Alicia had emailed that they were shipping it on 9/21 with delivery in 2-3 days, which is why I was hoping for delivery by Friday 9/24. However, FedEx is saying they only just picked it up in Buffalo on 9/24. So, was it in transit from Canada to New York for three days? (Doesn't matter...rhetorical question.)
According to the tracking info, it left Buffalo NY yesterday (9/24) and is now in Grove City, OH. Delivery is estimated to be on the 30th. Five days from Ohio to California? I guess that explains FedEx's new slogan: "Somewhat faster than giving your package to a hobo!"
Anyway, the only problem is that I go on vacation starting...the 30th. So either it shows up a day ahead of FedEx's estimate or I'm hosed for using it on vacation. Hence, the feeling that I should get something else before then, and if I'm doing that, I might as well spread my bets and buy "that other" format.