Simple sentences. Short. But I relate to this so much.
The number of times I've been fucked over even though I've tried to plan ahead.... way too many. I'll have some supply - decent amount, like a week's worth - and I'll go ahead and place the next order because I do not want to risk being screwed.
But something happens (parcel incorrectly sorted - delayed, supplier said they'd shipped two days ago but they're actually shipping today - delayed, parcel mysteriously sits in one place with no update for a week - delayed).
It feels like something happens all the time, which I know isn't true, but it happens way too much. Two things I would pay extra for IF they worked:
1. Express delivery ("when it absolutely, positively, has to be there overnight")
2. Guaranteed delivery dates
EDIT: I am writing from the perspective of someone in Australia, just to be clear.