Yes, it has gone slower. A couple of reasons for that I think. One was the initial rush to get hold of the first nicely priced 12x sleds in a GB meant the numbers got filled very quickly and that meant the first one was unusually rapid. Second, because there were two types of sleds on offer then the numbers required were higher and it took a little more to make the decisions as to who wanted what.
Those were all pre order issues though. There are also a couple of reasons for the delivery taking longer. One is, and I think I put this in the first post update, there is a large sporting event being hosted in China and customs are therefore being more careful how they check departing packages, (not sure why, maybe just a, 'for show', thing), and my supplier did warn this may delay things a little. Secondly, I think the recent attempted terrorism via the postal system will have had a knock on effect by increasing those security checks too. I am aware of others expecting bulk items from China having similar delays.
All this being said, I am hoping to see something this week and the delays have been minimal really should that occur. I know you guys are a patient bunch but we just have to remain so for a bit. Once they arrive then things will turn around quicker from my end and then it's just the delivery from me that may, or may not, show similar delays. Just bad timing by the fundamentalists I'm afraid!
Rest assured that as soon as I hear anything, (like a box has been delivered!), I'll let you know.
M