I’ve had QED: The Strange Theory of Light and Matter on order since September. They have repeatedly delayed it and delayed it, asking me for confirmation that I still want it. Yesterday I ordered it from Wal*Mart instead and it’s just shipped. I’m going to leave my Amazon order unconfirmed and it will timeout soon. What gives, Amazon?
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