Delivery times - getting really really peed off now.

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I ordered a new imac, UK (what seems like years ago) about 3 weeks ago. I keep checking the delivery status, on monday it stated the 4th, i waited in all day - no delivery - got cheesed off and checked my order again - then it changed to the 8th.

If I track the shipment all i get is "the order is currently in transit to the destination" Thats it - since it was shipped, no infor on wether it is in the country or not, has it passed through customs, nothing...
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Is there anyone I can call to comfirm it will be the 8th, or do I just have to sit around and hope it might arrive then?

I gotta say, despite apples excellent products I can;t say the same for thier delivery part of the site.
 

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Did you get a tracking number? If so, check the shipping company's web site for delivery schedule.
 
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Same here. No detail other than 'in shipment' and delivery is 'on schedule for 5th September'. Today is the 6th. DOH! Have tracking number for no carrier name so tracking number is not a lot of use. Come on Apple - our last order delivery information was far more informative.
 
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you could phone them up and ask the what shipping company they are using. They used TNT with my macbook so you could try putting your tracking number in to there website.

When i ordered my macbook they gave me an estimated delivery date. if this date has changed since they told you then phone up and complain.
 
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Panic over - it has arrived. WOOOO!!!!
 
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So it took them 3 weeks to get around to delivering my new macbook pro, and it went from ( in this week) shanghai, to anchorage, to indianapolis, to memphis, to honolulu, to me on maui....ummmm....why?
 
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It is really strange, I was just suprised that it didn't keep me upto date as much as i'd hoped.
Still, I guess once it leaves the factory it is in the hands of the courierec
 
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So it took them 3 weeks to get around to delivering my new macbook pro, and it went from ( in this week) shanghai, to anchorage, to indianapolis, to memphis, to honolulu, to me on maui....ummmm....why?

Because you ordered normal shipping. It may be worth it to spend the extra money to get it with expedited delivery, I think that is 2-3 days.
 
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I had no choice when I ordered by phone, i don't think the UK get that level of service.
 
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Because you ordered normal shipping. It may be worth it to spend the extra money to get it with expedited delivery, I think that is 2-3 days.

Oh.... i wasn't questioning the length of time it took for it to actually get shipped... i was just a bit flabbergasted at the trip it took before it reached me. LOL
 
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When I ordered my first-generation iPod I experienced a similar issue. When I called Apple they could tell me exactly where it was, but I couldn't see the details online. I believe they shipped it via DHL.

Anyway, I'm glad you got your machine. Just figured I'd chime in to report that it isn't an isolated issue. :)
 
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If your apple has a tracking number that starts with 1Z then it is being sent by UPS, not sure if that’s any help though
 
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iMAC shipping times

Hi guys,

I noticed there are a few posts here similar to mine. My iMAC was shipped God knows from on 29th Aug. The last log on the TNT website is

224xxxxxx details
uw referentie 81x19xxxxx
ophaaldatum 29 Sep 2010
bestemming LONDONDERRY
afgeleverd
getekend door
datum tijd TNT-lokatie status
29 Sep 2010 23:31:00 Eindhoven Shipment In Transit.
29 Sep 2010 17:15:23 Arnhem Hub Shipment In Transit.
29 Sep 2010 17:14:51 Arnhem Hub Shipment Received At Transit
Point.

This is it really. It's 1st OCT today! I called TNT but couldn't tell me about the exact location of my purchase. He confirmed the delivery date is 4th - Monday. How would they know if the system says nothing??

Have a good night everyone!

:)
 
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Same here. No detail other than 'in shipment' and delivery is 'on schedule for 5th September'. Today is the 6th. DOH! Have tracking number for no carrier name so tracking number is not a lot of use. Come on Apple - our last order delivery information was far more informative.

Well, if you've got the tracking number, you must have the carrier name too. Try TNT or UPS websites! ANy of these two really should match :)
 

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Well, if you've got the tracking number, you must have the carrier name too. Try TNT or UPS websites! ANy of these two really should match :)

I hope that you realize that you're quoting & replying to posts that are 3 YEARS OLD!;)

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