I can’t believe we are 3 weeks from launch and literally no Pro Max’s have become available up here in the north east yet…
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Apple Store iPhone 13 & Pro Availability Mega Thread [MERGED]
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Probably they are available everywhere in US, we just need to hunt them and buy really quick.
It was the same last year, had to wait 1 month to get 12PM for my wife. This year played it smart and got one for pickup by updating the website with my zip code. Usually everything settles down by February.
There's a reason shipping estimates quickly slipped into the 5-6 week range. Best bet was to order one near pre-order time while stalking in-store stock. Check on weekdays at 8PM local time.
Not to mention there's a global chip shortage and phone is also affected by this as well. Not just on cars.
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Bloomberg is reporting that Apple has significantly cut its production schedule for the iPhone 13 series. Due to ongoing chip...
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I went for 13 Pro, the Max would be nice but the wait is insane for them. This global chip storage + high demand is brutal. The Hermès Series 7 w/ Gourmette Double Tour is on backorder until December 
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I purchased online and picked up a Sierra Blue 13 Pro 512GB from the Los Cerritos store in LA on 10/11. I checked availability at lunchtime and reserved for pickup a couple of hours later.
13 Pro and Pro Max devices pop up from time to time as available in LA area Apple stores. Usually the 512GB and 1TB devices, as they are in the least demand, but I’ve seen 128 and 256GB too.
13 Pro and Pro Max devices pop up from time to time as available in LA area Apple stores. Usually the 512GB and 1TB devices, as they are in the least demand, but I’ve seen 128 and 256GB too.
Nice. I'm keeping my eyes open for 512gb, but so far I've only been seeing 1tb options. Can't bring myself to spend that much on a phone 😂
Sorry for the super-simplistic question, but if I'm not trading in my AT&T iPhone 8, and just keeping my existing plan, do I have the option of getting another AT&T version (I assume plus $30-$35 activation fee) or getting the unlocked phone and just moving over my SIM? Can I just jump on whichever option comes up for availability first? Thanks!!
Yes. Just get whatever you want and insert your sim into the new phone.
I’d go with just getting the sim free model and move over your sim card you have and avoid the activation fee. I believe these days all of the 13’s that Apple sell are actually sim-free and if you choose a carrier, it would be activated on the esim, as they don’t come with a sim card i believe. (I could be mistaken but that’s based on what I have been reading).
If you're getting it from the Apple store, they are all the same phone. If a phone comes up you can purchase it sim free or have Apple activate an esim for you on any of the carriers. Just keep looking for a sim free version and you'll be good to go.
Just ordered the 13 pro in graphite 128g and my shipping window is Nov 12-19th. Im in Massachusetts fyi
I placed the same order on 9/27 and have a delivery date of 10/26 to 11/2 (also in MA). I had hoped to find one for in-store pickup, but finally gave up after checking repeatedly and finding none available, regardless of configuration. The wait is a downer.
I placed an order on Saturday for a iPhone 13, which our store has had none. Original date was beginning of November. It is now set to deliver to me tomorrow (just got that date today).
For what it’s worth in MA it seems at 8pm (as noted in previous posts) the stores refresh their availability but they are quickly bought within a minute. I built my 256GB 13 PM SB in the Apple Store App, added it to my bag and then began the check out process. At 8pm I constantly refreshed the option for “Instore pickup” until one became available and I scooped it up in under a minute.
The previous night I had checked the availability before adding to the bag. That increased the time to purchase once one became available. I missed 4-5 phones that night that were bought before I could complete my purchase.
Good luck!
I was finally able to grab a Silver Pro 128 for the girlfriend today. What helped me was asking the local store what time they usually get shipments. UPS usually delivers to them on a schedule. After they told me they usually got shipments at around 11am local time, I started checking. Started refreshing every 2-3 minutes, and 11:15 came, all of their stock popped up. Had the whole thing set up and literally just a few seconds later I was ready for pick up later in the day. Went to look again and no more Silver Pro's
I was so frustrated yesterday. I am in the apple upgrade program and normally pre-order but I couldn't for another reason this time. I have been checking almost every day and the model I'm looking for has not been available close by. Last night it became available and by the time I put my info in to check out, it was gone. This happened 12 times with two models that I am open to. It's unbelievable that when you add a device to your cart they don't hold it for you.
I was FINALLY able to secure my much sought after gold 256GB Pro Max! BUT at Best Buy instead of Apple... Definitely did not expect BBY to come through before Apple themselves did.
I feel like this long nightmare is finally over lol
If I order from Apple, but then get lucky with a pop up before its shipped? Can I just cancel my original order?