What time is your O2 store opening?

[joshysquashy]

Lets start a list of times that different stores throughout the country are planning to open on 11th July. If you ring them they will let you know.

Most stores are opening at 7:02, 8:02 or 9:00 on Friday.

If you could format it as City, Location - H:MM (Source)

Where source is Staff or Poster. This will help people see how accurate the information is.

I will start it off:

Bluewater (2 stores) - 8:02
Brighton, Western Road - 8:02 (Staff)
Carlisle, Scotch Street - 8:02 (Poster)
Essex, Lakeside Shopping Centre - 8:02 (Staff)
Hemel Hempstead - 7:02 (Staff)
Leamington Spa - 8.02 (Poster)
Livingston 8:02
Manchester, Arndale - 8:02 (Poster)
Manchester, Market Street - 10:00
Manchester, Salford Lowry Centre - 10:00
Manchester, Trafford Centre - 8:02 (Hopefully)
Manchester Fort - 7:00 or 8:00 (Staff)
Nottingham Centre (2 stores) - 7:02 or 8:02
Sittingbourne - 8:02
Stockport - 9:00
Widnes Town Center - 9:00 (Staff)

[TonyHoyle]

O2 Stockport 9:00 (manager)
O2 Manchester Market Street 10:00 (staff, but didn't look clueful)
O2 Manchester Arndale Unknown (refused to tell me!)

[neiltc13]

I'm not bothered. My iPhone 3G will be delivered by courier.

[t0mat0]

Ok - does the OP really want to collate 100+ times?
http://www.yell.com/ucs/UcsSearchAction.do?ssm=1&scrambleSeed=22709716&keywords=&companyName=o2&location=uk&x=25&y=6&M=0

Because the easy rule of thumb is - if it's an O2 store not within a shopping centre etc, it's very likely to be open at 7.02am. If its a shop within a shopping centre, it's likely it'll be open around when the shopping centre opens for a Friday...

[joshysquashy]

Ok - does the OP really want to collate 100+ times?
http://www.yell.com/ucs/UcsSearchAction.do?ssm=1&scrambleSeed=22709716&keywords=&companyName=o2&location=uk&x=25&y=6&M=0

Because the easy rule of thumb is - if it's an O2 store not within a shopping centre etc, it's very likely to be open at 7.02am. If its a shop within a shopping centre, it's likely it'll be open around when the shopping centre opens for a Friday...

I don't mind, and this rule of thumb doesn't work. The Brighton store is outside a shopping centre and it's 8:02, the Manchester one sounds like its outside and its 10:00. Your rule doesn't work, and this saves others from phoning up.

[TonyHoyle]

Because the easy rule of thumb is - if it's an O2 store not within a shopping centre etc, it's very likely to be open at 7.02am. If its a shop within a shopping centre, it's likely it'll be open around when the shopping centre opens for a Friday...

My own small sample shows that's simply not true.

The stores will open when they want to - and that's dependent on whether they can get the staff in early, whether they actually want to open early, etc. Being inside a shopping centre is only one variable.

A list would be very valuable - I can't get to all the stores myself and if there's one within a short enough drive that is opening earlier than the local ones I'll go there.

I expect it'll have to be a continuously updated list too, because the stores don't seem too sure themselves right now (Stockport is, but that's inside an enclosed area so its opening is slightly restricted).

[razorianfly]

Widnes town center o2 store: 7.02am

R-Fly

[badgerman]

O2 Stockport 9:00
O2 Manchester Market Street 10:00
O2 Manchester Arndale Unknown (refused to tell me!)

O2 Manchester Arndale 8.02am (well thats what it says on the posters this afters...)

[TonyHoyle]

O2 Manchester Arndale 8.02am (well thats what it says on the posters this afters...)

That wasn't there when I went in this afternoon. b...ards. They could have just told me that.

[johny5]

I'm not bothered. My iPhone 3G will be delivered by courier.

How come? can you order online and get delivery on the day?

[badgerman]

That wasn't there when I went in this afternoon. b...ards. They could have just told me that.

Must have been about 4ish (just before that downpour!).

They all had iphone t-shirts on, I asked the usual 16Gb?, white?, PAYG? Qs and recieved the usual yes should do. Muppets...

[razorianfly]

That wasn't there when I went in this afternoon. b...ards. They could have just told me that.

They probably didn't know at the time .. then again. :rolleyes:

R-Fly

[TonyHoyle]

Must have been about 4ish (just before that downpour!).

They all had iphone t-shirts on, I asked the usual 16Gb?, white?, PAYG? Qs and recieved the usual yes should do. Muppets...

I was there about 2. Looked at the posters but they were the generic '11th' ones (unless I was *really* being unobservant this afternoon).

3 muppets stood around a blue box with T shirts on. 1 of those was the one that said the opening time was "secret".

That's early enough I can get into town before it's busy and sit in Starbucks for half an hour before joining the queue.

[t0mat0]

A list would be very valuable
Edit - Yell gave 100 Too many/not enough...

[TonyHoyle]

Knock yourselves out: 100 stores as shown by Yell. There be more...


And you have the opening times for all these?

If you do then that's great. If not.. why post them?

[neiltc13]

And you have the opening times for all these?

If you do then that's great. If not.. why post them?

Tomato is just being awkward and missed a whole bunch of them. Where's Dundee for example?

[arkitect]

Tomato is just being awkward and missed a whole bunch of them. Where's Dundee for example?

:p
And Richmond, Kingston, (All of London) :eek:

:D

[TonyHoyle]

Tomato is just being awkward and missed a whole bunch of them. Where's Dundee for example?

Given that large towns seem to have at least two of them, he probably missed a lot.

I'm assuming that most people here know where their local O2 is and can post local information.. a complete list of O2 stores isn't really needed unless someone is prepared to sit there with a phone and a list and call every single one of them (which would be a great service to mankind!).

[tosh10]

Last week they advised me you could pre-register for the iphones from 4 July onwards. Today when I went in they said that this wasn't now happening. When I asked what time they were opening 11 July I was told that they thought it was 07.02 but that they weren't sure. When I enquired about stock they again said that they didn't know what they would get or how much. My local CW advised me they aren't opening until 09.00 because they're located in a mall. So reality guys - O2 staff just don't have a clue what's going on or they are on notice to face the sack if they spill the beans. I'm getting so frustrated with the lack of information that I'm wondering if it's all worth it.

[TonyHoyle]

Which stores were these times for? We can always use more for the list :p

Sure, you have to take anything that O2 staff say with a pinch of salt, and I share your frustration.. but I would hope by now that the opening times would have started to firm up a bit.

[anim8or]

I'm not bothered. My iPhone 3G will be delivered by courier.

You are not the first to have said this and not backed it up....

I dont mean to sound argumentative but where is the proof!!!?????

[mclihah2]

Let's not kid ourselves here. We could all be patient, and wait until Thursday and find out. But the rabid hunt for information, rumor mongering and speculation is all part of the fun.

If you want to start cussing people for this type of posting, then maybe mac RUMORS isn't your thing.

Back to the topic at hand.

Manchester - Salford Lowry Centre - 02 opens at 10:00

Manchester Fort - The guy was unsure whether it would be 7 or 8 and suggested that I phone back on Thursday

[t0mat0]

Geez guys - I wasn't trying to be awkward - I gave what I could O2 wise to you, giving you address so you could easily within this thread find maybe a store near you as simply as Ctrl=F or Apple-F and your town. I rechecked via Google, and there wree a lot more . Probably either out of date data for Yell, or a limit on results perhaps. Anyhow, taken down as per grumblings.
If you know a better list of O2 stores, by all means chip in, but it ain't easily available on the O2.co.uk website...
Seeing at Yell says there are 8 Scottish stores, and 91 English ones, i'd imagine most are covered.
If this were a more wikiable site, we could do what the OP wants. As it stands, it's a bit harder, unless we all want to move this thread into a Guide.
I'd imagine a central list would be easier - Any one of the people on this thread could say they want to turn their post into an updated list, if they have the time... I'd be happy to, but to be honest, it's easier to do on the 1st post, which is the OP's. The list currently standing at a dozen or so stores:

Brighton, Western Road - 8:00 (Staff)
Carlisle, Scotch Street - 8:02 (poster)
Essex, Lakeside Shopping Centre - 8:00 (Manager)
Hemel Hempstead - 7:02
Kent, Bluewater (2 stores) - 8:02
Leamington Spa - 8.02 (Poster)
Livingston - 8:02
London, Holburn - 7:02 (Manager)
Manchester, Arndale - 8:02 (Poster)
Manchester Fort - 7:00 or 8:00 (Staff)
Manchester, Market Street - 10:00 (staff)
Manchester, Salford Lowry Centre - 10:00
Leamington Spa - 8:00 (Poster)
Newcastle, Staffs - 7:02 (Manager)
Nottingham Centre (2 stores) - 7:02 or 8:02
Portsmouth, Commercial Road - 7:02
Sittingbourne - 8:02
Stockport - 9:00 (manager)
Widnes Town Center - 7:02

I take back my rule of thumb for now ;)

[Petoz]

If you know a better list of O2 stores, by all means chip in, but it ain't easily available on the O2.co.uk website...

The Apple website provides a good link to O2 store locations. Just punch in your post code here and many close to you could appear, with phone numbers, addresses, and usual opening times:

http://www.multimap.com/share/o2/

[carlitol]

Which stores were these times for? We can always use more for the list :p

Sure, you have to take anything that O2 staff say with a pinch of salt, and I share your frustration.. but I would hope by now that the opening times would have started to firm up a bit.

I thought it was "a grain of salt". Is the "pinch" a UK thing?:o

[t0mat0]

I thought it was "a grain of salt". Is the "pinch" a UK thing?:o

We're dealing with O2, so more salt is needed ;)

[dalvin200]

Nottingham Centre (2 stores) - 7:02am or 8:02am - its not been confirmed exactly which time

[phannon666]

O2 store Hemel Hempstead told me in person today, "7am", I said "7.02?" and she said yup and chuckled.

[zengod]

A little Off piste from Topic but O2 Tunbridge Wells advised me earlier today that they may only get the 8Gb iphones on friday not the 16Gb - Anyone else heard similar. I would guess that most iphone enthusiasts will be going for the 16Gb model ?

[johnwin]

A little Off piste from Topic but O2 Tunbridge Wells advised me earlier today that they may only get the 8Gb iphones on friday not the 16Gb - Anyone else heard similar. I would guess that most iphone enthusiasts will be going for the 16Gb model ?

use the search - topic covered extensively elsewhere :cool:

[zengod]

Also the register interest option on the O2 Website has changed -


The new iPhone has arrived, and it's exclusive to O2.

We are now no longer allowing customers to pre-register their interest for iPhone 3G. iPhone 3G will go on general sale on 11 July 2008 in all our stores.

[johnwin]

Also the register interest option on the O2 Website has changed -


The new iPhone has arrived, and it's exclusive to O2.

We are now no longer allowing customers to pre-register their interest for iPhone 3G. iPhone 3G will go on general sale on 11 July 2008 in all our stores.

We know - please use the search box :confused:

[razorianfly]

Also the register interest option on the O2 Website has changed -


The new iPhone has arrived, and it's exclusive to O2.

We are now no longer allowing customers to pre-register their interest for iPhone 3G. iPhone 3G will go on general sale on 11 July 2008 in all our stores.

They took it offline a number of days ago now, apparently due to a HUGE influx of interest.
I think I read 200.000 people 'registered their interest' with O2.

R-Fly

[yogamonkey]

Lakeside Shopping Centre, Essex. I went in there today and spoke to the manager. Was told that they will be opening at 8:00 (and that it had been 7, but this had changed to 8). Interestingly was also told categorically that the only people they will be dealing with in-store will be those without iPhones.

Anyone currently with an iPhone on o2 will have to sign up online and the phone will be delivered. I said that it wasn't particularly helpful for me that way, and was told its that way or not at all. Staff will not be dealing with any current iPhone customers in store.

:mad::mad::mad:

[SimonCarbon]

O2 store in Leamington Spa opening at 8.02am on the 11th according to poster in store this afternoon.

[tosh10]

Carphone Warehouse appears to still be allowing registration of interest, not that you'll get any information out of them than you probably know already.

[dalvin200]

Carphone Warehouse appears to still be allowing registration of interest, not that you'll get any information out of them than you probably know already.

they'll send their email out to interested parties on the 12th ;)

[Markleshark]

Carlisle, Scotch Street. 8.02am. Poster in Window.

[xnetco]

I've spoken to O2 Select Customer services that although the phones will be opening early they might not even sell them until the evening! What a ********** nightmare.

[joshysquashy]

I've spoken to O2 Select Customer services that although the phones will be opening early they might not even sell them until the evening! What a ********** nightmare.

Why?! Why would that make any sense? So what are they gonna do all day?! I'm sure that isn't right.

[Petoz]

Why?! Why would that make any sense? So what are they gonna do all day?! I'm sure that isn't right.

I'm with you on that one. It just sounds like another O2 staff member without a clue, so they just make something up. It is a bit of a joke really. If the stores open early, which some clearly are, it will be to sell the iPhone 3G early.

[Dingo Dave 69]

I just called my local o2 shop in Livingston and surprise surprise they do not know much. They think they are opening at 8am. They do not know what stock they are getting in...very helpful!

[nusynergy]

Sittingbourne, Kent 08:02m (Poster)
Both Bluewater stores, Kent 08:02am (Poster)

[xnetco]

I'm with you on that one. It just sounds like another O2 staff member without a clue, so they just make something up. It is a bit of a joke really. If the stores open early, which some clearly are, it will be to sell the iPhone 3G early.

I agree. Very annoying though.

[TonyHoyle]

O2 Manchester Trafford Centre
Plans 8:02 but waiting for permission to open early

[neiltc13]

Do O2 really expect that high demand for these things?

In my area I have only ever seen one other person out and about with an iPhone.

[nusynergy]

Do O2 really expect that high demand for these things?

In my area I have only ever seen one other person out and about with an iPhone.


Err have you been living in a Hole?? Pretty much anyone i talk to wants one..

[razorianfly]

Err have you been living in a Hole?? Pretty much anyone i talk to wants one..

I agree, everyone wanted the iPhone last year.

Now, with the new subsidized handset pricing worldwide,
I guess pretty much everyone can afford an iPhone this year. :cool:

R-Fly

[neiltc13]

I agree, everyone wanted the iPhone last year.

Now, with the new subsidized handset pricing worldwide,
I guess pretty much everyone can afford an iPhone this year. :cool:

R-Fly

It's still not that cheap though. £639 minimum over 18 months is a LOT more than many of my friends pay. They usually stretch to maybe £100 for the handset on Pay and Go and after that won't spend close to £30 per month.

[razorianfly]

It's still not that cheap though. £639 minimum over 18 months is a LOT more than many of my friends pay. They usually stretch to maybe £100 for the handset on Pay and Go and after that won't spend close to £30 per month.

It's a desirable phone, and sometimes you have to pay extra for build quality and feature-sets. The iPhone is an example of this.

Ok the monthly line rental is high, for the majority, but Apple are not selling the phone on line rental,
they are selling the phone itself, which at £99 for 8GB and £159 for 16GB is pretty darn cheap in my book.

£30/month with truly unlimited data on the iPhone, is pretty damn great.
If people don't want to pay it, then that is up to them at the end of the day.

R-Fly

[Petoz]

It's still not that cheap though. £639 minimum over 18 months is a LOT more than many of my friends pay. They usually stretch to maybe £100 for the handset on Pay and Go and after that won't spend close to £30 per month.

I agree. The price drop for the iPhone 3G hasn't done much. It is still one of the most expensive phone available. And, at least with last one, you could in theory, get it on pay&go for the price it was sold for, as they did not require you to be locked to a contract when you left the store, which meant it could be jailbroken. I just wish I knew that when the price dropped to below £200. Oh well, bring on the 3G.

[joshysquashy]

It's still not that cheap though. £639 minimum over 18 months is a LOT more than many of my friends pay. They usually stretch to maybe £100 for the handset on Pay and Go and after that won't spend close to £30 per month.

Well there are plenty of people on contract. When I went on pay and go for a short while I was spending £35 or more, and that is without a subsidised handset, so contract makes sense for me, now I don't have to worry how long I chat for, £35/month covers it!

I think at under £100 it is at a much better price point. The product is proven, and you get more, for less, so I reckon it will be very popular.

[freelander]

I remember the hype pre November 9th! As a consequence I sat outside a CPW store for 2 hours whilst they shut the shop for 2 hours in the lead up to 6.02 pm. They had 4 members of staff in the shop. When the shutter was rolled up I walked in with another bloke who was after something else!! I know the Apple store in the Trafford Centre had a queue but the ordinary O2 and CPW stores near me were empty. I'll be amazed if its any different this time, especially if those of us who are existing users have to order online and take delivery by courier.

Still, thumbs up to Apple, you can't knock their ability to create a marketing hype.

PS Would never touch another CPW outlet again, 2 months after the above had a really bad experience with them and Orange with my sons phone. Nearly ended up in the smalls claims court, both Orange and CPW were horrendous.

[razorianfly]

WIDNES TOWN CENTRE, Called today - 11th, 9AM Start

Staff.

R-Fly