Will they let me into the store if I want to make a non-iPhone purchase? I want to get a bumper for my phone that arrived today. Also, has there been any indication if Best Buy will be selling the bumpers? (I'm thinking that'd probably be a better option...)
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Apple Store on launch for non-iPhone purchase?
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If last year was any indication: you're gonna be outta luck until the lines go away. At least that was true in the shopping-center based Apple stores.
I tried to get into an Apple store to buy a measly sync cable, and was not allowed in. Apparently the malls impose occupancy limits in each store, and Apple Stores basically fill the stores with iPhone purchasers, keeping everyone else in a queue.
Not sure how standalone stores (i.e. the NYC flagship) will fare.
I tried to get into an Apple store to buy a measly sync cable, and was not allowed in. Apparently the malls impose occupancy limits in each store, and Apple Stores basically fill the stores with iPhone purchasers, keeping everyone else in a queue.
Not sure how standalone stores (i.e. the NYC flagship) will fare.
I just left one of my local Apple store asking about cases, the guy told me that yes if you are not buying a iPhone 4, you can walk right in. This is true I remember this for the launch of the 3G, I brought my phone at AT&T then went to Apple to buy a case.
I'm pretty sure if you tell them you wanna buy Mac pro and cinema display, they'll escort you right in. 
That's how it has worked here in the Chi as well. As long as you're not purchasing an iPhone you're more than welcome to walk in to the store make your purchase and leave. I love the Apple store on Michigan ave because they process all iPhone purchases upstairs and everything else is downstairs. Makes it very easy to get in and get out.
That's like vacationing in Afghanistan. Sure you can do it, but really? I'd wait a day, but its up to you. Apple isn't going to stop you from purchasing stuff.
Past couple launches I was at, they didn't allow anyone into the store except for preorders...until the normal store opening time (meaning, the store opened early, but only for preorders). Once the normal operating hours were in effect, they would let other folks just walk in.