I'm in the same boat. Ordered 128 JB 7+Just chiming in with an update (or lack of...)
Ordered 128GB JB 7+ for Verizon via Apple Store App (Full Payment) (Apple Pay)
XX:12 email order confirmation
9/26 - 10/3 estimated delivery date (this hasn't changed)
I'm in the US (Ohio)
My card was charged as well (9/15 @ approx. 3p EDT)
Apple says preparing for shipment (9/15 @ approx. 3:15p EDT)
Nothing in UPS tracking (as of 9/17 @ approx. 7:45a EDT)
Nothing in Apple Support Profile (as of 9/17 @ approx. 7:45a EDT)
T-Mob.