nerdlock wrote: ↑Thu Jul 27, 2023 8:04 pmI had the main page loaded, then opened each item I wanted to order in a new tab. The site automatically updates the cart each time you add a new item even if it's in a separate browser tab.
I kept the main page with all the items open at all times because it was a nightmare to keep refreshing, and then timing out.
I did the same. The problem I ran into is that I tried checking out over 10 times and the page would fail to load each time after I submitted payment. Then I would refresh and it would go to the home screen and I would have to go through the 3-4 additional pages again to get back to the payment page. And each of these would timeout or fail to load multiple times. I missed out on the premium mystery boxes because of this but was able to get a few regular mystery boxes after 4 hours of trying. I tried to get a couple PM2s as gifts in a separate order after this but was unable to checkout after trying again multiple times. As bad as the whole process was, if Spyderco had some way to ensure a completed order once you clicked on submit order that would have been helpful. I've never had a website fail to complete an order after clicking submit order, let alone have this happen over 10 times.
I am glad Spyderco offered this sale online and love their knives. I have a lot of respect for them as a company. However, if they intend to do this again in the future, then they really do need to find a way to make it a smoother process. It was bad when they did it in 2020 but significantly smoother than now. If it's not possible to make it smoother then they probably should not try an online seconds sale again.