FYI. Here’s my timeline for reference, for our pro model.
Purchase date: 9/29/2015 (Day 6)
Golden ticket/email: 10/5/2017
Proof grade sample kit arrival date: 10/18/2017 (US)
Shipping/tracking info/email: Not yet
As always, hopelessly optimistic on everything 
Got my golden ticket email! Account said Oct. 18. Email arrived middle of the night on the 20th. Woo Hoo! Now just waiting on UPS My Choice to notify me of the shipping label. Great!
What day did you order?
I’m not sure. Sorry. Seems like it was about 2 weeks into the pre-order campaign give/take a few days.
I’m glad you got it! We are so excited for you to have your Glowforge.