Hi guys,
 
So like many of you I had to go through the RMA process, cause my trustworthy GTX 1070 SC2 gave up on me after just a bit over 18 months of use. I need this graphics card for my work, so I quickly started the RMA process carefully following the guidelines and I was pretty happy how quickly things were moving and once approved I quickly posted it via next day delivery, insured and all, guaranteed to reach EVGA UK the next day before 1pm. And it did. Got the update that they received it and at this point it has been only 3 day process,  and today which is the 4th day I get an update that a replacement has been shipped, which is brilliant because I am at this point sure I should receive it by this Saturday, right? WRONG!! I got an update from UPS that the delivery is scheduled for NEXT Wednesday!!! I was like what the hell, this surely is a mistake. Sadly it's not, because it turns out the replacement is coming from Germany. I feel very disappointed. I needed this card for a workload that has been piling up and needed to be done over this weekend. I feel so let down, that they didn't even reach out to let me know that it will be coming from another country and perhaps offer me express delivery option which at this point I would have even paid for. It's like crazy how they don't reach out to offer you options before they send anything back to you. I guess my expectations were too high since this is my first experience with EVGA UK. We'll see in what condition the replacement's gonna be, just curious, because my card was in pristine condition, like I really took care of my baby. At this point I will have to buy a new GPU, because my work depends on it and I need it this weekend. Not really what I wanted to spend money on right now, but ironically my income depends on it.
 
End of rant.

I am sorry to hear about the issue but shipping electronics can be slow when multiple countries are involved. Guess the best thing to do when talking to anywhere about am RMA you need for work is to see if they have a faster option like cross shipping or express shipping.

I'd look to any shop near you and see what they can do for you - maybe they have some used Cards
 
 
 
EVGA only offers refunds for products purchased directly from its official website EVGA.com if such products are returned within 14 days of purchase. Returns are subject to a 15% restocking fee if the product packaging has been opened, regardless of whether the product has been used or not.
 
 
 
https://eu.evga.com/warranty/graphics-cards/
 

Exclusive Remedy and Limited Refunds

• Except as specifically provided below, your sole remedy for a defective Product shall be the repair or replacement of such defective Product in accordance with the terms and conditions of this Limited Warranty.
• EVGA only offers refunds for products purchased directly from its official website EVGA.com if such products are returned within 14 days of purchase. Returns are subject to a 15% restocking fee if the product packaging has been opened, regardless of whether the product has been used or not.
  • For products not purchased at EVGA.com, refund claims, if any, are subject to the Authorized Reseller's refund policy and must be processed through the original Authorized Reseller's return policy. EVGA will not honor any refunds offered through Authorized Resellers.
• EVGA does not cover shipping costs for products that are returned for a refund.

This does not help with your current situation ... but can be a learning experience for all that read this after the fact
EVGA Advanced RMA
 
Is they type of service you would want in a missions critical hardware replacement
 
In the EU the link is: https://eu.evga.com/support/ear/
 
 
CS can offer advise if they are contacted in advance. 
 
Unfortunately your using an express package to send your Card, does Not elevate the return shipping
 
wish there was more I could do
 
RE: what GPU to buy ? 

I always recommend reviewing the hardware that professional software company recommends for their product
 
Some types of software have very specific drivers; that will accelerate performance only on specific hardware - think Quadro & other professional grade workstation hardware