I was charged for my apple care around 3:30PM EST today, still not status change from processing and I still haven't been charged for the watch yet.
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Apple Watch Order Statuses Shifting to 'Preparing for Shipment'
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I was charged for my apple care around 3:30PM EST today, still not status change from processing and I still haven't been charged for the watch yet.
It's funny but, although I was really disappointed with that ship date after getting my confirmation email at 3:14 am eastern time, I had simply hoped for getting mine before the end of the month. After reading so many posts about billing and UPS tracking numbers the last two days, I've been checking my bank and Apple order status constantly in the hopes of being happily surprised.
I'm happy for all who will be getting their Watches this Friday but I admit I'm definitely more bummed about my May shipping date now
3:04 EST AND still had that date. I don't think any of that combo was shipping early. I'm hoping whatever production issues there were/are are fixed and it ships earlier. At 3:04 I have to be one of the first to get it! I hope!!!
I think the fact that people think 'first come, first served'
...is what is happening here is probably causing unneeded stress and tears. There is literally no reason to expect this to actually *be* the case
It is more likely "First made, first shipped" with a (slight) *skew* towards first come. But if they are getting stuff off the lines and thru QA and to fulfillment for certain SKUs first it would be insane for them to not bill and ship for them because some jamoke in East Jeebus was "in line" first...
-K
...is what is happening here is probably causing unneeded stress and tears. There is literally no reason to expect this to actually *be* the case
It is more likely "First made, first shipped" with a (slight) *skew* towards first come. But if they are getting stuff off the lines and thru QA and to fulfillment for certain SKUs first it would be insane for them to not bill and ship for them because some jamoke in East Jeebus was "in line" first...
-K
I have everything the same as yours, except mine was 1:03 MT confirmation and mine was charged this afternoon. Yours can't be far behind.
Nope! I think we are out of luck and will likely not get it by Friday. It seems the Sports 42mm Space Gray with Black Band was the most ordered watch and stock is low on these puppies. Oh well....
-Mike
Maybe they just under-estimated demand and besides Apple is smart in a way not to produce a ton of product and stock it. Instead they try to fill demand then as they come across issues they fix them quietly as new product is built. In a way that's a good thing. But since this is such a small product I do think they could also be manufacturing this outside of China. How about US, Brazil, etc. Would really like to see that happen.
-Mike
Haha yeah tell me about it. I think worse case we'll get lucky and maybe get it a week or two later who knows. I was actually going to get the 38MM instead as I really don't like huge watches and wanted something light and comfortable for my slim wrist but then I went to the store and was kinda glad I got the 42MM because it didn't really look that big and felt nice trying it on.
-Mike
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Yeah that sounded more like a scream lol
-Mike
Yes... For one watch (or 2 if you ordered at same time) My initial 3:01 order is preparing for shipment. My second one ordered 10 min later still shows 4/24-5/8 but is still processing.
12:04am (PST) email confirmation, actual order 12:02. 42mm milanese loop, still not charged, no change in status.
Hmmm. I have my confirmation at 3:04, but at store.apple.com I don't see a time. What am I missing. Where do I look?
I know my actual order time too. I was right there when it happened.
Right after I clicked the 'Apple, hurry up and take my money' button I looked at the time.
I am in Atlanta as well. I ordered couple chargers for the watch. Original delivery date was 23-28. Status changed on 21 and UPS is showing early delivery of 22. It is coming from the TN center. So, if the watch follows this trend, we could potentially not seeing a status change until the day before or even better we could get an early delivery!
A stock pile of products that have partially charged batteries in them? Paying for storage and protecting these items and their packaging from thieves and damage from heat and cold.
No.
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For this brand new product category, Apple could not know if people hated it or loved it until they started buying. When have you ever known Apple to build too much of something and have to dump it? They had to err on the side of caution and now they are trying to catch up.
Day #2....
Still waiting in Salt Lake City.
42mm SG Black Band Sport.
No Charge
Still Processing for a 4/24 - 5/8 delivery.
Still waiting in Salt Lake City.
42mm SG Black Band Sport.
No Charge
Still Processing for a 4/24 - 5/8 delivery.
Still waiting in El Paso, TX
42mm SG Black Band Sport.
No Charge
Still Processing for a 4/24 - 5/8 delivery.
Thanks buddy. That really helps me more than you know. I've been a wreck.
I talked to apple for 3 hours tonight and they did two things for me:
1- a 15% off Apple Store coupon (they said it is the unicorn of Apple Store phone support, I've never seen one in the last 9 years of calling.
2- the changed my shipping method to Overnight/NextDay Air instead of "Standard"
Neither of these things have had an effect on my watch though. Can't use coupon towards any new products or accessories for 30 days. And the expedited shipping didn't change my status or push a charge to my card.
Realistically it doesn't matter, the launch or delivery date won't be affected but I think the guy felt so bad for me because I really felt despair until reading your post, that I was somehow missed or forgotten.
