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Apple Now Taking Pre-Orders for iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus Through U.S. Online Store [Updated]

I tried on verizonwireless.com for 45 minutes and got a combination of unresponsiveness, and an error retrieving ECPD profile (something to do with corporate discounts). Very frustrating. I gave up at that time, then tried again 2.5 hours later when I woke up, and was able to re-login and continue with no problems. I don't feel as relieved as I should.
 
bushido said:
looks like no one cares about the 6 over here.

the 6 plus however is already at 4 weeks delivery
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Probably tight supplies. Remember there were few leaks unlike the 4.7" version. Production likely started later.
 
I skipped apple.com entirely and ordered via the Apple Store app. Only one error message and got an order confirmation and email in record time.

Next time I'll wake up just after 3 eastern, store app didn't work til about 3:15.
 
Godfadr said:
Maybe Apple forget to set their time zone settings?
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No, it was a worldwide 'cock-up'.

Store went online in the UK at around 8.40am (should have been 8am) and I ordered his and hers, to be delivered on release day.

I do not think I could, or would have been up at 3am though...., although I do admire the endurance of our cousins over the pond.
 
As in the last couple of releases....will wait a few days after launch, walk right into one of the four metro Apple stores, fondle them all, decide what to get and walk out with it.
 
Locoboof said:
Was anyone able to select store pickup?
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I was. I used the Apple Store app and when I we t to check out, said 7-10 bus days for delivery but I selected Store Pickup and selected a store. First choice said unavailable but second one I picked went through ok.
 
bytethese said:
I was. I used the Apple Store app and when I we t to check out, said 7-10 bus days for delivery but I selected Store Pickup and selected a store. First choice said unavailable but second one I picked went through ok.
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Wow!! Thanks and good to know. Are you in the US?
 
gatortpk said:
I already ordered 3 hours and 1 minute ago through att.com before 12 AM PDT! But Shipping for the iPhone 6 Plus was always 14-21 business day shipping, now finally moved to 21-28 day shipping.

I should have waited 3 HOURS and order through the Apple Store because it's still 7-10 business days for shipping! I did reserve one using the Apple Store App on my iPhone a couple hours ago and I can confirm the order within 24 hours of getting an email. I just would have to cancel my AT&T order. I don't think I can do that, but I can refuse the delivery when it finally comes after I get the iPhone 6 Plus from Apple. Though that would be messy to clean up my AT&T account.
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That's what I am doing too. Though, the line I am using for the Upgrade is still showing as next eligible. I'm hoping that they don't update their systems before the email comes. Then I can order from Apple and return this. Or... They will cancel my order, seeing I have another one inbound.
 
Locoboof said:
Wow!! Thanks and good to know. Are you in the US?
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Yep, in NJ near NYC. The email receipt I got says "We’ll email you as your items become available for pickup."

Hopefully there's no issues with that next week. :)
 
Atlantic Canada

I ordered mine (6 - 64) via the Apple Store app around 4:35am (Newfoundland Time). No problems at all, however a bit slow during processing, as I expected. I got an order confirmation email with in 10 seconds. The iOS Apple Store app is what I always use for purchasing.
 
Preordered 4.7" 64gb space gray via Apple site in the UK at least at 8.40 GMT (00.40 Pacific).
Had We'll be back message for ages and then suddenly it let me in and checked out pretty quick. I think they were operating some kind of queue system rather than just letting the traffic take the site down. But would be better if the page said you're in a queue rather than We'll be back!
 
ZipZap said:
This thread is inaccurate. apple.com has been taking orders for 3+ hours.

I got mine in at 310 am et
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Not for a lot of folks in the US. It seems 5:30 Eastern Time was when the gates finally opened and everyone could get in. Consider yourself lucky if you could order from apple.com before then.
 
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Honestly that could have been one of the worst releases ever. I am away on business and sold my iPhone with no access to the Apple app store. Woke up at 2:50AM ET and waited until 5:45AM ET to only see that it wouldn't ship for 7-10 Business days. Apple could have done better than that.
 
There definetley were much less 6 Plus models available. I checked the AT&T website at 3AM EST and they all were showing 7-14 business day wait times. Apple had some for 9/19 delivery but most 6 Plus depleted fast. Many people didn't expect the larger one to ship this early and there were rumors that the 5.5" would be delayed until next year, so I guess it was sort of expected. Could be that there is significantly more interest for the 6 Plus but likely a big supply issue too.
 
After much debate I went with the 6 plus. Sure enough 3-4 weeks out but that time will fly by. Hopefully Apple will bump up lead times and we won't be waiting till Oct. I'm still on the 4S and waited in line for that one.
 
glad I was able to get in quick and get my order in.

although I saw this every year. I think this is the phone I'll keep a few years.
 
i was able to order successfully via the Apple Store app at 3:45 AM ET
 

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bushido said:
looks like no one cares about the 6 over here.

the 6 plus however is already at 4 weeks delivery
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I realize supply might be more tight with the 5.5 than the 4.7 but I also have the suspicion that despite all the bashing of the 5.5 that model will turn out to be the more popular one of the two.
 
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can someone tell me whats wrong ?
 
OK, going through the process now. You can't check availability when initially placing order but right before hitting submit on your cart you can click "edit" on the phone and get a grid of what is available.

Right now the 6 all models are shipping 9/19

The 6 plus, 16 gb are 7-10 business days. The 64 and 128 are 3-4 weeks :(
 

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UK

Online
6 plus is 3-4 weeks
6 is 29th sept - 2nd October.

I did store reservation for 8-9am as Kingston Bentalls Store is 5 mins away... so I get the craziness without the stock anxiety or presumably queues.

if you want to try it's here...
https://reserve.cdn-apple.com/GB/en_GB/reserve/iPhone/availability

Instore
6 Plus... All UK stores seem out of stock. Must have been massively limited stock
6 - Appears to be fine everywhere
Pickup hour slots are going fast though.
8-9
9-10
10-11
5-6
All gone at kingston for example.
 
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