The real reason I wasted 10hrs and a vacation day and came home my 6s+

[WiseAJ]

Sounds like you think you were entitled to a phone as well just because you stood in line for hours.

 

[NT1440]

Regardless of who thinks its a waste of time or not to go on launch day its completely aside the point(focus here, no one asked if you'd do the same). I think and agree with the OP that what apple did is unethical. They basically took all the inventory from stores and gave it to the AUP peeps. I don't think is right for AUP to be without phones but also don't think its fair for campers, first day addicts or whatever you may call them, to be without phones because of apple's screw ups.

This will soon be water over the bridge but this is how companies burn bridges themselves. I'm sure that class action lawsuit againsta apple from their beloved AUP members had a lot to do. Once more proving that unless there are serious consequences, some of us will get screwed. So much for loyalty.

I'm sorry, did they take the AUP members current phones away from them? I haven't heard about that, otherwise how are they "without phones".

I haven't looked into the AUP program at all (I'm on a 2-3 cycle at my leisure), is there something in there that stipulates you get a new phone on day one for standing in line. Or a guarantee of priority in the pre-ordering process? I truly don't know so if anyone does that'd be great.

 

[txcallahan]

Regardless of who thinks its a waste of time or not to go on launch day its completely aside the point(focus here, no one asked if you'd do the same). I think and agree with the OP that what apple did is unethical. They basically took all the inventory from stores and gave it to the AUP peeps. I don't think is right for AUP to be without phones but also don't think its fair for campers, first day addicts or whatever you may call them, to be without phones because of apple's screw ups.

This will soon be water under the bridge but this is how companies burn bridges themselves with loyal customers. I'm sure that class action lawsuit against apple from their beloved AUP members had a lot to do. Once more proving that unless there are serious consequences, some of us will get screwed. So much for loyalty.

If only we'd learn from things like this, maybe next year no one will go stand in line.

OMG Thank you, that's is exactly my point!!!!

 

[NT1440]

I hate the consumer mindset. This is just unreal. I assume most of you are adults....maybe some delayed gratification skills would help.

 

[jbachandouris]

That is exactly where I felt like I was (under a rock) when I read the awesome news the Apple stores would not have 7+'s

I know, right? I keep hearing that Tim Cook is 'master' of the supply chain. Yeah right. That's why both Apple Watch 2 AND the iPhone 7+ are delayed. The whole 'they didn't know what the demand would be' is a bunch of bull.

 

[yomnym]

I'm sorry, did they take the AUP members current phones away from them? I haven't heard about that, otherwise how are they "without phones".

I haven't looked into the AUP program at all (I'm on a 2-3 cycle at my leisure), is there something in there that stipulates you get a new phone on day one for standing in line. Or a guarantee of priority in the pre-ordering process? I truly don't know so if anyone does that'd be great.

Its posted in the main page here. They were getting no phones at all so a class action lawsuit was filed. That matter was resolved too quickly, that's why there are no phones in stores or even apple stores.

Here's the link
https://www.macrumors.com/2016/09/12/apple-iphone-upgrade-program-lawsuit/

 

[txcallahan]

Sounds like you think you were entitled to a phone as well just because you stood in line for hours.

Yeah that is exactly what I am saying, thank you so much for helping me explain what I was saying

 

[txcallahan]

Its posted in the main page here. They were getting no phones at all so a class action lawsuit was filed. That matter was resolved too quickly, that's why there are no phones in stores or even apple stores.

Yup, and they should have been mad! I am not at all upset at them for standing up for what they deserve, I am pissed at Apple for not planning this out before launch

 

[yomnym]

Oh the white Privillage. Mean while kids and elderly are suffering in war zones And what angers us so much ? Lack of an iPhone 7

I would understand if this was a worldhunger.com forum but its not. People here complain about their iPhones being dark, slow or simply not getting one. I wonder why you're here???

 

[KRG]

I guess I just don't see why any walk-in should get priority over someone who stayed up to pre-order the phone a week ago. Sorry. They need to fulfill pre-orders first. It's good business. The walk-in thing is fun to some, but it's always a game with no guarantees. I don't have much sympathy and I don't think Apple is in the wrong here.

 

[NT1440]

Yeah that is exactly what I am saying, thank you so much for helping me explain what I was saying

I don't think you realize that user wasn't saying that as a compliment....

 

[KRG]

Yup, and they should have been mad! I am not at all upset at them for standing up for what they deserve, I am pissed at Apple for not planning this out before launch

This I agree with. As someone on the IUP, it's been poorly organized 2 years in a row now.

 

[dstew201]

I'm too lazy to go through the 2 pages, so it may have been addressed already, but... You have a 6s+, was it really critical to get a 7/7+ on launch day???

*i know I know * it's your thing...

 

[azfalcons]

Ha ha this is as funny as people going to s

I know, right? I keep hearing that Tim Cook is 'master' of the supply chain. Yeah right. That's why both Apple Watch 2 AND the iPhone 7+ are delayed. The whole 'they didn't know what the demand would be' is a bunch of bull.

7 plus is delayed? That's news to me seeing as mins is enroute from fed ex right now

 

[txcallahan]

Oh the white Privillage. Mean while kids and elderly are suffering in war zones And what angers us so much ? Lack of an iPhone 7

I can't I just can't, lol, toooo much. Well thanks for helping me totally get over Apple bad business practices, lol wow just wow

 

[adammull]

I've never camped overnight at an Apple store but its on my bucket list. Say I'm going to take off and do it every year but get lazy and just preorder.

I for one hope launch dale campout sales don't go away completely.

 

[Pochi Hanaki]

Oh the white Privillage. Mean while kids and elderly are suffering in war zones And what angers us so much ? Lack of an iPhone 7

Why are you not out helping those kids in the war zone instead of being on Mac Rumors???

 

[adammull]

Oh the white Privillage. Mean while kids and elderly are suffering in war zones And what angers us so much ? Lack of an iPhone 7

*privilege

 

[smacrumon]

Looks like the trolls are out again persecuting a newbie for commenting on their own genuine experience trying to get an iPhone. You all should be ashamed. Apple is at fault here. Poorly executed launch this time. If Apple can't supply enough stock on launch, move the launch date especially knowing customers will stand in line waiting overnight for days.

 

[txcallahan]

I don't think you realize that user wasn't saying that as a compliment....

I get it, I promise I do. I just don't know why me being pissed off at Apple turns into making me accountable to war zones and poverty

 

[Phone Junky]

Serious question to the upset iPhone wannabe purchasers. Would you not be upset if, Apple held the launch back 1 month and you got a phone on launch day? If you would not be upset, how is this any different than you getting one a month from now? Is the launch day phone really that big a thing?

 

[adammull]

Looks like the trolls are out again persecuting a newbie for commenting on their own genuine experience trying to get an iPhone. You all should be ashamed. Apple is at fault here. Poorly executed launch this time. If Apple can't supply enough stock on launch, move the launch date especially knowing customers will stand in line waiting overnight for days.

How is it poorly executed? What if they sold more than last year but also had more demand?

IMHO the yearly upgrades from Apple, Verizon, and AT&T made this problem. We used to be on two year cycles, now we are on yearlies.

 

[golfdude]

It's obvious apple screwed this launch up. With the exploding Galaxy's they could have really put a dent on that. Every company wants to build a backlog/demand but not like this. Granted a month from now they will be down to 1-2 week deliverys but they could have blown the rough off this Q with iPhones.

 

[NT1440]

I get it, I promise I do. I just don't know why me being pissed off at Apple turns into making me accountable to war zones and poverty

I never stated that and I hope you aren't confusing me with another poster.

 

[adammull]

It's obvious apple screwed this launch up. With the exploding Galaxy's they could have really put a dent on that. Every company wants to build a backlog/demand but not like this. Granted a month from now they will be down to 1-2 week deliverys but they could have blown the rough off this Q with iPhones.

Screwed up how?