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    How accurate are the estimated ship dates ?

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by Scott111, Jan 11, 2011.

  1. Scott111

    Scott111 Notebook Guru

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    and will fedex or who ever delieres the package need to have a sig at the door ? or will they leave it on the door step ? thanks
     
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    I ordered my XPS 15 on Dec 31, 2010. Estimated ship date was 1/13/11 with delivery by 1/18/11. Actual ship date was 1/4/11 and I received it on 1/8/11 so it was much faster than estimated. I have heard it can go both ways though. Someone will have to sign for the package but they didn't ask for ID or anyone so it is just a signature, not necessarily the person who orders it. Alternatively I believe if you aren't going to be home during the day you can request Fedex to hold the package at their office and you can go by and pick it up and sign for it at your convenience.
     
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  3. yun

    yun Notebook Deity

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    I ordered a SXPS 16 about a year agao

    Eta is 10/27
    Delay at 11/11
    Delay again at 11/17

    Dealy again , push to 12/11

    Delay again , push forward 12/28

    Once again, they sent me an email it will delay again till 1/12 /2010

    However, It was shipped at 1/1/2010


    :D At the mean time, I bought Envy 15................

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  4. Cin'

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    The ESD's are usually over-estimated ~ in case there are any problems in Production (delays, back orders), etc.

    If you have given written permission for FedEx to leave at your door (Signature Release), then they will. Otherwise, they will leave a note & advise of a redelivery try. You can also arrange to pick up from your local FedEx Depot in the evening if it's missed.
     
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