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pptiger
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Oct 1, 2003, 09:39 AM
 
I know there are lots of discussion about airborne on this board. This morning I received an email from Apple saying my 15 powerbook has been shipped (ordered on 9/26) and carried by airborne. Of course they gave me a tracking number. Then I went to airborne's website and input the tracking number, boo, that's what I got

Shipment Summary:
Current Status: Delivered.
Delivered on: 8/28/03 11:18 am
Delivered to: Residence Door
Signed for by:
LD FD -3380 CRYSTAL CT Get Signature P.O.D.

Shipment History:
DATE TIME ACTIVITY AND COMMENTS LOCATION
8/28/03 11 : 18 am Delivered. Miami, FL
7 : 31 am Arrived at Airborne Station. Miami, FL
8/25/03 8 : 43 pm Left Airborne Station. Boston, MA
6 : 36 pm Picked Up by Airborne. Shipper's Door

I checked the tracking number, it was the tracking number Apple gave me. In fact I just copy and paste the tracking number. Yeah, everyone knows airborne is bad, I just wanna share another beautiful story with you guys. But as long as my powerbook is on the road, I am happy
     
AssassyN
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Oct 1, 2003, 09:41 AM
 
Wait...are you saying someone ELSE has your PB? Looks like they delivered to the wrong house!
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ulmer
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Oct 1, 2003, 09:42 AM
 
My notice came this morning and the same thing...recycled tracking number. It'll be a day or so until it reflects your shipment info and probably 3-4 days until it clears customs and actually starts updating. We'll be lucky if they come early next week...
     
schk
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Oct 1, 2003, 09:44 AM
 
Airborne re-uses tracking numbers rather quickly. So you are just seeing the previous person who had the same tracking number. It'll probably take a day or so for your info to show up.
     
pptiger  (op)
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Oct 1, 2003, 10:20 AM
 
I don't know why Apple uses Airborne as a carrier. I ordered a powerbook, an ipod, and a printer from Apple (with EDU discount), the printer was shipped by FedEx. Right after I received the notification, I went to FedEx's website, check my tracknumber, it was there. And it then arrived one day later. Everything was smooth. I remembered last time when I ordered an iBook, Apple used FedEx. Since the shipping is free, maybe Airborne offer a cheaper price to Apple? Who knows.
     
herbsman
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Oct 1, 2003, 11:22 AM
 
you know the only time you really like airborne after this whole messy situation is when you see the delivery man show up.

i'm typing on my new 17" and i love this thing. no dead pixels and the screen size is very nice. God bless apple
     
   
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