I went the standard shipping route. The estimated delivery date isn't until tomorrow (the 27th) but I've often gotten Amazon packages ahead of the target date.

Sorry to hear of your troubles. How irritating.
Yes, I love the old days of just driving 10 minutes to the store and buying items right away. I could have been halfway through watching this set if I could have received it 11 days ago when I first ordered it! 

"Physical Media: Alive and Well, Forever!"