Gentlemen,
I am truly sorry with the fact that the rest/parcel still did not arrive yet, until now!
Also the fact that I did not able to send the rest earlier!
Fedex picked up the parcel on Monday (local time August 27, around 4 PM). I used Fedex Express (not Economy), which usually needs 3-4 working days to deliver goods to the States & to some other countries, door to door. I have told/urged Fedex that I need the goods to be arrived before the match. They informed me that they will. I have used Fedex & TNT for hundreds times and they're usually ok/on time, unless customs delay happens which also beyond their control.
Yes, there was a clearance delay in Memphis TN yesterday (August 31, local time) but it's already released & on the way to WV at this moment.
Due to the time difference between the USA/WV & my area (which is about 12 or 13 hours), I'm afraid that the parcel cannot arrive today (Saturday). I can't contact Fedex already now, it's Saturday 2.40 PM in my area, they're already closed.
I do really hope that the parcel can arrive today (Saturday morning US time).... but the delivery is beyond of my control.
I have emailed Stan about the parcel for a few times but no response. I believe he's very busy.
Also tried to call him by phone yesterday night (around 3 AM my local time) but connection failed.
Fedex does not deliver after 12 AM Saturday to my understanding, also on Sunday.
With regret,
seb.
PS:
Just in case the parcel arrives on Monday, not today (which the match could be already over), I hope Stan / the match Director will be able to send the prize to the winner.
Here is the tracking # of the parcel: 899185583812.
www.fedex.com
If somebody read this & able to tell Stan about the delay, please help / let him know my message & my apology. Thanks!
Tell him that he still can do the prize raffle on Sunday, although the rest is not arrive yet.
I'll also pay the US shipping from White Horse Center to the winner's address.