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I had both of my phones ship the exact same day. I don't know how one of them made it onto US soil yesterday and the other is still in China.

This is my most recent scan.


ZhengZhou, China11/14/20179:01 P.M.Your package is in transit. We're updating plans to schedule your delivery. / The package will be forwarded to a UPS facility in the destination city.11/14/20177:37 P.M.Your package is in transit. We're updating plans to schedule your delivery.

ZhengZhou, China11/10/201711:10 P.M.Arrival Scan11/10/201710:46 P.M.Departure Scan11/10/20177:39 A.M.The package is awaiting clearing agency review. / The package is at the clearing agency awaiting final release.

11/10/20177:03 A.M.The package is awaiting clearing agency review. / The package is at the clearing agency awaiting final release.

ZhengZhou, China11/10/20176:43 P.M.Origin ScanChina11/10/201710:09 P.M. (ET)Order Processed: Ready for UPS
 
I had both of my phones ship the exact same day. I don't know how one of them made it onto US soil yesterday and the other is still in China.

This is my most recent scan.


ZhengZhou, China11/14/20179:01 P.M.Your package is in transit. We're updating plans to schedule your delivery. / The package will be forwarded to a UPS facility in the destination city.11/14/20177:37 P.M.Your package is in transit. We're updating plans to schedule your delivery.

ZhengZhou, China11/10/201711:10 P.M.Arrival Scan11/10/201710:46 P.M.Departure Scan11/10/20177:39 A.M.The package is awaiting clearing agency review. / The package is at the clearing agency awaiting final release.

11/10/20177:03 A.M.The package is awaiting clearing agency review. / The package is at the clearing agency awaiting final release.

ZhengZhou, China11/10/20176:43 P.M.Origin ScanChina11/10/201710:09 P.M. (ET)Order Processed: Ready for UPS
Same as me. I don’t understand how some of the phones cleared customs quickly while ours are held back. I didn’t have any problem receiving my iPhone 7 on launch day last year. UPS/Apple have a lot of ‘splaining to do.
 
Just got bumped to 11/20 from 11/17 after several other bumps (all bad); this is the worst Apple iPhone rollout I have ever participated in and I have been all of them, with the exception of the original iPhone. My iPhone X seems to be stuck in Shanghai; why won’t Apple allow Saturday delivery on these?
 
Just got bumped to 11/20 from 11/17 after several other bumps (all bad); this is the worst Apple iPhone rollout I have ever participated in and I have been all of them, with the exception of the original iPhone. My iPhone X seems to be stuck in Shanghai; why won’t Apple allow Saturday delivery on these?
they do not allow Saturday deliveries?
 
Just got bumped to 11/20 from 11/17 after several other bumps (all bad); this is the worst Apple iPhone rollout I have ever participated in and I have been all of them, with the exception of the original iPhone. My iPhone X seems to be stuck in Shanghai; why won’t Apple allow Saturday delivery on these?
Mine is doing the same thing
 
Just noticed that 1 of mine did get a departure scan out of Korea, the other one not. Despite exact same arrival time. Now the one that shipped a day later (and ordered later) is actually ahead of the other. Insane. Fingers crossed these scans aren't all accurate.
 
I've been pretty patient. Wasn't able to place order until :08 and then I got the reservation email. Finally got assigned 11/17 - 11/24. Once it shipped, apple said 11/21 but UPS said 11/16, which made me happy. I thought it was finally on it's way but now it's again at "awaiting clearing agency review" for the third time and they took off the delivery date.

11/14/2017 12:00 P.M. The package is awaiting clearing agency review. / Your package was released by the clearing agency.
Shanghai, China 11/14/2017 9:37 P.M. Departure Scan
Shanghai, China 11/13/2017 10:40 A.M. Export Scan

11/11/2017 10:24 A.M. The package is awaiting clearing agency review. / The package is at the clearing agency awaiting final release.
Shanghai, China 11/11/2017 11:01 P.M. Arrival Scan

11/11/2017 9:02 A.M. The package is awaiting clearing agency review. / The package is at the clearing agency awaiting final release.
ZhengZhou, China 11/11/2017 10:01 P.M. Departure Scan
11/11/2017 6:54 P.M. Origin Scan
China 11/11/2017 7:47 A.M. (ET) Order Processed: Ready for UPS
 
Here was mine that just left Shanghai this morning. UPS pushed my date from 11/16 to 11/17. No more buffer days as we are gone for a week starting the 18th.

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Mine said export scan 11/13/17 @ 7:16 p.m. and nothing more..... UGH>>>>>> I am leaving the 18th also..
 
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"400 Miles Northwest of Dutch Harbor, above the Bearing Sea... Onboard the S.S. UPS99, 100,000 iPhone Xs are being shipped across the treacherous waters to reach their destination, in Anchorage, Alaska. From there, these iPhone Xs will be sent to Louisville, Kentucky to be distributed throughout the country to various homes and stores."

Sorry, I really had the urge to make this joke, and if you don't get it, its a spoof of Deadliest Catch, a show about crab fishers in the Bearing Sea off the coast of Alaska, which is on the Discovery Channel.
 
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Mine's been in transit for a few days...beginning to wonder if it's getting to Alaska by ship and then to Anchorage by dog sled.
 
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"400 Miles Northwest of Dutch Harbor, above the Bearing Sea... Onboard the S.S. UPS99 is 100,000 iPhone Xs are being shipped across the treacherous waters to reach their destination, in Anchorage, Alaska. From there, these iPhone Xs will be sent to Louisville, Kentucky to be distributed throughout the country to various homes and stores."

Sorry, I really had the urge to make this joke, and if you don't get it, its a spoof of Deadliest Catch, a show about crab fishers in the Bearing Sea off the coast of Alaska, which is on the Discovery Channel.

Haha, I love it and I love that show. I shall call you Mike Rowe. Your phone could be flying above Sig on the Northwestern as we speak.
 
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Just got bumped to 11/20 from 11/17 after several other bumps (all bad); this is the worst Apple iPhone rollout I have ever participated in and I have been all of them, with the exception of the original iPhone. My iPhone X seems to be stuck in Shanghai; why won’t Apple allow Saturday delivery on these?

If your delivery window was 11/17 - 11/24 I don't see what Apple did wrong. Honestly shipping times from Apple are estimates and really don't reflect on Apple at all. UPS will fulfill its commitment by making sure you and the others in this discussion get the phone by the 24th.

Seems open and closed to me.

Just got bumped to 11/20 from 11/17 after several other bumps (all bad); this is the worst Apple iPhone rollout I have ever participated in and I have been all of them, with the exception of the original iPhone. My iPhone X seems to be stuck in Shanghai; why won’t Apple allow Saturday delivery on these?

Because Apple is a corporation that appeals to its investors by its ability to make money. If apple can fulfill its obligations by delivering the product by or on the 24th without spending extra for Saturday service, It would be irresponsible to the investors to do otherwise.
 
Here was mine that just left Shanghai this morning. UPS pushed my date from 11/16 to 11/17. No more buffer days as we are gone for a week starting the 18th.

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Looks like my second one is landing in Alaska within the hour. Hopefully it gets here as fast as my other one. That touched down last night in Alaska and out for delivery today in South Florida.

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Does UPS scan before loading the planes for departure? If so I'm still stuck in Louisville & missed the flight departing for MSP at 3:54 EST dang...11/15 delivery probably won't happen.

Wait....there's another flight tonight....I still might have a chance! Fingers crossed.
 
Does UPS scan before loading the planes for departure? If so I'm still stuck in Louisville & missed the flight departing for MSP at 3:54 EST dang...11/15 delivery probably won't happen.

Wait....there's another flight tonight....I still might have a chance! Fingers crossed.
I’m thinking any of the overnight flights too (I work for FedEx) and those flights make it to the airports in time to get to that days delivery locations too. However I’m not holding my breath to get the phone prior to my 16th delivery date even though it’s been in Louisville since Sunday morning.
 
Looks like my second one is landing in Alaska within the hour. Hopefully it gets here as fast as my other one. That touched down last night in Alaska and out for delivery today in South Florida.

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Looks like the plane goes on to the UPS hub with arrival early morning. Should be enough time to deliver tomorrow.
 

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