Atlanta, GA

[Deadman64]

So has anyone camped out at Lenox before? Im only in ATL for the summer, so I have no clue. I plan on trying to get a white one (if they say they have em the day before) and getting there around 4am.

Any info would be appreciated, thanks!

[Dysfnctnl85]

Along the same lines (ha!) as previous posts from last year - if you've done a pre-order, do you have to wait in the long line, or is there a separate one for the pre-orders? How does that protocol work? I've only ever done the long arduous line in the past.

I'm wondering the same thing. I didn't pre-order my 3G and had to wait in a ridiculous line. I'm also hoping that they have enough stock to meet the number of pre-orders the store received.

I wish there were more details and something more reassuring than an email stating that my phone will be available at 7am...

[seanmhome]

I'm wondering the same thing. I didn't pre-order my 3G and had to wait in a ridiculous line. I'm also hoping that they have enough stock to meet the number of pre-orders the store received.

I wish there were more details and something more reassuring than an email stating that my phone will be available at 7am...

I too am wondering about this. I reserved my 16 GB at Lenox. I have NO idea what time I should get to the store. It seems like most people who camp out didn't pre-order, but for those of us who did pre-order, what time should we get to the store to avoid waiting in a long line?

[reaborg]

I too am wondering about this. I reserved my 16 GB at Lenox. I have NO idea what time I should get to the store. It seems like most people who camp out didn't pre-order, but for those of us who did pre-order, what time should we get to the store to avoid waiting in a long line?

Look at it this way....anybody who could make a reservation, probably did. So I'd expect a lot of people with reservations. However, hopefully, not everyone will try to get it all in the morning, and it will be spaced apart.

But, I have a reservation, and I will get there at 7AM. If the line is too long, I will come back in the afternoon. I don't think the main doors will open before 7 anyway (for Lenox mall).

[tonedef407]

Has anyone found out anything else regarding Perimeter Mall? (where to line up, doors opening, supply)

[Julien]

Has anyone found out anything else regarding Perimeter Mall? (where to line up, doors opening, supply)

Mall doors open at 6AM (Apple 7AM) and there will be 2 distinctly marked line up points.

[tonedef407]

Mall doors open at 6AM (Apple 7AM) and there will be 2 distinctly marked line up points.

Thanks very much. I couldn't get a straight answer over the phone.

[Chrismd]

Which store do you think is most likely to have the best supply vs. crowd ratio for walk-ups? I get the feeling Lenox will have a good supply, but it will also be the most popular one. I am willing to go to any of the stores to get this thing.

[monaarts]

I will be getting mine from Perimeter. I preordered mine at 6am on the preorder day so I am set! I am planning on getting there at about 5am. I'm gonna wait 1 hour outside by the closest door, next to Bloomingdales, and then go in when the unlock the doors for 1 more hour. I'd rather get there a couple hours early instead of on time and have to wait for a few hours. LOL

[BlueRazor2]

I will be getting mine from Perimeter. I preordered mine at 6am on the preorder day so I am set! I am planning on getting there at about 5am. I'm gonna wait 1 hour outside by the closest door, next to Bloomingdales, and then go in when the unlock the doors for 1 more hour. I'd rather get there a couple hours early instead of on time and have to wait for a few hours. LOL

Do you think 5 am will be early enough? Did Perimeter say when they are going to start letting people line up?

[Deadman64]

Anyone hear anything about lenox??

[vailfiregirl]

I went by the Lenox store today. The guy I talked to said they would have separate lines for reservations/no reservations. He didn't know when the mall would be open, but "some" doors would be open before 7. He suggested calling the mall because their security will be the ones opening the doors, which I tried to do but the mgmt office closed at 5. The number is (404) 233-6767 if anyone else wants to try tomorrow.

[seanmhome]

I went by the Lenox store today. The guy I talked to said they would have separate lines for reservations/no reservations. He didn't know when the mall would be open, but "some" doors would be open before 7. He suggested calling the mall because their security will be the ones opening the doors, which I tried to do but the mgmt office closed at 5. The number is (404) 233-6767 if anyone else wants to try tomorrow.

Thanks, I'll try and call them tomorrow and report my findings.

[opticalserenity]

I'll also be going to Perimeter, how about we all gather at the old Georgia Backyard entrance? And what time?

[dwalk52]

Georgia backyard entrance? Where is that? I'm planning on going early some time but I don't know where the best entrance is located. Any help? We should all get together it'd be fun!

[Julien]

Georgia backyard entrance? Where is that? I'm planning on going early some time but I don't know where the best entrance is located. Any help? We should all get together it'd be fun!

Near Bloomingdales, back of the mall (from 285). I believe it's the closest to the Apple store and the one I always use. The only caveat is it's a small and almost service type entrance so does it get opened at the same time as the larger entrances?

[Byamaato]

Yes, the Georgia Backyard entrance is the best way to get into the mall. They do open the doors the same time as the larger ones as well. I've gone to that entrance for the last three years and it works great. I've also pre ordered mine as well but I'm going to get there between 4:30 and 5:00AM. I'd think the security would open at 5 to get everyone in line. Don't want to get caught up in the AT&T server crash that has happened for the last three years on launch day.

[i20west]

I have a reservation at Perimeter ... will be there hopefully by 5 a.m. I usually go in the entrance by Maggiano's/Macy's. I'll keep watching this thread today. If someone gets confirmation from the mall on which entrance to line up at, please post. Otherwise, I'll see you guys by the Bloomingdale's entrance.

[gtgrad95]

Anybody going to Northpoint by any chance?

[Drekken]

I went by the Lenox store today. The guy I talked to said they would have separate lines for reservations/no reservations. He didn't know when the mall would be open, but "some" doors would be open before 7. He suggested calling the mall because their security will be the ones opening the doors, which I tried to do but the mgmt office closed at 5. The number is (404) 233-6767 if anyone else wants to try tomorrow.

I spoke to the Apple Store and multiple times to Lenox Security. Apparently, Apple will start letting people in at 6:30 and Lenox will open some of their doors at 6:00 for people to start lining up in front of the store. I personally plan to be out there around 1am (I don't have a pre-order). Anyone want to join me?

[grantgeek]

This will be my 5th product launch and I've been to them at both Lenox and Perimeter. Who knows what tomorrow may bring, but Perimeter usually has a smaller crowd than Lenox. For the iPad, the "MALL ENTRANCE" doors between Macy's and Nordstrom across from the parking garage were open at 5:45 AM. The front entrance doors (Ashford Dunwoody side) between Maggiano's and Macy's were locked.

I plan to be there at 5:30/5:45 tomorrow morning. Whee! Can't wait!

[radrew]

I pre-ordered for the Lenox store, so I'll prob get there at 6am to join in the fun.

[Deadman64]

I spoke to the Apple Store and multiple times to Lenox Security. Apparently, Apple will start letting people in at 6:30 and Lenox will open some of their doors at 6:00 for people to start lining up in front of the store. I personally plan to be out there around 1am (I don't have a pre-order). Anyone want to join me?

What entrance did they say to go to? I don't have a preorder because I wanted white. I wasn't planning on getting there that early tho. Maybe get there around 4am....

[Deadman64]

This will be my 5th product launch and I've been to them at both Lenox and Perimeter. Who knows what tomorrow may bring, but Perimeter usually has a smaller crowd than Lenox. For the iPad, the "MALL ENTRANCE" doors between Macy's and Nordstrom across from the parking garage were open at 5:45 AM. The front entrance doors (Ashford Dunwoody side) between Maggiano's and Macy's were locked.

I plan to be there at 5:30/5:45 tomorrow morning. Whee! Can't wait!

Is this lenox or perimeter? (Only in ATL area for the summer....)

[radrew]

Is this lenox or perimeter? (Only in ATL area for the summer....)

I believe he's talking about Perimeter because Lenox doesn't have a Nordstrom.

[grantgeek]

Is this lenox or perimeter? (Only in ATL area for the summer....)

This is for Perimeter. Just spoke with the Apple store at Perimeter and was told the mall will open at 6 AM. Called the mall and was told the door where Georgia Backyard was (between Bloomingdales and Dillards) will open at 6 AM.

[vailfiregirl]

I was looking through the beginnings of this thread to see people's experiences the last few years and came across this video (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g_bJK5GwrXM). The guys in it were turned away at 6:45 at the main door, but there were people already in line when they got in at 7.

I called Lenox and was told they were opening at 7 like normal, but obviously (from the video) the doors are open before then for employees. I am going to go to the door closest to the Apple Store - the Lenox Road entrance, first door on the top level of the parking deck. When I got my 3G, I was still in line when the mall closed and that was the door they left open for us. Even if they won't let me in before 7, I'll be close by as soon as the doors open.

[ttate90303]

I'll be there bright and early at Perimeter.

[Drekken]

What entrance did they say to go to? I don't have a preorder because I wanted white. I wasn't planning on getting there that early tho. Maybe get there around 4am....

Called them up again. They told me that they will not be letting people line up outside the Mall. Doors will open at 6:00 but no outside lines. Looks like I will be going in the morning around 6:00 :-(

[Deadman64]

Called them up again. They told me that they will not be letting people line up outside the Mall. Doors will open at 6:00 but no outside lines. Looks like I will be going in the morning around 6:00 :-(

What door? Thanks for all this info btw.

Oh geez, so I'm just sit in my car and run out at 6. Sorry if I push ya over lol.

Did you happen to ask Apple Lenox about white in stock for walk ins? I've been trying to call but its constantly busy or I wait for too long.

[NovemberBlue]

Called them up again. They told me that they will not be letting people line up outside the Mall. Doors will open at 6:00 but no outside lines. Looks like I will be going in the morning around 6:00 :-(

Thanks for the update. I have a reservation but I'd rather get there early and get in and get out.

[kwietstorm]

I just called Lenox Management Office and they said the mall opens at 6:30 am but I think it will probably be 6 am.

I reserved a 16GB but still plan on getting there around 5:30.

[zed]

My reservation got lost somehow (even though I made it to the confirmation screen) So... I'll be there bright and early to see if I can score one. I'm planning to try the door on the top of the parking deck, the one where Macy's used to have the big tent with all the pink pigs on it.

[risapandaba]

What door? Thanks for all this info btw.

Oh geez, so I'm just sit in my car and run out at 6. Sorry if I push ya over lol.

Did you happen to ask Apple Lenox about white in stock for walk ins? I've been trying to call but its constantly busy or I wait for too long.

Called them up again. They told me that they will not be letting people line up outside the Mall. Doors will open at 6:00 but no outside lines. Looks like I will be going in the morning around 6:00 :-(

This will be my very first Iphone and I am super excited about getting in on all the fun tomorrow and really hope I get one. I couldn't preorder either :( I will be at Lenox early to scout out the entrances because I haven't been there in forever. I think the mall entrance by Macy's mentioned earlier might be the best one. Let's meet up!!!

[Drekken]

This will be my very first Iphone and I am super excited about getting in on all the fun tomorrow and really hope I get one. I couldn't preorder either :( I will be at Lenox early to scout out the entrances because I haven't been there in forever. I think the mall entrance by Macy's mentioned earlier might be the best one. Let's meet up!!!

So, here's the deal everyone. Apparently some guys tried to start camping out LAST NIGHT. Mall Security kicked them out. Apple store people suggest getting there as early as possible specially if you don't have a pre-order. This is Lenox btw.

As for the best entrance, the Abercombie and Finch entrance is the ONLY one they will be opening for the store at 6:00am

Also, the first thing every person at the apple store has told me when I say that I don't have a pre-order is "you might not get the model you want". This could be a hint at them running out of Black iPhone 4's and having White ones, but thats just me looking for unicorns.

Oh, and if anyone here wants to thank me for all this info, AND happens to be ahead of me in line, I'd love if you could save me a spot ;-)

[zed]

"you might not get the model you want".

Well, it looks like it is going to be a tossup between the 16gb and 32gb black models, it doesnt really matter for me b/c I am planning to get one of each eventually. I was planning to pick up a 16gb for my wife later on when they are more readily available, but if I'm lucky enough to get a phone tomorrow, either model will do.

[AtlClimber]

Question...

If I don't want to wait in line tomorrow for the iPhone 4, how long until I can casually walk into an Apple or AT&T store and just buy one?

Will they have more phones on Friday, Saturday...

Is waiting in line tomorrow just for people who want the phone first, or will it be sold out for days/weeks if you don't get it tomorrow?

Thanks in advance

[zed]

Question...

If I don't want to wait in line tomorrow for the iPhone 4, how long until I can casually walk into an Apple or AT&T store and just buy one?

Will they have more phones on Friday, Saturday...

Is waiting in line tomorrow just for people who want the phone first, or will it be sold out for days/weeks if you don't get it tomorrow?

Thanks in advance

AT&T stores are not allowing walk-in purchases until the 29th, not sure about the Apple Stores or any of the other vendors.

I'm still sporting the original iPhone, so I missed the opening day festivities for the 3G and 3GS.

[risapandaba]

So, here's the deal everyone. Apparently some guys tried to start camping out LAST NIGHT. Mall Security kicked them out. Apple store people suggest getting there as early as possible specially if you don't have a pre-order. This is Lenox btw.

As for the best entrance, the Abercombie and Finch entrance is the ONLY one they will be opening for the store at 6:00am

Also, the first thing every person at the apple store has told me when I say that I don't have a pre-order is "you might not get the model you want". This could be a hint at them running out of Black iPhone 4's and having White ones, but thats just me looking for unicorns.

Oh, and if anyone here wants to thank me for all this info, AND happens to be ahead of me in line, I'd love if you could save me a spot ;-)

That's the entrance I meant, so yay! I'd be happy to save you a spot! My friends all think I'm a dork so I'll be there all by myself early, b/c I probably won't be able to sleep anyway.

[seanmhome]

Awesome! I plan on getting to Lenox at 5:00 or 5:30 tomorrow morning. I can only picture two entrances, the main one, and the one at the top of the Lenox Rd. parking deck, is that the Abercrombie & Fitch entrance?

[KC2]

Awesome! I plan on getting to Lenox at 5:00 or 5:30 tomorrow morning. I can only picture two entrances, the main one, and the one at the top of the Lenox Rd. parking deck, is that the Abercrombie & Fitch entrance?

It's good you know two because there are a million entrances into that mall. I think your parking deck guess is right though (top floor - A&F is upstairs). I'm not sure what the name of the parking deck is, but if you're looking at the mall from the front (from Peachtree), it's on the left side behind Macy's. I believe it's also where they do the Pink Pig thing around the holidays every year.

If you don't find your way, I wouldn't be too worried. Just follow the zombified crowd and you'll find your way in...

Good luck everyone - I'll be at Perimeter fulfilling my reservation! It's about time to get rid of this 3G POS.

[grantgeek]

The Lenox entrance in question is the one where the Pink Pig is set up every year. To get to the top level of the Lenox Road deck, make a left as you enter the mall lot from Lenox Road (the red light at Pier One and the AT&T store) - the ramp up to the top level is just down on the right. Obviously I've spent waaaay too much time at Lenox to know that. http://g.media.macrumorslive.com/f/smilies/wink.gif

Good luck everyone! I hear there's already 20-25 folks in line outside Northpoint...

[opticalserenity]

Any updates from outside Perimeter mall? Also, post your Foursquare, Gowalla, Twitter accounts so we can follow each other and coordinate. The apple store app should really let us do that, and form parties and what not for product launches.

[agoat]

anyone know if I can just walk in and buy the bumper only around 8am? will i need to stand in lines?

[villager990]

I'm going to Lenox - I picked it specifically for how it will be. I've never been to a launch like this, can't wait. I think I'll get there around 5:30, meaning I'll leave my house around 5. The question is whether or not I should go to bed and get up early or just pull and all-nighter.

[zed]

I'm going to Lenox - I picked it specifically for how it will be. I've never been to a launch like this, can't wait. I think I'll get there around 5:30, meaning I'll leave my house around 5. The question is whether or not I should go to bed and get up early or just pull and all-nighter.

Go to bed, so you can be awake (and not a zombie) when you get your new phone :)

[KC2]

Go to bed, so you can be awake (and not a zombie) when you get your new phone :)

+1. I mean...it's still so many hours away...what would you do until then?! Go sleep - time will pass quicker that way.

[seanmhome]

I'm going to Lenox - I picked it specifically for how it will be. I've never been to a launch like this, can't wait. I think I'll get there around 5:30, meaning I'll leave my house around 5. The question is whether or not I should go to bed and get up early or just pull and all-nighter.

I feel the same way, this should be really exciting. I'm keeping my fingers crossed 5:30 will be early enough for the pre-order line. I'll be on Twitter, my username is the same as it is here.

[villager990]

if it weren't hot outside i would say it's Christmas

[fmiddleton]

Dudes/Dudettes...I'll be doing the (old?) Georgia Backyard entrance at Perimeter, pre-order line. If anyone else is there, give me a shout. Twitter name is same, and I'll Foursquare a tweet. Probably going to shoot for the 5 - 5:30 window (shouldn't Starbucks open at 4:30 on Apple Launch days?)...

[KC2]

Dudes/Dudettes...I'll be doing the (old?) Georgia Backyard entrance at Perimeter, pre-order line. If anyone else is there, give me a shout. Twitter name is same, and I'll Foursquare a tweet. Probably going to shoot for the 5 - 5:30 window (shouldn't Starbucks open at 4:30 on Apple Launch days?)...

I agree. I actually fired up the Starbucks app today on my 3G to see what time the mall one opened, but of course it crashed and then the app proceeded to restart my phone. Clearly a sign it's ready for tomorrow morning. Your 2nd best Starbucks bet is probably the one next to the theater, but I don't think it opens THAT early. Another option might be the McDonald's at Ashford Dunwoody and Perimeter Center W.

I'll be at Perimeter around 6:30 I think - Asian guy, 5'8" or so, using a POS white 3G - reservation line. Good night, and good luck everyone.

[seanmhome]

(shouldn't Starbucks open at 4:30 on Apple Launch days?)...

Exactly why I'll be making my coffee at home :)

[fourpac]

Anybody have an update on the lines/stock (FCFS) at Perimeter, Lenox, or Mall of GA?

[BlueRazor2]

I have a reservation at the Apple Store at Perimeter Mall and I plan on getting there between 5:30 and 5:45 since I have to be done by 8:45 am. Does anyone know if people are lining up at the Perimeter Mall location yet?

[jvance]

I don't know about the lines right now at Perimeter, but I would appreciate it if you guys would keep this updated as you're in line. I won't be able to get there until at least 9 tomorrow and having an idea of the length would be nice mainly for lunch reasons. I had LASIK surgery today and the only time I could schedule my checkup was 8 am :(

[opticalserenity]

My twitter name and Gowalla name is: iparham

I'll be going to perimeter and will start tweeting soon.

[BlueRazor2]

^When do you plan on getting to Perimeter?

[ramuman]

I won't be at Lenox until 4pm or so but have a pre-order which they better have on hand.

[ramuman]

...I had LASIK surgery today and the only time I could schedule my checkup was 8 am :(

That's a true fan, getting your eyes prepped for the new display and discoloration identification :).

[epark21]

Drove around the mall and there are no lines, not sure if security has something to do with it. Saw about 5 people standing around the valet area and around 10 in the container store parking lot. I'm just chillin in my car in the parking garage between nordstroms and macys. This is the entrance a previous poster mentioned for the ipad launch so hopefully its the right one. If anyone else is here and know of an "official entrance" to line up, please let me know.

[fmiddleton]

I had LASIK surgery today and the only time I could schedule my checkup was 8 am :(

wow...getting your eyesight upgraded to verify the truthiness of the Retina display on a 4G. That's pretty hardcore dude. I guess you're coming from a CGA display? :)

[epark21]

Drove around the mall and there are no lines, not sure if security has something to do with it. Saw about 5 people standing around the valet area and around 10 in the container store parking lot. I'm just chillin in my car in the parking garage between nordstroms and macys. This is the entrance a previous poster mentioned for the ipad launch so hopefully its the right one. If anyone else is here and know of an "official entrance" to line up, please let me know.

Just spoke to some of the guys at the container store parking lot and they said that security won't let them park on the mall premises. However, on the opposite side there were a couple people next to the valet stand. This is not organized like what I'm hearing over at north point so it may just be a mad dash once the mall doors open.

[dwalk52]

I'm in line right now and we have organized a line at Perimeter mall. Was looking like a mad dash was possible but we have a citizens line and we've taken down names in order of who got here when. Seems pretty promising. There are rumors that only black iPhones will be available, and no more than 40-70 units. T-minus 2 hours until we can simply camp *on* Perimeter premises. This could have been handled better but I'm fairly certain I'll be walking away with an iPhone 4 today.

[epark21]

Just spoke to some of the guys at the container store parking lot and they said that security won't let them park on the mall premises. However, on the opposite side there were a couple people next to the valet stand. This is not organized like what I'm hearing over at north point so it may just be a mad dash once the mall doors open.

Line here at perimeter is about 80 deep. Security made us line up across the street and allow us to line up at the entrance starting 5.

[fmiddleton]

Line here at perimeter is about 80 deep. Security made us line up across the street and allow us to line up at the entrance starting 5.

So where are you guys gathering?

[saintpako]

Hey Guys, don't forget to check for yellow discoloration (http://www.oxyjan.com/oxyjan/2010/06/23/iphone-4-reception-problem/)! Good luck, wish I was here~

Pako :apple:

[epark21]

So where are you guys gathering?

Everyone is next to the barnes and noble parking lot. According to security, only the entrance between dillards and bloomingdales will be open at 6, lines start at 5.

[skadrock99]

Everyone is next to the barnes and noble parking lot. According to security, only the entrance between dillards and bloomingdales will be open at 6, lines start at 5.

is there any idea how many people in the line are pre order and how ma are walkins?

[grantgeek]

Line here at perimeter is about 80 deep. Security made us line up across the street and allow us to line up at the entrance starting 5.


'Morning-

Is that 80 number for the first come first served line, reserved or both?

[kickpush]

anyone know what the reserved line is like for lenox mall?

[skadrock99]

anyone know what the reserved line is like for lenox mall?

Lenox is Crazy. Coops are involved. Line is about 300 people deep. What's the status at the perimeter ?

[kickpush]

Lenox is Crazy. Coops are involved. Line is about 300 people deep. What's the status at the perimeter ?

wow, i was going to go early, but i hope it won't be so bad later in the day. and that's about 300 for just reserved correct or combined?

[fmiddleton]

Lenox is Crazy. Coops are involved. Line is about 300 people deep. What's the status at the perimeter ?

Pretty similar, and probably a similar number of folks. Not sure you could call the front end a "line," so a couple of Dunwoody's finest are up there. Paul Blart, Mall Cop seems to be having fun ordering folks around, trying to decide whether he wants the line to the right, middle, or left of the door. One dude passed out in all the excitement. It was this or sleep and I'm beginning to think I made a poor decision.

[lilj4425]

Lenox is Crazy. Coops are involved. Line is about 300 people deep. What's the status at the perimeter ?

A coop? :confused: There are chickens? :eek: :D

[lilj4425]

Pretty similar, and probably a similar number of folks. Not sure you could call the front end a "line," so a couple of Dunwoody's finest are up there. Paul Blart, Mall Cop seems to be having fun ordering folks around, trying to decide whether he wants the line to the right, middle, or left of the door. One dude passed out in all the excitement. It was this or sleep and I'm beginning to think I made a poor decision.

He should have drank more beer. ;)

[fmiddleton]

wow, i was going to go early, but i hope it won't be so bad later in the day. and that's about 300 for just reserved correct or combined?

You can't really tell while outside - it's a jumbled mess. The split line forms inside.

[epark21]

Complete utter chaos here at perimeter. I was number 50 in the previous line but once it got close to 5, when we could get to the mall entrance, everyone was running across the parking lot. Now its a semi mob scene in front of the door. 10 min left, cops are here, probably over 300 people here now. It was just around a 100 until 5am.

[lilj4425]

Complete utter chaos here at perimeter. I was number 50 in the previous line but once it got close to 5, when we could get to the mall entrance, everyone was running across the parking lot. Now its a semi mob scene in front of the door. 10 min left, cops are here, probably over 300 people here now. It was just around a 100 until 5am.

Reminds me of Walmart on Black Friday. They should have just left the mall open and let people line up in front of the store itself with ropes to keep anybody from cutting in line.

[vailfiregirl]

The reserved line is inside Lenox. I guess there are about 200 people in line. There's a huge line outside for non preorders.

[tripjammer]

These are some huge lines..wow Its this big here in San Antonio too!

[epark21]

They finally let us into the mall and there's 2 lines in front of the apple store. The extra cops and security actually worked in getting everyone into a single file line. There's at least 600 people here, probably more. When we were outside the line was wrapped around to dillards. Now we have to wait another hour for apple to open.

[irwcll94]

Anyone else at perimeter? Huge lines here 600+ people!

[KC2]

I'm about to head towards Perimeter very soon...is it still pretty easy to distinguish between the reserved and FCFS line?

[risapandaba]

So if you're wondering what happened at Lenox there were two lines off mall property waiting unitl 530a. A security guy decided one of them was the official line but the other one was closer to the door. So when the official line was escorted to the door, they saw all of us forming lines with other security guys. And security boss made us all move to the back of the line.

[irwcll94]

I'm about to head towards Perimeter very soon...is it still pretty easy to distinguish between the reserved and FCFS line?

It's the one on the right side of the Apple store if your facing it. Probably 300-400 people in the reserved line and another 500 in the non-reserve

[villager990]

I'm inside Lenox in the reservation line - there's 2 lines here, one for reservations (inside the mall), and one for people without (which is stretching wayyy out the door). There's all kinds of media here interviewing people in line - local papers and radio stations (NPR among them).

Here's the inside reservation line: http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs122.snc4/36451_10150194143600043_505570042_13122205_66799_n.jpg

Here's the outside no-reservation line: http://hphotos-snc3.fbcdn.net/hs316.snc3/28465_10150194145540043_505570042_13122214_8368968_n.jpg

[epark21]

So if you're wondering what happened at Lenox there were two lines off mall property waiting unitl 530a. A security guy decided one of them was the official line but the other one was closer to the door. So when the official line was escorted to the door, they saw all of us forming lines with other security guys. And security boss made us all move to the back of the line.

Same thing happened here at perimeter. The good thing was that I was in the "official" line. The other line somehow got in early and they actually escorted them out of the mall and placed them behind us!

[Darold]

Here at Perimeter. In the non-reserved line in a little behind the Lucky Brand Jeans store. An Apple Store employee just came out to let us know they will be taking a sampling up at the front of the line of what phones people plan to purchase so that they can estimate how much inventory they have in stock. They will let us know if inventory runs very low so that we do not waste our time. They reminded us that the store will be opening tomorrow morning at 8am.

I'm thinking of jumping out of line and returning next week.

[Darold]

Given multiple entrances at many malls, I am surprised they (Either Apple or the mall) does not post signage on all entrances the night before giving advice on where to wait etc. In order to avoid the dual-line problem. There were only a dozen or so people at the Macy's entrance to Perimeter. I was shocked, I thought it would be at least 10x's that amount. Until they let us in. Of course there were hundreds already inside and in line.

I think I will wait to watch the doors open, give it about 30minutes, then leave. I can return some other day.

[epark21]

The apple rep is walking around handing out rate plan phamplets. We just asked how many they had on hand and they said that once the store opens, they will count the number of phones, then count off the line and let us know if we'll be getting one today or not. If you're planning on trying perimeter and not already in line, you may be out of luck unless they have 1,000 units for sale today. I'll provide and update later, hopefully I'm safe at around #60 in the non-reserve line.

They also announced that the white iphone 4 will not be coming out within the next 30 days so you can't exchange for one later.

[Drekken]

I'm the guy in the black shirt and jeans with a timbuk2 bag on. Come say hi.

Line is >500 people long fyi.

4 minutes to go.

[Chupa Chupa]

A coop? :confused: There are chickens? :eek: :D

LOL. I was about to post: oh noes they had to bring in the chickens! Anyone remember Sssssssssssuper Chicken. I'm old :(

[Dysfnctnl85]

I'm inside Lenox in the reservation line - there's 2 lines here, one for reservations (inside the mall), and one for people without (which is stretching wayyy out the door). There's all kinds of media here interviewing people in line - local papers and radio stations (NPR among them).

Here's the inside reservation line: http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs122.snc4/36451_10150194143600043_505570042_13122205_66799_n.jpg

Here's the outside no-reservation line: http://hphotos-snc3.fbcdn.net/hs316.snc3/28465_10150194145540043_505570042_13122214_8368968_n.jpg

Impressive!!

Here's to hoping that the "reserved" phones don't run out. I have a sneaky suspicion. I'm not as dedicated so I'm not taking off work to go get my phone!

Hopefully at 4:45ish Lenox will still have a phone with my name on it!

[dbknightx]

Now that the store has been open a half hour, any clue how rapidly they are processing people? I'm coming down around 10:30 with my wife to pick up 3 reserved phones. Hopefully no activation issues so far and the line is moving quickly!

-David

[KC2]

Thanks williamlegate for the info.

Perimeter Update
I'm a few hundred deep in front of Zales. Perimeter line is barely moving at all. Hard to imagine it's been open 33 minutes now.

[vailfiregirl]

The reserved line is moving pretty fast. I started out basically at the end of villager's picture and am now in the corner bakery area. At the rate we're moving, I think I should be in the store by 8

[ramuman]

The reserved line is moving pretty fast. I started out basically at the end of villager's picture and am now in the corner bakery area. At the rate we're moving, I think I should be in the store by 8

If I joined it now, is it still short enough that you'd expect to see the reservation line go through by 10?

[Peapod]

I was roughly 40th in the reserved line at Lenox, and went in in the first group, and was out by 7:15. However I was maybe the 3rd person out, and I expect the line to move pretty slowly.

[Dysfnctnl85]

I was roughly 40th in the reserved line at Lenox, and went in in the first group, and was out by 7:15. However I was maybe the 3rd person out, and I expect the line to move pretty slowly.

Did you activate in-store? I'm hoping to just pickup my phone, a bumper (if they have any left), and some screen protectors and leave...

[Peapod]

Did you activate in-store? I'm hoping to just pickup my phone, a bumper (if they have any left), and some screen protectors and leave...

They requested that it be activated. Of note, the guy who handled my order directed me to the accessories first, 'so that they don't run out before you get what you want.'

I got a black bumper and a dock with it.

[Dysfnctnl85]

They requested that it be activated. Of note, the guy who handled my order directed me to the accessories first, 'so that they don't run out before you get what you want.'

I got a black bumper and a dock with it.

Lame. Oh well.

I thought the process would be smoother if people didn't have to activate in-store provided that Apple reviewed their AT&T status.

Thanks for the info :).

[lilj4425]

:eek:

L. Parker, an Atlanta police officer, estimated the crowd at Lenox Mall at 5,000. The line snaked throughout both sides of the atrium on the upper level of the mall from one end to the other.

Source: http://www.ajc.com/business/thousands-line-up-to-556340.html

[KC2]

:eek:

L. Parker, an Atlanta police officer, estimated the crowd at Lenox Mall at 5,000. The line snaked throughout both sides of the atrium on the upper level of the mall from one end to the other.

Source: http://www.ajc.com/business/thousands-line-up-to-556340.html

No Fing way. That can't be a legitimate estimate.

Perimeter update...
Got here around 640. Moved from Zales to Nordstrom (not far) in 2 hrs. Not fun.

[jooak]

What is the line update for Mall of GA? I going in at about 10 am.

[brinley31]

http://brinley31.webs.com/iphone.JPG

[devnull128]

^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

Oh no he didn't! LOL

(glad mine is coming via fedex today too though)

:D

[vailfiregirl]

I kind of believe there were 5,000 people there between the two lines. I couldn't see the end of either line when I left.

ramuman, I know this is too late, but no, I don't think you would have made it through between 8 and 10.

[Dysfnctnl85]

^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

Oh no he didn't! LOL

(glad mine is coming via fedex today too though)

:D

Some of us weren't so lucky!

[devnull128]

Some of us weren't so lucky!

Yeah, I ordered two last Tuesday early (before the crash). The wonderful thing is that AT&T decided to charge my card 15 times! My CC company then decided that this was no good, and cancelled all of them (including the two I wanted :eek:). I spent a good number of hours on the phone with my CC company, AT&T, Apple, and anyone else who wanted to mess up an order and finally got it to go on Monday night. Great stuff.

If only those 15 orders stayed, you'd see 13 of them on eBay today...

:D

[unixadm]

LOL Brinley31.....yes, had mine in hand and activated yesterday...no lines...just had to negotiate it out of the hands of a certain few people who got to my house before I did and took it hostage!

[ramuman]

http://brinley31.webs.com/iphone.JPG

Well at least you have the indignity to bear of owning a Dell laptop. :p

[devnull128]

LOL Brinley31.....yes, had mine in hand and activated yesterday...no lines...just had to negotiate it out of the hands of a certain few people who got to my house before I did and took it hostage!

No comment.... :p

Next time it makes it to UPS.

[NewtypeCJ]

:eek:

L. Parker, an Atlanta police officer, estimated the crowd at Lenox Mall at 5,000. The line snaked throughout both sides of the atrium on the upper level of the mall from one end to the other.

Source: http://www.ajc.com/business/thousands-line-up-to-556340.html

Holy crap. Though that can't be a real estimate, right? I'm sure they don't have that many phones in the store. Glad I reserved mine; I'm headin' out after work to pick mine up. Hopefully it won't be too long a wait by then for reserves. Last year I waited about 15 min after work for my 3GS.

[chaos86]

I got to Mall of Georgia around 5:50am, and there were maybe 200 people already in line outside. At 6, they let us inside to form two lines outside the store. I was in the walk-in line because I got frustrated trying to pre-order (slow internet connection, plus website issues). After splitting the line there was about 100 in my line, 100 in the other. At 7am the lines were both much longer, and they started letting people into the store, about 10 or 15 at a time, and they decided to let in 1 walk-in for every 10 pre-orders. I watched the flow of people, and it averaged about 1 per minute, and the pre-order line was actually growing faster than it was depleting, while our walk-in line was a crawl, like 1 per 10 minutes. I want that phone, but I'm not wasting an entire day waiting in extremely slow lines.

The moral of the story (for the iPhone 5 launch)– buy online for delivery. Failing that, pre-order for pickup and be there at 5am, you'll be out at 7:30.

[NewtypeCJ]

The moral of the story (for the iPhone 5 launch)– buy online for delivery. Failing that, pre-order for pickup and be there at 5am, you'll be out at 7:30.

That's what I wanted to do this year - pre-order and avoid the lines. Unfortunately the only thing I ended up being able to do was reserve. :\ Next year I hope Apple and AT&T have everything sorted.

[zed]

Arrived at Lenox at 5:45 this morning... and I'm just making it back to my office (with 2 new iPhone 4's in the bag) :)

[BMP84]

What was the stock like at Lenox?

[iNJECTiON]

The line is a lot longer than I expected. I can't believe I'm doing this again.

[zed]

What was the stock like at Lenox?

Not sure, they said the had enough phones for everyone who reserved one, but could not tell me how many phone in total they had.

[karthwyne]

I was just at perimeter (12:30pm) and the front of the reserve line was still people who got there around 6am. I think I may try again around 4-4:30 to get there a little before the typical workday crowd would show up.

[NewtypeCJ]

I was just at perimeter (12:30pm) and the front of the reserve line was still people who got there around 6am. I think I may try again around 4-4:30 to get there a little before the typical workday crowd would show up.

:eek: Oh my. Is the situation at Lenox that bad? I really don't want to get there after work and wait longer than an hour if at all humanly possible.

[aarondoll]

I am planning on heading over to Perimeter around 4. Is anyone there that can give an update as to where the registration line has grown to?

[NovemberBlue]

:eek: Oh my. Is the situation at Lenox that bad? I really don't want to get there after work and wait longer than an hour if at all humanly possible.

Yes, it is that bad. I got there at 6:15 am and left the store with my phone at 11:30 am. (Reserved, not walk-in - the walk-in line is a much much longer wait - they're letting in 3 walk-ins for about every 7 reserved)

[Willatlguy]

I am near the back of the Reserved line at Lenox at 2:08PM. There are about 300 people in front of me (very rough guess). The people at the front said they have been here since 7AM. I got here about 40 min ago and the line has not moved except for people dropping out. The other line seems to be about the same length, which doesn't make much sense.

I will be dropping out myself shortly since I have to get back to work.
Oh wait! The line is moving up ahead. (but I still won't be able to wait).

I don't know if it is worth it to try to come back tonight.

[NewtypeCJ]

Yes, it is that bad. I got there at 6:15 am and left the store with my phone at 11:30 am. (Reserved, not walk-in - the walk-in line is a much much longer wait - they're letting in 3 walk-ins for about every 7 reserved)

Ugh. 7:3? I've heard in other places it's 10:1 - damn. :'( I am not looking forward to waiting in line. Last year was so great at 6 pm - I was in and out in 15 minutes and it was completely painless.

[grantgeek]

I got to Perimeter at 5:45... they opened the doors at 6 AM and I was about 200th in the reserve line. I finally left the mall at 11:45 AM. I waited three hours last year, and in 2008, but I won't be doing the 6 hour wait again. I will just pre-order and get the later shipment.

When I left at almost 12:00 PM, the reserved line was still snaking in front of Nordstrom and stretching around in front of Bloomingdales.

[Dysfnctnl85]

I am near the back of the Reserved line at Lenox at 2:08PM. There are about 300 people in front of me (very rough guess). The people at the front said they have been here since 7AM. I got here about 40 min ago and the line has not moved except for people dropping out. The other line seems to be about the same length, which doesn't make much sense.

I will be dropping out myself shortly since I have to get back to work.
Oh wait! The line is moving up ahead. (but I still won't be able to wait).

I don't know if it is worth it to try to come back tonight.

Wouldn't this be ENTIRELY alleviated by not forcing people to activate the phone in the store?

Verify AT&T status for pricing, then let people GTFO!

GoodNESS.

[vailfiregirl]

Yes, it is that bad. I got there at 6:15 am and left the store with my phone at 11:30 am. (Reserved, not walk-in - the walk-in line is a much much longer wait - they're letting in 3 walk-ins for about every 7 reserved)

Wow! That's crazy. I got in line at Lenox just before 6 and was in the store at 9 and done in about 10 minutes.

[Julien]

Perimeter reserved, got there at 6:50AM and got my iPhone at 3:20. 8.5 hours is crazy. The line keep getting slower and slower.

[karthwyne]

Perimeter reserved, got there at 6:50AM and got my iPhone at 3:20. 8.5 hours is crazy. The line keep getting slower and slower.

Is the line still just as long when you left?

[seidelhd]

Long time lurker here, but finally got around to registering today.

My experience. I got to Lenox around 10:45am, hoping that a lot of the morning rush would have died down. Ha Ha. The line was about 2/3 of the way towards Bloomingdales. I waited for about 90 minutes and then had to leave. We moved up to the next mall entrance, about 1/2 way towards Macys. The Apple Store guys estimated about 3-4 hour wait from that point.

They did say that since I had checked in, my reserved phones would be there until close tonight. They said they are going to close the line at 9pm (store/mall closing time), but process everyone who is already in the line at that point. I plan on going back around 8ish to get back in line and wait it out.

[AremWoods]

iPhone 4 videos of the lines at Lenox (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tW5dBmwQXEg) (HD (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sPTlhTgK7J4)) and Perimeter (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hlZTxvTnV2c) (HD (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IOIJ31fTlEE)).

[zed]

Ugh. 7:3? I've heard in other places it's 10:1 - damn. :'( I am not looking forward to waiting in line. Last year was so great at 6 pm - I was in and out in 15 minutes and it was completely painless.

When I was there they were doing 30:1 reserved to walk-in. I know b/c the guy in front of me was #30.

[Dysfnctnl85]

I got to Lenox at 5 thanks to traffic on the connector. The reserved line was wrapped around the mall and ended at the parking lot entrance by the Abercrombie store. The employee straight up told me it would be 4-5 hours. He put me on another reserved list so that I could be notified when the next shipment arrives. I'm also ordering one online to cover myself.

Now to write that email to Steve regarding the user experience...

[chaos86]

Anyone know the current status of the walk-in line at Mall of Georgia?

[zed]

I would like to say that, while the line did move slow, the Apple Store employees and mall security were all very professional and very friendly. There were a ton of people, yet everything worked like clockwork... and we were even treated to free coffee, bottled water and Chick-fil-a chicken biscuits. It was a pleasant experience..... just wish I was not feeling like a zombie while trying to meet this deadline.

[NewtypeCJ]

In line at Lenox now. Reserve line is still ridiculous but at least I've moved like 25 feet since I got here. In front of abercrombie now, the line's really damn long. Unsure if I'll stay or not. Might be as quick as 3 hours or as long as 5-plus, the apple store guy checking me in said. And now we're moving again

[Julien]

Is the line still just as long when you left?

Almost, just a little shorter. The non reserved line was cut off early and moving slower than a drugged snail.

[seidelhd]

In line at Lenox now. Reserve line is still ridiculous but at least I've moved like 25 feet since I got here. In front of abercrombie now, the line's really damn long. Unsure if I'll stay or not. Might be as quick as 3 hours or as long as 5-plus, the apple store guy checking me in said. And now we're moving again

Hey Newtype,

I'm heading back in a little bit after helping my wife with the kids. How far back towards Bloomingdales does the line currently go? What store are you standing near and how long has it taken you to get that far? Thanks!

[NewtypeCJ]

Hey Newtype,

I'm heading back in a little bit after helping my wife with the kids. How far back towards Bloomingdales does the line currently go? What store are you standing near and how long has it taken you to get that far? Thanks!

It stretches just past the entrance by abercrombie. It's taken an hour to go from about that point to the front of Tous, which is right next to abercrombie. So...line's frigging long. Gotta wonder why this is not moving faster. Very frustrating. :(

[seidelhd]

It stretches just past the entrance by abercrombie. It's taken an hour to go from about that point to the front of Tous, which is right next to abercrombie. So...line's frigging long. Gotta wonder why this is not moving faster. Very frustrating. :(

So, the line currently ends about where I was when I left this afternoon. It will be just like picking up from the same spot. Thanks!

Wanna save me a place in line? :D

[NewtypeCJ]

So, the line currently ends about where I was when I left this afternoon. It will be just like picking up from the same spot. Thanks!

Wanna save me a place in line? :D

I don't think the people behind me would like that. :) update: I'm in front of Macy's now. This line is seriously going to take forever. :(

[karthwyne]

9pm, over 4 hrs thus far. Perimeter mall is closing, there are still at least 60 people in front of me. I am in front of Yankee candle and the end of the lime is the same place it was when I joined. The apple employees still have a long night ahead.

[KC2]

9pm, over 4 hrs thus far. Perimeter mall is closing, there are still at least 60 people in front of me. I am in front of Yankee candle and the end of the lime is the same place it was when I joined. The apple employees still have a long night ahead.

Good luck! I was there today in the reserved line from 6:30am-2:30pm (yes, 8 hours). The manager this morning assured us that every single person with a reservation would receive an iPhone regardless of the mall's hours. They have a long night, for sure.

I don't know why Perimeter is taking/took so long...my brother was at North Point this morning at 5:30 and was out by 7:30 (also with a reservation).

Anyway, good luck to all of you still waiting...the journey is so worth it. The display is amazing.

[Krafty]

for the people Lenox mall, any chance of bumpers being restocked tomorrow?

[NewtypeCJ]

So it's quarter to 10 and the reserve line at Lenox still stretches to abercrombie. At least I'm getting closer to the front. Btw, Lenox is sold out of bumpers and they don't know when they'll have more.

[CK Williams]

Btw, Lenox is sold out of bumpers and they don't know when they'll have more.


I was told the same at North Point

[hexagenia]

Wow. This was by far the most people I have ever seen for any Apple event at Lenox. I arrived at 2:30 in the afternoon with a reservation and walked out with my 32Gig at 8:30. Just a marathon. The only thing that make these days the least bit compelling are the folks you meet in line. By the look of it, the Apple Store will barely close down tonight as they will still be processing folks I saw well before nine till at least 2 am. And then the lines surely will begin again.

For those of you reading wondering whether it's worth the wait, there was massive line abandonment due to the slow pace. My guess is that everyone gets a phone tonight and they have a sizable number first thing tomorrow am. After that, it's going to be the long wait. And, for those who are asking, no bumpers, docks, or universal adapters available at Lenox. Best Buy at Lindbergh still had some nice cases, though.

Good luck and have fun. It's a sweet phone.

[Krafty]

So it's quarter to 10 and the reserve line at Lenox still stretches to abercrombie. At least I'm getting closer to the front. Btw, Lenox is sold out of bumpers and they don't know when they'll have more.

**** my life.

[TheStormEvans]

So any opinion on where the best chance to walk out with an iPhone would be in the Atlanta area?

I'm procrastinating between Lenox Square and Perimeter. (I've been hearing Perimeter has been slower than Lenox)

I'm making a 2 hour drive to Atlanta and I have to get one or death (maybe not that far):)! Where's my best chance at grabbing one of these suckers? (Personally a black 32 gb)

[KC2]

So any opinion on where the best chance to walk out with an iPhone would be in the Atlanta area?

You're going to do that right now?! I don't even know if the people still waiting tonight are FCFSs or people w/ reservations. If it's FCFS, I feel like there's a chance they won't let you in considering these malls are technically closed.

I would think your best bet is to line up early for when these stores open tomorrow morning and they start selling off the phones that people reserved but didn't come pick up Thursday.

All this said, I don't know...Perimeter was really slow (like I said earlier, I spent 8 hours in line with a reservation). Lenox is probably the busiest though (being in the center of our fair city). Depending on where you're coming from, you may want to consider North Point as well.

[TheStormEvans]

You're going to do that right now?! I don't even know if the people still waiting tonight are FCFSs or people w/ reservations. If it's FCFS, I feel like there's a chance they won't let you in considering these malls are technically closed.

Sorry I didn't clarrify. I am leaving in the morning to pick up one!

Haven't heard much on North Point? How was their opening day?

[karthwyne]

I'm making a 2 hour drive to Atlanta and I have to get one or death (maybe


not that far):)! Where's my best chance at grabbing one of these suckers? (Personally a black 32 gb)

It seems that Northpoint had the least people/moved the fastest.

Perimeter seems to have had a steady 5-6hr line for reserves, walk-ins were finished about 9:30 (no clue how many were turned away). I was in line from just before 5pm and walked out the store a little after 10pm. My 'genius' was a bit slow, but I didn't need anything but the iphone - I'll be doing everything else.

I'd guess that the line will be served sometime between midnight and 1am.

And all this for the wife since I got mine in the mail yesterday. It's her first iphone, so I don't even get the benefit perks of having waited in line for her since she doesn't know how much she will like it.

[KC2]

Sorry I didn't clarrify. I am leaving in the morning to pick up one!

Haven't heard much on North Point? How was their opening day?

Ah, okay...that makes it a little more sane :)

Hopefully others can speak up...I only have one perspective from NP...my brother's. He had a reservation - was in around 5:30, and walked out of the store around 7:30. I don't know how the FCFSs people fared.

I would say that 2 hr wait is among the shortest I've read. Plenty of us with reservations waited 8 hrs+ at Perimeter today. As I was getting my phone from my Reservation line, someone getting hers simultaneously from the FCFS line said she had been there since 4:30a (so ~10hrs).

I just think there's just no telling...best of luck though!

[xamount]

Got in line at Lenox at 6am with no reservation. Walked out with my new iPhone at 10:20pm.

Fun!

[aarondoll]

Ah, okay...that makes it a little more sane :)

Hopefully others can speak up...I only have one perspective from NP...my brother's. He had a reservation - was in around 5:30, and walked out of the store around 7:30. I don't know how the FCFSs people fared.

I would say that 2 hr wait is among the shortest I've read. Plenty of us with reservations waited 8 hrs+ at Perimeter today. As I was getting my phone from my Reservation line, someone getting hers simultaneously from the FCFS line said she had been there since 4:30a (so ~10hrs).

I just think there's just no telling...best of luck though!

I waited in line at Perimeter for 5.5 hours. That was pretty typical for the reserve line. The FCFS was really slow and they cut it off right around 8:00 and it finished at 9:30.

[KC2]

Got in line at Lenox at 6am with no reservation. Walked out with my new iPhone at 10:20pm.

Fun!

Holy hell. But isn't that screen great?

[seanmhome]

I walked in to Lenox at 5:30 AM, was about 160th in the pre-order line and walked out with my 16 GB just before 8:30 AM. I'm really thrilled with the iPhone 4 so far. After a couple hours of use I did start to notice the yellow spotting on the corners of the display, most noticeable when viewed on a white background. Has anyone else experienced this?

[seidelhd]

After waiting for 2 hours earlier today and then leaving, I went back around 7:45pm. I got done at about 11:30pm. There were about 50 people in line behind me. Everyone in line was getting one (reserved line).

The FCFS (non-reserve) was closed off around noon according to an Apple employee. That line finished about 15 minutes before I got in. Long day for everyone. Some employees had been there since 5am.

They are not sure when they are getting more bumpers in stock. It looked like they still had plenty of phones, though. It may be the best place to try for a walk-up, non-reserved sale tomorrow.

[KC2]

I walked in to Lenox at 5:30 AM, was about 160th in the pre-order line and walked out with my 16 GB just before 8:30 AM. I'm really thrilled with the iPhone 4 so far. After a couple hours of use I did start to notice the yellow spotting on the corners of the display, most noticeable when viewed on a white background. Has anyone else experienced this?

The yellowing seems to be a minor issue popping up here and there on phones. Apparently it might be nothing to worry about as it may just be some sort of compound drying. http://www.macrumors.com/2010/06/24/iphone-4-screen-blotching-resolves-itself-as-bonding-agent-dries/ If it keeps up, I'd bring it back in (once all the madness dies down).

[Krafty]

Is anyone there now?

[white dog]

Ok, I was in reserve line @ 6:15am @ northpoint. When I got into the store @ 12ish, the nice apple employee was inputing my info and his computer said that I did not qualify for the full upgrade, which I most certainly did! After having two AT&T staffers (one manager @ apple and one on phone from customer service) try to fix the issue with my account for 45 mins., the end result was that they gave me a $200 credit on my AT&T bill (Great, my employer pays my bill :rolleyes:). So I did have to pay the $499 price. I was so shocked and so were the employees. They could clearly see on my account history that as of June 20, 2010, I qualified for standard upgrade. But somehow a system upgrade the night before changed it to November 21, 2010.:eek:

(I had my 3gs stolen over Memorial Day weekend and as a temp fix, I got a go phone and the AT&T people tied it to my existing account and removed my iphone unlimited data plan (idiots). They assured me that the temp go phone wouldn't affect my upgrade date and as of June 23, my AT&T account online was still showing that I was a 3gs customer with upgrade date of June 20.

Did anyone else have this sort of issue, with AT&T changing the upgrade date back for NO reason??

I was so shocked by the hiccup and annoyed that I really didn't play with my phone yesterday.:( But I hope to make that up this weekend.:)

[chew63]

Anybody in lines today? Any word on stock levels?

[gtgrad95]

Got in line at Northpoint this morning at 7:00am and walked out with the IP4 at 8:15am. I was about 20th in line and they had plenty of stock.

[chaos86]

Got in line at Northpoint this morning at 7:00am and walked out with the IP4 at 8:15am. I was about 20th in line and they had plenty of stock.

Walk-in or reservation?

[KC2]

Walk-in or reservation?

Correct me if I'm wrong, but I'm pretty sure reservations are over as of yesterday.

[chaos86]

Correct me if I'm wrong, but I'm pretty sure reservations are over as of yesterday.

My understanding was that a certain number of reservations were available for day one, then for day two... I'm not sure if the reservation system continued beyond that.

So do you think that I could go to North Point after work tonight and get one? I have ordered one online, but it ships on the 14th, and if I can pick one up in less than a few hours, I'll do that and cancel the online order.

[gtgrad95]

Walk-in or reservation?

Walk-in. No reservations today.

[gtgrad95]

My understanding was that a certain number of reservations were available for day one, then for day two... I'm not sure if the reservation system continued beyond that.

So do you think that I could go to North Point after work tonight and get one? I have ordered one online, but it ships on the 14th, and if I can pick one up in less than a few hours, I'll do that and cancel the online order.

You can probably give it a try. They wouldn't say how many they had leftover from yesterday from people who didn't pick up with their reservation (probably people who did both reservation and home delivery), but the manager said he had quite a few.

[mem258]

any idea what the lines at lenox are like?

[KC2]

any idea what the lines at lenox are like?

Just did a quick search for "lenox iphone" on Twitter (probably the most reliable source after direct posts here), and apparently there's a "crazy line" still.

Any word on Bumpers at Perimeter, Lenox, or NP? After a day with this baby, I'm pretty sure I need/want a Bumper now (I still haven't removed the back plastic), but fear it might be a little too late.

[gtgrad95]

Just did a quick search for "lenox iphone" on Twitter (probably the most reliable source after direct posts here), and apparently there's a "crazy line" still.

Any word on Bumpers at Perimeter, Lenox, or NP? After a day with this baby, I'm pretty sure I need/want a Bumper now (I still haven't removed the back plastic), but fear it might be a little too late.

NP is completely out of IP4 accessories.

[chaos86]

Lenox right now is a 2 hour wait for 32gb only.

[Krafty]

NP is completely out of IP4 accessories.
I called Lenox this morning at 8:10am and they said they were out of Bumpers as well.

[war eagle]

What about the other stores? I'm getting ready to drive from school in hopes of snagging one. Does anyone know?

[boshii]

I got in line at lenox yesterday at about 6:30 am with a reservation. I left at 12:30 pm with iPhone in hand :)

That was the longest i stood in line for anything in my life. And it's such a tease at lenox because the line wraps around and crosses in front of the store. So you can see everything going on inside the store but in reality you still have another 4 hours to go.

[tonedef407]

What about the other stores? I'm getting ready to drive from school in hopes of snagging one. Does anyone know?

I'd like to know about Perimeter especially.

[NickG420]

My wife just got me the last 16GB model they had at Mall of Georgia about an hour ago...

[KC2]

What about the other stores? I'm getting ready to drive from school in hopes of snagging one. Does anyone know?

I'd like to know about Perimeter especially.

For those of you wondering…posting this from directly inside the Perimeter store…

The line outside is pretty short…asked the guy up front a few things for you all.

No Bumpers
16GBs are a maybe (due to the people in line)
32GBs are a yes
Wait time is about 40 minutes

I'll see if I can take a picture of the line and have it up in a little bit.

Edit: Here's a shot of the line as of about 10 minutes ago. The guy on the very right in the short sleeve bluish shirt is the last guy in line.

http://img171.imageshack.us/img171/7994/getattachmentaspxyn.jpg

[marcrhodes]

This afternoon at the Northpoint Apple Store the bouncer told me that if I wanted an iPhone 4 I could come back in 2 weeks.

I actually missed the store the first time I walked by because the security guard clad in a bullet proof vest in the middle of the mall had caught my attention.

[tonedef407]

For those of you wondering…posting this from directly inside the Perimeter store…

The line outside is pretty short…asked the guy up front a few things for you all.

No Bumpers
16GBs are a maybe (due to the people in line)
32GBs are a yes
Wait time is about 40 minutes

I'll see if I can take a picture of the line and have it up in a little bit.

Edit: Here's a shot of the line as of about 10 minutes ago. The guy on the very right in the short sleeve bluish shirt is the last guy in line.

http://img171.imageshack.us/img171/7994/getattachmentaspxyn.jpg

Damn...I'm wondering if I should try to get a 32gb there and cancel my online order. The problem is I won't be able to get there til tomorrow morning at the earliest.

[KC2]

Damn...I'm wondering if I should try to get a 32gb there and cancel my online order. The problem is I won't be able to get there til tomorrow morning at the earliest.

Depending on how bad you want it, you could always return your online order, right?

[tonedef407]

Depending on how bad you want it, you could always return your online order, right?

Your right. I might give it a shot tommorow

[aeronova]

Don't bother to go the Lenox apple store. I went there this morning. They have no iPhone 4 in stock and they don't know when they'll have.

[mem258]

Perimeter only has 32gb, line is relatively short but they won't start until 10am.

[mxiednut]

Perimeter only has 32gb, line is relatively short but they won't start until 10am.

Any left at Perimeter? Tried calling, but it's always just a busy signal...

Thanks!

[mxiednut]

FYI - finally got Perimeter on the phone. They're out.

[chaos86]

Just got one this morning at Mall of GA. Got there 30 minutes before opening, there were 5 of us in line. By opening there were 15, even though a blue-shirt told us they had only 11 phones. I guess the extra people were hoping that some us first 11 had bad credit or something.

Anyway, Apple gets blind shipments every morning except Sunday, but the blue-shirts there said they don't think there will be any more iPhones in for a while.

[KC2]

Stopped by Lenox this afternoon...


No iPhone line (probably because no iPhones).
No Bumpers, but the guy said they would probably be getting some (just black still) some time in the next few days.

[2002cbr600f4i]

Yeah, I stopped at Perimeter Friday night on the way home on a lark... About 40 people in line. I stood for a bit. One of the blue shirts came out offering water and letting people know that they only had black 32GB left, and those were only because of ones people who had reservations for the day before who didn't pick them up so they could sell them.

I ended up leaving. I only want a 16GB. No need for 32 when I have the iPad 64...

Tried MoG this afternoon, but no dice...

I'll probably just try Perimeter again later in the week since I pass it on my way to work in the morning.

[2002cbr600f4i]

Hey, if anyone finds a store in Atlanta with them in stock, please let me know.

[KC2]

Sorry, no info about the iPhone 4s, but I called Perimeter to ask them today about the Bumpers - they still don't have any. Sounds like all stores are expecting some in the next few days though (probably still just black for now).

Hope these posts are useful for anyone else looking for a Bumper. I'll ask about phones next time I'm in the store(s).

[Krafty]

Called Lenox about the bumpers, she said if anything they're even hoping for a shipment tomorrow morning but all in all, still no solid info on more shipments.

[friedduck]

Stupid question: are there any phones still available for walk-ins? I'm on the pre-order list so it's not all lost if there're none available. (Honestly I'm considering buying at AT&T and skipping the two week wait.)

[KC2]

Stupid question: are there any phones still available for walk-ins? I'm on the pre-order list so it's not all lost if there're none available. (Honestly I'm considering buying at AT&T and skipping the two week wait.)

As far as I can tell by following this thread the past since Wednesday night and by visiting Lenox and Perimeter the past few days, I'm pretty sure there aren't any left at this point.

You may want to call the stores periodically - I actually got through without holding yesterday; the previous 2 times I called, the system told me "there are more the 8 calls ahead of you." Also, keep an eye on this thread. It's nice to have 4 Apple stores combined into one thread here, and I imagine someone will post when they find out that some phones are available again (much as I'll try to do the same with Bumpers).

North Point/Alpharetta also has its own thread here, http://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?t=937807, so you may want to subscribe to that also - it's less frequently updated, but just in case.

[Krafty]

Calling for bumpers right now.. (Lenox)

Looks like that's a negative again on th bumpers at Lenox. Might as well order one at this point.

[2002cbr600f4i]

Guess I'll try stopping by perimeter on the way home tonight...

[mem258]

does anyone know if the AT&T Stores will be opening early in the morning?

[war eagle]

does anyone know if the AT&T Stores will be opening early in the morning?

Yes. 7 AM.

[tonedef407]

Just talked to Perimeter and they are sold out of all iPhones.

[KC2]

Also spoke with Perimeter - they're out of Bumpers too.

[2002cbr600f4i]

Just talked to Perimeter and they are sold out of all iPhones.

confirmed. There right now (Monday 6:45pm). No iPhones. Haven't gotten any shipments since release day... sigh

Guess I'll give AT&T a try early tomorrow morning..,.

[tonedef407]

confirmed. There right now (Monday 6:45pm). No iPhones. Haven't gotten any shipments since release day... sigh

Guess I'll give AT&T a try early tomorrow morning..,.

Yea me too. But, I'm not going to camp out for it. I'll show up at open or about that time and see what they have.

[2002cbr600f4i]

Yea me too. But, I'm not going to camp out for it. I'll show up at open or about that time and see what they have.

I did for the 3G release (2nd in line), but I wasn't going to this time around. I would normally just wait and go in before going to the office, but I have an early call tomorrow morning that I need to be there for, so I need to make sure I get in and get out and on the road before 8am. That means I need to be one of the first few in line.

I'm hoping the lines won't be anywhere near as nuts as they were that morning for the 3G given that a lot of people were able to pre-order or already got one at an apple store last week...

[2002cbr600f4i]

Couldn't sleep, so I got up at 4am, went to the local AT&T store on Pleasant Hill in Duluth... Already like 30 people in line...

by 7am there were nearly 80 or so...

Got mine! syncing now... (Why oh WHY did I tell it to do my iPhoto library when I'm in a rush and need to leave for work??? UGH)

[KC2]

Congrats 2002cbr...!

Line at the Perimeter ATT store looked about the same length as I drove by.

[Krafty]

Any news on the bumpers @ Lenox? I'm probably not gonna go now cause traffic is backed on I-20.

[BornToMac]

Any news on the bumpers @ Lenox? I'm probably not gonna go now cause traffic is backed on I-20.

Is it bumper to bumper traffic? Sorry couldn't resist... Is there a Macrumors app that you use for checking and posting to the forums or just safari?

[Krafty]

Is it bumper to bumper traffic? Sorry couldn't resist... Is there a Macrumors app that you use for checking and posting to the forums or just safari?
I c wut u did thar (and to answer that, yes).

I'm at my house, but I went to clog my arteries at McDonalds and have to drive over a bridge that goes over I-20, and saw the ramp, and my entire viewing distance of I-20 all "bumper to bumper."

And to think I have to drive (on a good day) 30 minutes to get to Lenox, which involved going through I-20 to midtown, then I-75.. Cant spell either of those without road work and accidents on a daily basis.

[headsupftw]

Just got my iPhone 4 at the Perimeter AT&T store.

THERE WAS NO LINES!

770-394-4228 163 Perimeter Center West

Go go go!!!!!


Congrats 2002cbr...!

Line at the Perimeter ATT store looked about the same length as I drove by.

[BornToMac]

And to think I have to drive (on a good day) 30 minutes to get to Lenox, which involved going through I-20 to midtown, then I-75.. Cant spell either of those without road work and accidents on a daily basis.

Not to mention Lenox is a Zoo anyways.

[Krafty]

Just got my iPhone 4 at the Perimeter AT&T store.

THERE WAS NO LINES!

770-394-4228 163 Perimeter Center West

Go go go!!!!!Thank you, my friend got rejected trying to do an early upgrade at his AT&T so I'm trying to find him an alternative.

Not to mention Lenox is a Zoo anyways.
Aint that the truth...

[friedduck]

Perimeter was out of them around 2:30 (?) when I stopped by. They didn't know (or wouldn't say) when they were getting more. I also called Northlake earlier and they, too, were out. Then they hung up on me (I don't blame them--I bet it's been a hell of a day.)

Someone PM me if you find a store with any phones!
Thx,

Jeff

[Bahn]

For what it is worth --

AT&T store on Lenox Rd didn't have any
Perimeter AT&T store had none
Northpoint AT&T had 32gb, and they were getting a shipment of 16gb at 3pm

I didnt want the 32gb, so I'm going to wait until somewhere gets the 16gb... Anyone got any updates?

[Krafty]

You got the phone # for northpoint?

[KC2]

Bumpers still out at Perimeter.

[Krafty]

Bumpers still out at Perimeter.
I said **** it and ordered this:
http://www.macmall.com/p/Marware-Telephony/product~dpno~8164964~pdp.gbjbjae

I'll order a bumper next paycheck.

[KC2]

You got the phone # for northpoint?

Here's the number for NP: (770) 754-3992 If you don't have it already, look into the Apple Store app. If you click "Map and Hours" for each store, the number will pop up.

I said **** it and ordered this:
http://www.macmall.com/p/Marware-Telephony/product~dpno~8164964~pdp.gbjbjae

I'll order a bumper next paycheck.

Despite the mixed reviews for the Bumpers, I'm thinking I want to get one first to hold me over and protect my iPhone a little, then as more manufacturers (Incase, for example) make more/better cases, I might end up exchanging the Bumper for something new.

[Malig]

are any of these stores apple/att suppose to get in more tomorrow?

[BornToMac]

are any of these stores apple/att suppose to get in more tomorrow?

Best But Pleasant Hill said they would be getting some i tomorrow, but I would call before I drove out there if it is far from you.

[Malig]

lol first att store I call today the lady sounds like a zombie...

[NickG420]

Mall of Georgia has been out since I bought the last one Friday, just called for my wife.

That could be a good sign that they should be getting a shipment anytime now, or it could mean nobody is going to see a shipment for quite a while.

I am added to the priority list so hopefully I'll get an email soon.

[KC2]

Just called Perimeter...they have black Bumpers in stock!

[Krafty]

Here's the number for NP: (770) 754-3992 If you don't have it already, look into the Apple Store app. If you click "Map and Hours" for each store, the number will pop up.



Despite the mixed reviews for the Bumpers, I'm thinking I want to get one first to hold me over and protect my iPhone a little, then as more manufacturers (Incase, for example) make more/better cases, I might end up exchanging the Bumper for something new.

To make things even better, I got a phone call from the MacMail rep, turns out they dont even have the ones I ordered in stock.

What the ****.

[taimur85]

I've been waiting for my 32gb since i pre-ordered at an ATT store mid afternoon on June 15!! Of course it was a retailer, not a corp store, and now im screwed until one shows up randomly there. I need to find a store that has one asap...has anyone tried calling ATT corp or Apple corp to see when local stores are slated to receive shipments?

[Malig]

I've been waiting for my 32gb since i pre-ordered at an ATT store mid afternoon on June 15!! Of course it was a retailer, not a corp store, and now im screwed until one shows up randomly there. I need to find a store that has one asap...has anyone tried calling ATT corp or Apple corp to see when local stores are slated to receive shipments?

They just tell me they don't know when.. I am on the mall of georgia reservation list though. Hopefully I get it before friday because I'm going up to virginia for a week, though I do wonder if I could get one up there.. hmm.

[Arran]

Just called Perimeter...they have black Bumpers in stock!

Same at Mall of GA Wednesday afternoon. Had about 100 hanging inconspicuously on the wall.

They just tell me they don't know when.. I am on the mall of georgia reservation list though. Hopefully I get it before friday because I'm going up to virginia for a week, though I do wonder if I could get one up there.. hmm.

Try AT&T across the road. They had plenty of walk-in phones Tuesday lunchtime.

[Krafty]

Bumper update: Called Lenox, NP, Perimeter, and Mall of GA:

Lenox = Still non in stock
Permieter = Still non in stock
NP = doesnt open until 10AM?
Mall of GA = Plenty (black), if I really want to drive an hour from my house... which i might do..../facedesk

[NickG420]

Called Lenox, NP, Perimeter, and Mall of GA:

Lenox = Still non in stock
Permieter = Still non in stock
NP = doesnt open until 10AM?
Mall of GA = Plenty, if I really want to drive an hour from my house... which i might do..../facedesk

Phones or bumpers?

[Krafty]

Phones or bumpers?

Bumpers, my gps said 30 mins so I drove and now I'm outside jcpenny cause no store wants to open at a normal time. I don't even know where it is to be honest.

[KC2]

Bumpers, my gps said 30 mins so I drove and now I'm outside jcpenny cause no store wants to open at a normal time. I don't even know where it is to be honest.

Wow, really? The guy told me when I called they had some at Perimeter yesterday - I didn't get a chance to go by and check yet - I guess maybe they sold out (already?). I kind of want to wait to see some of the colors in person - people's shots on here are useful, but I think lighting it throwing off some of the true color.

I just looked at the Mall of GA map for you. If you're entering through JCP, go through JCP into the mall entrance. Turn left, towards Nordstrom. Apple is on the second level next to Belk.

[NickG420]

Go in through the second level Belk entrance, it is so much faster.

Go all the way through Belk to the inner mall area and make your way to the right hand side of the atrium or right hand walkpath whatever you want to call it.
Just follow it down and you will run right into the Apple store on the right.

[Krafty]

Thanks, I actuly rode over to belk to see if they were open and they had 10pm listed so I just waited. Now I just made the purchase, since I dropped it while walking in and there a small dent in he corner but nothing major. Oh well, I can stop bitching now, back to getting stuck in traffic.

[NickG420]

I can't believe it's been almost a week since I bought the last IP4 at Mall of Ga on Friday and they still have not received a shipment...WTF Apple??

I was worried because my priority list reservation was not showing up in my Apple Store App or online, but I called and the lady told me I was still in the system so whatever...I'm almost over it now, and I'm about to the point of I'll get one for my wife when I get one...I'm tired of looking.

[tonedef407]

Thanks, I actuly rode over to belk to see if they were open and they had 10pm listed so I just waited. Now I just made the purchase, since I dropped it while walking in and there a small dent in he corner but nothing major. Oh well, I can stop bitching now, back to getting stuck in traffic.

Krafty, I just wanted to say thanks for your updates and work tracking shipments and calling stores. It's been very helpful.

[Krafty]

Krafty, I just wanted to say thanks for your updates and work tracking shipments and calling stores. It's been very helpful.
No problem, the only one I havent checked was North Point.

[chew63]

so any phones spotted in the Atlanta area? I got mine, but my wife has to have one now....

[NickG420]

so any phones spotted in the Atlanta area? I got mine, but my wife has to have one now....

Same situation here...I bought the last one at Mall of Ga last Friday. I added her to the priority list on Tuesday just waiting for an email. Apparently they have received no shipments since I bought he last one Friday. That's a bit hard for me to swallow but whatever.

[NickG420]

Anybody had any luck finding a store with phones in stock?

[Krafty]

In case you guys want to find out:

Permieter - (678) 459-9800
Mall of GA - (678) 288-3400
North Point - (770) 754-3992
Lenox Square - (404) 443-3410And of course as soon as it says "select from 5 options," just press 5.

I would also suggest my AT&T store which is located in Lithonia (Stonecrest Mall, 770-484-3720), as they really dont get too much business. The manager also knows what he's talking about in terms of general questions with the iPhone, he offered the upgrade swap and mSIM card for free when I got mines, in which my rep did in under 15 minutes (she had to replace my mSIM and my moms SIM card).

[KC2]

Posting from inside the Perimeter store…

Overheard an employee say they are out of phones, but there is a priority list.

Regarding bumpers…they had some blacks, but are currently sold out. No colors either, of course (I don't think any physical store has had colors).

[Krafty]

(I don't think any physical store has had colors).
Hey, something I can confirm. Mall of GA only has black in stock.

[KC2]

Just spoke to North Point...

They had some (black) earlier in the day, sold out at this point. If you're looking for a bumper, the trick seems to be to call in the morning, and if they have any, get your ass over there.

[Arran]

... the trick seems to be to call in the morning, and if they have any, get your ass over there.

Yeah, it was the same for the Apple iPad cases. Evening and weekends; none. Then I dropped in late morning, and the wall was positively bulging with them. Checked again next day and it was bare.

I blame all these work-from-home types: They can swan off to the store whenever they like ;)

[NickG420]

So here we go again....Another fun filled day of track down an iPhone 4 for my wife....

Anyone want to play with me?

[borncountry]

any one now where i can get a bumper south of atlanta?

[chew63]

So here we go again....Another fun filled day of track down an iPhone 4 for my wife....

Anyone want to play with me?

I'm in, but don't hold out much hope haha.

[NickG420]

I'm in, but don't hold out much hope haha.

I've called all my local places...With the exception of Wal-Mart and Radio Shack, is there any reason to even try those places?

[Krafty]

I've called all my local places...With the exception of Wal-Mart and Radio Shack, is there any reason to even try those places?
Might get lucky?

[chew63]

I've called all my local places...With the exception of Wal-Mart and Radio Shack, is there any reason to even try those places?

I'd think Radioshack would be a better bet than WalMart but still a long shot....will call them in a few minutes.