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So, I ordered a 16GB black the morning of the 26th, but it still says preparing for shipment. Tried tracking by reference, but all I get is the info for the smart cover I ordered at the same time. I'm remaining calm that it'll be here on friday! I just wonder if anyone else is in the same boat I am.

I am. No tracking info on my 16gb White Wifi model that I ordered at 12:01am PST.

And my smartcover was supposed to be delivered yesterday but of course, apple and their stupid pre-sign for delivery DOES NOT WORK. Left the note on the front door and UPS STILL didn't leave the package. Don't care much since it's just the smartcover, but I'm gonna be pissed if they do it with the Mini on Friday (assuming it comes when it's supposed to).
 
Just rang apple for a second time and they gave me a tracking number,however its not working just yet

So you're in the UK, is your tracking number the same as the one on the Apple site or does it start with 1Z?
 
For the Canadian's following along:

I ordered my iPad Mini in the early morning on the 26th as well. I've been checking both the Apple store site and the Apple Support Profile site all day, and just about 15 minutes ago, my iPad Mini's serial number showed up in the support list. The shipping information has yet to update (and I can't search by reference on UPS or FedEx with the serial number), however it's a start.

I ordered mine from Nova Scotia. I have an estimated Zone 1 delivery of November 2nd.

So, I would say the Canadian orders are being processed/updated today, similar to how we saw the UK orders appear to be getting more details today as well.


I found my iPad mini on Fedex using my phone number! Sitting in PA get to Cincinnati, OH.
 
FYI...

UPS (and FedEx) always accepts my pre-signed shipment paperwork that I print out from Apple. I also have UPS MyChoice which allows me to pre-sign for anything. Apple devices don't come from my regular driver either because he handles ground and the others come in the morning with Express packages.

UPS or FedEx? If you've read the thread you will know that UPS does not deliver Apple products without a real person signing for it. You have a better chance of leaving instructions to deliver to a neighbor (you can do that online I think). If you leave the preauthorized form they'll just stick the "We tried" sticker to it.
 
So you're in the UK, is your tracking number the same as the one on the Apple site or does it start with 1Z?

No the one on the apple site starts with 8, the one they gave me started with 1z however it doesnt register yet.

I got an ipad 4, as they are a lot better than the 2 I have :)
 
No the one on the apple site starts with 8, the one they gave me started with 1z however it doesnt register yet.

I got an ipad 4, as they are a lot better than the 2 I have :)

Thanks. Managed to get hold of mine as well but as you say nothing comes up yet.
 
I believe everyone's says that it arrived in Louisville, KY at 1:32 a.m. on October 30,2012, right?
 
still dont understand why apple don't put 1Z numbers on the tracking page, would save a lot of phone calls
 
I believe everyone's says that it arrived in Louisville, KY at 1:32 a.m. on October 30,2012, right?

Yea mine's still in Louisville, KY. They might be able to start moving them tonight or tomorrow. I guess it depends on where you live. I guess those that are going to West coast area may see some movement tonight.
 
My smart cover was delivered today, finally have a serial on apple support page, but no luck turning up a tracking number from ups or fedex, I'm assuming we will see them later tonight or tomorrow.
 
Still stuck in prepared for shipment while it still says delivers by 11/2. Never been worried about apple sticking to their delivery times before but I'm in Long Island where power is out for 90% of homes. Hoping for the best but then again, if I do get it on Friday, how am I going to charge it anyway ;)
 
I have 2 blacks in Ontario CA with Fedex, and two whites in KY with UPS.

I'm only 30 mins from Ontario, so frustrating!
 
Still stuck in prepared for shipment while it still says delivers by 11/2. Never been worried about apple sticking to their delivery times before but I'm in Long Island where power is out for 90% of homes. Hoping for the best but then again, if I do get it on Friday, how am I going to charge it anyway ;)

We all are wishing the best for those impacted by the terrible storm, and hope you get power etc back ASAP. In watching an unboxing video of a mini, it was stated that the unit was fully charged when the box was opened.
 
Here is what mine says... Im going to just get in the Apple line.

Weird... I apologize if this has already been mentioned before, but I have not been following this huge thread. Mine shows that it left Chek Lap Kok, Hong Kong 10/31 8:07PM and has a scheduled delivery of tomorrow (11/1/12). I doubt I will actually receive it tomorrow, but it's strange that the estimated delivery times are different.
 
They charged my credit card today but still no luck finding it on UPS or Fedex. Still "Preparing for Shipment" on Apple's website.
 
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