Pre-order or buy directly from the store?

I don't think you will have any issue getting one in store from whatever seller you go through. Say they sell out right away, they will get a shipment a few days later. You should absolutely be able to buy one before that 2 week ship time online for the 16gb

wife wants to preorder for my 11 year old but I want her to see it for herself before she buys it....advised she may have to wait as well due to shortages of the White. We will line up a few hours early on Friday and see LOL