I use just the basic free shipping w/o ANY extras- no tracking, no expedited shipping, etc. Also I do not combine orders. One item w/free shipping per order. That way one backordered/restocking item cannot delay an order containing multiple items. Of 3 items I've bought besides the pre order, GB so far has shipped in 18 days, 21 days and 22 days. Now, this has been MY experience, obviously YMMV.