Ordered immediately and had the email by 12:03. 256 GB Space Grey 8 Plus for delivery on September 22nd.
I have to hand it to Apple, they really listened to their IUP customers after last year's debacle. Allowing us to set up our order in advance AND get preapproved was so easy, and when I went into the app tonight it immediately gave me the option to complete my order. The only thing I had to do was choose delivery or in store pickup and hit submit.
And I doubly appreciate the option for home delivery and mailing in last year's phone. While at times it can be fun being at the Apple Store on launch day, more often than not it's a hassle that I'd rather not deal with. Now I can just chill at home and wait for the phone to come to me!