US Shipping - Tell the world about it here!

The GreatGonzo · 07-21-2006, 08:10 AM

Well, emails are going out and it seems that US shipping will start on Monday.
What do you say, folks, shall we have ourselves a nice little "who gets it first?" race like the gentlemen over in Ye Olde Europe did?

You know, checking the UPS tracking number every five minutes, updating the rest of the world instantly about where your Iliad currently is etc.

I mean, I'm gonna do that anyway (my poor family! my poor co-workers!), but I don't necessarily want to do it all by myself... who's with me?

BTW, I'm in Ohio, so I would assume that anybody living east of me already has an unfair advantage of some sort...

pitcher23 · 07-21-2006, 08:57 AM

NY here and my mail says: Shipping started Your order will be shipped on July 24th.

ali · 07-21-2006, 08:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The GreatGonzo

What do you say, folks, shall we have ourselves a nice little "who gets it first?" race like the gentlemen over in Ye Olde Europe did?

Do it, guys! (&gals). It's fun! It will keep you awake all night! It will make you fall in love with UPS delivery guys! Fun for the whole family!

High 5 · 07-21-2006, 11:29 AM

The adrenalin rush, excitement, thrills, the nerve wrecking tension!!

[start dark voice-over] In a world where everything went mad, they kept it all together.
[medium shot UPS guy, chased by a mob] All they wanted... [close-up flashshot Iliad wrapping] All they needed... [panning out, halfdressed ragged looking lady triumphantly holding the Iliad box high over head] The ultimate... [medium shot, man, eyes going wide open] The only... [close up, same man shouting "Mine, its mine I tells ya!!"] Iliad...coming soon in a house nearby.. [end dark voice-over] Close-up shot of Iliad panning out to medium [music, "also sprach Zaratustra]

Yep...its fun!

oliverbogler · 07-21-2006, 12:24 PM

Well - I am slightly peeved. Apparently because I ordered 'too soon' (#500, July 3rd) by a few hours, my order was skipped for shipping (still: paid not shipped) and it is now past business hours in Europe.

The reason given was that my address was wrong because at the time that I oredered the shop was not set up for outside Europe yet. I was of course aware of this problem when I ordered, notified iRex and it is noted as being resolved in my account. Anyways.

So chances are mine will miss the Monday shipment and now I know what the bleeding edge is really like...

jamesarm97 · 07-21-2006, 01:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by oliverbogler

Well - I am slightly peeved. Apparently because I ordered 'too soon' (#500, July 3rd) by a few hours, my order was skipped for shipping (still: paid not shipped) and it is now past business hours in Europe.

Man, I just ordered (SC, USA) and I am now order #1000. I guess I will be waiting awhile.

- James

Mr. Goodbar · 07-21-2006, 01:22 PM

I was number 734 on Tuesday so it looks like they're seeing a steady stream of orders. Still not big numbers and not enough to make a viable business, but not too bad for this point in time when they are not setup for retail.

Jdiz · 07-21-2006, 06:36 PM

Down here in the ATL, got a msg this morning saying it would go out the 24th, then got an email a couple hrs later saying it had been shipped!

Got my UPS number and it is due for delivery on the 26th!!!

I'm order #606

Psyched!!!

Mr. Goodbar · 07-21-2006, 07:19 PM

Jdiz,

Where in the ATL are you located. I'm up in the Marietta area.

Jdiz · 07-21-2006, 11:57 PM

Small world... I live in Brookhaven, just north of Lenox/Phipps.

VillageReader · 07-22-2006, 02:51 PM

I got a call today from UPS asking what the product was. They were working on preclearing US customs.

The GreatGonzo · 07-22-2006, 07:24 PM

Well, that's a nice surprise - I guess after all the recent delays Irex wanted to do the opposite thing for a change and ship first and then announce a shipping date... I'm all jazzed up - my Iliad is in Louisville already, about an hour and a half or so from where I am...

Guess I'll wait on my doorstep for the UPS guy Monday morning ...

VERY nice surprise!

VillageReader · 07-22-2006, 11:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The GreatGonzo

Well, that's a nice surprise - I guess after all the recent delays Irex wanted to do the opposite thing for a change and ship first and then announce a shipping date... I'm all jazzed up - my Iliad is in Louisville already, about an hour and a half or so from where I am...

Guess I'll wait on my doorstep for the UPS guy Monday morning ...

VERY nice surprise!

Don't hold your breath. They call from Louisville because customs wants info to know what duty to charge. Getting the information before the product arrives just expedites the process. The shipment probably hasn't been made yet (mine hasn't, still shows shipping Monday).

jsc · 07-23-2006, 02:41 AM

UPS shows an import scan in Philadelphia as of 4:39pm on Saturday.

The GreatGonzo · 07-23-2006, 08:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by VillageReader

Don't hold your breath. They call from Louisville because customs wants info to know what duty to charge. Getting the information before the product arrives just expedites the process. The shipment probably hasn't been made yet (mine hasn't, still shows shipping Monday).

Confused now.

So this

>>REGISTERED WITH CLEARING AGENCY;
>>SHIPMENT SUBMITTED TO CLEARING AGENCY

from 5pm yesterday doesn't mean the package is in Kentucky?
And BTW, nobody called me....

07-21-2006, 06:36 PM	#8
Jdiz Junior Member Posts: 5 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jul 2006 Device: Iliad en route	On the way! Down here in the ATL, got a msg this morning saying it would go out the 24th, then got an email a couple hrs later saying it had been shipped! Got my UPS number and it is due for delivery on the 26th!!! I'm order #606 Psyched!!!

07-23-2006, 02:41 AM	#14
jsc Member Posts: 12 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jul 2006	Mine now in Philly UPS shows an import scan in Philadelphia as of 4:39pm on Saturday.

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07-21-2006, 08:10 AM	#1
The GreatGonzo Old Yeller Posts: 180 Karma: 67 Join Date: May 2006 Device: Iliad & Kindle - The Best of Both Worlds	US Shipping - Tell the world about it here! Well, emails are going out and it seems that US shipping will start on Monday. What do you say, folks, shall we have ourselves a nice little "who gets it first?" race like the gentlemen over in Ye Olde Europe did? You know, checking the UPS tracking number every five minutes, updating the rest of the world instantly about where your Iliad currently is etc. I mean, I'm gonna do that anyway (my poor family! my poor co-workers!), but I don't necessarily want to do it all by myself... who's with me? BTW, I'm in Ohio, so I would assume that anybody living east of me already has an unfair advantage of some sort...

07-21-2006, 08:57 AM	#2
pitcher23 Zealot Posts: 138 Karma: 12 Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: New York USA	NY here and my mail says: Shipping started Your order will be shipped on July 24th.

07-21-2006, 11:29 AM	#4
High 5 _/_/_/_/_/_/_/ Posts: 152 Karma: 501 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Netherlands Device: Rocket ebook,Cybook, Hiebook, Iliad	The adrenalin rush, excitement, thrills, the nerve wrecking tension!! [start dark voice-over] In a world where everything went mad, they kept it all together. [medium shot UPS guy, chased by a mob] All they wanted... [close-up flashshot Iliad wrapping] All they needed... [panning out, halfdressed ragged looking lady triumphantly holding the Iliad box high over head] The ultimate... [medium shot, man, eyes going wide open] The only... [close up, same man shouting "Mine, its mine I tells ya!!"] Iliad...coming soon in a house nearby.. [end dark voice-over] Close-up shot of Iliad panning out to medium [music, "also sprach Zaratustra] Yep...its fun!

07-21-2006, 12:24 PM	#5
oliverbogler Connoisseur Posts: 81 Karma: 90 Join Date: May 2006 Location: Houston, TX Device: iLiad	Well - I am slightly peeved. Apparently because I ordered 'too soon' (#500, July 3rd) by a few hours, my order was skipped for shipping (still: paid not shipped) and it is now past business hours in Europe. The reason given was that my address was wrong because at the time that I oredered the shop was not set up for outside Europe yet. I was of course aware of this problem when I ordered, notified iRex and it is noted as being resolved in my account. Anyways. So chances are mine will miss the Monday shipment and now I know what the bleeding edge is really like... Last edited by oliverbogler; 07-21-2006 at 12:27 PM.

07-21-2006, 01:22 PM	#7
Mr. Goodbar Wizard Posts: 1,005 Karma: 98078 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Atlanta, GA Device: iPad Mini 4	I was number 734 on Tuesday so it looks like they're seeing a steady stream of orders. Still not big numbers and not enough to make a viable business, but not too bad for this point in time when they are not setup for retail.

07-21-2006, 07:19 PM	#9
Mr. Goodbar Wizard Posts: 1,005 Karma: 98078 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Atlanta, GA Device: iPad Mini 4	Jdiz, Where in the ATL are you located. I'm up in the Marietta area.

07-21-2006, 11:57 PM	#10
Jdiz Junior Member Posts: 5 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jul 2006 Device: Iliad en route	Small world... I live in Brookhaven, just north of Lenox/Phipps.

07-22-2006, 02:51 PM	#11
VillageReader Evangelist Posts: 430 Karma: 2718 Join Date: May 2006 Device: Iliad	I got a call today from UPS asking what the product was. They were working on preclearing US customs.

07-22-2006, 07:24 PM	#12
The GreatGonzo Old Yeller Posts: 180 Karma: 67 Join Date: May 2006 Device: Iliad & Kindle - The Best of Both Worlds	Well, that's a nice surprise - I guess after all the recent delays Irex wanted to do the opposite thing for a change and ship first and then announce a shipping date... I'm all jazzed up - my Iliad is in Louisville already, about an hour and a half or so from where I am... Guess I'll wait on my doorstep for the UPS guy Monday morning ... VERY nice surprise!

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