update: alright, i just called the place and the guy said that it shipped straight from Apex's factory in california thats why i didn't recieve a tracking number.....which i can believe because i have dealt with places that have shipped straight from the manufacturer. he said it would be a nightmare to get the tracking number but i told him since my credit card has been charged i want some proof that it really did ship. he said he would call me back tomorrow the the number so we'll see....