There were a lot of rumors that there might not be as many Plus models as the regular models and that it may launch later on. Maybe there was some truth to that first part, they did have limited quantities of the 5.5" phone.
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Apple Now Taking Pre-Orders for iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus Through U.S. Online Store [Updated]
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There were a lot of rumors that there might not be as many Plus models as the regular models and that it may launch later on. Maybe there was some truth to that first part, they did have limited quantities of the 5.5" phone.
That's exactly why I skipped the Apple site, somebody new behind the curtains.
Oh no I wasn't referring to that, that may very well be true. I'm talking about the conclusion that everyone who said they didn't want a phablet went and ordered the 5.5"
In reality what do you expect when you announce only 1 new device once a year?
This is Apple's doing.
If they released a range of difference spec phones at different price points, to meet different customers needs at different times throughout the year, then this would not happen.
It is their own making, they know this will happen, so in reality they need to allow for it.
Can't blame anyone else for it.
At 7:30am central time, I can select store pickup for release day for the Apple Store down the street here in the Chicago suburbs...that's the AT&T version...seems like the T-Mobile version is not available for pickup.
Looks like no problems with 6 production capacity (can still choose a silver 64GB T-Mobile 6 for delivery on the 19th), but the plus sizes....that's a different story.
Seems like Apple had the same guys who handled the broadcast the other day get the servers setup last night...
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I was surprised at 7AM here in NY they still had two stores in Manhattan that were allowing pickup of the plus phone.
Of course they were. I'm sure a ton of people on here were waiting for the bigger sizes. Heck its the reason I left the iPhone for the galaxy nexus three years ago.
Apple doing this will definitely bring a lot of people back and also bring them many many new customers.
Yeah,I haven't seen anyone on the west coast so far with a in store pickup for a 6+.
I'm happy you got yours.....I'm still waiting for a 6+ "Grandè" for store pickup.
I think this page sums it all up pretty well... https://www.flickr.com/cameras
The top 5 cameras used by flickr members are
- iPhone 5
- iPhone 5S
- iPhone 4S
- iPhone 4
- Canon EOS REBEL T3i
where the graph shows the 5 and 5S at pretty much the same usage level but with the 5 on a downward curve and 5S on an upward curve and WAY above everything else.
It depends. Someone logging in now looking to reserve an iPhone 6 might think it's the best ever since they didn't have to wake up in the middle of the night.
I never really cared about this stuff before but I'll actually be interested in seeing the sales numbers for the new one and how they broke down.
I basically did the same thing and had proper confirm e-mails for everything as well. I had a line (2 lines) with an upgrade, the Apple Store was not working and this was before the App started working so I ordered right at 3:02AM EST from AT&T for a 6 Space Grey 128GB. The other line I decided to wait and I got the store iPad app to work at 3:40AM EST or so and placed an order for the second line.
When the online Apple Store (not app) came to life again at like 5AM EST, I noticed that I could still upgrade that line that I had placed a preorder at AT&T with. I checked Apple.com's "Upgrade Eligibility" tool and it confirmed this. The system on AT&T's side showed "processing" for my order, and I had a cancel option as well. My ATT account on AT&T's website even showed the line still upgrade eligible but showed the other line I had used the Apple Store iPad app to order as used/not eligible.
So I submitted a cancel request that they said I would get an e-mail for with AT&T, placed an order via Apple.com when it came up about 5AM, and I got an e-mail very soon after stating the order was auto-canceled at AT&T because it was already taken. I did submit a cancel request right before on ATT to be safe, but I could see that it was the Apple Store order of the same line that "kicked" the AT&T one out. The auto cancel e-mail stated that the line was no longer upgrade eligible (I wonder why
). Now that line shows as proper no upgrade as it should after placing it again with Apple too So tl;dr - if you can still use an upgrade on Apple's Store and have a preorder with AT&T that hasn't processed to the point of showing that line as already used you can place an order with Apple if the shipping times are same/better and it will cancel the order on AT&T's side.
I think AT&T takes about a day or so at least to update their system (maybe intentionally for people like me who place an order with
directly and have a pending preorder on the AT&T site as well). Makes sense as they have less stock than Apple directly and probably would defer that to Apple if they can. It's the same price/customer anyway and they don't have to deal with much. Decent business practice I suppose Unlikely to happen - people might flock to the Note 4 now that Apple can't deliver enough 6 Plusses
I stayed up until 3am so I could order it and get it on release. Now I won't get it until October 13-21. So I will lose the Gazelle price I locked in to sell my iPhone 5, and October 21 is when I'm out of my current 2-year contract with at&t -- so instead of going with NEXT, I can save on the phone and just enter a new contract. I may not get my phone until xmas if I wait, but Apple screwed me by not going live when they were supposed to.
In UK, was never able to pre order or reserve in store, as soon as i got onto the site after refreshing a whole bunch everything for the iPhone 6 plus is gone. standard 6 is available but i wanted the larger size.
It says some iPhone models may be available to purchase in store I wonder if it's worth going along on friday to see if I can grab one? Anyone know apple store policy do they leave some stock unreserved??
It says some iPhone models may be available to purchase in store I wonder if it's worth going along on friday to see if I can grab one? Anyone know apple store policy do they leave some stock unreserved??
By far the worst handled and most difficult release I have experienced. Took me over an hour to be able to get one and another hour to order a second. Both iPhone 6 Pluses, one should be here release date and the other 7-10 days behind.
That's my issue with it. I could get used to the size for daily use, but storing it on my person....that's my issue with it. Especially since I keep my wallet in my front pocket and my keys in the other front pocket.
Yeah it will be interesting for sure. I personally think the six will be the biggest numbers with the plus close behind. Would be surprised if the smaller 4 inch one is still the most popular.
I wonder how the supply of 6 Plus will be for Apple Stores. I remember with the 5S and the gold option the store I went to had like one gold and two silvers and it is the main store in Pittsburgh so a medium size city store. Plenty of Space Grey though, they actually ended up having enough until like 5PM the day of launch even though I waited in line 8-9 hours not far from the front (which honestly was not too bad and pretty fun). At the time I didn't mind and was fine with the Space Grey.
But they have 3 colors and carriers for the 6 Plus so I wonder how many will make it to the stores. Some people here said that they were able to get store pickup when the preorder was 7-14+ days. I know the store I went to was not the only one and most (almost all but like flagship NYC and they had very few) stores had like no gold when 5S came out.
Watching the Apple Store I was going through the configs and it seems like they actually had gold for some carriers 7-14 days vs. 3 weeks for the other colors in the same config. So they probably made more gold because everyone flocked to gold last time.
I have a gold 5S right now and I actually got a 6 with Space Grey - I think it looks better with the full back but I might just be bored of the gold
But they have 3 colors and carriers for the 6 Plus so I wonder how many will make it to the stores. Some people here said that they were able to get store pickup when the preorder was 7-14+ days. I know the store I went to was not the only one and most (almost all but like flagship NYC and they had very few) stores had like no gold when 5S came out.
Watching the Apple Store I was going through the configs and it seems like they actually had gold for some carriers 7-14 days vs. 3 weeks for the other colors in the same config. So they probably made more gold because everyone flocked to gold last time.
I have a gold 5S right now and I actually got a 6 with Space Grey - I think it looks better with the full back but I might just be bored of the gold
I tried to sign in to my iTunes ID and using the reservation system, both say there is no reservation. What the hell!
Do I still need to wait for another e-mail? All the verification systems are all online now, I just tried to place an order and it verifies fine and says I'm eligible for an upgrade. Is anyone having this experience too? I placed my order at 2:20am pst.
AT&T Premier Long Wait Time
I've been on hold with the AT&T Premier line for about 45 minutes. I too ordered a 6+ from AT&T only to find that the shipping time on Apple was much less. I hadn't received my email confirmation form AT&T when I placed my Apple order and my Apple order when through with no problem. I contacted Apple to make sure my order wouldn't get cancelled and I was assured it wound not. The apple rep even gave me the serial number of my new phone.
Has anyone had any luck getting through to AT&T Premier this morning. If so, how long was your wait time.
I've been on hold with the AT&T Premier line for about 45 minutes. I too ordered a 6+ from AT&T only to find that the shipping time on Apple was much less. I hadn't received my email confirmation form AT&T when I placed my Apple order and my Apple order when through with no problem. I contacted Apple to make sure my order wouldn't get cancelled and I was assured it wound not. The apple rep even gave me the serial number of my new phone.
Has anyone had any luck getting through to AT&T Premier this morning. If so, how long was your wait time.
Looks like you bought an unlocked for full price to use on T-Mobile. If so, you should have purchased the Verizon unlocked instead... It works perfectly on ANY US carrier, including T-Mobile, whereas the gimped version you ordered for $749 is locked to T-Mobile, if I understand correctly. #
Less resale value.