I've immediately contacted seller and have requested cancellation, but
what can I do in the future to avoid this kind of awful situation? I
thought it was coming from Skokie, IL. Product listing said "Location:
Skokie, Il."
Thank you! What a great answer; the tips and links are so helpful. One
brief followup question: the moment I saw it was shipping from India, I
requested cancellation of the order (within a couple of minutes of
placing the order). Can I relax and assu...