I downloaded Lion from the Mac App Store on Sept 3. My Visa credit card, which forms part of my Apple account, has not been charged as of now. I just checked.

I find that surprising -- for I had no pre-existing credits with Apple and would assume that the charging would always occur within (about) 24 hours after the downloading. (The credit card is up to date and otherwise unproblematic.)

An undeserved freebie would be unwelcome. I'd have to spend time to report it to Apple.

Has anybody experienced a delay from the Mac App Store in charging an unproblematic credit card?