I have always only purchased from U.S. based sellers. This was first exception. My package has been stuck at an unnamed Sorting Center for 12 days now! They must have a warehouse big enough for it's own zip code! I mentioned it to friends who always shop online. Apparently packages sent via C.P. being stuck for weeks is common. They say I should adjust my expectation to getting it by Thanksgiving. Maybe. ESTIMATED DELIVERY DATES SHOULD BE USEFUL! It's NOT useful when they Know I won't have it by the date given. JUST TELL ME UPFRONT! Estimated delivery date: min 3 weeks; possibly 4. could be 6 weeks, or until you decide to buy another one that has GUARANTEED delivery date! I know after this I will only buy things from U.S., especially gifts or other time sensitive things. Totally nothing against international shopping, just international shipping!