The radios shipped immediately upon our order. We received 6 radios a few days ago, we opted to take the used batteries. The radios are in good condition and appear to work well on the frequencies programmed in them. The batteries all hold a charge and seem to work well. We have not had the opportunity to reprogram the radios and put them in service yet, they were in transit for an extraordinary length of time but that is on me or the USPS. I accepted free shipping and did not pay for expedited shipping. An option for USPS Priority Mail may be helpful and economical.