Automated Email build dates

hazzatori

Active member
Don't worry people.I ordered on the 30th of last month and was given 19th February build time.The automated system was way off as my laptop will be arriving tomorrow.
Great service so far.

Interesting? did you pay for fast track or anything? as i ordered on the 29th and no sign of it even being tested yet?
 

Despot

Member
Just been informed that my system has been built and is currently awaiting the testing phase... delivery early next week is on the cards I think

Happy days :)

J
 

synthet1k

Bronze Level Poster
Interesting? did you pay for fast track or anything? as i ordered on the 29th and no sign of it even being tested yet?

I'm guessing your build could be more involved or they've had trouble gathering specific parts. Just a guess but more than likely that's the case.
 

hazzatori

Active member
No mate, not fast tracked and it arrived today.Have you checked to see if there are any notes on your build?

Yeah checked, no notes, emailed them, got a we have prioritised generic email, I suspect is meant to shut me up for a few more days, it went to testing yesterday. I'm not in a rush, its just would be nice to get some sort of idea why its taking so long?
 

Despot

Member
Hey Hazzatori

I'm in the same boat as you at the moment... my system has been 'In Testing' since the 8th, but I'm not overly worried because as I see it, the more time it spends in there, the more stable and problem free it should be.

According to PC Specialist, if all is well on Monday morning, then it will be shipped that day

J
 

timpin

Member
If it's of any help, my PC whizzed through the later stages:

Processed Date 29-12-2015
Pre-Production Date 05-01-2016
Build Date 06-01-2016
Test Date 07-01-2016
QC Date 08-01-2016
Awaiting Dispatch Date 08-01-2016
Dispatch Date 08-01-2016

It's arriving Monday...
 

synthet1k

Bronze Level Poster
If it's of any help, my PC whizzed through the later stages:

Processed Date 29-12-2015
Pre-Production Date 05-01-2016
Build Date 06-01-2016
Test Date 07-01-2016
QC Date 08-01-2016
Awaiting Dispatch Date 08-01-2016
Dispatch Date 08-01-2016

It's arriving Monday...

Thanks for the information, very helpful. Did it give a specific delivery date once the full process had finished or are you guessing it'll arrive Monday? With me working Monday to Friday I'm just a little worried I'll miss the delivery, probably need to book a day off work, my neighbours aren't that friendly. :)
 

Rakk

The Awesome
Moderator
Thanks for the information, very helpful. Did it give a specific delivery date once the full process had finished or are you guessing it'll arrive Monday? With me working Monday to Friday I'm just a little worried I'll miss the delivery, probably need to book a day off work, my neighbours aren't that friendly. :)

Once it's dispatched its a next-day delivery service (well next working day) if you're in mainland UK, and you get updates from DPD as to when it'll be delivered.
DPD will not leave it at a neighbours house anyway so someone will need to be home to sign for it.
 

synthet1k

Bronze Level Poster
Once it's dispatched its a next-day delivery service (well next working day) if you're in mainland UK, and you get updates from DPD as to when it'll be delivered.
DPD will not leave it at a neighbours house anyway so someone will need to be home to sign for it.

Thanks for the information. Little tricky all the same trying to guess when it'll arrive what with DPD I'm guessing sending an email the day before. Kinda short notice for me to be trying to book a day off work. Any suggestions from you lads and ladies would be appreciated.
 

keynes

Multiverse Poster
Thanks for the information. Little tricky all the same trying to guess when it'll arrive what with DPD I'm guessing sending an email the day before. Kinda short notice for me to be trying to book a day off work. Any suggestions from you lads and ladies would be appreciated.
if it is not a finance agreement you could try to change the delivery address to your workplace or pay extra to get it Saturday instead
 

synthet1k

Bronze Level Poster
if it is not a finance agreement you could try to change the delivery address to your workplace or pay extra to get it Saturday instead

Had thought of work place but isn't really practical. I work in a city center and park my car miles away to avoid the usual outragous city center parking prices plus the option for a weekend delivery I think was pushing me over my limited budget. :p At the moment it's Monday to Friday Pre Noon.
 

keynes

Multiverse Poster
Had thought of work place but isn't really practical. I work in a city center and park my car miles away to avoid the usual outragous city center parking prices plus the option for a weekend delivery I think was pushing me over my limited budget. :p At the moment it's Monday to Friday Pre Noon.

I am sure you could call PCS and arrange a saturday delivery if it is has not been dispatched.
 

synthet1k

Bronze Level Poster
Does DPD still send a text message on the day telling you what delivery slot you're due? I remember they'd text with a time or give you the option to rebook it for another day if you're not home.
 

Rakk

The Awesome
Moderator
Does DPD still send a text message on the day telling you what delivery slot you're due? I remember they'd text with a time or give you the option to rebook it for another day if you're not home.

Presuming you have provided your phone number yes they send a text message early in the day informing you of the 1hr timeslot in which it will arrive.
 

synthet1k

Bronze Level Poster
Presuming you have provided your phone number yes they send a text message early in the day informing you of the 1hr timeslot in which it will arrive.

Thanks, seems they still offer to rebook for another day so that's handy.
 
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Greenman

Enthusiast
Problem still not fixed? Got a new email today with the build date pushed forward further to the 25th. Wondering if I'm actually just really unlucky :V
5th working day pre-prod.
 
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