Okay, so FedEx has changed a LOT apparently - did you know you can go online and have them hold your order? Their facility was only 10 minutes from my home so I went and picked up the speakers directly and didn't bother waiting at home. Of course FedEx actually came by at 8:30am so I COULD have showed up a little bit late.
HOWEVER, I can say that it WAS TOTALLY WORTH THE WAIT!!! The QS8's are awesome and the speaker stands are perfect for them. Only problem is I think my M80's are underpowered by my Receiver because they occasionally cut out (finally paired with my VP180 that I purchased a couple years ago) - am listening to movies come to life anew!
