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Apple to Offer In-Store Pickup Option for iPhone 6 Pre-Orders
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They charge your credit card immediately. I pre-ordered my iphone 5 and it went out of my card the minute I press submit.
Sorry I really mean the iPhone 5. Since I didn't upgrade, I guess in my mind last year = last upgrade for me.
Actually FedEx won't be affected, they're far busier over the holidays. iPhones are small, light, and the number of units while high for Apple, will only be a small bump compared to others high volume shipments. That's why Apple uses FedEx, this will be easy for them.
You can on the apple store app here in Cali. Try it. Use the app and pick the next program before checkout. You'll see...
I don't understand why I can't order from Apple/do store pickup for a Verizon phone with the single line 2GB unlimited talk/text plan for $60? Why can I only get a share everything plan from Verizon if ordered from Apple?
I'd much prefer to order from Apple and do store pickup on launch day, but since I can only get the single line plans from Verizon direct, I am at the mercy of the Fedex guy.
I'd much prefer to order from Apple and do store pickup on launch day, but since I can only get the single line plans from Verizon direct, I am at the mercy of the Fedex guy.
Exactly, I did an in-store pickup with my iPad Air last year and IIRC the box had my name on it.
This is what I want to know. Although I would like the phone immediately, that isn't an option; however, I don't want to wait several weeks or even a month.
Someone answered my original post that several launches ago, it was 27 days.
Or you can print the release form from the Apple website and stick it on the front door. I've done it for iPhones and other things Apple wanted a 'release' for signature for. As was said, YMMV on neighborhood!
And, online should start everywhere at 12:01 PDT simultaneously. 3:01 on the east coast, 8:01 am in the UK, etc. I seem to recall last time I did this (iPhone 5?) I had to give up and come back a few hours later when things had calmed down.
I'll be on vacation in Florida too. We'll be in the Kissimmee/Orlando area. I've never done the in-store pick up, and I've never been away from home on a launch day, so this is a dilemma I've never dealt with before. I wasn't sure if you had to pick a particular store, and I'm not familiar with Florida at all.
They will certainly hold it all day, probably even 2-3 days or even a week since its paid for
Oh yeah that sounds correct. I believe Next in stores and online is for upgrades only.
I'm sure they could do that. I would sell it though. Apple would give you far less.
So do we start complaining that Apple screwed up the in store pickup for preorders now or do we wait till the 19th?
Just got this answer in an Apple chat..on whether or not preordering to Apple store will guarantee you a phone on launch.
I think there are two big stores in Orlando. We'll be staying in Ormond Beach and the closest Apple Store to us is in Altamonte Springs (like 20 minutes away from Orlando). I called the Store and they said I can pick the closest store to me when I pre-order my phone and then I can come in on the 19th at any time and pick it up! I was also thinking about maybe having it delivered at the hotel we're staying at, but we're leaving the 20th so I would hate if something happens and it can't be delivered the 19th and then I have no phone! at least at the apple store I can go there myself and pick it up.
This is why I'm bringing my school backpack into the Apple Store. I'll put the iPhone box in my backpack while at the counter and zip it closed. I'll walk out of the store normally with my backpack, and walk around the mall keep track of anyone who may be following me. Once I'm confident nobody is following me, I'll walk quickly to my car.
I may be paranoid...
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I can't imagine they'd sell your phone. Apple charges you once successfully completing an online checkout. Your name is on the box.
