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Yes, when they try to deliver on the 19th, they will leave you a note. Usually they will attempt to re-deliver the next day.
Apple has a form on their website somewhere that allows the package to be left in a specified location (mailbox, etc)
Call the carrier and tell them you'll pick it up. They'll hold it for you, and you can get it at your convenience.
As others have posted you can either call the carrier and tell them you will pick it up. I have only done this after they have attempted delivery and just called them with the tracking number, but you can probably do it once it is shipped.
Just be sure to bring identification when you go and pick it up.
Or you can do the pre-sign thing but not sure if you want it sitting on your porch, etc. all day.
I chose standard it it says delivers on the 19th, so I'm assuming/hoping/dammit it better be delivered on the 19th.
So the general consensus is that if it comes and I happen not to be there, it will go back to the base unless I call them and waive the signing. Otherwise, I should call them and tell them. The only thing I would love to know now is, is FEDEX / UPS (fedex right?) open on Saturday or Sunday? It should Atleast be open Saturday...right?
Good post. I had the same question. I was actually thinking about taking that day off from work. I live in a condo and don't trust my neighbors to have them leave it at my front door and I'm afraid I won't get it on the 19th if I'm not home to sign for it. I guess I'm stressing over this a little too much. lol. I just might call fed-ex and have them hold it for me and I'll leave work early to get it. 
Actually, they stopped giving this form, but it was very helpful.
This Apple page provides the details on your four (4) options for the "Signature on Delivery" Issue:
http://store.apple.com/us/help/shipping_delivery?mco=MTE2MjY
If you ordered from Apple.com, just login to check your order once you get the shipment notification and you will see a link:
Tracking #: 753601416xxx (Pre-sign for this shipment)
Just select the Pre-sign link and follow the directions.
Dave
I heard a couple of months ago that Apple took the presigning off. But thanks! I am going to do it
you can but i think you need the tracking number (because that's how fedex locates packages) and you need to call with that number before they roll out that day. who knows when we get a tracking number?