When I go to the dell order status page, it shows this:
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Order Number: 1xxxxxxx
You have a total of 2 package(s).
All of the information is the latest provided by the carriers.
This information is current as of Monday, October 28, 2002. If you feel that this information is out of date, please try clearing your browser cache and reloading the page.
Package Shipped on 10/25/2002
Stage: In Transit
Status: On Schedule, 10/25/2002 7:15:00 AM
Carrier: APX / United States Postal Service
Delivery Estimate: October 30 - November 1
Tracking Number: ZZ307054xxxxxxxxx
Package Shipped on 10/25/2002
Stage: In Transit
Status: On Schedule, 10/25/2002 7:15:00 AM
Carrier: APX / United States Postal Service
Delivery Estimate: October 30 - November 1
Tracking Number: ZZ307054xxxxxxxx
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You can go to
www.shipapx.com, and enter those tracking numbers. It appears that Dell uses APX to deliver to local post offices, and the USPS delivers it the last leg of the journey to your home.