If I pick it up in person and the back is already scratched right out of the box, can I get it replaced on the spot?
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Apple to Launch Personal Pickup for iPhone 5 Tonight
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From what I've seen on store models, it's not the back that is scratched. It's the silver border around the glass. If I get one that has ANY sort of scuff or scratch, it's getting exchanged. There's just no excuse for that.
Went by the Fashion Vally Apple Store this morning at 11 to check on any stock. No more person waiting outside the door to greet you and inform you of any stock availability. Now there is just a poster board on a stand stating that they are out, and to see an employee about how to get a phone. Person directed me to one of their laptops, where they had it on the order screen with the blue button (from 10:00pm - 4:00am).
Interesting in that yesterday none of these people knew anything about this reservation setup (or feigned not to), and today it is stated as the obvious thing to do. So apparently they want simplify the process. Hopefully that means my locals stores will have some stock to reserve tonight (none available last night).
Interesting in that yesterday none of these people knew anything about this reservation setup (or feigned not to), and today it is stated as the obvious thing to do. So apparently they want simplify the process. Hopefully that means my locals stores will have some stock to reserve tonight (none available last night).
I live in San Francisco, there were no phones available on the website last night right at 10 but I checked again at 1am and reserved a black Sprint 32 GB in store. I picked it up this morning, they said I was the first iPhone 5 online reserve customer and the whole process was a breeze!
Crap, so if i check tonight at 10:00, and there are none available, i'm going to want to stay up all night checking and rechecking! Well, at least we are not on the east coast, waiting until 1:00am to start...
I know it was PST last night, but it may be different now that the feature isn't being "launched," but who knows... This whole process has just been annoying.
All of the stores on the app say unavailable right now, unlike last night where some showed stock, is that what you guys are getting?
No apple store around me has any available for pickup, so it's a waste of time for me today. I guess I will try again tomorrow..
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Still nothing in Buffalo NY too.....
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Still nothing in Buffalo NY too.....
10PM EST and the BUTTON was enabled....but no stock in Buffalo NY Apple Store.
Same here in Jacksonville, FL. Now the question is, can you still checkout and choose the pick up option and if so, will it queue you for the next time they get stock in?
Confirmed stock in NYC. First it showed out of stock, then stock appeared. Just ordered from Grand Central. Other stores had stock as well. 32 GB Black AT&T.
Just cancelled my other order which was "in processing" due 24-28 Oct.
Good luck.
just select your iphone, in the cart, it will ask how you want it, Delivery or pickup, that's where you find out if your apple store has it or not.
For those wondering where to go, just put the phone you want to buy in your cart and on the checkout page it'll show Pick Up: Select An Apple Store. Select your store there, if you're lucky.
RE: updating inventory: I'm noticing this doesn't happen right at 10p - rather it's slightly delayed. Some stories in the NY area posted around 10:08. Hoping some still update in my area soon!
Guessing this will be much easier in 2 weeks when demand slows...a bit.
RE: updating inventory: I'm noticing this doesn't happen right at 10p - rather it's slightly delayed. Some stories in the NY area posted around 10:08. Hoping some still update in my area soon!
Guessing this will be much easier in 2 weeks when demand slows...a bit.
5 million sold already, you would figure that DEMAND would slow now...lol
Well, it's 10:17PM EST and my guess is there is no STOCK for pickup next day. Oh well