Yes 48 hours is that bad when it's a Thursday before they "might" be shipped. Anyway you look at it, it will be a week before I get them. UPS ground beats this. However, I just never figured they wouldn't have a single pair of 80's in stock. And, as I stated before, I should have been told up front. I don't know how everyone else reads it, but when I see FEDEX second day air included in price, I consider this part of the deal. Yes, there will be other parties. I'm 45 and have had many, but that doesn't change the fact that my planning for this one was ruined. I'll stop now, this is not going to do anygood. But I will advise potential buyers to be sure and verify shipping dates up front.