Last [Q] Before I Pull the Trigger - Where to Buy iP5?

ferganer · 01:50 AM

I am all set to place an order for my first ever iPhone online. I know I can get the iPhone 5 from different sources - Apple.com (unfortunately, closest store is an hour drive away), AT&T stores, AT&T online, Best Buy, WalMart, etc.

With all the reported build quality issues in the early stages of the release and the rumors that Apple has subsequently tightened QC, I was thinking that the best way to ensure I get a more or less defect-free iPhone is to get the one that was manufactured recently.

Which distribution channel do you, folks, think has the most recently manufactured units?

My guess is Apple.com or an Apple Store, but I may well be wrong. I would hate to deal with AT&T because they only allow one exchange and have a restocking fee.

Any other considerations as to where from it's best to get the iPhone?

Thanks in advance.

Edit: By the way, will I be able to exchange my iPhone at an Apple Store if I buy it from, say, Best Buy?

TinyBFK · Dec 10, 2012, 02:43 AM

Bestbuy is $50 off the iPhone 5 right now. I got mine at bestbuy on halloween and its perfect.

ferganer · Dec 10, 2012, 02:55 AM

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Originally Posted by TinyBFK

Bestbuy is $50 off the iPhone 5 right now. I got mine at bestbuy on halloween and its perfect.

Thanks, but how do Apple out-of-warranty replacements (say I damage the phone past 30 days) work with iPhones bought at Best Buy?

MsRandall · Dec 10, 2012, 04:41 AM

Same policy as if it was bought at Apple. My son and I got i5s from BB and his phone developed a green streak in the display. Apple have him a replacement within 10 mins of walking into the store

TinyBFK · Dec 10, 2012, 02:25 PM

If you physically damage the phone they're only going to help you if you have AppleCare + no matter where you buy it from.

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Also the standard apple warranty is 1 year do 30 days wouldn't put you out of warranty.

Afbar1114 · Dec 10, 2012, 02:28 PM

i would say Bestbuy because of $50 off..

lookn4wifi · Dec 10, 2012, 02:33 PM

The Apple Store price matches.

Dec 10, 2012, 01:37 AM	#1
ferganer macrumors newbie Join Date: Dec 2012	Last [Q] Before I Pull the Trigger - Where to Buy iP5? I am all set to place an order for my first ever iPhone online. I know I can get the iPhone 5 from different sources - Apple.com (unfortunately, closest store is an hour drive away), AT&T stores, AT&T online, Best Buy, WalMart, etc. With all the reported build quality issues in the early stages of the release and the rumors that Apple has subsequently tightened QC, I was thinking that the best way to ensure I get a more or less defect-free iPhone is to get the one that was manufactured recently. Which distribution channel do you, folks, think has the most recently manufactured units? My guess is Apple.com or an Apple Store, but I may well be wrong. I would hate to deal with AT&T because they only allow one exchange and have a restocking fee. Any other considerations as to where from it's best to get the iPhone? Thanks in advance. Edit: By the way, will I be able to exchange my iPhone at an Apple Store if I buy it from, say, Best Buy? Last edited by ferganer; Dec 10, 2012 at 01:50 AM.
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Dec 10, 2012, 02:28 PM	#6
Afbar1114 macrumors 6502 Join Date: Jun 2012	i would say Bestbuy because of $50 off.. __________________ MBP 13", 256GB SSD, 8GB RAM, 500GB HDD in Optical bay\|iPad 3 32GB \| 2TB Time Capsule\| iPhone 5 64GB Slate VZW\| AppleTV
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Dec 10, 2012, 02:43 AM	#2
TinyBFK macrumors member Join Date: Jun 2012	Bestbuy is $50 off the iPhone 5 right now. I got mine at bestbuy on halloween and its perfect.
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Dec 10, 2012, 04:41 AM	#4
MsRandall macrumors regular Join Date: Nov 2011	Same policy as if it was bought at Apple. My son and I got i5s from BB and his phone developed a green streak in the display. Apple have him a replacement within 10 mins of walking into the store
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Dec 10, 2012, 02:25 PM	#5
TinyBFK macrumors member Join Date: Jun 2012	If you physically damage the phone they're only going to help you if you have AppleCare + no matter where you buy it from. ---------- Also the standard apple warranty is 1 year do 30 days wouldn't put you out of warranty.
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Dec 10, 2012, 02:33 PM	#7
lookn4wifi macrumors regular Join Date: Sep 2012	The Apple Store price matches.
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