It usually goes quick enough, yeah. Still, the process takes its time. Usually they also tend to notify me with a letter (although, for a change, they managed to e-mail me today instead), so that adds a bit of time as well. And another way for everyone home to notice I've ordered something again.
I don't like downloads much myself, I've always preferred to have a physical product. Also ensures I still have it if the download store disappears someday.