iPad shipment status still preparing to ship

[SteinMaster]

I checked my shipping status for my iPad today. It says preparing to ship. I ordered it on launch day. How can I possibly receive it Friday if it hasn't left China yet. Anyone else have the same status

 

[GoCubsGo]

Try this thread: https://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?p=14509170#post14509170