Maximus Posted June 20, 2000 Share Posted June 20, 2000 OK, first off. Ordered in January. Mail lady just went by at 9:30am and no CM!!! What gives???? Steve, got an answer for this? You said the primary factor in delivery is when you ordered, not where you live. People that ordered in June have gotten their orders already!! While some of us that ordered way earlier haven't gotten it yet. Now, having worked in the postal service before, I know how the system works. If you live near a major distribution center (usually a large city), then you'll get a package sooner (usually the same day that that center sorts the mail). But if you live in the "sticks", so to speak, it takes a little longer as it goes through an extra or two minor distribution centers before it reaches the local post offices. ------------------ "I for one, am pretty damn close to Genius"--Ol' Blood & Maximus [This message has been edited by Maximus (edited 06-20-2000).] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cpt B M Deleted Posted June 20, 2000 Share Posted June 20, 2000 Well, I'm sure Maximus that if you don't recieve your pre-order tommorrow, it'll come Thursday. For Sure. If mine doesn't come on Friday, I'm e-mailing Steve. I've been pretty reserved on trying not to e-mail Steve, but if it doesn't come on Friday, I'll e-mail him and I encourage all others to do the same. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maximus Posted June 20, 2000 Author Share Posted June 20, 2000 I know if I don't get it tomorrow, I'm going to be seriously discombobulated. I originally thought that I'd probably get it on Tuesday or Wednesday, but when so many got it yesterday, I'm thinking great! since it went through our major distribution center. ------------------ "I for one, am pretty damn close to Genius"--Ol' Blood & Maximus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mannheim Tanker Posted June 20, 2000 Share Posted June 20, 2000 ***Biting lip*** Captain, as BTS stated earlier, once the package has left their warehouse, it's all in the hands of USPS. Unless you have received a "trouble" message from BTS, your package should be in the system. I'd refrain from encouraging others to needlessly bother BTS about things that are beyond their control. You're not the only one that has yet to receive their CD (includes me) - just remain patient; it WILL arrive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cpt B M Deleted Posted June 20, 2000 Share Posted June 20, 2000 Well, I'd e-mail him in a scenario where I'd have reason to believe it DIDN'T ship. ie: my credit card has not been charged, ect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mannheim Tanker Posted June 20, 2000 Share Posted June 20, 2000 It often takes the credit card several days to post it to your account. For example, mine was charged on the 15th, but didn't even show up until yesterday. With all of your postings on the forum, I'm sure that BTS is very aware that you've ordered. Just relax and boot up the Gold Demo one last time. That's my solution. Look at it this way, at least you'll most likely be able to play it by this weekend. The guys overseas will have another week or so to sweat it out. I'm leaving town on Friday, so even I'll have to wait a week! We'll all survive... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aka_tom_w Posted June 20, 2000 Share Posted June 20, 2000 Its quite simple really the Mail Gods have spoken and EVERYONE who has behaved poorly on this BBS (you know the type, childish behavoiur and excessive flaming, not regular run of the mill flaming mind you, but gratuitous and excessive flaming) has now aquired some uundesirable karma and the Mail Gods have mystriously held up or delayed your order.... I cannot think of a more plausable explanation.. (Ok my cd will now be delayed a day or two as well..... I guess by that logic) -tom ------------------ <BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR> "Have you thanked BTS by buying your SECOND copy of CM yet?" <HR></BLOCKQUOTE> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cueball Posted June 20, 2000 Share Posted June 20, 2000 I pre-ordered in November, my credit card was charged on the 13th, and I still haven't received it. I wish I had a tracking #, but that's just my impatience talking. It'll get here sooner or later. It's the waiting that's the hard part. Captain, I hope it's waiting for you when you get home. Good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingfish Posted June 20, 2000 Share Posted June 20, 2000 <BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Capt. Manieri: but if it doesn't come on Friday, I'll e-mail him and I encourage all others to do the same.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE> Capt, I'd suggest you re-think that game plan. The last thing Steve needs is a stampede of bitch-mail. The game is on it's way, just relax. I haven't received it either and i'm cool about it. Consider this: What would happen if the game shows up a day after your bitch-mail? What are you going to say then? Take a moment and think about it. ------------------ The dead know only one thing - it is better to be alive Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cpt B M Deleted Posted June 20, 2000 Share Posted June 20, 2000 Dude, he TOLD us to e-mail him if any continetal US did not arrive by Friday. What now?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadDog0606 Posted June 20, 2000 Share Posted June 20, 2000 Capt, You need to calm down, relax, get drunk . Don't start to worry until the mailperson arrives and then departs on the 23rd without leaving the game in your mailbox. BTS wrote not to start sending them email saying you didn't get your game until after the 23rd. Mine hasn't shown up either and I preordered in Nov 99. I'm not going to worry until next Monday (26th) if my game doesn't show (because the card did get charged). I've waited since Nov 99, I can wait a few more days. Besides I have other games I've had for a couple months now and haven't even played, maybe I'll start playing those. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KiloIndiaAlpha Posted June 20, 2000 Share Posted June 20, 2000 <BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Capt. Manieri: Dude, he TOLD us to e-mail him if any continetal US did not arrive by Friday. What now?? <HR></BLOCKQUOTE> ------------------ And if ever we English had reason to bless Any arm save our mothers', that arm is Brown Bess! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pfalz XII Posted June 20, 2000 Share Posted June 20, 2000 Still no joy in Mudville, the mighty USPS has struck out! SIGH! No CM for me today. Fatherof6, Leftwinger, or any of the other lucky sods in St. Louis, can I come over to one of your guy's houses so I can drool all over your copy of the game? Sheesh! Guess I'll have to go to the Cardinals game instead.... ------------------ Formerly known as not THE Charles from BTS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barbarossa Posted June 20, 2000 Share Posted June 20, 2000 No CM again today here in the SF Bay Area,frustration is really setting in now. ARRRRGGGHHHH I know that international customers have to wait alot longer than us Yanks, but I think they would be frustrated too if several of their neighbos 10 miles away had it and they still didn't. It wouldn't be as frustrating if I weren't reading posts of people who ordered a few weeks ago and already have it in the SF Bay Area, yet for some reason, I still don't. I'm beginning to think my order is one of the ones that Steve has said will inevitably get screwed up. Sorry, but I needed to vent!! Barbarossa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hnh3_cm Posted June 20, 2000 Share Posted June 20, 2000 If foreign orders start arriving before mine(Texas), I am going to blow a gasket! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cpt B M Deleted Posted June 20, 2000 Share Posted June 20, 2000 No dice here in New York. Mailman came and went with no CM goodness for me. After I killed him, I went back up to school to take the rest of my exams. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dittohead Posted June 20, 2000 Share Posted June 20, 2000 Still no CM in dayton even though everone around me has it Must be some leftwing conspiracy. Dam pinko commie bastards. They must have my mailbox under surv. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanzfeld Posted June 20, 2000 Share Posted June 20, 2000 Yup.....I can relate fellas. I preordered in Jan I think and no CM here today. My mailman has a few bullet holes in the back of his truck now....sigh... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckeye Posted June 20, 2000 Share Posted June 20, 2000 Just thought I'd commisserate with the rest of you. Nirvana has not arrived in Columbus either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harlock Posted June 20, 2000 Share Posted June 20, 2000 <BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Mannheim Tanker: ***Biting lip*** Captain, as BTS stated earlier, once the package has left their warehouse, it's all in the hands of USPS. Unless you have received a "trouble" message from BTS, your package should be in the system. I'd refrain from encouraging others to needlessly bother BTS about things that are beyond their control. You're not the only one that has yet to receive their CD (includes me) - just remain patient; it WILL arrive.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE> If BTS is only going to sell their product over the Internet than they should have a system in place that can notify customers that their order has shipped/status. Other companies don't seem to have a problem keeping their customers' updated on their order. I have no problem waiting but I would like to know what the status of my order is since my CC has been billed. Harlock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikeydz Posted June 21, 2000 Share Posted June 21, 2000 Checking order status probably depends alot on what info the shipping company can provide, and the manpower the company can provide to handle those inquiries. I've rarely ship a lot of packages, and I've never used USPS so I don't know how much tracking detail the Post Office could provide. I also don't know how many people actually "work" for BTS, but I'm pretty sure they don't have a person who works full time on handling order inquiries, so that Job more than likely falls back to Steve and Charles. I for one will wait until the requested date (23rd) before making an official inquiry of them concerning my copies. Everyone just take a breath and fire up the Gold demo, turn on the History Channel, go to a strip club, or whatever you need to do to relax. Mikey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0311 Posted June 21, 2000 Share Posted June 21, 2000 Ordered in Dec ship to Dallas and some cat in Midland TX (Mayberry) orders last month and has had it for a few days. hmmmmm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EScurlock Posted June 21, 2000 Share Posted June 21, 2000 <BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by 0311: Ordered in Dec ship to Dallas and some cat in Midland TX (Mayberry) orders last month and has had it for a few days. hmmmmm<HR></BLOCKQUOTE> I've noticed a lot of that myself. I'm beginning to wonder if a certain mailbag filled with early orders isn't sitting in a nice cozy location, right where it's not supposed to be, or maybe it's just the pain medication the doctor gave me this morning. ------------------ He who gets there the fastest with the mostest wins. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillWoodAgain Posted June 21, 2000 Share Posted June 21, 2000 No game here in Stokesdale, NC. Postal Service, huh? The USPS is run by the government.....'nuff said. I would think that an option for the orderering via UPS should be available. I ordered 2 copies in November 1999, ordering early does not work if the USPS is involved, they are not accountable. Priority mail means first in line to get lost. I'll have to shift my excitement to the 1988 Volvo 240 DL Wagon I am buying, now their is an armored vehicle with class! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blitzboy Posted June 21, 2000 Share Posted June 21, 2000 I live near Lebanon, Ohio and ordered it in May of this year. I got it this morning!! OH Boy! Oh boy! Oh boy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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