[iPad Mini] No UK Mini Stock Anywhere!

Eadfrith · Nov 27, 2012, 03:35 AM

Do you think the only chance of getting a Mini this year is to order from Apple and wait the 2 weeks dispatch time plus the extra 4 or 5 days for delivery? Or do you think it's worth risking it in the hope that shops might get some stock in?

THFourteen · Nov 27, 2012, 03:40 AM

Why don't you order one and then cancel it if you find one in shop?

Worst case scenario apple will take it back free of charge.

dspalton · Nov 28, 2012, 08:55 AM

Apple store Basingstoke
Walked in, picked up black 16gb wifi model.

Said they had quiet a few

wrkactjob · Nov 28, 2012, 09:06 AM

http://www.ipad-stock.co.uk/checker-...-wifi-cellular

http://www.ipad-stock.co.uk/checker-ipad-mini-wifi

Will email you when stock is available.

Eadfrith · Nov 29, 2012, 05:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wrkactjob

http://www.ipad-stock.co.uk/checker-...-wifi-cellular

http://www.ipad-stock.co.uk/checker-ipad-mini-wifi

Will email you when stock is available.

Interesting, thanks

Seems Argos have had them in stock , but looking at the timeline, they are snapped up within minutes.

shenan1982 · Nov 29, 2012, 05:24 AM

I bought 2 online for in-store pick up the other night, and one overnight tonight, will pick up at 9 am. Here in the Bay Area, every store seemed to show "In Stock" for every model, so not sure where the supply constraints are. My guess is people aren't following the 10pm pacific time in-store pickup policy.

dspalton · Nov 28, 2012, 09:12 AM

Didn't show anything in the apple store in Basingstoke though.

R1PPER · Nov 28, 2012, 09:14 AM

Stormfront Windsor has some if you fancy a trip....phone ahead just in case.

babybanana · Nov 28, 2012, 09:50 AM

If you're willing to purchase online then Amazon has a few in stock.

Lehcim · Nov 28, 2012, 03:32 PM

I need to buy a 16Gb White for Christmas, did anyone know the situation of the stocks from the Apple stores in London?

sinar · Nov 28, 2012, 05:12 PM

Apple store meadowhall had lots in stock today.

WillFisher · Nov 28, 2012, 05:21 PM

The Solutions Inc. store in St Albans is an authorised reseller. Went in there on the 4th and they still had a few, went in there last week and only had black but still a fair few.

charles42 · Nov 29, 2012, 10:02 AM

Got my second one on order, used ipadministock Currys and PC World available for delivery next week.

judethat · Dec 1, 2012, 03:26 AM

John Lewis has them currently in the higher spec.

shortcrust · Dec 5, 2012, 07:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by charles42

Got my second one on order, used ipadministock Currys and PC World available for delivery next week.

I did the same. Have been getting a little anxious as it's still shown as waiting for stock so gave them a call just now. They're no longer guaranteeing delivery this week as a shipment from Apple hasn't arrived - can't even give a rough delivery date. Hmmmm. Likely story if you ask me.....

Austin00 · Dec 5, 2012, 10:59 AM

I was going to post a link to some that were available as of this morning on Tesco direct. But seems like they're all gone now...

But, if you sign-up to stock alerts with Tesco, they email you the second they come in. (That's how I ordered mine) Outside of a stroke of luck, I doubt you'll find any sitting in stock anywhere as I've been looking for nearly two weeks now...

tpr007 · Dec 5, 2012, 01:56 PM

if you're near Bristol they seemed to have quite a few behind the counter yesterday afternoon (Cribbs)

shortcrust · Dec 6, 2012, 09:54 AM

Bah! From PC World:
_____________________

Dear Customer

Thank you for your recent order for the Apple iPad Mini (16GB, WiFi, White).

At the time of pre-order, a guarantee was given that delivery would be made this week. This guarantee was based on information given to us by Apple. It has come to light that Apple are unable to fulfil this promise and it is with huge regret that we have to inform you that delivery of this item will not be made this week. We offer our sincerest apologies for this situation, which is outside of our control.

The most up to date information we have is that Apple have confirmed that stock is in the UK and that we are the only UK retailer due to receive stock to fulfil our pre-orders. We are unable to confirm exactly when we will be able to deliver your item at this point but we are working closely with Apple to minimise any further disappointment. We appreciate that you may have bought this as a gift for someone else. Please be assured that we are doing all we can to get your order to you before Christmas

At this point, the options available to you are: -

- To await further communication from us with regards the delivery of your Apple iPad Mini (we will email a further update within the next 48 hours).
- To cancel your order and receive a full refund. If you wish to cancel this order, please reply to this email with the subject 'iPad Mini Cancellation'. Please provide your order number and post code to enable us to process the cancellation.

Once again, please accept our apologies for this delay and disappointment this may cause.

The KNOWHOW Team
_______________________

Dlanod · Dec 7, 2012, 11:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shortcrust

Had another email from PC World just now saying no word yet on when orders will be fulfilled. Interestingly, they managed to show all the recipient email addresses in the 'to:' field (naughty) - it was sent to over 300 people, and that's just for the 16GB wi-fi white model. Can't see them putting a dent in that before Christmas.

They always have been a bunch of donkeys I'm afraid.

MrGimper · Dec 8, 2012, 04:43 AM

Apple Store Basingstoke had a few yesterday... I grabbed a 32GB black cellular.

Got home, realised it had 2 dead pixels and the glass wasn't flush to the frame in the bottom right.

Went into the store to replace it, they didn't have another 32 so they replaced it with a 64 for no extra charge! Also the guy gave me the lightning cable from the returned device as compensation

Some you win, I guess.

G

davys · Dec 8, 2012, 04:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MrGimper

Apple Store Basingstoke had a few yesterday... I grabbed a 32GB black cellular.

Got home, realised it had 2 dead pixels and the glass wasn't flush to the frame in the bottom right.

Went into the store to replace it, they didn't have another 32 so they replaced it with a 64 for no extra charge! Also the guy gave me the lightning cable from the returned device as compensation

Some you win, I guess.

G

LOL...result indeed, we'll done Sir!

MrGimper · Dec 8, 2012, 05:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by davys

LOL...result indeed, we'll done Sir!

Indeed. Well chuffed.

Dlanod · Dec 11, 2012, 03:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dmercer

John Lewis received a big delivery today.

They had one 32GB white left (wifi) when I was in the Glasgow store this evening at 17:00.

jaxpro · Dec 14, 2012, 05:58 AM

Hey

I purchased a white 32gb sealed wifi from currys but decided i don't want it anymore. If any one is looking for one I am willing to sell it or send it back to currys. Its £349 and I am willing to sell it for £360.

PM if interested

JP.

Nov 27, 2012, 03:35 AM	#1
Eadfrith macrumors regular Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Lindisfarena	No UK Mini Stock Anywhere! Do you think the only chance of getting a Mini this year is to order from Apple and wait the 2 weeks dispatch time plus the extra 4 or 5 days for delivery? Or do you think it's worth risking it in the hope that shops might get some stock in?
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Nov 28, 2012, 08:55 AM	#3
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Nov 28, 2012, 09:06 AM	#4
wrkactjob Contributor Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: England.	http://www.ipad-stock.co.uk/checker-...-wifi-cellular http://www.ipad-stock.co.uk/checker-ipad-mini-wifi Will email you when stock is available. __________________ iP5 + iPm4G.
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Nov 28, 2012, 03:32 PM	#10
Lehcim macrumors member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: London	I need to buy a 16Gb White for Christmas, did anyone know the situation of the stocks from the Apple stores in London? __________________ Mac Mini 2012 + Thunderbolt Display MBA 2012 13" 8Gb New iPad 16G Cellular / iPhone5 16Gb Apple TV3
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Nov 28, 2012, 05:21 PM	#12
WillFisher macrumors regular Join Date: Feb 2011	The Solutions Inc. store in St Albans is an authorised reseller. Went in there on the 4th and they still had a few, went in there last week and only had black but still a fair few. __________________ 2011 Mac Mini 2.3GHz i5, White Audioengine A2, Blue Snowball Mic 2010 13" MBP 2.4GHz C2D, 256GB Samsung 830, BookBook iToys: White iPhone 5, White iPad 3. ATV3.
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Nov 27, 2012, 03:40 AM	#2
THFourteen macrumors 6502 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: London	Why don't you order one and then cancel it if you find one in shop? Worst case scenario apple will take it back free of charge.
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Nov 29, 2012, 05:24 AM	#6
shenan1982 macrumors 6502a Join Date: Nov 2011	I bought 2 online for in-store pick up the other night, and one overnight tonight, will pick up at 9 am. Here in the Bay Area, every store seemed to show "In Stock" for every model, so not sure where the supply constraints are. My guess is people aren't following the 10pm pacific time in-store pickup policy.
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Nov 28, 2012, 09:12 AM	#7
dspalton macrumors 6502 Join Date: Jul 2008	Didn't show anything in the apple store in Basingstoke though.
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Nov 28, 2012, 09:14 AM	#8
R1PPER macrumors regular Join Date: Oct 2008	Stormfront Windsor has some if you fancy a trip....phone ahead just in case.
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Nov 28, 2012, 09:50 AM	#9
babybanana macrumors member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: UK	If you're willing to purchase online then Amazon has a few in stock.
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Nov 28, 2012, 05:12 PM	#11
sinar macrumors member Join Date: Oct 2007	Apple store meadowhall had lots in stock today.
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Nov 29, 2012, 10:02 AM	#13
charles42 macrumors newbie Join Date: Nov 2012	Got my second one on order, used ipadministock Currys and PC World available for delivery next week.
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Dec 1, 2012, 03:26 AM	#14
judethat macrumors regular Join Date: Nov 2007	John Lewis has them currently in the higher spec. __________________ 2009 27" iMac \| 13 rMBP 256GB \| iPhone 5 white 64GB \| iPad mini white Cellular 64GB \| iPod classic 160GB \| Apple TV x 2
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Dec 5, 2012, 10:59 AM	#16
Austin00 macrumors member Join Date: Feb 2010	I was going to post a link to some that were available as of this morning on Tesco direct. But seems like they're all gone now... But, if you sign-up to stock alerts with Tesco, they email you the second they come in. (That's how I ordered mine) Outside of a stroke of luck, I doubt you'll find any sitting in stock anywhere as I've been looking for nearly two weeks now...
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Dec 5, 2012, 01:56 PM	#17
tpr007 macrumors member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Portishead	if you're near Bristol they seemed to have quite a few behind the counter yesterday afternoon (Cribbs) __________________ http://twitter.com/AnotherTonyRyan Macbook Pro i5 13". iPod Nano (PRODUCT)RED, iPhone 5, iPad Mini
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Dec 6, 2012, 09:54 AM	#18
shortcrust macrumors 6502 Join Date: Aug 2008	Bah! From PC World: _____________________ Dear Customer Thank you for your recent order for the Apple iPad Mini (16GB, WiFi, White). At the time of pre-order, a guarantee was given that delivery would be made this week. This guarantee was based on information given to us by Apple. It has come to light that Apple are unable to fulfil this promise and it is with huge regret that we have to inform you that delivery of this item will not be made this week. We offer our sincerest apologies for this situation, which is outside of our control. The most up to date information we have is that Apple have confirmed that stock is in the UK and that we are the only UK retailer due to receive stock to fulfil our pre-orders. We are unable to confirm exactly when we will be able to deliver your item at this point but we are working closely with Apple to minimise any further disappointment. We appreciate that you may have bought this as a gift for someone else. Please be assured that we are doing all we can to get your order to you before Christmas At this point, the options available to you are: - - To await further communication from us with regards the delivery of your Apple iPad Mini (we will email a further update within the next 48 hours). - To cancel your order and receive a full refund. If you wish to cancel this order, please reply to this email with the subject 'iPad Mini Cancellation'. Please provide your order number and post code to enable us to process the cancellation. Once again, please accept our apologies for this delay and disappointment this may cause. The KNOWHOW Team _______________________
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Dec 8, 2012, 04:43 AM	#20
MrGimper macrumors 6502 Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Basingstoke, UK	Apple Store Basingstoke had a few yesterday... I grabbed a 32GB black cellular. Got home, realised it had 2 dead pixels and the glass wasn't flush to the frame in the bottom right. Went into the store to replace it, they didn't have another 32 so they replaced it with a 64 for no extra charge! Also the guy gave me the lightning cable from the returned device as compensation Some you win, I guess. G __________________ iPhone 5 64GB White \| iPad 3rd Gen 64GB Wifi/4G White \| iPad mini 64GB Cellular White \| Early 2011 MacBook Pro 2.2 i7, 15" Hi-Res Glossy, 16GB RAM, 2x 750GB HD \| Mid 2012 MacBook Air 13" i7/8GB/512GB
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Dec 14, 2012, 05:58 AM	#24
jaxpro macrumors newbie Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Motherwell	iPad Mini White 32GB WiFi Hey I purchased a white 32gb sealed wifi from currys but decided i don't want it anymore. If any one is looking for one I am willing to sell it or send it back to currys. Its £349 and I am willing to sell it for £360. PM if interested JP.
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