ok... Just called apple and asked about the expedited shipping (since i paid 10.00 for it). 1st i told them that my brother spoke with someone from apple earlier today (not true) to change his shipping to expedited and the rep told him that they are automatically expediting the shipping for the 6+. The rep i spoke with said, that is not the case. what is happening is that ups is delivering quicker than normal due to the 6+ high demand & the deal they have with apple for shipping.
Also i asked is there an estimated date that my 6+ will ship. Well for those of us that are #team10/3 she said that 10/3 shipments should be shipped by monday 10/27.

(but we'll see if this is true once we get the confirmation email)
I also read another thread that apple was giving away complimentary leather cases. unfortunately, i wasn't able to score one
can someone else (#team10/3) call apple and verify if they get the same answers