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Shipping by UPS or FedEx?

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Benenstein

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I'm curious; does Apple normally ship by UPS or FedEx? My MacBook was shipped by UPS, but my friends was shipped by FedEx. Also, is it possible to hold the iPhone at a local UPS/FedEx location instead of delivering it to the address on the order?

Thanks guy.
 
Benenstein said:
I'm curious; does Apple normally ship by UPS or FedEx? My MacBook was shipped by UPS, but my friends was shipped by FedEx. Also, is it possible to hold the iPhone at a local UPS/FedEx location instead of delivering it to the address on the order?

Thanks guy.
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You are able to request these things and even change the shipping address mid ship (for a small fee.) FedEx has a product called FedEx Delivery Manager where this is possible, UPS has a similar product as well.
 
TaylorB said:
You are able to request these things and even change the shipping address mid ship (for a small fee.) FedEx has a product called FedEx Delivery Manager where this is possible, UPS has a similar product as well.
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Awesome, thanks. At this point, I think I will change my shipping address with UPS/FedEx and pay a fee. Apple is almost unreachable at this point in time.
 
So I assume if Apple doesn't allow for a product to be held at a local UPS/FedEx office, they also don't allow the address to be changed after the product has been shipped?
 
Benenstein said:
So I assume if Apple doesn't allow for a product to be held at a local UPS/FedEx office, they also don't allow the address to be changed after the product has been shipped?
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I had UPS hold my iPhone 5s for pick up and got it when their doors opened at 9am last year.
 
karmatourer said:
It was fun tracking the 5. 2 stops in China,Taipei,Japan,Alaska,Memphis, and home. FEDEX.
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The shipping is FAST when it comes from out of the country! My previous phone was at my door within 2 days once it shipped from China.

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So I was just told this by an Apple rep:

 
I've been able to have previous iPads held for pickup on launch day. Frankly, you need to show ID for the pickup so it's pretty secure. My local Fedex have left multiple signature-only packages on my doorstep without my signature (but with signatures from people I've never heard of). I don't tend to find them reliable at all. Different story with my local UPS, hopefully that's who I'll get!

All that said, Apple can make their own agreements with FedEx and UPS. But not allowing you to pickup directly (at launch day or later) doesn't serve much purpose for them.
 
Benenstein said:
Really? Once it's shipped and is with UPS/FedEx, wouldn't it up to their discretion?
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Nope, Apple can dictate the rules to the Carrier. If the Carrier breaks the rules and a phone goes missing, the Carrier eats it. They will be quite careful.

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Benenstein said:
Hmm, I'm so confused. I guess I'll try and see what happens.
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Once you phone is shipped and you have a tracking number you can call the carrier and have them hold the box at the terminal for you to come and sign and pickup. Aplle will allow this, but sometimes ONLY after the first delivery attempt.
 
For me at least, all Apple products I've ever bought have shipped via UPS, I presume it slightly depends on your area.
 
Benenstein said:
So I assume if Apple doesn't allow for a product to be held at a local UPS/FedEx office, they also don't allow the address to be changed after the product has been shipped?
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They're more likely to allow it to be held due to the ID needed. I think the rerouting is denied for security reasons.

And for me, it's always been FedEx, about 3 minutes after I leave for work (I'd see them exiting the freeway as I got on).
 
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I've always had it shipped through Fed EX, and I hope it is this time, because they deliver around 10am to my house and UPS doesn't come till 7pm.
 
Always been Fedex for Apple products with the exception of my iPhone's which have always come UPS. And I was able to have it held at a ups store.
 
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