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I ordered my first Apple silicon case about an hour ago to match my Pacific Blue.

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The citrus looks good. I have that color for one of my watch bands.
 
This is my first pre-order directly with Apple. It's normal to have "Preparing to ship" as soon as today? The same day of the pre-order or not? Is this normal or not? What happen next? I usually pre-order with AT&T and they don't ship until Wed/Thursday...
It's normal. This same thing happened when I pre-ordered the 12 Pro as well. But it will change to "Ship" sometime later in the week. Now you get to have fun tracking your package on UPS.com tracking by reference. Unless you have UPS My Choice, it will automatically pop up there.
 
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Just went to Preparing to Ship! iPhone 12 Pro Max, 256GB, Graphite, Verizon. Ordered with the iPhone upgrade program.
 
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You and me both. I already have 2 cases and 1 coming. I have a problem.

I’ll ultimately keep 5-6 in the end. I think I went overboard with the long wait for the Pro Max. Then I’ll start buying more later... I am looking for a nice leather case... sigh.
 
It's normal. This same thing happened when I pre-ordered the 12 Pro as well. But it will change to "Ship" sometime later in the week. Now you get to have fun tracking your package on UPS.com tracking by reference. Unless you have UPS My Choice, it will automatically pop up there.
I have UPS choice but, I believe it is under a different email account than my Apple ID. Will it still automatically pop up?
 
i did a poll a couple days ago about who goes naked and who doesn't and almost just as much people did or are going to go naked compared to with a case....
I don’t have any form of insurance/AppleCare so mine has to live in a Defender Pro case with a screen protector.
 
For those who chose ship vs delivery, have you ever received an order before the public release date?
 
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During my purchase it said you cannot trade-in your device at the Apple store. (Has to be mailed.) But do you think they will take my trade-in kit when I pick up my 12 PM on Friday??
 
Preparing to ship, 128gb Max Graphite ordered 8:01 eastern time. I haven't got in on launch day in a few years, excited to be back. Seems like a few years ago someone made a spreadsheet that we all entered info on then they broke down what the order number means. Fun days!
 
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