Not true, as much as I would love to blame it on Apple, customs is not requesting anything from Apple (per Fed Ex IPD). They are just holding it. Called again this morning and it is still being held.
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Not true, as much as I would love to blame it on Apple, customs is not requesting anything from Apple (per Fed Ex IPD). They are just holding it. Called again this morning and it is still being held.
I ordered 2 minis at 3am the day pre order went live.... and now they are stuck in Memphis
We are getting conflicting reports. When I called FedEx I was told they are waiting on an invoice from the importer.
Maybe this will have a happy ending and they will all be delivered on time
This is the facts. I work with FedEx and there are rules regarding moving packages. Proper documents MUST be included. And this isn't a FedEx thing. It's a transportation thing. So without proper documents stuff doesn't move. Apple would be the one to correct this.
I work with Fed Ex aswell to the tune of a Fed Ex drop trailer at my dock daily. If you call the 1800gofedex # they will tell you the default answer on the web. Call the Ipd desk (i posted the #) they will tell you that customs is not requesting anything from Apple.
Mini on Fedex truck for delivery
My mini was stuck in customs Sunday in Memphis, showed released on Monday morning at 8:33 am, but history did not update until a few minutes ago showing on Fedex truck for delivery today (Tuesday, 11/20), a day ahead of schedule. So there is hope, apparently history doesn't always update promptly.
My mini was stuck in customs Sunday in Memphis, showed released on Monday morning at 8:33 am, but history did not update until a few minutes ago showing on Fedex truck for delivery today (Tuesday, 11/20), a day ahead of schedule. So there is hope, apparently history doesn't always update promptly.
Could you please post a picture of your history to compare with ours!!!!' Thanks in advance
History is below. Note that leaving Memphis did not update until a few minutes ago. First thing this morning, I thought nothing had changed. And it still shows delivery tomorrow even though it is on the truck!
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Did it showed released today or yesterday or it said delayed on import till min ago?
It showed released yesterday fairly promptly. So if yours still has the red warning, that's a problem.
Just got delivery changed to Friday pissed at apple right now.....
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my 2 shipments still have the red warning.... dammm
Did you get changed to Friday?
AT&T white mini scheduled for delivery 11/26. Just happened to check my account with Apple, looked at the tracking info and it arrived in my town at 10:32 a.m. this morning and was put on a truck at 10:34 a.m. for delivery to my office.
Since it's a Christmas gift, now will have to exercise tremendous will power by not opening it. Sigh.
Maybe I'll take a tiny peek, as I've never seen one.
Edited to add that at 1:24 p.m., FedEx delivered the package.
Since it's a Christmas gift, now will have to exercise tremendous will power by not opening it. Sigh.
Maybe I'll take a tiny peek, as I've never seen one.
Edited to add that at 1:24 p.m., FedEx delivered the package.
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Initially was 11/21. Moved to 11/26. Now out on truck for delivery (11/20).
I wouldn't have bought one at the store on the 17th if I knew it was going to get here before Thanksgiving!
Fedex seems to be big into the "under-promise so they can over-deliver" concept. At least UPS dates are accurate.
I wouldn't have bought one at the store on the 17th if I knew it was going to get here before Thanksgiving!Fedex seems to be big into the "under-promise so they can over-deliver" concept. At least UPS dates are accurate.
did you call apple to have them delivered faster? my ipad still has delivery date friday....
My Fed-Ex rep had an alert put on the ticket, and he called me the minute they released. If they don't make the morning truck (which they will) he said he would drive to the hub and get them for me.