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    Boxing takes 6 weeks?

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by Noldorin2646, Jun 27, 2008.

  1. Noldorin2646

    Noldorin2646 Newbie

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    I ordered a 1530 on Monday afternoon, and when I saw that the confirmation email said the estimated ship date is 08/06/08, my heart skipped a beat. I could have sworn that on customization screen it said "estimated ship date: 07/08/08." Anyhow, I called the automated line today and that infuriatingly cheery voice says, "order XXXXXXXXX is in the boxing stage... the estimated ship date is Aug. 6th." Six weeks worth of boxing? I know there's more to it than putting the laptop in a box, but come on, six weeks? Does anyone know if I should trust them, and more importantly, what's going on? :confused:
     
    Noldorin2646, Jun 27, 2008
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    wywern209 NBR Dark Knight

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    well, maybe its a special box or u may have parts which are delayed?
     
    wywern209, Jun 27, 2008
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    Noldorin2646 Newbie

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    I did order a 9 cell battery. But if they don't have the battery, shouldn't my laptop be in the "build" stage or something close to that?
     
    Noldorin2646, Jun 27, 2008
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    mattocs Notebook Deity

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    Boxing takes 2 - 5 days.

    They don't update the estimated shipping date as it moves along. If it is in boxing, you should have it in a week or so.
     
    mattocs, Jun 27, 2008
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    Polarix Notebook Evangelist

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    They do not update the ESD/EDD even if your laptop is going to ship early. It could be in boxing right now, ship tomorrow, and it will still say that the estimated ship date is in 6 weeks.
     
    Polarix, Jun 28, 2008
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    half_pain Notebook Enthusiast

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    I am having the same issue actually. I ordered my Vostro 1310 on June.26/08 and it will be shipped by July.21/08. The dell rep i spoke to said that it was because they were waiting on a shipment of the 9-cell battery i ordered.
     
    half_pain, Jun 28, 2008
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