Apple Stores are saying they will get it this Friday, why order online?

[Aluminum213]

Like many of you I ordered it right away (64GB version), but then I went to the local Apple Store and they said they expect it this week, Friday or Saturday. Unless I pay for next day shipping, I'd have to wait till next week to get my hands on it if I order online.

There is zero chance there is going to be any crowd for this product at Apple Stores this weekend, if you have a store nearby I see no reason to pre-order it if you want it as soon as possible

 

[Ray Brady]

That "store nearby" is the sticky part. My nearest Apple Store is 60 miles away.

 

[Kid Red]

Typical Apple would do Saturday delivery. I, however, will try my luck in the stores.

 

[loekf]

Don't think the premium resellers will have it. My nearest Apple store is 120 km away.

Last saturday, even the Applestore in Dusseldorf didn't have the Magic Keyboard and new trackpad on stock. Magic mouse was. So, it will take some time for new stuff to arrive in the retail channel.

 

[Frankied22]

I have a store right by me and if they get some in Friday or Saturday I will just go pick one up and return the one I ordered online since I paid for express shipping.

 

[Wreckus]

Didn't realize they were going to have it that fast. Thought they wouldn't get them until next Friday. Now I'm really thinking of cancelling my order and just pick it up at the Apple store.

 

[Aluminum213]

That "store nearby" is the sticky part. My nearest Apple Store is 60 miles away.

I agree, which is why I "if you have an Apple Store nearby"

 

[Taco1933]

Because the mall is a zoo.

 

[Nautilus007]

I hope they'll have them friday or saturday but I feel like website orders will arrive first and they won't get stock till next week

Bestbuy says wednesday November 4th.

 

[digduggler]

I pre ordered with free shipping. It might get here Friday but not according to the estimate. If not, I will swing by and get one Friday and return the web order.

Basically gambling and guaranteeing 0 or 2 Apple store visits.

 

[dke11ett]

I hope they'll have them friday or saturday but I feel like website orders will arrive first and they won't get stock till next week

Bestbuy says wednesday November 4th.

Did you call your Best Buy or was this online? I'd like to use my $10 My Best Buy Reward

 

[webbuzz]

Did you call your Best Buy or was this online? I'd like to use my $10 My Best Buy Reward

You have to click on "when will you get it" under product availability on bestbuy.com

• Get it by:
• Release Date, Wed, Nov 4 - FREE
  Standard
• See final shipping costs in checkout.

 

[QWERTYMac7]

And my nearest store is 293.2 miles, per Apple 'find a store.'

 

[UhFive]

I'll be going Friday morning to check it out

 

[bigchrisfgb]

If now live within walking distance of my local Apple Store, but I lived a few miles out further out where I used to live then it would cost me £4 in bus fair or £2 in for an hours parking. It would also take me about 20 minutes to there and 20 minutes to get back, add on top a minimum of 10 minutes to get from my car/bus, pick one up and back you are then taking out at least 1 hour of your day.

I can stay at home, relax, get on with things like uni work, house cleaning all whilst the TV box comes to me.

Here in the UK when you spend £50 on the Apple Store then delivery is free, so it's not costing me any extra for delivery.

 

[bpratt88]

I drive right past 2 Apple Stores (Stanford Mall and Palo Alto) on my 8 mile commute to/from work, but I still ordered two online with express shipping. Admittedly, I thought about just stopping in at one of the stores on my way home Friday evening, but I'd rather pay a few bucks to have it delivered to my house and avoid a stop at the end of a busy week. Kinda silly, I know, but I really am that lazy.

 

[Aluminum213]

I'll be going Friday morning to check it out

same, worst case scenario I pick it up next week when I would have had it shipped to me anyway

 

[ZeRoLiMiT]

Wife will be at the Apple Store friday! will find out if they have it stock. If they do ill cancel my online order.

 

[Gutwrench]

I hope it's available for in-store pick up by Friday.

 

[AZhappyjack]

Did you call your Best Buy or was this online? I'd like to use my $10 My Best Buy Reward

The kid at the local Best Buy yesterday said that they know nothing. No SKU in their system and no info from store management. Typical BB shtick.

 

[jazz1]

Typical Apple would do Saturday delivery. I, however, will try my luck in the stores.

Well I hope they don't try a Sat. delivery to my work address

 

[AJsAWiz]

I'll be going Friday morning to check it out

How do you know that they will be in stock at the Apple Stores this Friday?

 

[Titus]

The nearest Apple store is about 50 miles away and it is ALWAYS crowded. It's in a mall and they have to limit the number of people they let into the store. Mine is supposed to be here on Friday.

 

[Blujelly]

My friend is out in US at the moment, if it does come out in-store Friday I will be cancelling or returning my UK order as its cheaper over there.

That was my original plan anyways!

 

[UhFive]

How do you know that they will be in stock at the Apple Stores this Friday?

That's kinda what this tread is about...I'm not saying "I know" they will be in stock this Friday, but more of the store is right down the street and I have the day off work, no harm in stopping buy to see if they have one in stock.