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Just got my Black 128GB Verizon Plus on reserve! FINALLY. And to make it even better... since it's just over the border in NH, it'll be tax free.
 
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Still no JB across the country

Yeah I've noticed that too. I'm beginning to wonder if all the JBs are going to go strictly to pre-orders until they have all been filled and then trickle into stores and I'm doing all this monitoring for nothing
 
Thank you! This was how I was able to also get mine on Sunday. In other news, my preordered phone is still still with ups with no new delivery update.

I canceled as soon as I left the store I've seen many with my org delivery date and they still don't have their devices...
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He means on the POS phones used at the apple store. Some specialists are saying they need a phone traded in and can't do an outright purchase but thats simply not true.

My rep went the route of just backing out of the IUP system and just charging outright for the device... after it prompted for me to trade in my device...
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Haven't kept up on this in a while...out of curiosity, have any JBs been spotted for reserve yet?

Haven't seen any yet!
 
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What's up with some stores showing TONS of stock at 12:01, then some others showing absolutely no stock? These stores are about 20 mins away, FYI. Same time zone. Both should be online at 12:01am.
 

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I was able to secure a matte black 32gb today. I am on the upgrade every year plan. If I was able to reserve one of my local store got a 128gb in the next few days. Could I just go exchange mine for the 128gb & adjust the difference? And is there a restocking fee?

Worst case I should be fine since I stream all my music and always back my photos on google photos. My past 6 plus was a 16gb & was tight, but 32gb should give me room to breathe. I've only been able to track down 32gb matte black around me. Just curious if a 128gb pops up.
 
What's up with some stores showing TONS of stock at 12:01, then some others showing absolutely no stock? These stores are about 20 mins away, FYI. Same time zone. Both should be online at 12:01am.

Keep refreshing .... I had ended reserving further from my place because I didn't refresh the locations close by because I was just excited to get it.
 
I was able to secure a matte black 32gb today. I am on the upgrade every year plan. If I was able to reserve one of my local store got a 128gb in the next few days. Could I just go exchange mine for the 128gb & adjust the difference? And is there a restocking fee?

Worst case I should be fine since I stream all my music and always back my photos on google photos. My past 6 plus was a 16gb & was tight, but 32gb should give me room to breathe. I've only been able to track down 32gb matte black around me. Just curious if a 128gb pops up.
You always have 14 days to return/exchange anything to Apple. And in regards to restocking fee, there isn't one on iPhones surprisingly.
 
Every single iPhone is unlocked from the factory. Once the imei is entered to a carrier's system and added to a plan with a subsidy or payment plan, it locks itself. If it's paid for in full, the phone company doesn't own any part of the phone and therefore doesn't lock it.

Also the iup phones are no different than the rest of the stock.

Ahh got it. Thanks for clearing that up.
 
There are getting to be more and more reports of Apple stores denying purchase if the reservation was made through the IUP link and you dont want to to IUP. If you are able to get the phone by paying for it flat out, then yes, your Tmobile SIM will work in the phone you purchased.

If the Apple employee says they can't do it, try pushing your luck and speaking with a manager showing them the confirmation email where it says you can change payment options in store. It has worked for others with varying success.

I ran into that problem today! Made a reservation for a IP7 Plus 128GB Matte black at an Apple store 45 mins away. When i was being helped the guy was cool but looked at me like i didn't know what i was doing. I told him I reserved under the IUP link but wanted to change my payment to carrier financing (ATT Next). He looked at me like i didn't know what i was talking about. He called over another person who seemed to be a supervisor and she told me that it was only available for the IUP. I showed her my confirmation and she rolled her eyes and said that wasn't possible. She was a total BITCH to me and I was calm and cool and never raised my voice. She was on defense the entire time. I just thought well this store isn't worthy of my business...told them thanks but ill get my phone somewhere else and walked out.
 
I ran into that problem today! Made a reservation for a IP7 Plus 128GB Matte black at an Apple store 45 mins away. When i was being helped the guy was cool but looked at me like i didn't know what i was doing. I told him I reserved under the IUP link but wanted to change my payment to carrier financing (ATT Next). He looked at me like i didn't know what i was talking about. He called over another person who seemed to be a supervisor and she told me that it was only available for the IUP. I showed her my confirmation and she rolled her eyes and said that wasn't possible. She was a total BITCH to me and I was calm and cool and never raised my voice. She was on defense the entire time. I just thought well this store isn't worthy of my business...told them thanks but ill get my phone somewhere else and walked out.

Did this happen at the Carlsbad location in San Diego? that's where I got denied on Sunday and had to do a reservation elsewhere. Sounds alot like the supervisor I ran into.
 
Did this happen at the Carlsbad location in San Diego? that's where I got denied on Sunday and had to do a reservation elsewhere. Sounds alot like the supervisor I ran into.

Yup the carlsbad location is where i ran into the problem...THe chick didn't want anything to do with me or what I was trying to show her.
 
Yup the carlsbad location is where i ran into the problem...THe chick didn't want anything to do with me or what I was trying to show her.

I KNEW IT! it was for sure the same girl then. what a bitch.

Crazy thing is I tried another reservation there tonight (for my gf to get a 7 plus) and she was gone, and my specialist was totally cool and when he came over he literally said "so would you like to do the IUP or buy the phone outright at full price?" so he gave us options. its totally who you get paired with!
 
I KNEW IT! it was for sure the same girl then. what a bitch.

Crazy thing is I tried another reservation there tonight (for my gf to get a 7 plus) and she was gone, and my specialist was totally cool and when he came over he literally said "so would you like to do the IUP or buy the phone outright at full price?" so he gave us options. its totally who you get paired with!


Yeah The dude was super chill but when he brought her over and she started talking I knew there was no winning wth her. Funny thing was i even called that store earlier before i went there and they said it was totally fine to do that.

Where did you get your other reservation at?
 
So I reserved a 7+ 128gb Gold for 5pm tomorrow. Really want Matte Black but my patience is slowly running out. Don't know, will see tomorrow if i really want the Gold or not.
 
I ran into that problem today! Made a reservation for a IP7 Plus 128GB Matte black at an Apple store 45 mins away. When i was being helped the guy was cool but looked at me like i didn't know what i was doing. I told him I reserved under the IUP link but wanted to change my payment to carrier financing (ATT Next). He looked at me like i didn't know what i was talking about. He called over another person who seemed to be a supervisor and she told me that it was only available for the IUP. I showed her my confirmation and she rolled her eyes and said that wasn't possible. She was a total BITCH to me and I was calm and cool and never raised my voice. She was on defense the entire time. I just thought well this store isn't worthy of my business...told them thanks but ill get my phone somewhere else and walked out.

I've heard this experience a few times now today. It's unfortunate that the supply shortages are making the employees lash out on customers like this. Corporate does one thing and allows anyone to reserve a phone with the right link, and retail does another thing and not honor their reservation. Absolutely no consistency with managing customer's expectations. You know a company has gone sour when they're so obsessed and hardcore with rules that don't amount to much in the grand scheme of things.
 
I found a sprint version at my local store but I'm ATT. Besides buying it outright through the IUP. Can I ask them to make it ATT next payment plan even though it's under sprint checkout?
 
I found a sprint version at my local store but I'm ATT. Besides buying it outright through the IUP. Can I ask them to make it ATT next payment plan even though it's under sprint checkout?
Nope. Buying outright is your only option there.
 
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