Anyone else get hosed by apple store pre order pricing?

[icebeam17]

So I used the apple store app the first day of pre orders, checked my eligibility for upgrades and was thrilled to see i qualified for the $200 pricing for the iphone 4 16GB. Make a reservation for a nearby apple store, get my confirmation email, and am feeling great. Today I get my confirmation email along with this caveat

Please note:
Some customers received a confirmation email showing an incorrect price. We apologize for any difficulties you may have encountered. If you're currently an AT&T customer, you can confirm your pricing online. Review now

I click the link (the review now) and .................... it shows me the $400 pricing until March 19..........


It's like learning that Santa Claus isn't real all over again

 

[aristobrat]

Weird.

From reading the forum posts that day, it seems like most people were being quoted the full $599 price, instead of a lower one.

Sorry man.

 

[randomerratum]

When is your current contract supposed to expire?
This is supposed to be pretty cut and dry;

Expires before January 1st - you get upgrade
After January 1st - sorry, no upgrade

It wouldn't surprise me if AT&T is *still* managing to screw up every little job their given.

 

[icebeam17]

It expires after Jan 1st but a bunch of people had their upgrade dates pushed up because of the prices they pay per line (which is why i was so excited about getting the 200 in the first place). Oh well, hope my 3gs will still sell for something next year :S

 

[TXCraig]

The reservation system had a bug.. many people reported this problem. When you go into pick up your phone, you will get the right price. To verify this, dial *639# on your phone... it will not change until you have picked up your phone or if you order one online for home delivery and it ships...

It's all under control

 

[aristobrat]

It expires after Jan 1st but a bunch of people had their upgrade dates pushed up because of the prices they pay per line (which is why i was so excited about getting the 200 in the first place). Oh well, hope my 3gs will still sell for something next year :S

Hmm, it used to be that people who paid over $100/month got earlier upgrades than the rest, but that shouldn't be the case any more.

http://www.wireless.att.com/learn/why/upgrade-advantage.jsp

Basically, if you pay $69+/month, you can upgrade after 18 months.