placed my order on 9th September. In Sydney now. Hopefully here by the weekend. Not one of the things I ordered was a standard item/length. Was thinking that next time I need stuff late I will order standard lengths and modify them myself if required. From the posts below it sounds like delivery is quicker if you order standard 5m strip lengths.
One thing I just noticed is that Ray gave me a tracking number on the 27/9. Tracking states that parcel was picked up on 7/10. Obviously you can get a tracking number early to help make it appear parcel is ready to go when it's "almost" ready to go. Then again maybe it just got caught in transit by the holidays/protests etc. Not too stressed either way.
8/10 - Placed order with ray, had contact with him to check he has all of what i need in stock. He reassured me he would ship it all within 24 hours. All paid about 9pm qld time.
Will see how things go.
10/10 - Received email from ray, once i requested a tracking number.
14/10 - Picked up, gone to 2 sorting facilities, ETA is Friday 17/10.
Well My lights have cleared customs and sent on to whom ever - as I live north of Perth - I think Australian post handles DHL out of their normal network so I'll get my light on Monday. Will be a busy next week.