We're so sorry your delivery did not go smoothly on this occasion, we understand how completely disappointing and inconvenient this can be for you. I've looked back at the email we sent to you and can see we tried to rectify this for you with a number of options. The reason we advise to 'refuse' a delivery, if it is possible for a member of staff to intercept delivery, is that once the parcel is on the delivery van we are unfortunately not able to redirect the parcel, as on this occasion. By refusing delivery it will be sent back immediately. Again, if a member of staff is able to intercept delivery, we can advise you of the sell by dates of food items, a member of our team reassured you the hamper could be stored, this is simply an option. Other options are a refund or to collect the item and redeliver at a later date. We understand completely when normal high standards are not met due to human error it seems nothing can be done to make the situation right and for that we sincerely apologize.