It doesn't make sense again going and standing in line waiting or ordering for pickup and getting the things messed up.. I don't think the pre-order would also be available long enough to order them.
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It doesn't make sense again going and standing in line waiting or ordering for pickup and getting the things messed up.. I don't think the pre-order would also be available long enough to order them.
Say what you will in response, but I believe that this must be Apple's thinking regarding online orders.
I live in Canada, and have been actively pursuing the ever-elusive Gold 5s. I was on the fence as to whether or not to invest in one, but eventually bought into the hype. As a result, I was not one who ordered on launch day at midnight. After visiting my local Apple Store on the 21st, I was heavily encouraged to place my order online so that I could "secure" a phone.
My order was placed on September 22, and was given the "October" date for shipping. Over the past week, I have been calling my local stores as to whether they received stock. While some of them have, they were in non-uniform shipments. Thus the Gold 5s was often gone, before I could even attempt to get to the store. Even now, (despite the extremely ambiguous shipping date) Apple Store employees continue to advise me to order online.
It is my opinion, that Apple uses its online store to "have its cake, and eat it too". When we order online, that signals Apple that there is indeed a demand for the phone... a demand which they can satisfy as see fit. The "October" date is brilliant, because they can easily fill orders whenever they feel like it, as long as it is within October. People who wander into the store may be more inclined to make a "impulse" purchase, therefore it is more beneficial to keep retail stores, stocked. It keeps employees busy and impulse buyers, happy.
Meanwhile we diehards are left suffering at the will of Apple, and its ambiguous shipping date(s).
Sorry for the long post, but it's something I felt like I needed to say.
I live in Canada, and have been actively pursuing the ever-elusive Gold 5s. I was on the fence as to whether or not to invest in one, but eventually bought into the hype. As a result, I was not one who ordered on launch day at midnight. After visiting my local Apple Store on the 21st, I was heavily encouraged to place my order online so that I could "secure" a phone.
My order was placed on September 22, and was given the "October" date for shipping. Over the past week, I have been calling my local stores as to whether they received stock. While some of them have, they were in non-uniform shipments. Thus the Gold 5s was often gone, before I could even attempt to get to the store. Even now, (despite the extremely ambiguous shipping date) Apple Store employees continue to advise me to order online.
It is my opinion, that Apple uses its online store to "have its cake, and eat it too". When we order online, that signals Apple that there is indeed a demand for the phone... a demand which they can satisfy as see fit. The "October" date is brilliant, because they can easily fill orders whenever they feel like it, as long as it is within October. People who wander into the store may be more inclined to make a "impulse" purchase, therefore it is more beneficial to keep retail stores, stocked. It keeps employees busy and impulse buyers, happy.
Meanwhile we diehards are left suffering at the will of Apple, and its ambiguous shipping date(s).
Sorry for the long post, but it's something I felt like I needed to say.
Well, you can either order online and have it sometime in early November at the latest, or you can keep trying to go to brick and mortar stores to try and get one. It's not like they won't sell you one if they have one available.
A lot of things indicated that supply was going to be low, and anyone who frequents this site knew that the gold model was in very limited supply when orders started half way around the world. If you really wanted to secure a gold you should have ordered right at launch, not two days later.
We all want our phones right now, but it is what it is.
A lot of things indicated that supply was going to be low, and anyone who frequents this site knew that the gold model was in very limited supply when orders started half way around the world. If you really wanted to secure a gold you should have ordered right at launch, not two days later.
We all want our phones right now, but it is what it is.
I ordered mine this week and was given a ship date of October 9th, but I got charged earlier this morning and now I just checked my status and it says the phone shipped! Got the white 16gb 5s
Should be here by Tuesday or Wednesday. Its in KY
Should be here by Tuesday or Wednesday. Its in KY
My order isn't going anywhere.
I put one in, and it's gonna remain there until that phone is delivered (or I catch lightning in a bottle, and find one in store).
My post was not intended to offend anyone on this forum, and I applaud all of you for showing such great commitment. If I had the chance to do it all over again, I would have taken the time to order at midnight.
The aim of my post was to vent frustration over the conditions, but ultimately I understand that it is what it is.
I thoroughly enjoy (no matter how stressful) the thrill and anticipation involved with ordering and waiting for the phone. And of course, the camaraderie (if one could call it that) from the speculations on these forums.
So you Ordered It this week and It's Already been Shipped? Thats Crazy Fast......
Yea I know I was really depressed for ordering so late, but I ordered it through T-Mobile not Apple. Not sure if that matters
O gotcha. I ordered through Apple.com I got a White 64gb T-mobile. I ordered at like 8:10am Im hoping It moves to Preparing For Shipment soon.
There are plenty of us with unlocked Gold T-mobile iPhones that have received shipping confirmations. Just read through the thread.
Still no status change. Might be since it's two unlocked gold 5s, but it's downer to see others shipping when they ordered late while I placed mine within 6 minutes of the release and still processing.
*within 3 minutes of posting this I cold have sworn my balance on my card change significantly and the it went back. hmmm....
*within 3 minutes of posting this I cold have sworn my balance on my card change significantly and the it went back. hmmm....
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So no change.... Sigh.
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So no change.... Sigh.
I have Next Day Shipping according to Apple and mine also says Worldwide Express Saver, so I don't think there is any difference.
Looks like mine's on the same flight as yours - I just got an email bout 20 mins ago too.
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And on Gold 32GB (AT&T). At least for me. I've been "processing" since 12:11 AM on 9/20.
Ordered a 64gb white at 11am on the day of the launch. Tired of the "processing" status. I went to the Apple store today to see if they had any. No whites, but they did have 64gb space grey in stock.
I then played with the 5s and didn't feel like it was THAT much better than my 4s. Cancelled my order on the spot!
Hopefully my 4S can last me until iPhone 6!
I then played with the 5s and didn't feel like it was THAT much better than my 4s. Cancelled my order on the spot!
Hopefully my 4S can last me until iPhone 6!