Why I don't, entirely, blame Apple
Yes, I'm still disappointed that I didn't get my watch on launch day.
Yes, I expected to get it on the 24th since I stayed up and placed my order as soon as the Apple Store would allow me in.
Yes, I was a little perturbed that others who placed their orders after me for the same exact model (or so they said) got there deliveries before mine.
However, I didn't make it into that first window and stuck with the May 13 - May 27th delivery window. So, I did end up with lemons 😱
Then I thought about other items I've ordered online and have had no problems with delivery windows in the past. I also thought about how I'm, sometimes, given time estimates for wait times in a restaurant before being seated. And, again, not being disappointed with the wait. If the wait is too long I just choose another restaurant or skip it all together.
So, why is this any different? I think that my level of disappointment had more to do with my expectations and less to do with Apple's handling of watch pre orders. Could they have done things differently? Possibly, but it is what it was. It took me a while but I have accepted the situation for what it is. And, like the restaurant scenario, I had a choice to wait or skip. I decided to just wait 😉
Now, if I don't get my watch in the delivery window stated I might go back to square one 😛