Got up and ordered on the 9th. I was logged into Verizon's site early and everything but appears they had issues with the phones not loading properly. Then I had to log in again to order. By the time I was able to get in and place my order, it was already around 3:12am...order didn't get completed until like 3:18 or so.
I ordered the 128GB in both the matte Black (for me) and the Rose Gold colors (for the wife), 7 Plus models. Got a delivery date of 9/23. I just checked my credit card pending transactions and it shows I've been billed as of yesterday, 9/14. So, hoping I get the shipment e-mail today and maybe the phone tomorrow! Especially if it ships from the TN warehouse...since I live in TN. :-D