[Parky]

If anyone has received a G5 iMac in the UK direct from the UK Apple Store could you please let me know the following :-

1. What date did your iMac G5 ship?

2. What date did you receive it?

3. During shipping were you able to track the shipment via the Apple Shipping page?

The reason I ask is that my G5 shipped on Monday 20th September and it is not here yet, plus there is no information on the tracking screen.

The Apple Store have told me it can take 7 working days to arrive, which would mean it should arrive tomorrow or Wednesday. I would have thought if that was the case that some tracking info would be available.

I need to know what day it is arriving then I can be at home to receive it.

Thanks in advance for your help.

Ian

PS Sorry it's a new thread, but the shipping thread is a bit general and I suspect my question would not get read.

[AshUK]

I'm worried mine will be the same too, says shipped on the 24th but that tracking page hasnt been updated since.

[Parky]

I spoke to Apple today.

They told me it is in Customs in The Netherlands.
I just wish we had the same tracking access that Apple seem to have.

According to Apple it should still be with me by Weds / Thurs.

Ian

[AshUK]

Good luck!
I hope mine comes sometime this week because I booked this week off work ages ago and wierdly it fits in with the iMac coming.
Post any info you get about your shipment, if the tracking page changes etc...

Ash

[Parky]

Will do!

I wonder if any have been received in the UK yet?

Ian

[AshUK]

Parky, You should have a 10 digit number on your tracking page starting with 80.
Go to http://www.apecode.com/appletrack/ and put it in there, it tells you the proper shipping details from the logistics company that handles shipping the palletes.
Seems like mine is still at Apple Shanghai with the status "Flight Booked"

[Parky]

Thanks for the info.

My iMac only left Shanghai on the 24th !!

Here is the latest info :-

27 Sep 2004_19:03_ Arnhem Hub_ Consignment Received At Transit Point_

At least I can now see some information.

Thanks again

Ian

[Parky]

Latest Info :-

27 Sep 2004_ 23:32_ Eindhoven_ Shipped From Originating Depot_

Ian

[Gee4orce]

Arnhem, Eindhoven - could it be an iMac too far ?

[AshUK]

Well I'm not happy, Still says "26 sep 04 - Flight Booked"
There goes the chance of it coming this week then.
Parky, how long after Flight Booked on the apecode.com thing did yours reach anywhere else than Apple Shanghai to give me a timeframe, mine says:

26 sep 04 - Flight Booked - Apple Shanghai
24 sep 04 - departed from product source - Kuehne & Nagel Shanghai
24 sep 04 - boxes scanned - Kuehne & Nagel Shanghai
24 sep 04 - Data received from supplier - Apple Shanghai

[Parky]

Mine says :-

24 sep 04 30 10 departed direct Apple Shanghai
23 sep 04 32 05 Flight Booked Apple Shanghai
20 sep 04 30 60 departed from product source Kuehne & Nagel Shanghai
20 sep 04 05 00 boxes scanned Kuehne & Nagel Shanghai
20 sep 04 00 05 Data received from supplier Apple Shanghai
20 sep 04 30 64 Departed from source Kuehne & Nagel Shanghai


Then on the TNT site it says :-

27 Sep 2004 23:32 Eindhoven Shipped From Originating Depot
27 Sep 2004 19:03 Arnhem Hub Consignment Received At Transit Point
27 Sep 2004 18:57 Arnhem Hub Consignment Passed Through Transit Point

Ian

[Strix]

If it left Arnhem yesterday, you'll get it tomorrow!

[GRAFF]

Yes, it is frustrating. Thanks for the link giving more detailed information! Mine says:

27 sep 04 22 78 In-flight movie: "Finding Nemo"
27 sep 04 37 26 Light snack being served.
27 sep 04 30 68 Seatbelt sign off. Free to roam cabin
27 sep 04 30 23 Checking in - Apple Shanghai
26 sep 04 32 05 Flight Booked Apple Shanghai
24 sep 04 30 60 departed from product source Kuehne & Nagel Shanghai
24 sep 04 05 00 boxes scanned Kuehne & Nagel Shanghai
24 sep 04 00 05 Data received from supplier Apple Shanghai
24 sep 04 30 64 Departed from source Apple Shanghai

[Parky]

Originally posted by Strix:
If it left Arnhem yesterday, you'll get it tomorrow!

I hope so, as I'm staying off work so that I will be here all day !!

Ian

[AshUK]

I just read on the Apple Support forums that theres a strike at the Isreal airport today (28th) and thats why some of the shipments are still grounded at Shanghai, bugger.

[Parky]

Sorry to hear about your delay, I'm glad mine got through.

Hope you get good news soon.

Ian

[Parky]

I'm not convinced mine is going to arrive tomorrow.

There has been no update at all on the TNT page today, if it was going to be delivered tomorrow surely it would have reached the UK by now.

I will have to check in the morning and see if it's any nearer.

Ian

[Strix]

Parky, the consignment will arrive in the UK this evening and be shipped to the local depot for delivery tomorrow. You should see updates during the course of the night.

[Parky]

I hope so, as I'm off work tomorrow and I can't be at home on Thursday!!

Ian

[Strix]

If you want an eta give the depot a call (I think Manchester is 0161 873 8888) after 9am. Ask for the Traffic Office, and give them the shipping number. It's worked for me in the past and they should be able to give a rough estimate. Also if there are any problems these can be sorted out nice and early.

[ramsden]

Originally posted by Strix:
If you want an eta give the depot a call (I think Manchester is 0161 873 8888) after 9am. Ask for the Traffic Office, and give them the shipping number. It's worked for me in the past and they should be able to give a rough estimate. Also if there are any problems these can be sorted out nice and early.

Hi, I recived mine last weds, delived by TNT, you can track it via TNT, phone them with your ref numbers. .. However I've sent my iMac back to the local service people as the power unit in the machine made stange clicking noises and needs replacing. Hope you get a better one.
cheers

[Parky]

Well so far there has been no change at the TNT web site it still says :-

27 Sep 2004 23:32 Eindhoven Shipped From Originating Depot
27 Sep 2004 19:03 Arnhem Hub Consignment Received At Transit Point
27 Sep 2004 18:57 Arnhem Hub Consignment Passed Through Transit Poin

So from 23:52 on the 27th until now there has been no news, that's 30 hours with no update.

Does not look like it's arriving today :-(

Ian

[Parky]

Great News!!

29 Sep 2004_ 09:55_ Manchester_ Out For Delivery_

They say it will be with me within an hour!!!

I will post pics and a review later today.

Ian

[AshUK]

Mine hasn't left Shanghai yet, I'm worrying a bit now. Its been "Flight Booked" since Sunday but no movement.

[Parky]

It's here!!

I am posting this from my new iMac G5

Ian

[AshUK]

I hate you, lol.

Show us some pics!!!!

[nbnz]

Originally posted by Parky:
It's here!!

I am posting this from my new iMac G5

Ian

Better update your sig then

[B_2]

Looking forward to seeing some pics parky.

B_2

[Parky]

Here are the pics :-

http://homepage.mac.com/idparkinson/PhotoAlbum101.html

Ian

[B_2]

Nice mate where's the mouse mat from?

B_2

[Parky]

Originally posted by B_2:
Nice mate where's the mouse mat from?

B_2

It's Swedish from ORDNING & REDA

Ian

[AshUK]

Ooooh I like the desk, been looking for a new desk. Wheres yours from and whats it called?

[Parky]

Originally posted by AshUK:
Ooooh I like the desk, been looking for a new desk. Wheres yours from and whats it called?

Actually it's not a desk it's just a £40 table from IKEA.

Ian

[AshUK]

Bargain!!!

[Strix]

Originally posted by AshUK:
Mine hasn't left Shanghai yet, I'm worrying a bit now. Its been "Flight Booked" since Sunday but no movement.

The problem with shipments travelling by commercial airlines, is that there is no guaranteed booking. So shipment can be booked on a airline, but if too many passengers bring along too much luggage then the only way to make room is to bounce off the non-passenger freight (ie. your iMac).

It's a different story if its booked onto a dedicated freighter flight, but alas we'll probably never know.