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Apple Watch Order Statuses Shifting to 'Preparing for Shipment'
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Recently?? I mean what time roughly want to make sure there still updating status..
Ok, that makes me feel a little better. I was able to get the Black Sport for 4-6 weeks when I think I would've been able to get it this Friday. I'm travelling for 2 weeks and it would've come in real handy with walking directions but I guess I have something to look forward to when I return.
My 3am Pre-Order Story
Many people are sharing their crazy mid-morning pre-order stories here, so I figured I'd throw in mine while I'm at it.
My email confirmation clocked in at 3:11am EST, and it was only that "late" because the freaking
Store app updated first, while I was wasting time and constantly refreshing store.apple.com on my Mac! Only two or three minutes in, it occurred to my brain to check the app! Gah! Just so happens my watch/band of choice seems to be the most popular Watch selection of all (42mm, Space Grey Sport, Black Sport Band). I ended up with a shipping date of May 13-27th.
At this point, my order is still "Processing."
Funny part is, I was crazy enough to stay up until around 3:30am to make sure my pre-order was in, including my reservation for try-on at an Apple Store, all when I had a train to catch the same morning around 10am. This was part of my vacation for the weekend in Chicago, and while I was there, I fortunately got try-on sessions at both the Michigan Avenue and Lincoln Park stores while I was in town.
Many people are sharing their crazy mid-morning pre-order stories here, so I figured I'd throw in mine while I'm at it.
My email confirmation clocked in at 3:11am EST, and it was only that "late" because the freaking
Store app updated first, while I was wasting time and constantly refreshing store.apple.com on my Mac! Only two or three minutes in, it occurred to my brain to check the app! Gah! Just so happens my watch/band of choice seems to be the most popular Watch selection of all (42mm, Space Grey Sport, Black Sport Band). I ended up with a shipping date of May 13-27th.At this point, my order is still "Processing."
Funny part is, I was crazy enough to stay up until around 3:30am to make sure my pre-order was in, including my reservation for try-on at an Apple Store, all when I had a train to catch the same morning around 10am. This was part of my vacation for the weekend in Chicago, and while I was there, I fortunately got try-on sessions at both the Michigan Avenue and Lincoln Park stores while I was in town.
No they are not. Thoundans maybe, millions no way, at least not for the watch. It has been said that there were 2.3 or so million sold upon preorder by Sunday April 12th, they are currently taking the money for the first deliveries not ALL the deliveries, so if in 6 hours they sold out, it means they are preparing the first six hours worth not all pre orders to date.
So yes, they are processing thousands but NOT millions.
I think several posters presenting that theory mean they're going in order of collection and color. (I'm sure, even if they're right, the orders for each type would then be prioritized on time of order)
(42mm space gray, sport band, ordered 00:11 (couldn't get thru til then!) Still processing. A 3' magnetic charging cable is being prepared for del 4/23-28; and a black leather band, processing, for delivery in May.)
My credit card shows a $30.74 charge today, almost certainly for the magnetic charging cable (plus tax) that's "preparing for shipment" AND a $49 charge, which must be for the AppleCare for the watch that's still showing processing for May 13-27 delivery. Might that hint that there'll soon be a charge for the watch, too?
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Is there a way to track the watch right now in the preparing to ship process or no.
Is there a way to track the watch right now in the preparing to ship process or no.
As I'm reading your comment I see your user name "madman" # . I got email confirmation at 12:02 am and nothing still. I know how you feel. Oh well ......
#firstworldproblems
I ordered two watches, the 38MM and 42MM Space Grey Sport. The 42MM was charged and marked as preparing for shipment, while the 38MM (which was ordered first) is still processing. I hope the 38MM will change to preparing for shipment, as that is the one I plan on keeping!
By the way, both have the same 4/24-5/8 delivery range.
By the way, both have the same 4/24-5/8 delivery range.
I used a Discover Card and my Email confirming my order was at 1:04 AM Mountain Time.
Still no Status Change, or Charge to my Card...
Still no Status Change, or Charge to my Card...
So seriously, is there anyone in the US with a 42mm space gray apple watch sport that used the app/apple pay that has been charged / moved to preparing for shipment?
Can you post a picture? Most people with the Gray sport have said their status has not changed.
I'm curious how many of you "Favorited" your watch on the app?
I favorited as soon as the option was available.
The app came up for me around 12:04am, four clicks, a thumb print, and one minute later. It was done.
They took the money out today, and 30 min after that, it's prepping for shipment.
Can't wait to see if it comes on release day and if so, I wonder if it was it because I favorited it on the app.
Regardless.....Good luck to you all....
I favorited as soon as the option was available.
The app came up for me around 12:04am, four clicks, a thumb print, and one minute later. It was done.
They took the money out today, and 30 min after that, it's prepping for shipment.
Can't wait to see if it comes on release day and if so, I wonder if it was it because I favorited it on the app.
Regardless.....Good luck to you all....
My card has been charged!!!IT'S A CELEBRASHAWWWWN!
Was your card just charged now or earlier on in the evening with everyone else? Just trying to figure out if charges are still going on or if they're done for the evening....
That's exactly what I did. Woke up 5 minutes prior to preorders and was back in bed by 2:03am CST.
Guys, mind to provide:
Location:
Watch model:
Preorder time:
Estimated delivery times:
Status:
Mine is:
Location: Texas, US
Watch model: SS 42mm Link Bracelet
Preorder time: 04/10 - later during the day
Estimated delivery times: May 13-27
Status: Processing
Location:
Watch model:
Preorder time:
Estimated delivery times:
Status:
Mine is:
Location: Texas, US
Watch model: SS 42mm Link Bracelet
Preorder time: 04/10 - later during the day
Estimated delivery times: May 13-27
Status: Processing
That is actually a really good question. I ordered mine that exact way, notification at 12:02 PST but still nothing.
My biggest concern is Apple pay defaulted to the wrong billing address so I called and got it fixed so now I am stalking it in case it does't go through despite Apple stating they corrected it for me.
Seems like everyone that order a 42mm SG sport with another watch has not had status changed to preparing to ship for the 42mm SG sport and only the other watch unless I've missed something. This seems to be the case even if two different orders were placed with the 42mm SG sport being first. Just wondering if Apple may be giving priority for the 42mm SG sport that ordered one watch? I know it's too early to tell but a possibility. Fun to obsess and speculate immediately!
I'm from Montreal and my confirmation email was from 3:04 AM. I just went to my credit card and saw I was charged and my order status changed on the Apple Store for "Preparing for shipment."
I can't wait to have my watch!
I ordered the 38 mm SS white sport band!