So, I decided to go ahead and call AT&T and see if they could provide me for a reason as to why my iPhone 5 is not shipping when others who ordered after me have had theirs ship. Yes, I realize the CSRs tend to have no idea what they're talking about or may just lie to calm you down, but I figured, what the hell.
The CSR I spoke to claims that although I ordered the iPhone 5 (Black 32 GB, btw) just before 7 AM EST, the "credit bureau" did not allow for the transaction to take place, so AT&T had to place the order on hold until it could pass the check. She says that later in the day, it passed the check and due to the wait, I lost my place in the queue. Now, this story lines up with the order of events, in that though I got my confirmation e-mail right away, I did not get the text that my order had been processed until hours later, at 2:42 PM. Whether or not this story is BS, I can't say, but this hasn't happened to me before.
Thought I would add that to the pile of "reasons" that AT&T provides for those whose orders have not shipped out yet. Just like so many others, she says it won't ship until October now. I have a hard time believing that, as many who were told that had it arrive today or have it arriving next week. Either way, I'm still frustrated. 🙁
Thrilled for all of those who've received theirs, though! I know what it feels like to hold a shiny new iPhone in your hand after anxiously waiting for it, and it feels pretty damn great. Hope to feel that way too soon!
