First Book experience. ??

I sent in my order on Oct 13 05. Apple sent me a shipping notification on Oct 17 05. Now it is Nov 04 05 and no book.
They gave me a tracking number but I do not believe that USPS has picked the book up for shipping. This is what their tracking tells me:
The U.S. Postal Service was electronically notified by the shipper or shipping partner on October 17, 2005 to expect your package for mailing. This does not indicate receipt by the USPS or the actual mailing date. Delivery status information will be provided if / when available. No further information is available for this item.
Anyone know what is going on?

Jack,
If I understand USPS correctly, they only update the information after it's actually delivered or if a delivery attempt has been made. It costs extra to track the package like UPS does.
My book came from California to Virginia in 4 days. Could it just be that it takes longer to get to Hawaii?
Good Luck. I hope you get it soon.
Karen

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