
I am now convinced that chat operators have no idea what's going on (or just enjoy messing w/ customers). Following is a transcript of my chat w/ ATT, held earlier today:
info: at 13:48:22
Thank you for your patience! Your AT&T Representative will be with you shortly.
info: at 13:48:26
Welcome! You are now chatting with 'Susan'
thomas: at 13:49:12
Hi, I was hoping that you could answer a question or two about my order?
Susan: at 13:49:13
Hello, thank you for chatting with AT&T today. I see that you have a question regarding the details of an order. Is that correct?
Susan: at 13:49:49
I will be happy to help you with that.
thomas: at 13:50:10
yes. I preordered the iphone 6+ a few minutes before 12 AM (the website let me on just before 12 PST)
Susan: at 13:50:53
Ok Mr. *******, lets start by giving me your Web Order Number.
thomas: at 13:51:06
I was of the understanding that the iphone 6+ would be available for customers on the 19th, but it looks like they won't be shipped until October. I was wondering if you knew which date was wrong
thomas: at 13:51:45
web order number is ***************
Susan: at 13:53:02
I am in the Order Status chat group so Im a bit limited as to what I can assist with. We do however have another chat group that can assist with your particular request. Would you like to be transferred via chat, or would you like their phone number?
thomas howell: at 13:53:26
Chat is fine. Thanks much.
info: at 13:53:51
One moment while I transfer the chat to a representative that is better skilled to handle your concern.
info: at 13:53:58
You are now chatting with 'Sonny A.'.
Sonny A.: at 13:54:02
Welcome to AT&T Premier Web Navigation Support. I am reviewing your pre-chat questionnaire and will be right with you.
Sonny A.: at 13:54:06
Hi. Good day to you.
thomas: at 13:54:17
Hi -- Thanks for helping me.
Sonny A.: at 13:55:42
I Am currently reading your Previous Conversation.
thomas howell: at 13:56:35
ok -- thanks.
Sonny A.: at 13:57:54
I will be happy to check what I can do to help you today.
Sonny A.: at 13:58:19
For security purposes , May I know your full name and the wireless number that associated with this account please ?
thomas: at 13:58:31
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thomas: at 13:58:35
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Sonny A.: at 14:00:35
Thank you for waiting. I'll be with you in just a moment.
thomas: at 14:01:02
thanks.
Sonny A.: at 14:02:25
Thank you for the information Mr. Thomas
Sonny A.: at 14:04:00
For security purposes , may I know the master passcode/Password of this account ?
thomas: at 14:04:07
Sonny A.: at 14:04:29
Perfect!
Sonny A.: at 14:04:56
Thank you for correctly verifying the account
Sonny A.: at 14:06:10
I am currently working to research your concern. Please hold and I will be right back with you within 2 minutes.
thomas: at 14:07:35
thanks
Sonny A.: at 14:08:48
Thank you for patiently waiting Mr. Thomas
Sonny A.: at 14:09:37
Based upon my gathered resources,
Sonny A.: at 14:10:00
There's nothing wrong with the both date.
thomas: at 14:10:45
"the both date?" I'm not sure what you mean.
Sonny A.: at 14:12:45
I will be right with you.
Sonny A.: at 14:12:54
The 19th means it will be available for pre-ordering . And yes it will not shipped until october because the apple said that the shipping will be on the month of november
Sonny A.: at 14:13:22
To be accurate , the shipping date will be on 10th on november until november 27th
Sonny A.: at 14:13:49
Because it has 40 business days that must be done.
thomas: at 14:14:25
Ok -- so there are no iphone 6+ available until november, despite the 9/19 release date, correct?
Sonny A.: at 14:16:37
Yes there is but it's about the shipping days
thomas: at 14:17:18
?? Again, not sure I understand. It's going to take 40 days to get to Pennsylvania from China?
Sonny A.: at 14:18:46
Sorry for the information I gave you about the 40 days.
Sonny A.: at 14:19:08
On the 19th , the Iphone 6 will be available
thomas: at 14:19:18
Thanks. I'm just quite confused.
Sonny A.: at 14:19:34
We still have not heard from you. Due to business needs I will only be able to wait for two more minutes. Do you wish to continue the chat?
thomas: at 14:19:42
yes
Sonny A.: at 14:19:42
Sorry for the information
Sonny A.: at 14:19:47
Please disregard.
Sonny A.: at 14:19:50
Ok.
Sonny A.: at 14:20:00
And then it depends on the shipping days