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Date you ordered and received the phone vs. "will ship by" date

AntimonyER said:
Haha, never thought of it that way, but it is so true.... However I just tried to use this justification with my wife to let me order some ahead of time, and of course, as smart as she is: You can use a phone without a case or screen, you CAN't have a baby without a crib or carseat etc. Haha, thanks anyways ;)
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But did you tell her that it's like a safety harness for the phone? She wouldn't buy a crib without getting the right mattress and bumpers for the sides would she? (Some of us women can justify ANYTHING - you just have know how to look at it)
 
Ugh, I hate Verizon.

Ordered on the 10th. I walked into the store not knowing about the backorder, but knew, as I do every time I walk into a Verizon store, that I'd be leaving frustrated and disappointed. (Seriously, I would rather have to go to the mechanic or the dentist. I have NEVER had an experience with Verizon that was better than agonizing.) So whatever, I've been waiting like the rest of you.

This morning, I decided to call the Verizon store to check on the shipping date. (Wishful thinking, I know.) Naturally, no one answers the first time. The second, I'm told that I called "Residential" (even though the site I'm looking at says "Wireless" next to the number.) Of course, they can't transfer me to the phone in the Wireless section, 7 feet away.

I call the number they give me and ask about the shipping date and the guy says that Verizon doesn't have that information. I, of course, have the original shipping date I was given, but wanted to see if it had changed. The guy with whom I spoke said that there is no way whatsoever to check on the expected shipping date. So the phone just comes when it comes, and there's no way to check once the order is placed? That seems crazy!
 
Throwaway said:
Ugh, I hate Verizon.

Ordered on the 10th. I walked into the store not knowing about the backorder, but knew, as I do every time I walk into a Verizon store, that I'd be leaving frustrated and disappointed. (Seriously, I would rather have to go to the mechanic or the dentist. I have NEVER had an experience with Verizon that was better than agonizing.) So whatever, I've been waiting like the rest of you.

This morning, I decided to call the Verizon store to check on the shipping date. (Wishful thinking, I know.) Naturally, no one answers the first time. The second, I'm told that I called "Residential" (even though the site I'm looking at says "Wireless" next to the number.) Of course, they can't transfer me to the phone in the Wireless section, 7 feet away.

I call the number they give me and ask about the shipping date and the guy says that Verizon doesn't have that information. I, of course, have the original shipping date I was given, but wanted to see if it had changed. The guy with whom I spoke said that there is no way whatsoever to check on the expected shipping date. So the phone just comes when it comes, and there's no way to check once the order is placed? That seems crazy!
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Welcome aboard! :) Yes, dealing with Verizon is nothing short of frustrating. I suppose it's the price we pay for "better" coverage. :rolleyes: But stick around because we all keep each other company while waiting and waiting and waiting for our Dincs! You'll find it informative and seriously entertaining! :D
 
RedSox566 said:
Hmmm...
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"Orders where payment was taken on 6/9 will ship by 6/30
Orders where payment was taken on 6/10 will ship by 7/8"

So why the sudden 8 day gap between shipping when all the other dates are a 3 week wait? Is it just because of the holiday weekend with the 4th of July?
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Last time I heard 4th of July was a weekend holiday. Shouldn't halt shipping for 8 days. I am hoping the 8 day lag = early shipping for us. Maybe a chance for them to get caught up a little? I know, wishful thinking. My estimated ship date is July 9th so why am I on this forum every day several times a day????? it tis too early for me to be this obsessed. Be strong. be strong.
 
mrbreeze said:
My estimated ship date is July 9th so why am I on this forum every day several times a day????? it tis too early for me to be this obsessed. Be strong. be strong.
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It's okay, you're amongst friends, you can admit it -- you're obsessed just like the rest of us! :eek: And it's okay to be obsessed this early on.... I don't think there's a person on this forum that hasn't been there!
 
Ok... so what should I do? Today is my "ship day" I orderd on June 2. I really hoped I would have the thing by now... do I call? Do I wait and hope the bell rings? I am home today... no shipping email, no status change when I look at my order online... I just want the wait to be over... so I can go back to normal!
 
ihartcoffee said:
Ok... so what should I do? Today is my "ship day" I orderd on June 2. I really hoped I would have the thing by now... do I call? Do I wait and hope the bell rings? I am home today... no shipping email, no status change when I look at my order online... I just want the wait to be over... so I can go back to normal!
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I think I'd have to give them a call and get the status of my order. You've been waiting for 3 longs weeks and have a right to know where your phone is! Give 'em a call! :cool:
 
ihartcoffee said:
Ok... so what should I do? Today is my "ship day" I orderd on June 2. I really hoped I would have the thing by now... do I call? Do I wait and hope the bell rings? I am home today... no shipping email, no status change when I look at my order online... I just want the wait to be over... so I can go back to normal!
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You can call - but shipping notices haven't been going out till the end of the day (if it goes out at all) - so I know it's really really really hard but take a couple of deep, calming breaths and wait till at least 4 or 5 - then call.
 
ihartcoffee said:
Ok... so what should I do? Today is my "ship day" I orderd on June 2. I really hoped I would have the thing by now... do I call? Do I wait and hope the bell rings? I am home today... no shipping email, no status change when I look at my order online... I just want the wait to be over... so I can go back to normal!
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just calm down deep breaths i didnt get my email till around 2 o'clock
 
ThinkPink said:
It's okay, you're amongst friends, you can admit it -- you're obsessed just like the rest of us! :eek: And it's okay to be obsessed this early on.... I don't think there's a person on this forum that hasn't been there!
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I agree with ThinkPink... and what's worse... your obsession is only going to get worse! You'll be a train wreck here before too long! :p We are all here to help foster that obsession, and commiserate with you. Enjoy the pain.
 
Hold strong guys, it will show up. Although it does seem like it has gotten closer and closer to shipping on the actual ship date. When i first started reading trhis thread, it seemed like they were shipping about a week early. I received mine on my ship by date, and I was overnighted which means it was earely by a day, that's it. It's worth the wait. I'm still messing around with it and trying to learn the platform, but I highly recommend using Appbrain while waiting so you can load all your apps onto the phone quite painlessly. Good luck fiends.
 
I don't know what I'm going to do once I don't HAVE to check this thread any longer...I think I will be a lurker and supporter because......
 

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As we all wait for our Dincs, there are two more Droids launching soon. The X is supposed to launch today.

via Twitter, DroidLanding -"You don’t come across a phone like Droid X every day. But you just might soon."

Who's jumping off the Dinc wagon for the X or 2?
 
Thanks for your comments :) I called and the woman was like, I don't see a tracking number generated yet, but you can call back in 24-48 hours if you don't hear anything... WHAT? 24-48 hours? I expected this by FRIDAY and if I get it even one day later than that there will be hell to pay! I have waited 3 F***ING weeks for this thing... my sister ordered hers on May 31 and got it the day they said it would ship.... I was really hoping the same for me.... Grrrr... and to boot, we are having flood watch/warnings where I live and my satellite dish went out... it is going to be a long day!:eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek:
 
JayDH826 said:
As we all wait for our Dincs, there are two more Droids launching soon. The X is supposed to launch today.

via Twitter, DroidLanding -"You don’t come across a phone like Droid X every day. But you just might soon."

Who's jumping off the Dinc wagon for the X or 2?
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All the leaked information has been tantalizing, unfortunately I think the 4.3" screen is a deal-breaker (Droid X). I want a mobile smartphone, not a mini-tablet with a face size of a brick. As for the Droid 2 ... no need for a slide-out kb.
However, any 6/4'ers and earlier...please feel free to jump ship! Might get my DInc here sooner!
 
ihartcoffee said:
Thanks for your comments :) I called and the woman was like, I don't see a tracking number generated yet, but you can call back in 24-48 hours if you don't hear anything... WHAT? 24-48 hours? I expected this by FRIDAY and if I get it even one day later than that there will be hell to pay! I have waited 3 F***ING weeks for this thing... my sister ordered hers on May 31 and got it the day they said it would ship.... I was really hoping the same for me.... Grrrr... and to boot, we are having flood watch/warnings where I live and my satellite dish went out... it is going to be a long day!:eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek:
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Hang in there - it will be over soon. Sounds like you are in the midwest - Michigan maybe?
 
dpizzo said:
Hold strong guys, it will show up. Although it does seem like it has gotten closer and closer to shipping on the actual ship date. When i first started reading trhis thread, it seemed like they were shipping about a week early. I received mine on my ship by date, and I was overnighted which means it was earely by a day, that's it. It's worth the wait. I'm still messing around with it and trying to learn the platform, but I highly recommend using Appbrain while waiting so you can load all your apps onto the phone quite painlessly. Good luck fiends.
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Please tell me more about appbrain... I am not aware of this...
 
BabyBlues said:
I'm not jumping unless the phone can give me a massage....or otherwise do good things to me. (plus the fact that it's motorola - don't like them at all)
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I'm NOT jumping ship. Although the phys keyboard of D2 is tempting, I like the htc style much better than the moto. It will be fun to watch the D2 launch conversations today...if it does :eek:
 
JayDH826 said:
I'm NOT jumping ship. Although the phys keyboard of D2 is tempting, I like the htc style much better than the moto. It will be fun to watch the D2 launch conversations today...if it does :eek:
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The physical keyboard is the only thing i'm truly wary of giving up on my current POS. BUT if it gets to be too much for me I'll attempt Swype before calling 'uncle'. I have watched quite a few youtube videos showing Swype and it looks easy enough but I'm bound and determined to figure out how to use a touch screen!
 
I am not jumping either...one reason I went with incredible was the slimness of it....the Droid X seems to be bigger and bulkier....I am sooooo close now....only 2 more days till ship day hopefully...
 
I ordered my phone on 06/01 online.
Estimated ship date: 06/23
Verizon Rep ship date: 06/22
Spoke with VZW rep and they are unable to find any tracking information....Where is my DINC? I want my phone. After waiting 3 weeks, i'm going crazy.

Any 06/01 received shipping notice or DINC?
 
BabyBlues said:
The physical keyboard is the only thing i'm truly wary of giving up on my current POS. BUT if it gets to be too much for me I'll attempt Swype before calling 'uncle'. I have watched quite a few youtube videos showing Swype and it looks easy enough but I'm bound and determined to figure out how to use a touch screen!
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I was also worried about the keyboard....did not want to give up the physical one but the Incredible convinced me....lol....I have a smaller version on my HD Zune and was a bit frustrated with it but it did ok.....the one on the Incredible is much much larger so I think I will be ok with it....
 
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