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Unfortunately the only Apple store even close to me is in a mall that opens at 11 in the afternoon. I’m not sure how preorder pickup works there.

Even if I go on the Apple app now, it’s not showing an option to pick up at that location :(
No iPhone Pros are available at any Apple store near me. There are some 12s. I wouldn’t go to a mall with Covid spreading out there anyway. I will order online on Nov. 6th and just wait for UPS to deliver my Pro Max.
 
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Shoot. Does anyone know if I release signature on UPS and it doesn't come by the 29th can I have still request to hold at UPS CC if they don't make it in time?
They are not doing signatures now due to Covid. Some drivers are requiring seeing you in person. Some are not and they are just leaving the package.
 
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OK, some progress. Arrived in Anchorage at 5:25 PM on 10/27, and now have a delivery date of 10/29 again. This time, it seems real — but don’t want to jinx anything with too much optimism

Officially in Anchorage!
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I still have a delivery date of tomorrow but it just arrived in Anchorage. No way it gets to me tomorrow. I’m ticked and will call Apple for a refund on the expedited.
 
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Are you sure you want to go to pre-order out? Make sure to pick up in store! Or get it on the day it comes out.

I wonder if these will be in much higher demand compared to the 12/12 pros.

I haven’t experienced tracking my iPhone from China to my doorstep because I always preordered them through my old carrier T-Mobile. I’m with Verizon now and paying outright with Apple. I’m scared to preorder because there’s no guarantee I would get it on launch day. People in my area are quick to preorder for store pick-up. For the past few days I’ve been looking at 8am-10am for in-store pickup and there have been none for any of the pro’s for any of the storage sizes and colors, so I’ve given up and will stick to just preordering the 12 Pro Max.
 
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OK, some progress. Arrived in Anchorage at 5:25 PM on 10/27, and now have a delivery date of 10/29 again. This time, it seems real — but don’t want to jinx anything with too much optimism 😋
Hallelujah! It’s about time. Now that it’s on our soil I have hope. My delivery now has updated again and shows 10/29. I’m good with that. Lol
 
If it’s in Alaska, then you all will have your phones tomorrow! UPS moves that fast. Lots of overnight movement, out for delivery tomorrow!! YES!
 
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Hallelujah! It’s about time. Now that it’s on our soil I have hope. My delivery now has updated again and shows 10/29. I’m good with that. Lol
Same boat, though not really expecting it to get from AK to me by tomorrow EOD. Apple estimated delivery between 11/2 and 11/4 i think, so I’m happy if it gets here by Friday.
 
If it’s in Alaska, then you all will have your phones tomorrow! UPS moves that fast. Lots of overnight movement, out for delivery tomorrow!! YES!
Sorry., but as much as I wish that happens, it won’t. It can’t. It still need to get to Louisville then my area. If it skipped Louisville, then maybe.
 
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Wait, am I missing the delivery date?

If it’s 10/28, it will be there tomorrow. UPS moves while you all are sleeping! Faith!!
 
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I still have a delivery date of tomorrow but it just arrived in Anchorage. No way it gets to me tomorrow. I’m ticked and will call Apple for a refund on the expedited.
You’ll get it tomorrow. Even if it goes to Louisville hub and then to your local hub for delivery. Between the PM to the AM is 12 hours. And those sort machines are quick. They’ll be on the road with the thousands of UPS drivers in no time. UPS is usually spot on.
 
Guys I went from a newbie to a regular in the span of 1 week on these forums. Obsessed much? like I said, this has been way more informative and nice to experience than just sitting around waiting for UPS all by myself.

I’m hoping everyone gets their phones ASAP / by 10/29 the latest.
 
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Question, if I change to hold for pick up at local UPS CC now am I hurting my chances with a day delay?
 
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