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    "Your order was shipped on September 11, 1998"

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by MacG!ver, Sep 25, 2007.

  1. MacG!ver

    MacG!ver Notebook Consultant

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    Yep. Thats what happens when I call the Dell order status hotline and punch in my order #. And yes I am using the right one. It shows up fine on the website (esd oct 15).

    Just thought it was funny :)

    On a side note, I talked to a CSR and he said (and I quote) "The order is on back order right now". Moreover, he claimed it would ship by october 10...it says oct 15 on the status website. What does he mean by "back order"?
     
    MacG!ver, Sep 25, 2007
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  2. AKAJohnDoe

    AKAJohnDoe Mime with Tourette's

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    Congrats! You should have before the Magna Carta is signed!
     
    AKAJohnDoe, Sep 25, 2007
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  3. Sahin

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    Back order I think means it was going to you then recalled.
     
    Sahin, Sep 25, 2007
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  4. MacG!ver

    MacG!ver Notebook Consultant

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    Somehow I doubt that...I placed the order 5 days ago...it still says "in production".
     
    MacG!ver, Sep 25, 2007
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    AKAJohnDoe Mime with Tourette's

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    Actually, it is a known bug accessing the system in Canada.
     
    AKAJohnDoe, Sep 25, 2007
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    Crimsonman Ex NBR member :cry:

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    yeah, it happens to everyone
     
    Crimsonman, Sep 25, 2007
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  7. MacG!ver

    MacG!ver Notebook Consultant

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    Well in that case, how can I find out my "detailed" order status? As I said, the website only says "in production". And what does "order on back-order" mean?
     
    MacG!ver, Sep 25, 2007
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    basically means its delayed b/c they dont have supply.. dont worry, it will ship a week b4 the date they give u.
    mine was supposed to ship oct8... instead it shipped sept20.
     
    val23, Sep 25, 2007
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  9. MacG!ver

    MacG!ver Notebook Consultant

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    Hmm, I hope I'm as lucky as you. Thanks ;-)
     
    MacG!ver, Sep 25, 2007
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  10. einhander

    einhander Notebook Deity

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    backordered means they dont have it in stock.
     
    einhander, Sep 26, 2007
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  11. Tex1ntux

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    I hope you got the 10 year warranty.
     
    Tex1ntux, Sep 26, 2007
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