That appears to depend heavily on what model and the random number generator in AT&T's order system.
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Carrier AT&T Pre-Order and Dispatch Thread
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That appears to depend heavily on what model and the random number generator in AT&T's order system.
Just checked my CC statement - I was charged $99.42 today which is just the tax.
To my peeps that had their phones shipped, when does this turn into "preparing for shipment"???
To my peeps that had their phones shipped, when does this turn into "preparing for shipment"???
Tell me about it, 4:47 order time. Space Gray 256. Still in progress with Nov 2nd-Nov 10th. My wife got her Silver 64gig on launch day and she likes rubbing it in. LOL
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256 Silver here too. I called sales (800-331-0500) to get someone to confirm that "paid in full" preorders aren't charged to the credit card until shipping rather than at pre-order. Took forever, having to re-listen to every order detail I already knew. Finally confirmed that a hold is placed on the credit card and isn't charged until shipping. I'd imagine I'll be one of the unfortunates that don't get any shipping info until the morning of delivery.
I have a mean headache.
I have a mean headache.
Interesting..the printed instructions I got with all three X’s said specifically do NOT include anything in the box except the old iPhone...no accessories, no SIM card, no packaging. Make sure the iPhone is wiped and Find My iPhone is turned off.
The instructions did say get a receipt from USPS.
You will probably get a text from them once they receive the iPhone. My advice is to keep that text!!! One year I got the “We got it” text, then 10 days later got a “We DIDN’T get it, and we’re charging you for the remaing Next balance” text. Wtf?!?
I went to the local AT&T store and showed them the ‘We got it” text. After making a few calls they credited my acccount for the full amount. Whew!!
I ordered the Space Grey 64. Not sure if it matters but mines also being shipped to my local AT&T retailer instead of my home.
I don’t think it makes a difference.
I’m doing a 256 GB silver getting shipped to my house, meanwhile my friend is getting hers shipped to the store, both with a 11/2-11/10 ship date that’s still in progress.
So I guess we are the In progress people... damn, I honestly am not even that excited anymore hahha..
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I’m 10/27 (9:55 am) Maybe I’m next
If you had a pre-order through AT&T with Next, I think the SOP is that you need to cancel your order with a sales rep directly over the phone or else it won't reinstate your eligibility right away.
I also have December dates. I ordered at 3:30am eastern and got a November 3rd date. Then I got an email at around 7am with the December dates. I’m a Premiere customer and this is the price I pay for getting a pretty good deal on my monthly plan.
You guys think me calling AT&T would solve anything? I just don’t understand why people are getting the phone
Before me when they ordered after me. (And they have the same color/storage)
Before me when they ordered after me. (And they have the same color/storage)
I know I've tried and they told me that unless they miss the ship date times that they couldn't do anything.
In my case, it seems like the best shot you have is finding one in store, then canceling the order. I’m a Premier customer so that’s not even an option for me.
Figures, guess I’m being impatient. Still frustrating that folks are getting the phone AFTER they place their orders after me
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There’s literally none in the state . The corporate stores didn’t even get any on launch day and the 12 Apple stores have none. I live in Delaware so small state = no love in terms of getting units
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12/4-12/11. Was updated on Saturday. Previously was 12/4-12/18
But I ordered at about 3:45 PM eastern time on 10/27
Was going to send mine back in but got $480 from GameStop for my 7+. Will pay off the remaining balance and still make a little profit. Also, was very hesitant to mail it in because of exactly your situation.
That's my case exactly. Ordered at 3:34 ET and got a Nov 3, then a dec 4-18. Premier also. SG 256.
They said two things to me on the phone today. First is that it was billing related and that it was declined then reprocessed. Then that person’s supervisor told me that it had to do with a team that sets the phone up for activation having to “push” the order through. I didn’t know what to do and they weren’t going to fix my delivery date, so when my car infotainment system restarted in the middle of this conversation with ATT, I just let it go lol.
You mean "that guy" who got his phone 2 days ago instead of continuing to be frustrated that ATT hasn't shipped yet? Not sure why you think you owe ATT anything...
It's more of a concern of further screwing things up, not being able to get it canceled, the hassle of having to return a phone that I was unable to cancel, something going wrong with the Apple order again. Just a little gun shy, I guess.
I didn't intend to throw shade on those who successfully made it work.
I just ordered today and have December 12-19 dates.
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Speaking from past experience and from several AT&T pre-orders, it will do you absolutely, positively NO good in wasting your time.