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$249 refurbished iPhones

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Hi! New to the forum but I have been lurking for 2 years.

In China right now, but I had to jump on this deal. $250 was the sweet spot for me to experiment with unlocking an iPhone for Tmobile.

Anyway, just got the backorder email. Very weird. Doesn't list a date, just says special order. Also says the "accessory" is in stock. So what are they going to ship me the power cord? If it doesn't ship within the month I think I will just go buy one since I have already convinced myself I'd be an iPhone owner when I return to Texas on Monday. :)

Dear XXXXXX,

Thank you for choosing AT&T. We’re glad to have you join the largest digital voice and data network in America. One or more item(s) is/are currently out of stock and on backorder. The expected delivery time of your order is listed below.

Order Number: XXXXXXXXX
Item
Description Item ID Qty
Ordered Qty
Shipped Qty
Back
Ordered Usually Ships In
At&T Iphone Accessory75011100In Stock
Apple Iphone 8gb PhoneR9001101Special Order


If you have additional questions about your order, please call us at 866-391-0749.
 
chewbaccacabra said:
Anyway, just got the backorder email. Very weird.
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Yeah, unfortunately, I got the same e-mail... on my blackberry, it looked like total spam. But it seems to be legitimate:

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I got the same backorder email and when I tried to check online status It could not find the order at all. I tried the phone numbers in the email and it still told me that my order would ship in 24 hours.
 
I just got off the phone with someone from ATT. I used the number on the backorder email. I told them that my email said the iPhone was backordered but their automated system said my order would be shipped within 24 hours. She asked me a lot of questions before she'd tell me anything then she said that the phones were backordered but they were getting in plenty today to ship out. She was adamant about the order shipping within 24 hours. She was sure of it.

Bottom line, she told me that backordered phones are going to be in their warehouse today. As soon as they have them, they are going to send them out to us. Looks like I'll be getting mine Saturday at the soonest, probably next week.
 
chadamorrill said:
Didn't they charge your CC already? I'd be pissed!!!
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I got the backordered e-mail as well. The rep I talked with said they didn't know when it would ship, but that it would ship when they got more in.

Also, she said I wouldn't be charged until the order was fully processed and charged.
 
jakedaniel said:
I just got off the phone with someone from ATT. I used the number on the backorder email. I told them that my email said the iPhone was backordered but their automated system said my order would be shipped within 24 hours. She asked me a lot of questions before she'd tell me anything then she said that the phones were backordered but they were getting in plenty today to ship out. She was adamant about the order shipping within 24 hours. She was sure of it.

Bottom line, she told me that backordered phones are going to be in their warehouse today. As soon as they have them, they are going to send them out to us. Looks like I'll be getting mine Saturday at the soonest, probably next week.
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That is good news! Hopefully you rep is right!
 
Ordered mine...

I ordered mine on Tuesday and I called today to get the status of my order. They said it was on backorder.

I asked "How can it be on backorder if it's refurbished?"

She said they thought they had a bigger shipment than they actually had or something like that.

They must be getting these refurbs directly from Apple, is my only guess.

Apple did have some 8GB's up for $349 and they took them down about the time AT&T starting selling them for $249.
 
overanalyzer said:
I received shipping confirmation for the one I ordered, and the tracking shows the package was picked up last night and due for delivery tomorrow (Friday).
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Can those of you whose orders have shipped or who have received confirmation let us know what day and time you placed your order?

Thanks!
 
yarngrrl said:
Can those of you whose orders have shipped or who have received confirmation let us know what day and time you placed your order?

Thanks!
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Ordered mine 18 March at 6:31AM EST.
Received tracking number on 19 March at 9:17AM EST.
UPS scanned package as "OUT FOR DELIVERY" Today at 5:20AM EST.

Yeah I pretty much didn't even hesitate when I saw this deal. Should get mine any minute now or whenever UPS decides to show up. :rolleyes:
 
yarngrrl said:
Can those of you whose orders have shipped or who have received confirmation let us know what day and time you placed your order?

Thanks!
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Yep, ordered mine on Tuesday at 3pm EST, and it's also shown as "picked up" from Fort Worth, TX and due for delivery tomorrow (Friday 21). I received my DHL tracking email around 8pm last night (Wednesday).
 
phobic99 said:
Ordered mine 18 March at 6:31AM EST.
Received tracking number on 19 March at 9:17AM EST.
UPS Scanned package as "OUT FOR DELIVERY" Today at 5:20AM EST.

Yeah I pretty much didn't even hesitate when I saw this deal. Should get mine any minute now or whenever UPS decides to show up. :rolleyes:
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Is there going to be a photoshoot as you open the box?! :D
 
I ordered at 9am Tuesday. DHL says that mine is with the delivery courier, whatever that means. I'm guessing that means it will come today. I hope someone is at my apartment.
 
Refurbished iPhone status from att.com

I was one of the few who ordered a refurbished 8gb iphone from att.com for 250 and would like to know if other people who ordered the same have had them shipped or have had any status updates on when they will arrive. I just got an email from att saying that mine was backordered and called customer support. They told me there was an overwhelming response to the iPhones (no S**t Att) and that they expected more in around 3 days. Any of your guy's ship yet?
 
I ordered mine Tuesday morning and have not received any email from AT&T other than the order confirmation, saying expect it in 3 to 5 days. My credit card has not been charged.
 
Curse trying to actually do work (and by actually doing work, I just mean apparently surfing for other stuff instead of iPhone deals)... I placed my order at about 5PM EDT. Ahhh, well. It'll come when it'll come. :)

I am kind of shocked, though, that AT&T has such a poorly designed order fulfillment system on their webpage. Companies like Newegg that are far tinier than them do much better. And it hardly pushes me in the direction of giving in and switching to AT&T so I get visual voicemail....
 
TheMadBrewer said:
I ordered mine Tuesday morning and have not received any email from AT&T other than the order confirmation, saying expect it in 3 to 5 days. My credit card has not been charged.
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My cc hasn't been charged either, but I've received shipment confirmation.

Ordered Tues at 3pm EST
DHL Shipment email at 8pm Wed
Delievery date is Friday

Edit :: call this number and have your order number ready - 866-391-0749 - I got an automated response, but followed up with an operator too just to make sure.
 
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