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Apple Store Opening Early for iPad-only Sales
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I live in Portland as well, did any of the local apple stores open early and have stock?
Well that only displays how united and cooperative Asians were. I guess I can only think of 2 things,it is either that they are the most resourceful in the country nowadays or they are trying to be get a copy of iPad to imitate and pirate.
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Good luck waiting---the iPhone 4 grey market still hasn't cleared at this very day.
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Bridgeport Village and Washington Square opened early but no stock at all. I went to both.
Was eating breakfast reading MR forums when I saw a posting confirming that my local Apple Store was doing the early-opening thing. (The store is in a mall that usually opens at 10A) Jumped in the car and got there at 7:30 with a dozen or so folks already in line.
Chatted with other Apple fans in line until 8:30 when they began handing out tickets. Store opened at 9:00 and I walked out with a Black 32Gb Verizion model shortly thereafter.
Did I get the exact model I had hoped for? No.
Was I willing to compromise? Yes.
Was the compromise as bad as I thought it would be? No.
Did I get my iPad today? Yes.
The sales lady who helped me didn't know (or couldn't say) if the extra-early openings at certain stores were to be an ongoing arrangement or not. Maybe they'll do this for a bit until the supply evens out. Obviously, check with your local Apple store and see what they tell you.
So if: 1) You absolutely must have a new iPad now 2) You live/work somewhat close to an Apple Store, 3) You're able adjust your schedule to stand in line for a few hours in the morning, this may work for you.
And thanks to the MR member who posted the tip.
Chatted with other Apple fans in line until 8:30 when they began handing out tickets. Store opened at 9:00 and I walked out with a Black 32Gb Verizion model shortly thereafter.
Did I get the exact model I had hoped for? No.
Was I willing to compromise? Yes.
Was the compromise as bad as I thought it would be? No.
Did I get my iPad today? Yes.
The sales lady who helped me didn't know (or couldn't say) if the extra-early openings at certain stores were to be an ongoing arrangement or not. Maybe they'll do this for a bit until the supply evens out. Obviously, check with your local Apple store and see what they tell you.
So if: 1) You absolutely must have a new iPad now 2) You live/work somewhat close to an Apple Store, 3) You're able adjust your schedule to stand in line for a few hours in the morning, this may work for you.
And thanks to the MR member who posted the tip.
If anyone is in Boston, the Boylston store said they're not selling any today and instead will open at 9 am if they have any stock.
I really hope so because no Apple stores in the area I have called have it.
I really hope so because no Apple stores in the area I have called have it.
Yes to opening early, no to stock. Was told to try again tomorrow, but no promises.
Target in Washington Square had stock this morning, none left by the time I popped over there at lunch.
Man, those Apple Store people need a tip jar. They're probably getting tired of us.
Just stopped by my local Apple store on the way back from work. Of course, no iPads. The front store worker told me that they will be opening again at 9 am tomorrow, and they expect a shipment of "something". He said they have no idea of knowing what is in the shipment, meaning it could be Mac Mini's and Airs, but there "may" be iPads in it.
I get the feeling more and more that the stores themselves really have no idea until the package arrives what their shipments will be. I imagine Apple Retail corporate and the distribution centers know, but not individual stores.
This of course, just adds the frustration of multiple calls, visits, lines, etc.
I get the feeling more and more that the stores themselves really have no idea until the package arrives what their shipments will be. I imagine Apple Retail corporate and the distribution centers know, but not individual stores.
This of course, just adds the frustration of multiple calls, visits, lines, etc.
I still dont understand the point of them opening early? What's the difference (other than an our) of turning down someone because they ran out at 9 rather than 10?
They're not really opening early. They have Genius bar and personal shopping sessions starting at 8AM. They're just opening the main store an hour earlier to make it seem like they care about us.
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They know most people try to get to work before 10. That's why they are starting sales at 9
They know most people try to get to work before 10. That's why they are starting sales at 9
Ah that blows! I was there Monday and they didn't have any, but I had class Tuesday morning so I couldn't go. Still debating going over today. It'll be my luck that I walk over there and stand in the rain and they get zilch.
line at shadyside this am
looks like about 20 people in line at Shadyside pittsburgh this AM, Mar 16th (around 8AM).
something is up!
looks like about 20 people in line at Shadyside pittsburgh this AM, Mar 16th (around 8AM).
something is up!
I showed up as well.....I don't understand how these stores don't know what will be in their shipments from one day to the next
I tried calling Bridgewater, there were more than 8 people ahead of me for about 25 minutes, I hung up.There was a line at the Cambridgeside Galleria this morning at 8:30 AM.
The staff gave about 20 people at the front of the line tickets. They opened at 9. Almost immediately a staff member came out to tell everyone who did not have a ticket that the chances were slim to none that they would get an iPad 2 and that they were not expecting any additional shipments today.
Sadly, I was about 15 people behind the cut off for tickets and didn't snag one.
The staff gave about 20 people at the front of the line tickets. They opened at 9. Almost immediately a staff member came out to tell everyone who did not have a ticket that the chances were slim to none that they would get an iPad 2 and that they were not expecting any additional shipments today.
Sadly, I was about 15 people behind the cut off for tickets and didn't snag one.