclimber Posted May 18, 2022 Report Share Posted May 18, 2022 3 hours ago, Pattycruise said: I think shipping costs depends on where you are shipping to Agreed. The shipping for myself and the shipping for my mother were different costs although ordered at the same time, because we live in different states. The overnight shipping was also the only option for us. Also, don’t forget to submit the cost for reimbursement with your insurance (if possible). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meangreen Posted June 7, 2022 Report Share Posted June 7, 2022 How long did it take to receive your tests from Emed? I ordered last night and one order had the shipment notice cancelled with FedEx this afternoon. I'm a little concerned because I have people around to grab the package this week when it comes, but not next week. We don't sail until mid July so waiting isn't as big of a problem as the fact they are temp sensitive and outdoor temps are going above the threshold starting this weekend. On a side note I needed 8 tests and I had to order a 6 pack and a 2 pack separately which meant I had to pay for shipping twice. Kinda stinks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drjohn4 Posted June 8, 2022 Report Share Posted June 8, 2022 I ordered 3 6-packs and they charged $91 for shipping. What a scam. But still least cost per test. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moby Dick Posted June 8, 2022 Report Share Posted June 8, 2022 Just now, June 7, 2022, 9:19 PM Central Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pattycruise Posted June 8, 2022 Report Share Posted June 8, 2022 3 hours ago, Meangreen said: How long did it take to receive your tests from Emed? I ordered last night and one order had the shipment notice cancelled with FedEx this afternoon. I'm a little concerned because I have people around to grab the package this week when it comes, but not next week. We don't sail until mid July so waiting isn't as big of a problem as the fact they are temp sensitive and outdoor temps are going above the threshold starting this weekend. On a side note I needed 8 tests and I had to order a 6 pack and a 2 pack separately which meant I had to pay for shipping twice. Kinda stinks. wow,up until a month ago you could only order a 6 pack! It is recommended to order more tests than you need due to the possibility of human error when testing or a test kit does not have all the required components (rare but it happens)....test kits are not allowed to be opened prior to the proctored viewing. Usually the kits come within the week-5 days. IDK why their site says overnight.....I've never gotten my box overnight. Here is their customer service # (866) 955-1173. you might want to call and make an inquiry as to what is happening with your order. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meangreen Posted June 8, 2022 Report Share Posted June 8, 2022 UPDATE - the 6 pack I ordered Monday looks like it will be here today because according to FedEx the package left Miami and is currently in Indianapolis. The two pack, I have no idea when it will ship at this point. Tried to create an account on their site and was having issues last night. Pattycruise 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moby Dick Posted June 8, 2022 Report Share Posted June 8, 2022 14 hours ago, Pattycruise said: wow,up until a month ago you could only order a 6 pack! If you are talking about the COVID test kits through the Royal website, the Abbott test kits through Optum store that is link in the Royal site: The emed test kits (Abbott) that I used, among others, were the 2 pack that we ordered through Royal's website. I ordered and received them back in February or March, 2022. Used them on May 10, 2022. Since I was interested in purchasing the tests kits, various size packs (I believe it was the 2 and 3 pack amounts) were available through Royal's website. Side Note: We/I only ordered the 2 pack for my wife and I, so we didn't have any extra to waste. My wife's internet connection was lost during the 15 minute processing time. We reconnected after the 15 minute processing time and it didn't matter. They gave her a proof of negative test document anyway, she was actually negative. To me, that only proves that Royal and their business associations aren't interested in preventing folks from cruising, if within their power to do so. Plausible deniability! YMMV! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meangreen Posted June 9, 2022 Report Share Posted June 9, 2022 Last update: all 8 tests arrived today in two packages, so it took 48 hours. We’re 1 step closer to cruising! FoxboroCruiser, Pattycruise and Moby Dick 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnstewarth Posted June 9, 2022 Report Share Posted June 9, 2022 On 5/17/2022 at 2:18 PM, Matt said: Just ordered a 6pack from emed last week. Overnight shipping was only option Hi Matt, This may sound like a weird question, BUT: we have ordered the emed Abbot test kits through the Optum store and want to test just after midnight Eastern time on Saturday morning (we have an early morning flight to Seattle on Saturday) to embark on a Monday morning cruise from Seattle. Will the date indicated on the test results be based upon the date when we took the test in the time zone we tested? In other words, since Seattle is 3 hours behind us, will our results be valid if our test times are based upon our time zone, rather than Pacific? Thanks for your advice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ampurp85 Posted June 9, 2022 Report Share Posted June 9, 2022 51 minutes ago, Johnstewarth said: Hi Matt, This may sound like a weird question, BUT: we have ordered the emed Abbot test kits through the Optum store and want to test just after midnight Eastern time on Saturday morning (we have an early morning flight to Seattle on Saturday) to embark on a Monday morning cruise from Seattle. Will the date indicated on the test results be based upon the date when we took the test in the time zone we tested? In other words, since Seattle is 3 hours behind us, will our results be valid if our test times are based upon our time zone, rather than Pacific? Thanks for your advice. eMed uses UTC times so that is what will show on your results. So, you need to match your time to UTC and see what time that will be. But the conversion should be based on your time zone, since they process you based on your state from your ID. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnstewarth Posted June 9, 2022 Report Share Posted June 9, 2022 16 hours ago, Ampurp85 said: eMed uses UTC times so that is what will show on your results. So, you need to match your time to UTC and see what time that will be. But the conversion should be based on your time zone, since they process you based on your state from your ID. Thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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