Apple Stores Receiving Large Quantities of iPad Air Stock Ahead of Friday's Launch

[mtneer]

If be ok with that, I did NOTHING wrong so I'd get a refund AND an awesome story. Also I feel that a couple people getting them early is not on Apple's radar

I apologize for sounding like I was accusing you.

I should have completely articulated what I was thinking back to at the moment I read your post. There was an iPhone 4 that was lost in a bar prior to launch and if I remember it right; Apple security aggressively went after the person who found it (it wasn't stolen)... Its a bit hazy recollecting the circumstance now; but Apple agents even entered the home of a citizen in San Francisco to search for the lost device.. All for a "lost" phone - not the finders fault.

 

[aypues]

so the person i spoke to told me they received shipments of ipads today, and they'd be available for purchase at midnight.

I just confirmed this by calling my local store. Wal Marts will be selling them at midnight on a first come first serve basis. I asked if they would have cellular models too and they didn't know.

They already have them in the store...lol

 

[T-Will]

Any word on T-Mobile stock? I heard from the sales reps that each store is guaranteed to get one of each color in (probably as display models). But they won't know for sure until Friday morning.

Is there a way to get the T-Mo $0 down deal when buying through Apple?

 

[ekiro]

Well that's great. Will making stopping by the Apple store to pick one of these up that much easier.

Still got a iPad 3 and iPad mini to get rid of....

 

[priyamsingh]

I need that iPad at midnight come on Walmart sell it to me, sell it to me, sell it to me -Chris rock voice

I know I know. Unfortunately here in Canada we don't have luxuries like 24hr Walmarts so it's not gonna happen for me

 

[Sndman2004]

I apologize for sounding like I was accusing you.

I should have completely articulated what I was thinking back to at the moment I read your post. There was an iPhone 4 that was lost in a bar prior to launch and if I remember it right; Apple security aggressively went after the person who found it (it wasn't stolen)... Its a bit hazy recollecting the circumstance now; but Apple agents even entered the home of a citizen in San Francisco to search for the lost device.. All for a "lost" phone - not the finders fault.

If memory serves correct, those were all unannounced prototypes. Not retail versions purchased from an authorized reseller...

 

[bobright]

I know I know. Unfortunately here in Canada we don't have luxuries like 24hr Walmarts so it's not gonna happen for me

I doubt they'll let them go at 12AM if so though would be a nice Halloween treat.

 

[macking104]

If I was ordering one, I'd order online to take advantage of Cashback, airline miles, rewards points, etc... that my credit cards offer...

 

[gramirez2012]

I work at UPS. Yesterday we had over 160 boxes going to the local Apple Store. There were at probably at least 5 iPads in each box.

 

[ilikeflop]

If memory serves correct, those were all unannounced prototypes. Not retail versions purchased from an authorized reseller...

Exactly! Congrats... =)
They already lifted their review embargo. I'm sure you're TOTALLY cool.
ENJOY!!!

 

[koolmagicguy]

500? So that's...

3 colors x 3 capacities for wifi + a few cellular models.

 

[Vertigo1]

Is it just me or does 500 not sound very much? When you consider there are a total of 16 different variations, certain specific models aren't going to be very plentiful at all. I'd also suspect that many stores are easily going to sell several hundred units in the first few hours.

 

[rockarollr]

500? So that's...

3 colors x 3 capacities for wifi + a few cellular models.

"3 colors"... wrong. "3 capacities"... wrong again.

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They sold me one tonight!!

Awesome! I have to admit... I'm a little jealous!

 

[Lesser Evets]

I would definitely buy from an Apple Store, if there were Apple stores within 200 miles of my house. They still don't have the USA covered, but there's an Apple Store in everyone's toilet on the coasts.

 

[Centris 650]

Whew! I surely didn't want to relive trying to get an ipad 2!

 

[D.T.]

If be ok with that, I did NOTHING wrong so I'd get a refund AND an awesome story. Also I feel that a couple people getting them early is not on Apple's radar

Hahaha, I think you’re fine Nice score, enjoy!






(We never heard from Sndman2004 again…)

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500? So that's...

3 colors x 3 capacities for wifi + a few cellular models.

It’s probably all the excitement that’s causing the confusion

I believe it’s:

2 Colors (Space/Silver) X 4 Capacities (16/32/64/128GB) X 2 “radio” options (WiFi only/WiFi+LTE)

 

[iapplelove]

good news! i'm gonna wake up at 3am and choose in store pickup anyway,create my own frenzy, just cause i can

 

[TroyBoy30]

they keep saying stores open at 8, but mine aint opening till 10

 

[eldervovichka]

Going to hit the AT&T Friday morning when they open at 8am. No Apple store in my town and I think I'm going to get it on Next in case next years model is significantly better.

My AT&T store said they are not opening early.... so 10 am for me. I am going to try the Next program and see how it goes. Good luck!

Jeff

 

[webbuzz]

they keep saying stores open at 8, but mine aint opening till 10

Are you looking at the mall hours? The malls will open their doors early, just like other launches.

 

[Malizzar]

I was actually looking forward to upgrading my iPad 4 with the air. Sad to hear they did not put the Touch ID into it for this release. It is a really great feature that makes using the iPhone 5s an even better experience.

Guess I will wait for the iPad Air 2 to see if they add it then.

 

[GeekLawyer]

Wow! Cool...

Now that you have a picture and likely a subpoena-able IP address on this site and twitter, can (will??)Apple security come after you and seize or make you forfeit the iPad Air?? Maybe some lawyers on the site can provide inputs on what Apple could do legally here, if anything?

Absolutely nothing. Apple won't be thrilled with Walmart; Walmart is the bad actor in this situation, not the poster. But this happens with every launch. Several people manage to get their device early, whether by buying it at retail or because FedEx/UPS delivered it early.

 

[Resqu2]

I'm hoping to get it at WalMart just to save $20 and midnight would be fine but I hate to loose a few hours sleep but I will.

 

[PBG4 Dude]

I believe it’s:

2 Colors (Space/Silver) X 4 Capacities (16/32/64/128GB) X 2 “radio” options (WiFi only/WiFi+LTE)

Even closer, but looking at Apple's website, they offer 4 cellular models plus wifi only so I believe the formula is:

2 Colors * 4 capacities * 5 radio options (wifi +4 diff 4G models) = 40
40 iPads would give you 1 of every type of iPad air going on sale tomorrow.

For people saying 500 units is a small amount, don't forget Apple stores receive multiple shipments per day. For example, when I picked up my MBA in 2012 at 8:30 or so at night, they were putting more models just received into inventory.

 

[Blakjack]

If that's the case, I can simply sell my iPad Air off for 500 some odd dollars next year and pay the difference for it Worth it.

Riiiiiiight. That's how we do it.

Save that box, Take good care of it, take a picture of it with the box, and throw that thing on eBay baby. #OnToTheNextOne