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    Lenovo Outlet Shipping Times

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by socalsurfer, Aug 2, 2010.

  1. socalsurfer

    socalsurfer Notebook Enthusiast

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    What's the deal here?

    2.53GHZ 4GB 120GB DVDR XPP BUY TODAY SHIP TODAY WEB MODEL

    Est. Shipping Date: 08/13/10

    I ordered it last night. Why is it going to take 2 weeks to ship???
     
    socalsurfer, Aug 2, 2010
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  2. leindurstit

    leindurstit Notebook Guru

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    From my previous experience with the "new" Lenovo outlet, a laptop order took two days to ship, despite having an estimated ship date being a week out. And this was during their 10% off sale about a month ago, presumably amidst heavier demand, so I would expect your order to ship either today or tomorrow.
     
    leindurstit, Aug 3, 2010
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    lead_org Purveyor of Truth

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    all the shipping time is ETA, they usually give themselves some leeway, just in case there is something happening in the supply chain network. Also, it is better giving you a longer ETA and delivering it to you faster, then to give a short ETA and having to move it forward due to delivery problems.
     
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  4. socalsurfer

    socalsurfer Notebook Enthusiast

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    Allright, thanks. One of the reasons I got this rather than ordering a new one was that they'd have it to me more quickly. Two business weeks is long!
     
    socalsurfer, Aug 3, 2010
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  5. nemein

    nemein Notebook Guru

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    They DO take that long to arrive... the laptops are shipped from China apparently (according to the rep who answered my call). I placed an order July 22 and they told me to expect it the end of this week.

    Lenovo needs a dedicated North American distributor >_<
     
    nemein, Aug 3, 2010
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    drake437 Notebook Consultant

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    I ordered a monitor from the outlet last week. The estimate ship date was two weeks. But it shipped the next day and It arrived at my house in three days!!

    drake
     
    drake437, Aug 3, 2010
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  7. lead_org

    lead_org Purveyor of Truth

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    Lenovo does have a depot in North America. If it is a refurb or scratch and dent stock, then these machines are kept in North America, as they were returned from customers in North America. If it is a large amount of new stock, then it is most likely an excess stock that maybe kept in either China or USA. If it is kept in China, then these laptop could be sold to either the North American or Asian customers, without the doubling up in the logistical side of things.
     
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    socalsurfer Notebook Enthusiast

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    Just an update - it did go for shipping yesterday, and should arrive today!
     
    socalsurfer, Aug 5, 2010
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  9. ZaZ

    ZaZ Super Model Super Moderator

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    So you got your panties in a bunch for nothing? I had to wait, egad, three week for my X200 and I had to reach out to Lenovo to get it.
     
    ZaZ, Aug 5, 2010
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