Mine arrived on Mon Aug 30 via UPS. The lighted cover was actually sent one day ahead but I missed UPS on Fri Aug 27; so they arrived the same day on Monday.
I dislike Amazon's use of UPS; I wish we could choose UPS or Canada Post. If I miss UPS, it gets dropped off at the local post office; I can even pick it up on a Sat or Sun.
I ordered Aug 2nd and was expecting delivery Sep 4. So I was a very happy camper. Plus, hey! I love the Kindle 3!