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    Making sure I get the laptop in time

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by Mark Larson, May 1, 2008.

  1. Mark Larson

    Mark Larson Notebook Evangelist

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    Hi all, my laptop is scheduled to arrive May 6 according to DHL's webpage. I ordered 3-5 day shipping. Now, the problem is that I'm on a very tight schedule since I have a flight to make on the night of May 7. How do I make sure I get the laptop on May 6 or even before if possible?
     
  2. MICHAELSD01

    MICHAELSD01 Apple/Alienware Master

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    How long ago did they ship it? You might still be able to upgrade to 2-day or even overnight shipping.
     
  3. elijahRW

    elijahRW Notebook Deity

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    Yes you might be able to upgrade to a faster shipping time. Call Dell and ask.
    If they cannot make shipping any faster you can ask them what to do. Maybe they'll have some solution.


    Oh how I wish I were like normal people. I am 15 and I have yet to have a ride in an airplane :(
     
  4. Mark Larson

    Mark Larson Notebook Evangelist

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    It shipped on 04/30 and the laptop departed Ohio last night after being picked up from TN. I am fine with it arriving on May 6, the only thing is I need it to be in my hands May 6 or May 7 at most.

    Also, erwallie, I flew alone, between countries, for the very first time when I was 12. I used the "uh oh" money my folks had given me and purchased a Sega gaming system :)
     
  5. MICHAELSD01

    MICHAELSD01 Apple/Alienware Master

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    You have a good chance of being able to upgrade or prioritize shipping. Try calling Dell and see what they say.
     
  6. elijahRW

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    "uh oh" I had a $2000 emergency :D
     
  7. ephatcher

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    if my m1530 is still in the production stage can i use a coupon code to upgrade to 2 day shipping?
     
  8. Mark Larson

    Mark Larson Notebook Evangelist

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    I got it today. :D It was showing delivery date of May 6, but they attempted delivery today to the wrong address (stupid DHL) but I was able to drive out to the store and pick it up. Whee!
     
  9. mattocs

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    Congrats. Hope you like it.
     
  10. md02geist

    md02geist Notebook Consultant

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    Hell yeah dude good job.

    DHL IS SO F'NG RETARDED IT BLOWS MY MIND.

    *recomposes self* ahem. Sorry.
     
  11. GallonOMilk

    GallonOMilk Notebook Enthusiast

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    Yeah, they attempted shipping but waited like 5 seconds on the first day so I actually didn't make it to the door in time. Then, they never came back the second day so I went to a center to pick it up. The guy is like "1 second" and comes back literally 20 minutes later with the wrong box.


    ...sigh.