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    I hate the boxing stage

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by crisptito, May 8, 2008.

  1. crisptito

    crisptito Notebook Geek

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    Going on day 4 in the boxing stage. Why don't they just call it the "we're flying your XPS from Malasia to Tennessee" stage?
     
    crisptito, May 8, 2008
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    ephatcher Notebook Enthusiast

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    at least you're in the boxing stage. im still in the build stage and i ordered 4/22. they said my 1680x1050 lcd and 250gb 7200rpm HD is on back order. i know for sure im gonna get delayed a second time because it's supposed to ship this coming monday but i highly doubt that it will go through all the stages to ship by the end of tomorrow
     
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  3. mattocs

    mattocs Notebook Deity

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    I ordered on 4/28. I also have a 250GB 7200RPM and 1680x1050. ESD is 5/28. I hope they ship early. Monday I am calling and demanding free next day shipping and some credits. One month is unacceptable.
     
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    phy Notebook Consultant

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    mine was the same... 1 month wait, but it was sent in 11 days

    came from china...
     
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  5. crisptito

    crisptito Notebook Geek

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    Probably won't have to request next day shipping. Once your first ESD comes and goes, they upgrade your shipping. I didn't have to ask and I have seen similar experiences on NBR saying the same thing.

    Everybody says boxing should only take 2-3 days, so I am starting to get worried.
     
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    crisptito Notebook Geek

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    Just got off a chat with Dell, rep told me that the boxing stage typically lasts 24-48 hours. I am entering hour 96. This is bs. Also told me that she would gladly assist with the cancellation of my order. My business must not matter to Dell?
     
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    Rhodan NBR Expert of Nothing

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    Nope. The flying from Malaysia is a daily 747 cargo flight full of baby Dells. The shipping stage delay is because they ran out of packaging material... :D

    Just kidding. Maybe not...
     
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    Should've said "How about instead of cancelling my order, you just get it to me before I go and tell everyone on major notebook and computer sites how bad your company is?"
     
    md02geist, May 9, 2008
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