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I hope I don't sound like an idiot, but my package is 2 pounds and I only ordered 1 phone? Do you think the weight is just a mistake or there was a mix up with my package? I'm a bit nervous and confused.

Everyone from Addison, IL is 2 lbs. Perhaps extra packaging and rounding up...

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Should I be getting worried if I can't track by ref no.? Still says Preparing for Shipment, Delivers by the 21st on Apple's site.

Look at your iTunes account and see what you have listed as your primary number. Try tracking with that.
 
Nice tracking number just became active via reference and it is now in Nashville due for the 21st. I feel better now.
 
The phones are having a pep rally being inspired by the fearless leader and listening to some live bands. Then perhaps some tailgating in the parking lot before loading up.... with my luck, my phone will be sleeping in the corner and miss his flight.

Someone should really do a cartoon/sketch of this..... haha, this is getting pretty funny:p
 
my Apple status is still in Preparing for Shipment. i found a UPS tracking no by ref. says Friday eod. also has weight at .70 lbs.

one question: can i use the 10w power adapter from the new iPad to charge the iPhone 5? or is that too much power? the iPhone/iPod power adapter is 5w. thanks for any info.

edit: how's come some tracking info started in China (like my iPad did in March) and now, many are starting in Nashville, Louisville, etc.?

iPad charger is fine.

Apple obviously had some already shipped to the US and sitting in warehouses. Seems production started about 5 weeks ago.
 
My phone departed Anchorage at 12:58 am, destined for Louisville...I live in Seattle.

I understand this is where most phone are beig sent first, but seems kinda ridiculous! UPS is making more work for themselves. If they hold them there until the last second, seems like that's playing wih fire...they have to assume everything goes right very quickly for 2 million packages....
 
I'm still in 'tucky...probably having a beer with the rednecks :D


You're phone might be having sex with its sister.....you may end up with an iPhone and a deformed windows phone along with child support payments by the time it gets there on friday.
 
Ordered on Fri, 14 Sep 2012 00:30:01 (3:30 am EST) for iPhone 5 64GB White

Apple.com Status: Preparing for Shipment
________________Delivers 9/21
 

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Look at your iTunes account and see what you have listed as your primary number. Try tracking with that.

Yep, still no dice. I'll keep trying. Has anyone narrowed down what carrier the Black 16GB is using? Or is that still up in the air?
 
My order still shows "preparing for shipment" with no tracking info but is supposed to be delivered Friday. How should I handle the upgrade swap? The phone was purchased under one line but is going to be used with another. Can I call ATT now, or am I going to be screwed waiting on hold on Friday?
 
My order still shows "preparing for shipment" with no tracking info but is supposed to be delivered Friday. How should I handle the upgrade swap? The phone was purchased under one line but is going to be used with another. Can I call ATT now, or am I going to be screwed waiting on hold on Friday?

since you can't just swap sim cards with the other phone due to the new nanosim, you're probably going to be on hold with a half million other people doing the same thing.
 
Ordered on Fri, 14 Sep 2012 08:40:10 (11:40 am EST) for iPhone 5 32GB Black

Apple.com Status: Processing Items
________________Available to Ship: 2 weeks
________________Delivers Oct 5 via Standard Shipping
 

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My phone departed Anchorage at 12:58 am, destined for Louisville...I live in Seattle.

I understand this is where most phone are beig sent first, but seems kinda ridiculous! UPS is making more work for themselves. If they hold them there until the last second, seems like that's playing wih fire...they have to assume everything goes right very quickly for 2 million packages....

It is still more efficient for them to ship to Louisville.
 
since you can't just swap sim cards with the other phone due to the new nanosim, you're probably going to be on hold with a half million other people doing the same thing.

doesnt it seem like they should have thought of this and simply offered a 'use upgrade on the account' option on the web site when ordering. bah.

furthermore, i ordered my phone at 4am eastern an hour after sales began and my order is still processing.
 
Now when I search UPS and use my cell # I have 2 tracking numbers that appear. I don't have any other shipments coming in either. Anyone else have the same thing?

And the one tracking # says its waiting to be scanned and the other says my phone is in Louisville deliver on 9/21.
 
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