#13936 - 14/08/2000 12:17
Order Invitation Update
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veteran
Registered: 08/05/2000
Posts: 1429
Loc: San Francisco, CA
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I'm dying! So close... yet so far...
Rob has gone up to 12,000 - and I'm 12,778!!!
- Jon
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#13937 - 14/08/2000 13:55
Re: Order Invitation Update (ordered mine!!!)
[Re: jbauer]
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enthusiast
Registered: 03/09/1999
Posts: 206
Loc: Sayreville, New Jersey USA
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Ordered mine a few minutes ago. 36GB, Red... I was reg# 10873.
Can't wait!
George
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#13938 - 14/08/2000 13:56
Re: Order Invitation Update (ordered mine!!!)
[Re: GeorgeLSJr]
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Registered: 08/05/2000
Posts: 1429
Loc: San Francisco, CA
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#13939 - 14/08/2000 15:02
Re: Order Invitation Update (ordered mine!!!)
[Re: jbauer]
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stranger
Registered: 10/08/2000
Posts: 41
Loc: NYC and McLean, VA
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at least whatever problems they had are out of the way.. hopefully rob will be able to crank through to the 15k's this week.  right rob? *poke*
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#13940 - 14/08/2000 17:22
Re: Order Invitation Update (ordered mine!!!)
[Re: ChrisD]
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carpal tunnel
Registered: 21/05/1999
Posts: 5335
Loc: Cambridge UK
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Erm, I think 15K this week is optimistic! As we get to the higher numbers, so the takeup rate increases. Therefore more time will elapse between invitation batches as time goes on.
That said, we still expect to clear the whole queue during September.
Rob
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#13941 - 15/08/2000 06:54
Re: Order Invitation Update (ordered mine!!!)
[Re: rob]
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stranger
Registered: 10/08/2000
Posts: 41
Loc: NYC and McLean, VA
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The real question is what kind of bribes and gifts should we send you to get bumped down on the list?
Money: 3 reg nums per dollar
Service: 2 reg nums per custserv email answered for rob.
Gifts: 500 for a nice watch, 1000 for a nice gold chain, and 3000 for a years usage of the 'family' *cough*mafia*cough* 'friends'.
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#13942 - 15/08/2000 07:56
Re: Order Invitation Update (ordered mine!!!)
[Re: ChrisD]
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carpal tunnel
Registered: 15/08/2000
Posts: 4859
Loc: New Jersey, USA
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Greetings!
It could always be worse. I had been told about the empeg when the M1's were out, but I didn't register when I had the chance. Now, I am near the very end of the queue (15,000+), and eagerly awaiting the chance to order. If bribes work, send me a private message - I am certain we can work something out...
Paul G.
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200GB with 48MB RAM, Illuminated Buttons and Digital Outputs
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#13943 - 15/08/2000 12:59
Re: Order Invitation Update (ordered mine!!!)
[Re: pgrzelak]
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journeyman
Registered: 06/07/2000
Posts: 91
Loc: Helsinki, Finland
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Now tell me WHAT is the end of queue as today?
#16000?
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#13944 - 15/08/2000 13:05
Re: Order Invitation Update (ordered mine!!!)
[Re: Amarth]
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carpal tunnel
Registered: 08/03/2000
Posts: 12338
Loc: Sterling, VA
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Haha! I wish! I'm just hoping to have a player by the middle of next week! I wonder if that's possible... DiGNAN  13653
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#13945 - 15/08/2000 17:11
Re: Order Invitation Update
[Re: jbauer]
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carpal tunnel
Registered: 21/05/1999
Posts: 5335
Loc: Cambridge UK
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> Rob has gone up to 12,000 - and I'm 12,778!!!
Tag - You're it!
(13,000)
Rob
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#13946 - 15/08/2000 17:12
Re: Order Invitation Update (ordered mine!!!)
[Re: ChrisD]
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carpal tunnel
Registered: 21/05/1999
Posts: 5335
Loc: Cambridge UK
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Apparantly I'm not allowed to accept bribes *sigh*
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#13947 - 15/08/2000 17:13
Re: Order Invitation Update
[Re: rob]
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veteran
Registered: 08/05/2000
Posts: 1429
Loc: San Francisco, CA
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THANK YOU ROB!!!!!
My 36 gig/blue has been ordered!!!
Also got a green faceplate and a blue carry bag!
Yeehaa! Thank you!
- Jon
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#13948 - 15/08/2000 17:20
Re: Order Invitation Update
[Re: jbauer]
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carpal tunnel
Registered: 21/05/1999
Posts: 5335
Loc: Cambridge UK
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You're welcome 
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#13949 - 15/08/2000 18:37
Re: Order Invitation Update
[Re: rob]
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stranger
Registered: 23/07/2000
Posts: 48
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So just how many registrations are there now? And how long after I order should expect it to show up on my doorstep (USA)???
- John
#15154 and can't wait!!!
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#13950 - 15/08/2000 18:51
Re: Order Invitation Update (ordered mine!!!)
[Re: rob]
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Pooh-Bah
Registered: 09/09/1999
Posts: 1721
Loc: San Jose, CA
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I bet you've always wanted a pimp daddy chain.
Calvin
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#13951 - 16/08/2000 01:55
Re: Order Invitation Update
[Re: JoMo25]
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carpal tunnel
Registered: 21/05/1999
Posts: 5335
Loc: Cambridge UK
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The last one I noticed was 15,732.
From ordering you should get the player within a few days. We've now caught up on the dispatch backlog, so most orders are going out next day (subject to stock and payment).
Rob
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#13952 - 16/08/2000 04:00
Re: Order Invitation Update
[Re: rob]
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stranger
Registered: 24/07/2000
Posts: 27
Loc: CA
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Come on 15562...daddy needs a new pair o' shoes...
I am a number, not a free man! And that number is fifteen-thousand five-hundred sixty-two.
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#13953 - 16/08/2000 06:02
Re: Order Invitation Update
[Re: rob]
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member
Registered: 08/06/2000
Posts: 144
Loc: Ft Lauderdale, FL
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Wow, I've been away from a computer for a couple of days. The first thing I did was check the announcements forum and saw that everyone up to 13,000 had been invited.
This is when you kick yourself and say "if only I'd registered 550 people earlier I'd be one of the lucky ones.."
I'm dying here, trying to hold onto the money to order one.
-Trevor
(Eagerly awaiting that magic tag from Rob...)
Reg. #13549
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#13954 - 16/08/2000 06:57
Re: Order Invitation Update
[Re: trevorp]
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member
Registered: 08/05/2000
Posts: 135
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In reply to:
This is when you kick yourself and say "if only I'd registered 550 people earlier I'd be one of the lucky ones.."
I'm dying here, trying to hold onto the money to order one.
As each day gets closer and closer, time seems to move more slowly.
Kureg (#14682)
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#13955 - 16/08/2000 07:41
Re: Order Invitation Update
[Re: Kureg]
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new poster
Registered: 07/07/2000
Posts: 13
Loc: Chicago, IL. USA
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It doesn't change once you order. Then you're checking your mail every 5 minutes for a shipping notification.
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#13956 - 16/08/2000 08:05
Re: Order Invitation Update
[Re: njallain]
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addict
Registered: 14/08/2000
Posts: 468
Loc: Penarth, UK
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and then the TNT site to track it.
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Rod, UK Mk2 Red S/No.341
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#13957 - 16/08/2000 08:17
Re: Order Invitation Update
[Re: mardibloke]
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carpal tunnel
Registered: 08/03/2000
Posts: 12338
Loc: Sterling, VA
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What's a TNT site? DiGNAN 13653
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#13958 - 16/08/2000 09:21
Re: Order Invitation Update
[Re: Dignan]
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addict
Registered: 14/08/2000
Posts: 468
Loc: Penarth, UK
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www.tnt.com track parcels. Rather than a big stack of explosive stuff :-)
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Rod, UK Mk2 Red S/No.341
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#13959 - 16/08/2000 11:48
Re: Order Invitation Update
[Re: Dignan]
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carpal tunnel
Registered: 21/05/1999
Posts: 5335
Loc: Cambridge UK
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TNT are a courier - very big in most parts of the world apart from the USA. That's why we used FedEx for US consignments.
Rob
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#13960 - 16/08/2000 12:36
Re: Order Invitation Update
[Re: mardibloke]
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enthusiast
Registered: 15/06/1999
Posts: 259
Loc: Lincoln, NE
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Or FedEx and you watch it sit in customs for the entire weekend.
-Finally received my Mark2 no thanks to customs.
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#13961 - 16/08/2000 13:01
Re: Order Invitation Update
[Re: bmihulka]
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carpal tunnel
Registered: 08/03/2000
Posts: 12338
Loc: Sterling, VA
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Just wondering, where in the states do you live? Does anyone know where the empegs enter the country? Do you think it would help to live near DC in terms of speed of delivery? DiGNAN 13653
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#13962 - 16/08/2000 13:58
Re: Order Invitation Update
[Re: Dignan]
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addict
Registered: 14/08/2000
Posts: 468
Loc: Penarth, UK
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Considering moving house to get faster delivery really shows commitment to the product, but heck if you are going to move anyway, go for Cambridge - I hear its quite nice.
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Rod, UK Mk2 Red S/No.341
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#13963 - 16/08/2000 14:06
Re: Order Invitation Update
[Re: Dignan]
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carpal tunnel
Registered: 21/05/1999
Posts: 5335
Loc: Cambridge UK
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It makes no difference where you live in the US (so long as it's mainland). All consignments enter at either Newark or Memphis, and then fly onwards to your nearest hub. If US Customs don't delay the package FedEx will guarantee delivery by 10:30am next day.
To put the customs delays in perspective, about 10% of recent consignments have been delayed by a day or more but the vast majority of these were due to a delay in contacting the recipient to get their EIN number. Customs usually require this, even though the car player is zero rated for duty.
Rob
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#13964 - 16/08/2000 14:13
Re: Order Invitation Update
[Re: rob]
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addict
Registered: 14/08/2000
Posts: 468
Loc: Penarth, UK
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For UK delivery its a good idea to be in when they try and deliver. I nearly missed the truck today and the driver told me it would have gone back to the depot ( 70 miles away ). They would obviously try to deliver again. But if its Royal Mail ( and several others ) there is a local ( 2-10miles ) place I can normally go and pick parcels up from. Didn't realise the closest TNT depot was that far away.
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#13965 - 16/08/2000 15:09
Re: Order Invitation Update
[Re: jbauer]
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new poster
Registered: 17/04/2000
Posts: 9
Loc: Denver, Colorado USA
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ACK!!! I never thought this would happen... my number is coming up quickly. But,(damn this for happening) it is actually coming up too quickly (i never thought i'd say this). I won't have the money for about 3-4 months but i don't want to be shoved at the end of the line and end up _never_ getting one. What can i do?
I think i'm going to cry!
---Proud owner of empeg registration number 14309 (ugh!)---
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#13966 - 16/08/2000 15:27
Re: Order Invitation Update
[Re: FriendlyDogSalad]
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carpal tunnel
Registered: 08/03/2000
Posts: 12338
Loc: Sterling, VA
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The queue will be cleared by the end of the summer. In 3-4 months you'll be able to order directly from stock! DiGNAN 13653
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#13967 - 16/08/2000 15:27
Re: Order Invitation Update
[Re: rob]
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stranger
Registered: 24/07/2000
Posts: 27
Loc: CA
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EIN? What is that? Social Security Number?
I am a number, not a free man! And that number is fifteen-thousand five-hundred sixty-two.
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#13968 - 16/08/2000 15:35
Re: Order Invitation Update
[Re: FriendlyDogSalad]
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carpal tunnel
Registered: 20/12/1999
Posts: 31597
Loc: Seattle, WA
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What can i do?
Don't Panic!
1) Your invitation stands, whether you order now or six months from now.
2) They will be completely through the queue by the end of next month (heck, from the looks of it, by the end of THIS month), and will no longer need a queueing system. So by the time you get the cash together, they will be shipping directly from back stock rather than through the queue.
No worries.
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Tony Fabris
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#13969 - 16/08/2000 15:37
Re: Order Invitation Update
[Re: bmihulka]
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enthusiast
Registered: 03/09/1999
Posts: 206
Loc: Sayreville, New Jersey USA
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You guys sure aren't making me feel any better about having placed my order!  I *was* so happy about it, but now I'm on the other end waiting for the first step of what you're talking about... the shipping notification. Who am I kidding... I'm still thrilled about it. At least it's finally on it's way... sorta. George
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#13970 - 17/08/2000 10:50
Re: Order Invitation Update
[Re: GeorgeLSJr]
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veteran
Registered: 08/05/2000
Posts: 1429
Loc: San Francisco, CA
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Yay!!
Scan Activity :
Int. Package Manifest Created STANSTED GB 08/17/2000 17:28
Left FedEx Origin Location STANSTED GB 08/17/2000 18:12
Picked up STANSTED GB 08/17/2000 15:36
- Jon
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#13971 - 17/08/2000 12:18
Re: Order Invitation Update
[Re: jbauer]
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carpal tunnel
Registered: 08/03/2000
Posts: 12338
Loc: Sterling, VA
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And hey, do you know what Stansted is? Here's a clue:  That looks like an airport to me. So your empeg should be in the states this evening! DiGNAN 13653
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#13972 - 17/08/2000 12:23
Re: Order Invitation Update
[Re: Dignan]
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veteran
Registered: 08/05/2000
Posts: 1429
Loc: San Francisco, CA
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Hm. Think there's any possibility of getting it TOMORROW???
Drool.
Just installed Emplode. Put in a fake serial number just to look around. Do I have to reinstall Emplode to put in the correct serial number when I get the Empeg?
- Jon
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#13973 - 17/08/2000 16:03
Re: Order Invitation Update
[Re: jbauer]
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enthusiast
Registered: 03/09/1999
Posts: 206
Loc: Sayreville, New Jersey USA
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Yeah... and then you see this appear: Scan Activity Date/Time Comments Pkg. Status Exception NEWARK NJ 08/17/2000 04:45 Regulatory Clearance DelayLeft FedEx Ramp STANSTED GB 08/16/2000 21:10 Left FedEx Origin Location STANSTED GB 08/16/2000 18:40 Int. Package Manifest Created STANSTED GB 08/16/2000 17:52 Picked up STANSTED GB 08/16/2000 15:52 NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Hopefully it'll get through tomorrow. I sent Rob an email about this, but FedEx was nice enough to call me at 4:03PM...just as they were closing. I'm sure they'll be nice enough to call me around the same time tomorrow if there's any further delays. So, I *may* have the Empeg to install this weekend, but, then again, I *may not*! George
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#13974 - 17/08/2000 17:45
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[Re: GeorgeLSJr]
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veteran
Registered: 08/05/2000
Posts: 1429
Loc: San Francisco, CA
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What did FedEx say when they called you? Did they ask you what the device was? Did they give any indication of when it would be released?
- Jon
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#13975 - 17/08/2000 17:49
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[Re: jbauer]
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enthusiast
Registered: 03/09/1999
Posts: 206
Loc: Sayreville, New Jersey USA
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They left a message 3 minutes after their offices closed for the day. (I got the message a half hour after they closed.) They asked for my social security number and said they were waiting for some paperwork from Empeg. Not sure about why they need my SSN. They didn't give any indication when it would be released. George
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#13976 - 17/08/2000 22:27
Re: Order Invitation Update
[Re: FriendlyDogSalad]
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stranger
Registered: 23/07/2000
Posts: 48
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Hey FriendlyDogSalad, I'll happily swap numbers with you. I've got the cash (actually credit card) ready to order NOW! I'm number 15154...
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#13977 - 18/08/2000 08:51
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[Re: GeorgeLSJr]
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veteran
Registered: 08/05/2000
Posts: 1429
Loc: San Francisco, CA
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Hey George,
As you predicted, I also see that my package has been delayed due to "regulatory clearance". It's in Memphis.
Calling FedEx now... Already sent Rob a note.
(cry...)
- Jon
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#13978 - 18/08/2000 09:01
Re: Order Invitation Update
[Re: jbauer]
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member
Registered: 08/05/2000
Posts: 135
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In reply to:
As you predicted, I also see that my package has been delayed due to "regulatory clearance". It's in Memphis.
This seems to be happening pretty frequently. Anyone know what the customs are like in Canada with the empeg?
Kureg
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#13979 - 18/08/2000 09:32
Re: Order Invitation Update
[Re: Kureg]
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enthusiast
Registered: 05/07/2000
Posts: 301
Loc: Montana, USA, Bozeman
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The package exception note is nothing to worry about. I got that to. It was out of customs in 4-5 hours and back on its way. Didn't really affect delivery time.
Alex Lear
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#13980 - 18/08/2000 10:02
Re: Order Invitation Update
[Re: alear]
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veteran
Registered: 08/05/2000
Posts: 1429
Loc: San Francisco, CA
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So here's my latest update...
1) Rob gave FedEx a description of what an empeg is. Thank you Rob!
2) I faxed the form, 5106 (gotten from the FedEx web page) to FedEx. This is an "importer ID" form.
3) I wait. They are saying that it could be delivered on Saturday. Guess my Saturday plans are changing... ;-)
- Jon
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#13981 - 18/08/2000 10:20
Re: Order Invitation Update
[Re: jbauer]
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enthusiast
Registered: 03/09/1999
Posts: 206
Loc: Sayreville, New Jersey USA
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I just checked the status of my unit and it's got yet another delay message. Hopfully Rob's contacted the necessary people already. No one from FedEx called me today, but I called them, leaving them my work number, the harmonized code #, my social security number, and promising my first born.  I can't check my mail at home from work, so Rob may have sent me an email with an update already. This sucks! I was really hoping to install the thing this weekend. George
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#13982 - 18/08/2000 11:20
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[Re: jbauer]
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stranger
Registered: 24/07/2000
Posts: 27
Loc: CA
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In reply to:
I faxed the form, 5106 (gotten from the FedEx web page) to FedEx. This is an "importer ID" form.
So should we all be preparing this form or has no one else had to do this?
I am a number, not a free man! And that number is fifteen-thousand five-hundred sixty-two.
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#13983 - 18/08/2000 13:32
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[Re: GeorgeLSJr]
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enthusiast
Registered: 03/09/1999
Posts: 206
Loc: Sayreville, New Jersey USA
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I did have an email from Rob waiting for me at home. I called FedEx to inquire what the status was. I actually talked to a person!  She asked about a "case" for the CD player. Ya just gotta laugh at that one! She was asking what it was made out of. (?!) HUH? I didn't know it had to be made out a certain material in order to come through customs! Maybe they thought it was platinum and wanted to charge me some big bucks! I told her it was either aluminum or sheet metal. (I guess that was the right answer, since she was okay with that.) Anyhow, she said they were "working on it right now", it would go to customs today, and I'd get it on Monday.  DAMMIT! An entire, beautiful weekend coming up and I can't spend it working on my car?! It'll probably rain all next weekend! Oh well... nothing I can do about it now, except rant, rave, and generally complain. It better arrive Monday, though! George
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#13984 - 18/08/2000 13:44
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[Re: jbauer]
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enthusiast
Registered: 03/09/1999
Posts: 206
Loc: Sayreville, New Jersey USA
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Sorry I was right about the delay. I honestly didn't think you'd get that message. I really hope you do get yours on Saturday. I wish I had that slight glimmer of hope to look for. Though, I didn't have to fax them anything. I'm assuming that either Rob sent them what they needed, the information I left on their answering machine helped, or they found the paperwork that they were looking for (and had lost, hehe). Dunno, but it sounds like it's coming through on Monday and I guess I should be happy about that. Only thing is, now I have to wait until NEXT weekend to play with my new toy! George
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#13985 - 18/08/2000 14:10
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[Re: GeorgeLSJr]
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carpal tunnel
Registered: 20/12/1999
Posts: 31597
Loc: Seattle, WA
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Anyhow, she said they were "working on it right now", it would go to customs today, and I'd get it on Monday. DAMMIT! An entire, beautiful weekend coming up and I can't spend it working on my car?! It'll probably rain all next weekend!I feel your pain. ___________
Tony Fabris
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#13986 - 18/08/2000 15:05
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[Re: tfabris]
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enthusiast
Registered: 03/09/1999
Posts: 206
Loc: Sayreville, New Jersey USA
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AMEN! I guess you do. I know I'm not alone right now, that's for certain. I wonder when Empeg's going to get some distributors in the US? ... mainly so we can bypass customs and let the businesses deal with them! There's a shop I go to and get all my installs done at. I've had 3 installations done there and they do really nice work. They sell mostly the high-end equipment. If the guys@empeg ever ask for some contacts, I'll be sure to forward them some. George
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#13987 - 19/08/2000 11:29
Re: Order Invitation Update
[Re: GeorgeLSJr]
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veteran
Registered: 08/05/2000
Posts: 1429
Loc: San Francisco, CA
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Damnit! Looks like I'm waiting til Monday. The package arrived in Oakland CA this morning, but they never broke it out of the container...
- Jon
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#13988 - 19/08/2000 11:46
Re: Order Invitation Update
[Re: jbauer]
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enthusiast
Registered: 03/09/1999
Posts: 206
Loc: Sayreville, New Jersey USA
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Awww... sorry to hear that, Jon. On a whim, I checked the FedEx website today and it says: Left FedEx Sort Facility NEWARK NJ 08/19/2000 02:35 Pkg. Status Exception NEWARK NJ 08/19/2000 00:36 Commercial customs release I'm hoping that first one means that it's on a truck and on the way to me, but I kinda doubt it. We'll see... George
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#13989 - 19/08/2000 17:12
Re: Order Invitation Update
[Re: GeorgeLSJr]
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Registered: 08/05/2000
Posts: 1429
Loc: San Francisco, CA
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George,
Hm. Yours looks a lot like mine...
Arrived at Sort Facility OAKLAND CA 08/19/2000 08:22
Left FedEx Sort Facility MEMPHIS TN 08/19/2000 04:14
Pkg. Status Exception MEMPHIS TN 08/18/2000 06:47
Left FedEx Ramp STANSTED GB 08/17/2000 21:33
Int. Package Manifest Created STANSTED GB 08/17/2000 17:28
Left FedEx Origin Location STANSTED GB 08/17/2000 18:12
Picked up STANSTED GB 08/17/2000 15:36
I'm getting it Monday. Hope you get yours sooner!
- Jon
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#13990 - 20/08/2000 07:29
Re: Order Invitation Update
[Re: jbauer]
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member
Registered: 08/06/2000
Posts: 144
Loc: Ft Lauderdale, FL
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Oh how sweet it is! I just came back from Orlando on a mini-vacation, and had to swing by work, just to check my email. Lo and behold there was that magical email from Rob!  Just ordered my 12GB green with a red plate and bag. Now to explain to the wife why a large chunk of money just vanished from the account... Actually she's happy for me too. Hopefully I don't have to play the same game you guys have been playing watching it sit in customs, etc. Now I have to sit and wait. -Trevor
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#13991 - 20/08/2000 15:16
Re: Order Invitation Update
[Re: jbauer]
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Registered: 08/05/2000
Posts: 135
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14K Me next me next! :) Kureg (#14-something-something-something)
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#13992 - 21/08/2000 12:22
Re: Order Invitation Update (ordered mine!!!)
[Re: GeorgeLSJr]
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new poster
Registered: 14/08/2000
Posts: 5
Loc: Denmark, Copenhagen
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Hmm - how come you got number 10873 when you ordered 14/8 and I ordered 10/8 and got number 15704???
How does this numbering work???
It can't be anything with the size of empeg to do, because you can just change your order when your number turns up
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#13993 - 21/08/2000 14:40
Re: Order Invitation Update (ordered mine!!!)
[Re: Helmoe]
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new poster
Registered: 19/08/2000
Posts: 18
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this is probably because they just implemented a auto system then.. so they entered yours after that sytem implementation maybe :|
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#13994 - 21/08/2000 15:32
Re: Order Invitation Update (ordered mine!!!)
[Re: dr_relax]
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carpal tunnel
Registered: 19/05/1999
Posts: 3457
Loc: Palo Alto, CA
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I think the confusion is between getting a queue place, and placing an order.
A queue place of 10,xxx was got by joining the queue many months ago - and we got to the point of asking him to order a couple of weeks ago.
If you've just joined the queue now, you've got a number of 15,xxx - and it will be a little while (hopefully not too long) before we reach your queue position and invite you to order.
Hugo
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#13995 - 22/08/2000 05:20
Re: Order Invitation Update (ordered mine!!!)
[Re: altman]
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carpal tunnel
Registered: 15/08/2000
Posts: 4859
Loc: New Jersey, USA
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Greetings!
If you would, about how many invitations are sent out a day? Are you getting a high percentage of orders from the people registered? (I hope so!!!)
Paul G.
(eagerly awaiting the opportunity to spend money...)
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#13996 - 22/08/2000 09:59
Re: Order Invitation Update (ordered mine!!!)
[Re: pgrzelak]
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carpal tunnel
Registered: 21/05/1999
Posts: 5335
Loc: Cambridge UK
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We're not sending daily invitations, we're batching them into about 1000 registration numbers at a time. So far we've only contacted clients who completed a confirmation procedure that we requested back in may, so 1000 reg numbers equates to around 150 invites.
We'll go back and cover the people who didn't confirm at a later date (although they're welcome to order now if they notice we've reached their number).
Rob
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#13997 - 23/08/2000 07:51
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[Re: rob]
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stranger
Registered: 24/07/2000
Posts: 27
Loc: CA
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I am hoping for an update to 15000 today and then an update to 16000 on Friday so I can then order my unit! Just hoping....
I am a number, not a free man! And that number is fifteen-thousand five-hundred sixty-two.
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#13998 - 23/08/2000 08:10
Re: Order Invitation Update (prediction)
[Re: Squid]
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carpal tunnel
Registered: 21/05/1999
Posts: 5335
Loc: Cambridge UK
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Sorry, no chance of that. It's possible we may not reach 15,000 until next week at the earliest, as we're getting a lot of orders from the previous group of clients. 15,000 to 16,000 will take the longest of all as we anticipate a high rate of orders from these clients. We'll probably contact 100 at a time.
Rob
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#13999 - 23/08/2000 08:21
Re: Order Invitation Update (prediction)
[Re: rob]
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new poster
Registered: 18/08/2000
Posts: 10
Loc: San Francisco
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Rob -
I know you are working as hard as you can on this whole order processing business, and it's exciting to hear that the empeg is so popular.
Please bear with us, the empeg-deprived as we weather the excrutiating march towards the 15,000s. Your "reality check" updates are very useful in terms of setting expectations. Please keep it up!
Yours in struggle,
Derek
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#14000 - 23/08/2000 08:40
Re: Order Invitation Update (prediction)
[Re: dsroberti]
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carpal tunnel
Registered: 15/08/2000
Posts: 4859
Loc: New Jersey, USA
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Greetings!
Agreed! These updates are very helpful. Please keep them coming. As one of the empeg challenged, I can only say that I am pleased you are doing so well with sales, and that I hope that things continue to go smoothly.
I guess I can stop hitting the reload button on the announcements forum... for now...
Paul G.
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#14001 - 23/08/2000 11:31
Re: Order Invitation Update (prediction)
[Re: rob]
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Registered: 08/05/2000
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This brought up an interesting question... The updates to the invitation annoucement thread have slowed down quite a bit. This is, as you say, undoubtedly because of the number of orders to invitations ratio going up. My question is, have the invites just slowed down (100 per day or something) and you aren't updating the annoucement until you hit the next 1000 mark, or are you still dealing with orders from the last 1000 and just haven't sent out another batch of invites in the last 3 days . I think everyone was accustomed to seeing a message a day in the annoucements. As you know, we are all very edgy and watch that counter around the clock. I can't speak for the rest, but it would be nice continue seeing an annoucment a day, even if that announcement just says that you are still processing orders and have not yet invited more people . That's just me, and probably because I am 145?? and getting very excited. I suspect you'll do a batch of 500 invites next, just so that I can pull my hair out more . Kureg
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#14002 - 23/08/2000 13:39
Re: Order Invitation Update (prediction)
[Re: Kureg]
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carpal tunnel
Registered: 23/08/2000
Posts: 3826
Loc: SLC, UT, USA
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Oh man, i can't wait. I can hardly sit still here at work thinking about how i am gonna configure my system, what amps i'm getting, who's gonna be the first to get a ride when it's installed...hehe...on and on. I'll definately be posting the install into my Honda Civic Si up on my site with details and photos and posting it here. I'll also be asking plenty of questions and meeting up with some of you fine folk. BAEUG (Bay Area Empeg Users Group) anyone? heheh. I've been amazed at the community here for a few months now and since my Empeg is on the way (FINALLY!!! after all these monhts!), i'm tired of lurking! So, hi everyone, i'm Loren, i'll be bothering you soon i'm sure =]
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#14003 - 23/08/2000 14:44
Re: Order Invitation Update (prediction)
[Re: Kureg]
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carpal tunnel
Registered: 21/05/1999
Posts: 5335
Loc: Cambridge UK
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If there's no announcement, then nobody else has been invited since the last post. I don't see any point in posting to say "nothing new"!
Rob
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#14004 - 23/08/2000 15:42
Re: Order Invitation Update (prediction)
[Re: rob]
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Registered: 08/05/2000
Posts: 135
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K, at least we know now Thanks Kureg
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#14005 - 25/08/2000 11:47
Re: Order Invitation Update (prediction)
[Re: Kureg]
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carpal tunnel
Registered: 15/08/2000
Posts: 4859
Loc: New Jersey, USA
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Greetings!
I guess we are still holding at 14,000. Has there been anything new lately? Given the delay from your metalworkers, I would think we will not hear anything more for a while.
The bribery option is still open, should anyone @empeg wish to make a little extra cash...
Meanwhile, Rob mentioned a "confirmation process" a while back. I am not familiar with it, having registered
early in June. Is this something the 15,000+ people should be doing? Anything to make it easier...
Paul G.
R# 15189
(in queue for a blue 36GB Mk2)
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#14006 - 25/08/2000 12:35
Re: Order Invitation Update (prediction)
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Registered: 08/05/2000
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In reply to:
Has there been anything new lately?
Well, I know you got the gist of it, but just in case...
The way I understand it, Rob is inviting 1000 people ALL at once in a batch of invitations. Until all orders have been processed from those 1000 people, another batch of invitations won't go out.
I am gambling on there being less than 1000 invitations in the next batch, because of the increase in the orders:invitations ratio. Also, it would be just my luck, cuz I'm just over 14500 :)
In reply to:
Meanwhile, Rob mentioned a "confirmation process" a while back. I am not familiar with it, having registered
early in June. Is this something the 15,000+ people should be doing? Anything to make it easier...
This was something I think was sent out in a newsletter. It was a link to a web page where you could tell empeg if you were defintely going to buy an empeg or not so that they could decide production ratios. I believe the process of filling out the form was all you needed to confirm (whether you said you'd buy or not). It happened to be a good way to see who was actually still active on the mailing list.
These people are "confirmed clients".
Kureg
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#14007 - 25/08/2000 12:40
Re: Order Invitation Update (prediction)
[Re: Kureg]
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Registered: 08/05/2000
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As another note, I wouldn't be suprised if Rob just starts contacting EVERYONE past 14000 or 15000, as people in these numbers are very likely still active and willing to buy.
Kureg
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#14008 - 25/08/2000 12:50
Re: Order Invitation Update (prediction)
[Re: pgrzelak]
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carpal tunnel
Registered: 20/12/1999
Posts: 31597
Loc: Seattle, WA
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The bribery option is still open, should anyone @empeg wish to make a little extra cash...If even God can't get a better queue position, what makes you think bribes would work? ___________
Tony Fabris
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#14009 - 25/08/2000 14:07
Re: Order Invitation Update (prediction)
[Re: tfabris]
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carpal tunnel
Registered: 23/08/2000
Posts: 3826
Loc: SLC, UT, USA
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WOOOHOOO!!! *dances a jig*
Just got the shipment confirmation. Mondays' the day, i can feeeeeel it. Mwahahaha. I wonder if having childlike fits of excitement over a new toy will qualify under "sick days" at work... hrmmm... Ah well, i'll just bring it IN to work, then everyone will understand why nothing is gonna get done that day!
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