I was one of those that got screwed last year. It was experiencing the same issue of not being able to connect with the Apple App and I beieve it was about 20min before I was able to get it. Then I had to go thru the IUP terms and then my credit card got rejected. After several attempts I realized they wanted the card associated with my Apple Acct. By that time i was 3-4 weeks out.
Currently my bump from 11/17-11/24 to 11/6 has now gone to a 11/8 delivery. Status shows delay after being released from customs check.
I just hope there's no cruel tracking game like went thru last year.The tracking had showed the plane landing in Korea back to China then had weather delays.
When you check the tracking number on UPS does it say November 6?