Hi ciscoccie,
I'm an Oct 9th applicant too, completeness check is on for Oct applications now. Do not expect any responses from cic ideally before January 2015 (considering Xmas/NY holidays) because if you expect anything, it will be a negative response which none of us want so keep your spirits high and stay positive. (the courier company has done their job of delivering our files on time).
For rejected cases (capping/incomplete/incorrect docs), cic uses normal post to send back the files (if at all they do send back)
It's always advisable to keep checking your inbox/junk folders as that's how you would get your answer and hopefully it'll be from your bank regarding the charge!!! ;D ;D Followed by the PER!!
BTW have you used a CC or DD??
Cheers!!