I opted for the free shipping they were offering, and I didn't order until Nov 1st, BUT I got my confirmation today! It shipped and is scheduled to arrive Friday AND Amazon is known to arrive early in these parts, so thursday would not surprise me at all!
It's not mine, it's a gift for dad, BUT I bought an Acer Iconia 500 from a "slickdeals" for 259 and THAT is arriving today!!!!! Gonna be a good week!!!!! I get to play with the Kindle a bit too since I don't have to give it to dad till Christmas.