Hey guys, I am new to the forums.
I ordered an iPhone 4S - White - 16 GB on October 18th, 2011 @ around 6:00 PM EST [Tuesday].
I went into a local VerizonWireless center and got a representative to order one for me from one of their computers.
When I got home, I got an email confirmation of my order with my order # and order location.
It also said "Ship By: 10/28/2011".
That is the only email I have received from Verizon Wireless and I'm not sure if I'll be receiving my iPhone by this coming Friday 
I read on other topics that people who order by Oct. 18 will receiver their phone by Nov. 4 (facepalm) and also people get their tracking number from Verizon about 2 days before the actual delivery date.
Can anyone clarify EVERYTHING up for me? I'm pretty darn anxious of getting my first iPhone/Smartphone.
If you can, please tell me the possibility of getting it by this Friday [Oct. 28] or next Friday [Nov. 4]!
Best Regards,
-David T.
P.S. - My grammar may be horrible in this post. . . It's only because I'm Asian! 
EDIT 1: If it makes any difference.. I live in North Carolina!
EDIT 2: When I check my order status on the Verizon Wireless website, where I bubble in "VerizonWireless.com".. It says, "We received your order and it is in process. - - - Expected Ship Date: 10/28/2011". But when I bubble in the "VerizonWireless Store".. It only shows my order # but the Tracking Number field is blank.