iPhone Purchasers: Roseville, CA

[LtCarter47]

I'm debating between camping at the AT&T store on Douglas by Boarders or the one across from the Galleria. I have to go scope out the Galleria store today, if the parking looks right I'll be there. I want to be able to park my truck right in front of the store so I can have a TV and 360. The Boarders center won't work for that.

Planning on stopping by after work on Thursday to make sure no line is forming, and check back every hour if not. I camped out for the 360 and black Friday, so I've got some experience, and I'll be fully prepared this time.

[villanova329]

Originally Posted by LtCarter47

I'm debating between camping at the AT&T store on Douglas by Boarders or the one across from the Galleria. I have to go scope out the Galleria store today, if the parking looks right I'll be there. I want to be able to park my truck right in front of the store so I can have a TV and 360. The Boarders center won't work for that.

Planning on stopping by after work on Thursday to make sure no line is forming, and check back every hour if not. I camped out for the 360 and black Friday, so I've got some experience, and I'll be fully prepared this time.

Oddly enough there isn't much ruckus coming from the Northern California side of MacRumors. I'm in the East Bay, toaster is in SF, and we're the only ones that are saying things. If you want to get a good idea of where damage will occur in the Northern California, check craigslist and see who is selling their stuff and soul to afford an iPhone, you'd be amazed.

Honestly, I don't know why people would need to reveal they're selling their stuff for an iPhone, that would encourage me to not buy their stuff so they CAN'T afford one and I'll be one person closer to getting one.. hehe i know thats mean, but its Social Darwinism at its best

Originally Posted by Bay Area Craigslist

i am selling the nokia 8801 (unlocked) because i am planing to buy the iphone.
it is 6 months old with the box and manual

Recieved this IPOD, but already have an older generation and wanting to save up for the IPhone..

Sidekick 3.. only a few scratches.. selling it to get Iphone..
So many ringtones..
Downloaded 3+ games..

This iPod is in perfect condition. I have kept it well protected and there is not one scratch on it. I am selling to save up for an iPhone

Barely used, I've only had it two months. Purchased it brand new. I have two batteries, USB Cable, external battery charger. In perfect condition, no scratches, dents, or any damage. Going back to old phone and waiting for the iPhone

I am selling my nextel blackberry 7100 phone. I am selling it to switch to the new Iphone to go on sale on June 29 with Cingular

This unit has only been used once. I bought it to get into podcasting, but I don't have the time for it. This unit works well with Windows and Mac.
I need to get rid of this unit soon, need the money to buy an iPhone

Ahhhh that was fun=)

[LtCarter47]

Originally Posted by villanova329

Oddly enough there isn't much ruckus coming from the Northern California side of MacRumors. I'm in the East Bay, toaster is in SF, and we're the only ones that are saying things. If you want to get a good idea of where damage will occur in the Northern California, check craigslist and see who is selling their stuff and soul to afford an iPhone, you'd be amazed.

Honestly, I don't know why people would need to reveal they're selling their stuff for an iPhone, that would encourage me to not buy their stuff so they CAN'T afford one and I'll be one person closer to getting one.. hehe i know thats mean, but its Social Darwinism at its best



Ahhhh that was fun=)

Hah, interesting method! I'll have to keep an eye on those.

[yayaba]

Hey LtCarter, I'm from Rancho Cordova myself. Nice to see a fellow Sacramentonian here

Not sure if I'm picking it up day 1 or even at all just yet though. Still deciding...

[darwen]

Originally Posted by LtCarter47

I'm debating between camping at the AT&T store on Douglas by Boarders or the one across from the Galleria. I have to go scope out the Galleria store today, if the parking looks right I'll be there. I want to be able to park my truck right in front of the store so I can have a TV and 360. The Boarders center won't work for that.

Planning on stopping by after work on Thursday to make sure no line is forming, and check back every hour if not. I camped out for the 360 and black Friday, so I've got some experience, and I'll be fully prepared this time.

Used to live there... now I am in Washington state. I would have been there with you though.

[rSm00th]

Originally Posted by LtCarter47

I'm debating between camping at the AT&T store on Douglas by Boarders or the one across from the Galleria. I have to go scope out the Galleria store today, if the parking looks right I'll be there. I want to be able to park my truck right in front of the store so I can have a TV and 360. The Boarders center won't work for that.

Planning on stopping by after work on Thursday to make sure no line is forming, and check back every hour if not. I camped out for the 360 and black Friday, so I've got some experience, and I'll be fully prepared this time.

I'm out in Folsom, and I've been debating my launch-day plan for a while. I have the afternoon off, so I'll be prepared to hop in line should one exist.

I scoped out the Folsom Cingular at the Broadstone / East Bidwell complex, and all they have up for signage right now are a couple iPhone banners. I did not see the full-sized video mock-up I have been hearing about.

I have not yet been by the Citrus Heights location on Sunrise next to the FedEx Kinkos yet. I think they do good business there and so they would get a significant allocation of iPhones.

Anyhoo, glad to see I'm not the only Sac area fanboy. I'm really not anticipating too much iPhone-mania here in Sac, but I could be wrong... Maybe at the Arden Apple Store, but I'll be avoiding that location for sure. Hit me up and I'm down to meet up with y'all on launch day.

Rick

[Stridder44]

Haha didn't know there were this many other Mac fans in the area I might have to stop by just for hell of it.

[harodude]

Well hello there!

Im actually down in Elk Grove, so Roseville is the closest place listed on macrumors..

I cant wait to get an iPhone!

I'll never forget reading all of the rumors about "this new phone "Apple will be releasing, and NO ONE knew about it!

[AppleIntelRock]

Originally Posted by LtCarter47

I'm debating between camping at the AT&T store on Douglas by Boarders or the one across from the Galleria. I have to go scope out the Galleria store today, if the parking looks right I'll be there. I want to be able to park my truck right in front of the store so I can have a TV and 360. The Boarders center won't work for that.

Planning on stopping by after work on Thursday to make sure no line is forming, and check back every hour if not. I camped out for the 360 and black Friday, so I've got some experience, and I'll be fully prepared this time.

Hey. I am going to the ATT store across from the Galleria by Chipotle! Maybe I'll see you there! I'll be getting there prolly around 5- or earlier. if a line forms at close, I'll be there :P

[rSm00th]

Originally Posted by appleintelrock

Hey. I am going to the ATT store across from the Galleria by Chipotle! Maybe I'll see you there! I'll be getting there prolly around 5- or earlier. if a line forms at close, I'll be there :P

Chipotle + iPhone = Crazy Delicious

[gtree10]

Originally Posted by rSm00th

Chipotle + iPhone = Crazy Delicious

Double True

[imisssefler]

Originally Posted by appleintelrock

Hey. I am going to the ATT store across from the Galleria by Chipotle! Maybe I'll see you there! I'll be getting there prolly around 5- or earlier. if a line forms at close, I'll be there :P

that's where i'm thinking of heading. please tell me you're not planning on going at 5 pm. its too hot to camp all day, i can't compete with you uber-diehards.

[007bond4321]

Any thoughts on which stores will have lots of iPhones and few campers? I live in Citrus Heights, and the store near Sunrise Mall always seems crowded.
I work in Folsom, and I just checked out the Broadstone location, and it seems to be a larger store with fewer people. At least there wasn't a wait like in Citrus Heights. SO... can anyone suggest a better store. Placerville, perhaps??

[rSm00th]

Originally Posted by 007bond4321

Any thoughts on which stores will have lots of iPhones and few campers? I live in Citrus Heights, and the store near Sunrise Mall always seems crowded.
I work in Folsom, and I just checked out the Broadstone location, and it seems to be a larger store with fewer people. At least there wasn't a wait like in Citrus Heights. SO... can anyone suggest a better store. Placerville, perhaps??

I'll probably swing by Broadstone around 2pm and then by Citrus Heights right after just to scope them both out. I would be quite surprised to see any large number of campers at either location.

[EricNau]

Originally Posted by 007bond4321

Any thoughts on which stores will have lots of iPhones and few campers? I live in Citrus Heights, and the store near Sunrise Mall always seems crowded.
I work in Folsom, and I just checked out the Broadstone location, and it seems to be a larger store with fewer people. At least there wasn't a wait like in Citrus Heights. SO... can anyone suggest a better store. Placerville, perhaps??

IIRC, the AT&T store in the mall is just a franchise - so no iPhones there.
...The store near Kinkos mentioned earlier is however, so that may be your best bet.

[007bond4321]

Originally Posted by EricNau

IIRC, the AT&T store in the mall is just a franchise - so no iPhones there.
...The store near Kinkos mentioned earlier is however, so that may be your best bet.

Thanks for the input.
I just seems like every time I need something over at the store by Kinko's I have to get a number and wait. At broadstone, I walked in and was offered help right away. I'll be checking back here for info on the lines at other stores so please post!!!

[LtCarter47]

Yikes, glad I don't plan on going to that store....
http://www.macnn.com/articles/07/06/...lineups.begin/

I really hope it's not that bad here in roseville. I get paranoid about that every-time something like this happens, 360 Launch, Black Friday, PS2. I've bee lucky so far. It better not run out on me now.

Update: Paranoia averted. Swung by on the way to work, no line yet. I had a dream last night there was.

[LtCarter47]

They've set up the cones marking off where the line will be. It will be on the side of the store facing REI. So that means the sun will be on us all day.

I stopped at wal-mart and picked up an EZ-UP for some shade.

Still no manager available today to get an answer on power. I got the store number and was told an assistant manager will be in tomorrow though, so I'll try to call him then.

[AppleIntelRock]

Originally Posted by LtCarter47

They've set up the cones marking off where the line will be. It will be on the side of the store facing REI. So that means the sun will be on us all day.

I stopped at wal-mart and picked up an EZ-UP for some shade.

Still no manager available today to get an answer on power. I got the store number and was told an assistant manager will be in tomorrow though, so I'll try to call him then.

I talked to a manager today and he said NO power. I haven't seen the cones since I got there at open today. I'll cruise by later and check them out. I'll bring an ice chest if anyone can bring drinks:
PM me so we can exchange numbers and keep up to date. I'm getting there at close on Thursday: pending the line. We'll see. Going to Wal Mart today as well to get some stuff, I'll try and provide more shade.

w00t!

[rSm00th]

Cones already? That's nuts... I'm going to head to Broadstone right now and scope it out.

[AppleIntelRock]

Here are some images of the iLine at the AT&T store across form the Galleria.
PM me if you're going and we will exchange numbers.
images of teh iLine™

[LtCarter47]

So far so good, as of 7:30 this morning still no line at Galleria

[AppleIntelRock]

no line at galleria @ 4:30 PM.

The manager said they were getting 60 four gig's and 80 eight gig's. who knows?

[LtCarter47]

Originally Posted by appleintelrock

no line at galleria @ 4:30 PM.

The manager said they were getting 60 four gig's and 80 eight gig's. who knows?

Wow, that's more than double what I was expecting. Let's hope it's true.

Now, brace yourselves for some AWESOME BREAKING NEWS!

Braced?

I got POWER!!!!!!!!!!

The dude that (I think) runs the Wine Merchant next door was super cool when I asked him about it and said he didn't think it would be a problem. I've gathered 4 long extension cords that should make the run nicely. So my plan at this point is to head over there at about 4ish on thursday and get us hooked up and run the cord around back. I won't start a line if there isn't one already.

So anyway, big thanks are going to go to the Wine Guy, I'll probably get a few bottles from him friday night and I'm going to get a thank you card.

I'll have a power strip for my gear, and if anyone has anything they want to plug in, I might have some extra plugs, but you might want to bring another just in case.

[rSm00th]

Originally Posted by appleintelrock

no line at galleria @ 4:30 PM.

The manager said they were getting 60 four gig's and 80 eight gig's. who knows?

That's pretty good news if it holds up. Hell, even half that isn't too shabby. I'll be swinging by Broadstone later tonight, I'll post a report then.

Just 48 hours to go!