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AT&T Boned Us All
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AT&T didn't screw me over on the last 2 iPhone pre-orders, and my new iPhone 6 (not +) is out for delivery tomorrow.
But next time, I'm ordering from Apple. Why? I feel they have better customer service.
I think it's the part when you decided AT&T would be a BETTER option instead. No chance I would have even considered it. Now you know.
I agree that you probably won't leave, but if it makes you feel better to say that you will, more power to ya.
You're right, people were pre-ordering for launch day (6's) at 7AM. No excuse for trusting AT&T.
Enjoy Veri... nah... being mad at AT&T
Here's a thought:
Ever think that maybe, just maybe, I was typing my response at the same time you were typing yours? And, as such, didn't see your response until after the fact?
It's a crazy idea, I know. Time is a real bee sting sometimes.
I don't think AT&T is hurt by you adding a new line, either way they're getting paid.
Who ordered 7 hours after preorders began and is getting a 6 plus tomorrow? I checked it about 7 hours after and it said 3-4 shipping on all 6 pluses. Must be incredibly lucky.
Also check this thread, people with promised 9/19 delivery dates are getting pushed back.
https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/1782818/
Oh man, my butt hurts now.
I hope I can make do with the 6, sigh
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I don't think AT&T is hurt by you adding a new line, either way they're getting paid.
Little sarcasm there, I needed a new line anyway.
Please post your source. Unless the source is your bitter jealousy. We've already seen that.
I don't know how much control carriers really have over their supply or lack thereof, so I'm not sure why you're so mad at AT&T.
Last year I had to wait 2 months for my 5s despite ordering on the launch day (remember, no preorders for the 5s) because I had to order through a particular retailer in order to get a corporate rate plan. My point is that some vendors are obviously low on Apple's supply chain priority list. If the fault is with anyone, it's with Apple for not being able to produce a supply that meets the demand. Of course they will prioritize their own stores.
lol What about mine that arrived in UPS in my city today? Is that one gonna be released or no?
Funny you say that...
When I couldn't get into the apple store for about 40 minutes I also put an iPhone plus in my cart on the at&t site. Went to check out and then realized- yeah, that's not a good idea.
Kept trying apple and finally got in. If I couldn't I would have just waited until another day.
I ordered on ATT before midnight Pacific time. ATT's confirmation email said it'd be delivered 9/19. The next day they said it'd be delivered 2 weeks after launch. I canceled it and ordered with Apple Friday afternoon. It'll be here tomorrow.
So let me get this straight. You went to AT&T because the Apple/B] store was down and are mad about your order.
The carriers just sell the stock that Apple gives them. The phones are in short supply because Apple failed to make enough of them for launch day. (and very likely diverted preorder stock to Apple stores).
The carriers are just middlemen in these sales. They get zero profit from selling the device itself. Their big hope is that you also buy some profit laden accessories, add a line or upgrade your service. Otherwise they don't make any money on the transaction. They just get to to be the fall guy when Apple leaves them holding the bag.
There are a lot of things carriers could do better (up to date tracking systems would be one) - but you didn't get 'boned' by AT&T. You got 'boned' by Apple....
But I get it. Your disappointed because you didn't get your new toy on Christmas.