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UK/Europe order/delivery thread MBA 2012

Order placed: June 19
Shipped: June 21
Estimated delivery (to Denmark): July 3 (WTF!!)

Anybody else experiencing slow shipping times??? In my order status I can't even see any tracking details - just the expected delivery date (which is subject to change).

Today (the 26th) I reveived the invoice by email, so something must be happening.

Am I the only one with such little shipping info or is there something I am missing?

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nrfujnbfvj said:
25-Jun-2012 14:00:00 GMT Requested Delivery Date
25-Jun-2012 06:34:00 GMT Out for Delivery gstar
24-Jun-2012 14:12:00 GMT Import Customs Release LONDON, ENGLAND (LHR) 120-105626V

Does this mean i have missed delivery?
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25-Jun-2012 14:00:00 GMT Requested Delivery Date
25-Jun-2012 13:18:00 GMT Proof of Delivery Rcvd LONDON, ENGLAND (LHR) LONDON, ENGLAND (LHR) Proof Of Delivery
25-Jun-2012 10:01:00 GMT Delivered to Consignee N KATWA
25-Jun-2012 06:34:00 GMT Out for Delivery gstar
24-Jun-2012 14:21:00 GMT Import Customs Release LONDON, ENGLAND (LHR) 120-105673D
24-Jun-2012 14:11:00 GMT Decl. Lodged w Customs LONDON, ENGLAND (LHR)
24-Jun-2012 14:11:00 GMT Comm Docs Received LONDON, ENGLAND (LHR)

Seems like you have the exact same batch as mine. My estimated delivery date on or before 27th though, one day earlier than yours. Seems like you are lucky and may actually get it early :)

sherinator said:
I'll give them a ring as soon as I finish work! That would make it a month from ordering to actually receiving my MacBook Air! I hope I get something sorted otherwise I won't be ordering Apple products online anymore.
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Just out of interest, where are you ordering from? seems to be a very significant delay...
 
webstarcool said:
Order placed: June 19
Shipped: June 21
Estimated delivery (to Denmark): July 3 (WTF!!)

Anybody else experiencing slow shipping times??? In my order status I can't even see any tracking details - just the expected delivery date (which is subject to change).

Today (the 26th) I reveived the invoice by email, so something must be happening.

Am I the only one with such little shipping info or is there something I am missing?

W
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For starters, read this thread and you will see you are not alone. In addition, if actually reading this thread you will find ways to track your shipment before getting a tracking number for UPS. Tip: Go to www.expo.expeditors.com and use your order number from Apple for tracking purposes.
 
Smartie said:
For starters, read this thread and you will see you are not alone. In addition, if actually reading this thread you will find ways to track your shipment before getting a tracking number for UPS. Tip: Go to www.expo.expeditors.com and use your order number from Apple for tracking purposes.
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OK, thanks for the info. That was helpful. I used the 'Our Delivery Reference Number' to bring up the shipping info and it appears the batch was released from customs yesterday. Incredible if they will need another 8 days to make a delivery considering the item is now in Amsterdam.
 
Just received my MacBook Air and Education voucher woohoo! The fuss about merging the packages seemed to be for nothing, they came in seperate parcels and in seemingly seperate UPS tracking numbers anyway.

Just doing a migration from Time Machine now, it's so light and small! Beautiful!
 
Just spoken to Apple who have said that, based on my information, my order should be with me by the 27th June at the latest, so they have no idea why it's suddenly jumped to the 13th July. It could only happen to me. Chuffin' wicked.
 
I finally got my thin beauty. It is in mint condition, on the outside. The inside I haven't been able to check, as it is in progress of copying from my old windows laptop. It will continue transferring files for another 14 hours so I still have to wait for a while to use it.

For reference.
13", 8 gb, i7, 512gb
Ordered 12th, shipped 15th, landed in Amsterdam 16th, merged with TimeCapsule on 19th, moved to UPS the 20th, delivered in Stockholm (Sweden) today's the 25th.

Now I just hope I will be as satisfied as I hope doing the jump to the OSX family. I have 2 iOS devices and am super happy with them and now want it all to be seamlessly synced/used and faultless... :)
 
My order status from Apple says It's gonna be delivered tomorrow, but when I use my TNT tracking number, I don't get any information on where the package currently is :S

And status is "Exception". Getting worried I might not get it tomorrow after all :(

Have any of you received your Airs from TNT, and if so, was the package status at any point "Exception" ?
 
webstarcool said:
Order placed: June 19
Shipped: June 21
Estimated delivery (to Denmark): July 3 (WTF!!)

Anybody else experiencing slow shipping times??? In my order status I can't even see any tracking details - just the expected delivery date (which is subject to change).

Today (the 26th) I reveived the invoice by email, so something must be happening.

Am I the only one with such little shipping info or is there something I am missing?

W
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Placed my order the 14th, TNT recieved my order from China this weekend, well it was confirmed to be delivered to them today this morning. The funny thing is that my estimated delivery is July the 3rd. That's 8 days(to Norway). To be completely honest i don't have time to spend time with my new Air the next few weeks so i don't really care. But 8 days from the Netherlands to Norway sounds pretty much. But i guess they have pretty much to do these days ;)

Either way, i'm really looking forward to get my new Air and spend some quality time with it. I've had my Macbook Pro for almost 3 years now so it was about time to buy a new one!
 
Just received UPS tracking number to be delivered tomorrow!!!! 1 day before the original estimate, not too bad ;)
 
MrWazanskii said:
Placed my order the 14th, TNT recieved my order from China this weekend, well it was confirmed to be delivered to them today this morning. The funny thing is that my estimated delivery is July the 3rd. That's 8 days(to Norway). To be completely honest i don't have time to spend time with my new Air the next few weeks so i don't really care. But 8 days from the Netherlands to Norway sounds pretty much. But i guess they have pretty much to do these days ;)

Either way, i'm really looking forward to get my new Air and spend some quality time with it. I've had my Macbook Pro for almost 3 years now so it was about time to buy a new one!
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I had an estimated delivery for July 3rd as well (Norway, Bergen), ordered the 12th. Friday it changed to June 26th :)
 
Well I've not recieved an email but I just checked the online order status page and turns out when i select one of the track shipment options (the longer one starting with WW) I get a UPS code. Ordered MBA, Uni Card, Mouse and keyboard on the 19th, delivering tomorow "by end of day", one day earlier than estimated origionally. Very please with that. Just glad I check so I can arrange for someone to be home :)

An email would have been a nice touch.
 
mskutle said:
I had an estimated delivery for July 3rd as well (Norway, Bergen), ordered the 12th. Friday it changed to June 26th :)
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Nice;) Well i guess i'll have to wait a little longer. I live in Kragerø so i guess Bring will take over the shipment from Oslo. If I'm lucky I'll get it by the end the week.
 
Don't order accessories together with MacBook as this delays shipment by several days. this is because the accessories come from different locations and are being merged in the European distribution centers so that you only get one shipment (the postman only rings once).

I learned it the hard way with my last year's MBP. now I ordered separately and it arrived considerable faster.
 
Bigmacduck said:
Don't order accessories together with MacBook as this delays shipment by several days. this is because the accessories come from different locations and are being merged in the European distribution centers so that you only get one shipment (the postman only rings once).

I learned it the hard way with my last year's MBP. now I ordered separately and it arrived considerable faster.
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Thats not true in my case. I'm receiving 4 seperate parcels tomorow, for 4 seperate items. My shipment time was within the 3 day timeframe and estimated delivery the same as others who just ordered the laptop. My laptop wen't direct from China to London. No other stop overs.
 
Just ordered this minute my 13" Air 8/128 through the HE store. (June 25th around 11pm) Estimated delivery July 3rd-5th.

This came as a surprise considering everyones waiting times seem to be around the 2 week mark? Its the reason I couldnt wait another 2 weeks to order it and did it now!
 
powsucks said:
Thats not true in my case. I'm receiving 4 seperate parcels tomorow, for 4 seperate items. My shipment time was within the 3 day timeframe and estimated delivery the same as others who just ordered the laptop. My laptop wen't direct from China to London. No other stop overs.
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Well you live in the civilized part of Europe, me not. not even in EU.
 
BenMero said:
Just ordered this minute my 13" Air 8/128 through the HE store. (June 25th around 11pm) Estimated delivery July 3rd-5th.

This came as a surprise considering everyones waiting times seem to be around the 2 week mark? Its the reason I couldnt wait another 2 weeks to order it and did it now!
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Good to know times are coming down. Will be ordering mine mid next month so hoping to get it before the end of July..
 
Looks like the delivery times may be improving.

Ordered CTO MacBook Air on 21st
Shipped 25th
Original ETA 2nd
ETA updated this morning to the 28th!
 
ordered 22nd
current at partial shipped (extra power and dvi adapter)
MBA is at preparing shipment

My first mac, I cant wait!
 
Finally.... the wait is over!!!! :D

Just to recap for everyone's info
Ordered 17th
Shipped from China 19th
Arrived in the UK 22nd
Delivery to Apple 25th (according to expo.o) for merging
Arrived at my door 26th

Order to door totaled just under 10 days. Not too bad at all. :)
 
Mine just arrived. One day early. :)

11" 2.0 GHz Core i7, 8/256 ordered thru HE store on June 14 with a few accessories (i.e. merging en route). Apple's estimate for delivery was June 27-29.

Left factory on June 16. Flew out of Shanghai Pundong PVG on June 19. Arrival in Amsterdam AMS on June 19. Cleared customs June 20. Arrived at merging facility (Venray/Eindhoven) June 22. Left merging facility for Cologne CGY on June 25. Arrival at local airport MMX and delivery by truck this morning (June 26).
 
revs said:
Looks like the delivery times may be improving.

Ordered CTO MacBook Air on 21st
Shipped 25th
Original ETA 2nd
ETA updated this morning to the 28th!
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Spoke too soon, ETA pushed back to 29th. At least it arrives before the weekend!
 
Ordered my 2012 13i 256/8gb/i7 from HE store yesterday with gift card. Estimated delivery 3-5th July. (Looks like theres one more in the same boat).

This has probably been asked but cant find a defintive answer.

Is there any method to get the apple gif card seperatley to speed up the order?

Upgrading from a 2010 MBA 2.13 (For sale with applecare if anyone is interested!). Not looking forward to 10 days of tracking!!
 
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