Shout-Out for ShoeMall.com

I ordered these great Reef flip-flops using an amazon.com gift certificate, and they arrived yesterday. I had never bought anything other than books from amazon.com before, but I couldn't find anything I really wanted (though I did buy Twilight in paperback to see if I liked the premise before buying the whole series). Then I stumbled on these flip-flops. I have been looking for a pair of black ones all summer long. These were in my very hard-to-find size (11) and reasonably cheap considering they were name brand ($19.95--thought I found out today that is the regular price, so I am not feeling quite so smug). So, I ordered them. I didn't have to pay shipping (USPS Parcel Post ground) or sales tax (which saved me 9% right there).

I must say I am really impressed. Not only are the flip-flops extremely comfy (they even have arches in the soles--important for my old feet), but they came in very minimal packaging. Everything you see here: a gray shipping pouch, the shoes inside a clear bag, a receipt, and an ad for Proactiv. I was really appreciative that they were able to spare all the extra packaging. Not only does this save on shipping (and fuel for the Postal Service), but there's less for me to have to dispose of. The only way the packaging could have been any better is if there were recycling symbols on the bags, so that I could recycle them.

On the packing slip, I got a code for 15% off my next order at ShoeMall.com (obviously a partner of amazon.com). I'll definitely use it!