[GH85Carrera]

Late last year I ordered two cases of aviation oil for our airplane. We always keep plenty on hand, so we can change the oil as needed by engine hours. The day the oil was due to be delivered, the order was canceled by Amazon, and the credit card was credited the next day. I just went back to Amazon, and placed the exact same order and it came in two days. No doubt the delivery guy hates to deliver two cases of heavy motor oil.

I have had a few orders just canceled by Amazon. It costs them the cost of the initial charge, and again to issue a credit. No doubt they get a better rate than my little business, but I bet it is still 2.0% or maybe 2.5% of each order and refund. So they don't like to do it.

I have always guessed (assumed) the shipment was either lost (stolen) or damaged or the vendor was out of stock and could not ship it. There are lots of other vendors. Amazon itself does not stock Phillips 66 1045457-12 PK X/C Aviation Oil 20W50, just outside suppliers. If I order it from a local vendor, it comes from a warehouse 55 miles miles away on a large semi tractor trailer, only on Wednesday delivery and the cost is higher for us.