Apple, Inc is refunding people the extra charges for expedited shipping.
To Our Valued Apple Customer: Thank you for your recent Apple iPad purchase. Our records indicate that when you placed your iPad pre-order, you chose to pay for expedited shipping. Expedited shipping is not necessary to ensure delivery. Apple has processed a refund for the shipping charge on your order. Please contact your card-issuing bank for information on when the credit will be posted to your account. Your iPad will deliver on April 3rd in the areas where UPS offers Saturday delivery. You can view the most up-to-date status of your order at . Sincerely, The Apple Store Team
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