What carrier? If AT&T, did you select A&T Next Program when you ordered on the Apple site? I am trying to figure out why your status has changed while my Plus 256 MB AT&T ordered 9/14 has not.My status changed to Preparing for Shipment as well. Ordered 9/15, 256GB 7+ MB. Delivery date didn't change, still 10/10-10/14.