Now I'm not sure every store will be like this, but I called my store today (King of Prussia, PA), and they did reassure me that my reserved iPhone will be available all day long. I do not have to come at opening.
HOWEVER, he did tell me to get there as early as I could because if someone comes walking up at 8:30 next Thursday night expecting to get their iPhone and there is a line, they may cap off the line and the reservation will be canceled. It doesn't sound like they are staying open late to accommodate reservations. It sounds like if you want to be on the safe side, show up no later than 7:30-7:45. Again, this is just my store saying this so I can't authenticate if that applies to all Apple stores.
I told him that I'd get there between 6 and 6:30, and he thought that would be fine. I just wanted to let some of you know...I saw some posts from people saying they will come an hour before closing and pick it up, but it may not be wise.
Hope this helps someone. I wasn't trying to make a pointless post like so many others have the last few days.
HOWEVER, he did tell me to get there as early as I could because if someone comes walking up at 8:30 next Thursday night expecting to get their iPhone and there is a line, they may cap off the line and the reservation will be canceled. It doesn't sound like they are staying open late to accommodate reservations. It sounds like if you want to be on the safe side, show up no later than 7:30-7:45. Again, this is just my store saying this so I can't authenticate if that applies to all Apple stores.
I told him that I'd get there between 6 and 6:30, and he thought that would be fine. I just wanted to let some of you know...I saw some posts from people saying they will come an hour before closing and pick it up, but it may not be wise.
Hope this helps someone. I wasn't trying to make a pointless post like so many others have the last few days.