Apple's delivery dates for a MBP 16

[TL24]

So I recently ordered a MBP 16 (i9 2.3GHZ, 64GB of RAM, 5600m, 1TB SSD) and the estimated delivery date for my unit is Sept 30th - Oct 2nd. This is the first time I've ever ordered a MBP directly from Apple, all of my other MB's were base models bought from Best Buy so I'm just wondering how accurate these dates are. Is there a chance I'll receive my MBP 16 sooner rather than later? Status says they have all the parts needed to build my MBP so I hope it gets to me asap.

Everyone's experience with ordering directly from Apple would be appreciated!

Thanks!

 

[yukari]

With COVID-19, it's hard to say.
But previously, I usually got mine a day or two earlier than Apple's estimated delivery date.

 

[jerryk]

Depends where you are. But, my experience has been Apple gives you a date they know they can meet and usually delivers earlier than that date.

 

[TL24]

With COVID-19, it's hard to say.
But previously, I usually got mine a day or two earlier than Apple's estimated delivery date.

That's good to know, I guess I can dream about getting it next week lol

Depends where you are. But, my experience has been Apple gives you a date they know they can meet and usually delivers earlier than that date.

I'm in Minnesota, if they have all the parts I hope it doesn't take as long as they stated.

 

[adgoodma]

Mine was just delivered 5 days ahead of schedule. Its was a custom order.

 

[jerryk]

I'm in Minnesota, if they have all the parts I hope it doesn't take as long as they stated.

There are several steps on a custom order. In addition to having parts, they have to have a build slot and then there shipping. The unit will likely be built in China. If so, it first needs to get shipped from factory to Shanghai. It will take a day or so to clear Chinese export control. From there it will fly to Juneau, AK and then to Louisville. There it will take a day or so to clear US import customs. And then be sent to you in Minnesota via Fedex domestic shipping, which will take overnight.

 

[Grohowiak]

There are several steps on a custom order. In addition to having parts, they have to have a build slot and then there shipping. The unit will likely be built in China. If so, it first needs to get shipped from factory to Shanghai. It will take a day or so to clear Chinese export control. From there it will fly to Juneau, AK and then to Louisville. There it will take a day or so to clear US import customs. And then be sent to you in Minnesota via Fedex domestic shipping, which will take overnight.

Juneau? I though all transit goes through Anchorage.
Got any source for that?

 

[jerryk]

Juneau? I though all transit goes through Anchorage.
Got any source for that?

My mistake. You are correct.

 

[Shadowbech]

So I recently ordered a MBP 16 (i9 2.3GHZ, 64GB of RAM, 5600m, 1TB SSD) and the estimated delivery date for my unit is Sept 30th - Oct 2nd. This is the first time I've ever ordered a MBP directly from Apple, all of my other MB's were base models bought from Best Buy so I'm just wondering how accurate these dates are. Is there a chance I'll receive my MBP 16 sooner rather than later? Status says they have all the parts needed to build my MBP so I hope it gets to me asap.

Everyone's experience with ordering directly from Apple would be appreciated!

Thanks!

You will likely get it sooner. My wife ordered the MB Air and the delivery date was between 9/23-26. It was shipped only last Friday, 9/11 and was delivered today.

 

[Grohowiak]

My mistake. You are correct.

All good, I was just wondering cause I love aviation and I was hoping to find out something new.

 

[ght56]

I think you will get it a little ahead of schedule, but the current situation of crazy hurricanes, a pandemic, earthquakes, and attacking polar bears throws everything into question. I went refurbished as I needed ASAP and they were able to do next day delivery on a BTO model (I got a 5500 as opposed to the 5600).

Nice spec BTW.

 

[dinobear]

I'll chime in here since I ordered a similar model a few days before you.
16" MBP, 64GB, 5600m, 2tb ssd.
Ordered Sept 11. Estimated delivery Sept 24-Sept28. Shipped the 16th. Current delivery date of the 22nd.

 

[Lozza013]

I've brought direct from Apple many times. It's always been accurate for me.

 

[TL24]

I'll chime in here since I ordered a similar model a few days before you.
16" MBP, 64GB, 5600m, 2tb ssd.
Ordered Sept 11. Estimated delivery Sept 24-Sept28. Shipped the 16th. Current delivery date of the 22nd.

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Awesome, that's great to know mine may arrive sooner than stated. Thanks!