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I have had packages that need to be signed by FedEx in order to be received at my house. I remember from fedex that i wasn't there to receive that package and they left a slip that i could sign. They came back to my house a couple hours later. Does anyone know if i miss the UPS truck if they will come back once more before returning to home base
UPS rarely ever comes back for a second attempt. At that point, it'll return to the distribution center. In some cases, you could pick up the package after hours, once the truck comes back. Then again, I've only known 1 center that honors that.
 
Anyone know if our phones will be delivered by a UPS crew separate from the daily UPS ground delivery crew? My UPS guy usually comes around 4:30pm but he only delivers ground shipments so I am considering going to the UPS hub to pick it up first thing Friday morning.
 
I've been stalking mine for a while and it's finally moving.

ZhengZhou, China 09/23/2015 5:00 P.M. Departure Scan
ZhengZhou, China 09/19/2015 9:55 P.M. Arrival Scan
09/19/2015 9:37 P.M. Departure Scan
09/19/2015 7:56 P.M. Location Scan
09/19/2015 3:46 P.M. Origin Scan
China 09/19/2015 4:48 A.M. Order Processed: Ready for UPS
Looking for flight information Does anyone have any for 5PM departure?
 
Still in Preparing for shipment, although I found my tracking number but it's just "label has been created." Why hasn't it updated with location details?
That's normal for a
I'm actually surprised we can track them this early. I remember for my iPhone 6 and my Apple Watch all I had was the date and time that the label was printed and the n the next scan was out for delivery. So for those that can't track yet don't worry!
I don't know if the reference number input through UPS is actually intended for us to track it.

Apple needs a way to keep track of each pre-labeled phone out of China and this is how they do it.

We just happen to know that reference number is our billing phone number and can "peek" at what's going on in the UPS shipping before Apple officially gives us our tracking numbers.
 
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Damn!!! Ordered probably 3:05am EST via iPhone app as soon as the store came online. Charged on 9/21 and I'm still preparing for shipment!!!!

Argh!!!!!
I think most all of us are. Have you tried tracking by reference on the UPS site? Use your phone number. And if that doesn't work, make sure that Apple has your correct phone number on file. If not, search with the incorrect phone number, and it should show up. FTR, I ordered at almost exactly the same time and via the same method as you, and mine has been PFS for days, but I've been able to track it via the above method for a few days now.
 
Why pick a UPS retail store? The stores can have a delay....did you confirmation that it will be there on the 25? I'm good to go for a pick up but a UPS CC
Did you get confirmation for your CC request? I requested mine be held for pickup on Friday at a local CC. Just curious if I should periodically check my tracking or wait for an e-mail.
 
Did you get confirmation for your CC request? I requested mine be held for pickup on Friday at a local CC. Just curious if I should periodically check my tracking or wait for an e-mail.
UPS rarely ever comes back for a second attempt. At that point, it'll return to the distribution center. In some cases, you could pick up the package after hours, once the truck comes back. Then again, I've only known 1 center that honors that.
I signed up for UPS. Do they give an estimate of when the iPhone will come? like a window
 
That's normal for a

I don't know if the reference number input through UPS is actually intended for us to track it.

Apple needs a way to keep track of each pre-labeled phone out of China and this is how they do it.

We just happen to know that reference number is our billing phone number and can "peek" at what's going on in the UPS shipping before Apple officially gives us our tracking numbers.
Yeah I know I've done it like this for years, what I'm saying is that there's usually not this much tracking scans like there are now.
 
I signed up for UPS. Do they give an estimate of when the iPhone will come? like a window
Not for this. Looks like every one is getting the standard "End of Day" window. I believe if you are a premium MyChoice member, then you can get a 2-hour window, but I'm not a premium member, and don't know what packages that applies to.
 
my phone has been charged to my account but it has not shipped yet. it does say it will arrive on the 25th but im wondering how many of you guys that have deliveries on the 25th have had their iphones shipped yet?
 
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For anyone who's phone left anchorage AK at 2:27am it should be arriving to Louisville ky in the next hour or so
 
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Anyone know if our phones will be delivered by a UPS crew separate from the daily UPS ground delivery crew? My UPS guy usually comes around 4:30pm but he only delivers ground shipments so I am considering going to the UPS hub to pick it up first thing Friday morning.
Mine have always been delivered by my normal UPS guy. In the past, I'd have them by 10:30 at the latest, but last year, it didn't show up until like 4:30 or something. Hoping that's not the case this time around!
 
Mine was part of the batch that FINALLY moved on from ZhengZhou, China (09/23/2015 5:00 P.M. Departure Scan) Has anybody actually gone to pick something up from a UPS CC before? I have only done it once (many years ago) but it was on par with going to the DMV. I couldn't imagine going there Friday morning with god knows how many other people eager to get their hands on their new iPhone... be prepared for a long wait! I always have stuff delivered to my office, so I never have to wait around for a package, plus it usually arrives around 10-11 AM anyway. Well good luck to those heading out to a UPS CC this Friday!!
 
Mine was part of the batch that FINALLY moved on from ZhengZhou, China (09/23/2015 5:00 P.M. Departure Scan) Has anybody actually gone to pick something up from a UPS CC before? I have only done it once (many years ago) but it was on par with going to the DMV. I couldn't imagine going there Friday morning with god knows how many other people eager to get their hands on their new iPhone... be prepared for a long wait! I always have stuff delivered to my office, so I never have to wait around for a package, plus it usually arrives around 10-11 AM anyway. Well good luck to those heading out to a UPS CC this Friday!!

I go around noon and usually 2-3 people max waiting. And this is in a busy area.
 
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Did you get confirmation for your CC request? I requested mine be held for pickup on Friday at a local CC. Just curious if I should periodically check my tracking or wait for an e-mail.

I was told by UPS that you'll get the request when it gets scanned for availability. Also make sure to monitor the tracking to see the progress... but my CC request was verified for it's location, but it won't be approved until it's officially available.
 
Mine never even came from China lol. I live in Pennsylvania so somehow mines already here. It usually comes from Harrisburg to my local UPS the next day so maybe I'll receive it early. Apple still shows preparing for shipment by the way
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+1 Same for me
Mine says still preparing. I realized late last night my iPhone was already in the United States. I ordered 15 minutes into the ordering process from the Apple app.
This was is where mine is coming from.
From:
AI
MOUNT JULIET, TN, US
 
Mine still shows preparing for shipment, and it is supposed to be delivered on 09/25. What are the chances that I will get it on 09/25?
 
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