iPhone 5 - Glasgow, Scotland

The Samurai · Sep 16, 2012, 07:17 AM

Anyone queuing up at either Braehead or Buchanan St?

redgaz26 · Sep 16, 2012, 09:48 AM

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Originally Posted by The Samurai

Anyone queuing up at either Braehead or Buchanan St?

I'll be there!

faffoo · Sep 16, 2012, 12:03 PM

Ill be at Buchanan Street Glasgow Apple Store!!! Cant wait!

redgaz26 · Sep 16, 2012, 12:45 PM

Im thinking Braehead. Should me far less people there.

faffoo · Sep 16, 2012, 12:56 PM

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Originally Posted by redgaz26

Im thinking Braehead. Should me far less people there.

How are you buying the iPhone? Off contract? Or on contract?

redgaz26 · Sep 16, 2012, 01:16 PM

I've got a sim only deal so buying the phone unlocked. Just waiting on Tesco getting there nano sims. They better hurry up !

rscosworth · Sep 16, 2012, 01:22 PM

Was considering queuing but got my preorder in early and showing to be delivered on 21/9.

Braehead is only 5 mins from me so if I get my phone early enough I might pop along to see the chaos

If it doesn't turn up however I will be well peeved!

stu212 · Sep 16, 2012, 02:46 PM

Buchanan street for me. Ill be there the night before I think.

rscosworth · Sep 16, 2012, 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by stu212

Buchanan street for me. Ill be there the night before I think.

Brrr, its getting chilling in the evenings!

redgaz26 · Sep 16, 2012, 02:52 PM

was there at 7am for the 4 and the 4s and it was fine, in and out for 8.20

The Samurai · Sep 16, 2012, 03:13 PM

I can remember turning up at around 8am for the 4 and 4s launch at Buchanan St - probably about 50 people ahead of me (4 launch) and around 80 for the 4s.

stu212 · Sep 16, 2012, 04:32 PM

I was going to get the first train in but the last time I did that I waited in the queue till 11 to get the 4 waited like 3am after coming out a club for the 4S Might do something like that for the 5, Go for a few drinks and then down to queue up.

Jarson · Sep 17, 2012, 03:44 AM

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Originally Posted by stu212

I was going to get the first train in but the last time I did that I waited in the queue till 11 to get the 4 waited like 3am after coming out a club for the 4S Might do something like that for the 5, Go for a few drinks and then down to queue up.

Sounds insane!
I'll be at Buchanan St as well. I used to queue there for an iPad this March, but assume iPhone is much more desirable so line is going to be TOO DAMN HIGH!

I'm going to pick up my friend with me so she can see this whole crazy iPhone fever.

mikey4020 · Sep 17, 2012, 06:14 AM

Got an online order from Apple that shows delivers 1st October. If it doesn't improve during the week then I'll probably cancel and try my luck at Braehead or Buch. St.

Was able to buy my iPhone 4 the day after launch in Buchanan St with no problems, suppose demand could be higher this time round.

rogerbarrett · Sep 17, 2012, 07:38 AM

What type of changes apple made on iPhone 5... any idea.?

ivory430 · Sep 17, 2012, 02:06 PM

I am from Edinburgh and the last train to Glasgow is at 23:50 on thursday so I will be taking this one and queuing from around 1:30AM

Or taking the first one and queuing from 7AM, but I think that might be a bit late. Want to get the black 16GB unlocked.

redgaz26 · Sep 17, 2012, 03:46 PM

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Originally Posted by ivory430

I am from Edinburgh and the last train to Glasgow is at 23:50 on thursday so I will be taking this one and queuing from around 1:30AM

Or taking the first one and queuing from 7AM, but I think that might be a bit late. Want to get the black 16GB unlocked.

first train from Edinburgh hits Glasgow at 0650, sure that will be fine

raymondkerr · Sep 17, 2012, 07:31 PM

I'll be at Buchanan street from about 5am, last qued for the iPhone 4 when they had a reserve and collect option, there were two lines and was fairly near the front. My mate went for the 4s launch with only one line, and was at the front 50 or so in the line from about 5-5:30am onwards.

Looking forward to it, just hope the Scottish weather is kind to us at that time in the morning.

trevnod1999 · Sep 18, 2012, 06:37 AM

I will be getting the train from Edinburgh that get's in for 6:50 or something like that. Hopefully that's fine, should be. Last year I got there about 6ish and I got a 4S no bother

ivory430 · Sep 18, 2012, 09:18 AM

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Originally Posted by trevnod1999

I will be getting the train from Edinburgh that get's in for 6:50 or something like that. Hopefully that's fine, should be. Last year I got there about 6ish and I got a 4S no bother

I will be taking the last train and wait there from around 2AM cos i have to be back to Edinburgh at noon. Hope i wont freeze!

RossMacca · Sep 18, 2012, 11:51 AM

I think people generally overreact to these launches.

For the iPhone 4, I went to Buch St at about 11am (albeit I reserved, and still had to wait 3 hours) and got it no problem. I heard of people sauntering in at 5pm without a reservation and getting one fine. And Apple generally has got better recently with meeting launch demand.

I would just go late afternoon when the dust has settled if I were doing the whole launch day thing again (which I may well do) - and if you have to wait until Saturday, so be it. You've lasted your entire life to this point without an iPhone 5, you can wait a bit longer.

Numan91 · Sep 18, 2012, 03:08 PM

I'm coming through from Edinburgh as well.. If I got to the apple store for 7am. What time you think I would be done by in the store? permitting they don't sell out the 32gb white.

trevnod1999 · Sep 19, 2012, 07:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Numan91

I'm coming through from Edinburgh as well.. If I got to the apple store for 7am. What time you think I would be done by in the store? permitting they don't sell out the 32gb white.

I got to the store for about 6ish for the launch of the 4S and got served within an hour ish of the store opening - boom!

steviek · Sep 20, 2012, 04:47 AM

Will they open the doors for braehead and let you into the mall or does everyone q at the front doors ...would be a bit warmer if they let you inside :-)

rscosworth · Sep 20, 2012, 04:48 AM

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Originally Posted by steviek

Will they open the doors for braehead and let you into the mall or does everyone q at the front doors ...would be a bit warmer if they let you inside :-)

They usually have barriers setup at HMV entrance (where m&s and the bus station is) and then let you in about an hour before the store opens...

Sep 16, 2012, 07:17 AM	#1
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Sep 16, 2012, 12:03 PM	#3
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Sep 16, 2012, 02:46 PM	#8
stu212 macrumors member Join Date: Jan 2009	Buchanan street for me. Ill be there the night before I think. __________________ 27" i5 iMac 12GB RAM\| 15" rMBP i7 16GB RAM\| iPhone 5 (64GB), iPad Mini WiFi (32GB)
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Sep 16, 2012, 02:52 PM	#10
redgaz26 macrumors 68020 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Glasgow	was there at 7am for the 4 and the 4s and it was fine, in and out for 8.20 __________________ macbook pro 13" i5 4 G RAM 16g iphone 4s, ipad 16g wifi, Apple TV
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Sep 16, 2012, 03:13 PM	#11
The Samurai Thread Starter macrumors 68000 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Glasgow	I can remember turning up at around 8am for the 4 and 4s launch at Buchanan St - probably about 50 people ahead of me (4 launch) and around 80 for the 4s. __________________ AyeGear l iDevice / Gadget & Travel Clothing - iPad & Macbook Air Pockets
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Sep 16, 2012, 12:45 PM	#4
redgaz26 macrumors 68020 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Glasgow	Im thinking Braehead. Should me far less people there.
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Sep 16, 2012, 01:16 PM	#6
redgaz26 macrumors 68020 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Glasgow	I've got a sim only deal so buying the phone unlocked. Just waiting on Tesco getting there nano sims. They better hurry up !
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Sep 16, 2012, 01:22 PM	#7
rscosworth macrumors newbie Join Date: Mar 2011	Was considering queuing but got my preorder in early and showing to be delivered on 21/9. Braehead is only 5 mins from me so if I get my phone early enough I might pop along to see the chaos If it doesn't turn up however I will be well peeved!
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Sep 16, 2012, 04:32 PM	#12
stu212 macrumors member Join Date: Jan 2009	I was going to get the first train in but the last time I did that I waited in the queue till 11 to get the 4 waited like 3am after coming out a club for the 4S Might do something like that for the 5, Go for a few drinks and then down to queue up. __________________ 27" i5 iMac 12GB RAM\| 15" rMBP i7 16GB RAM\| iPhone 5 (64GB), iPad Mini WiFi (32GB)
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Sep 17, 2012, 06:14 AM	#14
mikey4020 macrumors regular Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Glasgow UK	Got an online order from Apple that shows delivers 1st October. If it doesn't improve during the week then I'll probably cancel and try my luck at Braehead or Buch. St. Was able to buy my iPhone 4 the day after launch in Buchanan St with no problems, suppose demand could be higher this time round. __________________ iPhone 5 16GB White, iPad 2 16GB, 2009 iMac 24inch, 2.66GHz 4GB RAM, 620GB HD @mpollock90
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Sep 17, 2012, 07:38 AM	#15
rogerbarrett macrumors regular Join Date: May 2012	What type of changes apple made on iPhone 5... any idea.?
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Sep 17, 2012, 02:06 PM	#16
ivory430 macrumors newbie Join Date: Sep 2012	I am from Edinburgh and the last train to Glasgow is at 23:50 on thursday so I will be taking this one and queuing from around 1:30AM Or taking the first one and queuing from 7AM, but I think that might be a bit late. Want to get the black 16GB unlocked.
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Sep 17, 2012, 07:31 PM	#18
raymondkerr macrumors regular Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Glasgow, Scotland, UK	I'll be at Buchanan street from about 5am, last qued for the iPhone 4 when they had a reserve and collect option, there were two lines and was fairly near the front. My mate went for the 4s launch with only one line, and was at the front 50 or so in the line from about 5-5:30am onwards. Looking forward to it, just hope the Scottish weather is kind to us at that time in the morning. __________________ Mac Mini Core i5 2.3Ghz Dual 23" Apple Cinema Displays iPhone 5 - 16GB Black/Slate iPad Mini 16GB Black/Slate Apple TV Gen 2
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Sep 18, 2012, 06:37 AM	#19
trevnod1999 macrumors newbie Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Livingston	The Glesga Banter I will be getting the train from Edinburgh that get's in for 6:50 or something like that. Hopefully that's fine, should be. Last year I got there about 6ish and I got a 4S no bother
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Sep 18, 2012, 11:51 AM	#21
RossMacca macrumors member Join Date: Mar 2009	I think people generally overreact to these launches. For the iPhone 4, I went to Buch St at about 11am (albeit I reserved, and still had to wait 3 hours) and got it no problem. I heard of people sauntering in at 5pm without a reservation and getting one fine. And Apple generally has got better recently with meeting launch demand. I would just go late afternoon when the dust has settled if I were doing the whole launch day thing again (which I may well do) - and if you have to wait until Saturday, so be it. You've lasted your entire life to this point without an iPhone 5, you can wait a bit longer.
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Sep 18, 2012, 03:08 PM	#22
Numan91 macrumors newbie Join Date: Sep 2012	I'm coming through from Edinburgh as well.. If I got to the apple store for 7am. What time you think I would be done by in the store? permitting they don't sell out the 32gb white.
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Sep 20, 2012, 04:47 AM	#24
steviek macrumors newbie Join Date: Feb 2011	Will they open the doors for braehead and let you into the mall or does everyone q at the front doors ...would be a bit warmer if they let you inside :-)
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