AT&T Expecting Crowds For iPhone Launch

[yoman]

How funny would it be if ATT got all of the guards and crowd control stuff and then like only 2 people showed up

And they would be solicitors hoping to ask for some money from potential iPhone buyers.

 

[Le Big Mac]

If I had one of those cappuccino carts, I could make a killing selling to people in line....

They, and probably everyone, would be better off if you were peddling valium instead.

I suspect we'll hear stories of rioting and fisticuffs in one store in some mid-sized city. Meanwhile, there will be orderly lines some places and no lines other places.

 

[AppleIntelRock]

someone in my local store said they'd already hired crowd-control.
who knows?

 

[AppleIntelRock]

do we know anything about how the apple stores are going to handle this? they are keeping their mouths shut huh?

they dont even have posters.

 

[Cindynjgirl79]

they dont even have posters.

the at&t stores do

 

[AppleIntelRock]

the at&t stores do

we were talking about apple

 

[twoodcc]

So you're saying there's a chance! (that i'll get one)

 

[AppleIntelRock]

So you're saying there's a chance! (that i'll get one)

yes. i think it'll be MUCH easier then most people think to get an iphone on launch day.

 

[rstansby]

P.S. the Zune also had a hype

LOL

 

[macnews]

I like the coffee cart idea. I might actually do that!

I wonder if the demand will be so great people who can get one can re-sell it via ebay ala PS3 and Xbox systems.

 

[kcroy]

?

The Headline for this thread is hilarious!

 

[mac jones]

I've been hearing a lot of hype but no real buzz.

Note: when this happens with flicks it's not a good sign.

we shall just wait and see I guess

 

[Macnoviz]

I've been hearing a lot of hype but no real buzz.

Note: when this happens with flicks it's not a good sign.

we shall just wait and see I guess

The problem is that with movies, everyone in the line will buy one ticket. The ratio of just-lookers to buyers could be quite high. I really really hope the iPhone can score in the first days to get some positive press attention. We don't want headlines going "iPhone sells slower than expected", because that would really slow down sales

 

[Epstein]

whats the chances of getting one a week after launch day

(depends when student loan comes in)

 

[Photography]

The Headline for this thread is hilarious!

Hehe, I thought so too.

coolosxapps

 

[pocketrockets]

I doubt there will be news of riots/fight/outbreaks etc. because people who shop at the Apple Store and want to see the iPhone are civil, middle-upper class consumers and are not thugs/working-class looking for launch night trouble at a Wal-Mart or Target.

I've heard that BBQs will be taking place, however.

 

[pagansoul]

My Apple Store will be closing after lunch on friday. Reopen at 6pm. I'm torn between going home for a few hours or wait in the Mall for 4 hours. If there are no lines I would end up spending money in the stores.

 

[Teddy's]

Well, the first point of reference is the Apple Store. When they are sold out (as many analysts expect,) buyers will run to AT&T.

Yeah!! RUN like in Pamplona in July