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'Preparing Shipment'--means what??

I checked my order status a few minutes ago, and it says 'Preparing Shipment'. I know what this means, but how long is it between preparing the shipment, and actually shipping my iPod?

*nathan

Posted on Oct 24, 2005 4:31 AM

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Oct 24, 2005 4:59 AM in response to Simon Clayton

Hey Simon,

I did order one on Friday, but cancelled becuase some information was wrong.
I re-ordered Sunday. Either way, Apple couldnt process until Monday morning.

Engraving will most likely take a little longer, but will be interesting to see how much longer. I know with my nano, it arrived the day after Apple shipped it.

*nathan

Oct 25, 2005 4:16 AM in response to ---nathan---

Nathan,

My status within the Apple store website does not show anything (does not exist), hence my call today to find out when I would be able to start tracking it. The chap from the store told me it had already been shipped and gave me a TNT reference number. Via the tnt.com website, it shows that it has shipped from originating depot! Try giving Apple a call, to see if you have a TNT number yet.

Cheers,

Simon

Oct 26, 2005 3:57 AM in response to ---nathan---

I called TNT this morning and they said its still in Shanghai, but should be delivered on October 31st. Which i guess i cant complain about as it wasn't expected to ship until the 31st, and wasn't due to arrive until up to November 7th.

In theroy, a week early =)
And im not in school on Monday....i can wait in all day for that big orange truck.

*nathan

'Preparing Shipment'--means what??

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