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No line at suburban Philly Best Buys so far.

Wow! That's crazy...isn't it almost 11am on your side of the map;)? It's just in front of 7am in Alaska...no lines at BB or AT&T at this point, but it's obviously WAY to early if you're seeing nothing in Philly....or, if it's 11am, is it possible the line has moved inside?

I'm amazed NONE of your are going to AT&T. That, I believe...after reading through this thread and several others on MR that are "Checking in"...is going to be the most fruitful location. Only problem...5pm, Friday and people paying their bills. That can take all sorts of time...so I think I'll go to the brand new AT&T store that is located in a brand new mall....with a Brand New Best Buy anchor on one corner (Not making this up)...there's a Target in the same mall:) I'm thinking I should be able to pull it off...Also, I want the 3g version, 64gigs. So it's a bit less popular it seems...and AT&T is bound to have more of the 3g's in stock as to sell their plans.

Why is everyone going to only Best Buy or Apple stores? Is it an "In stock" concern...or the looseness of the other retailers for launch items? Wal-Mart and Target do seem to be less organized and a bit worse prepared...but a line's a line, right? Or is it simply that the Wal-Marts and Targets in the land will only receive a dozen and Best Buy/Apple will get a "Dozen" dozen?

Jer
 
Why is everyone going to only Best Buy or Apple stores? Is it an "In stock" concern...or the looseness of the other retailers for launch items? Wal-Mart and Target do seem to be less organized and a bit worse prepared...but a line's a line, right? Or is it simply that the Wal-Marts and Targets in the land will only receive a dozen and Best Buy/Apple will get a "Dozen" dozen?

Jer

That is it. Target/Wal-Mart do not look like they are getting many at all while Apple/Best Buy look like they are getting good sized shipments.
 
Probably is the best option in Miami. Leaving to go there at 4 may be a little late though. Good luck!

Hah! 4PM is already pushing it! I'm lucky my boss is letting me leave early at all.

For something more important I'd be willing to ask to leave earlier, but for an iPad launch? In the big picture, job comes first. Besides, I'll get one eventually. It's not like they're going to stop selling them tomorrow. ;)
 
southlake store lines are starting to get a little big but we have tons of BB and targets and AT&t plus a few verizon stores

Oh, I know. I was just wondering which store you were reporting from. The southlake store will be the third stop on my hunt if my first two options don't play out.
 
Wow! That's crazy...isn't it almost 11am on your side of the map;)? It's just in front of 7am in Alaska...no lines at BB or AT&T at this point, but it's obviously WAY to early if you're seeing nothing in Philly....or, if it's 11am, is it possible the line has moved inside?

I'm amazed NONE of your are going to AT&T. That, I believe...after reading through this thread and several others on MR that are "Checking in"...is going to be the most fruitful location. Only problem...5pm, Friday and people paying their bills. That can take all sorts of time...so I think I'll go to the brand new AT&T store that is located in a brand new mall....with a Brand New Best Buy anchor on one corner (Not making this up)...there's a Target in the same mall:) I'm thinking I should be able to pull it off...Also, I want the 3g version, 64gigs. So it's a bit less popular it seems...and AT&T is bound to have more of the 3g's in stock as to sell their plans.

Why is everyone going to only Best Buy or Apple stores? Is it an "In stock" concern...or the looseness of the other retailers for launch items? Wal-Mart and Target do seem to be less organized and a bit worse prepared...but a line's a line, right? Or is it simply that the Wal-Marts and Targets in the land will only receive a dozen and Best Buy/Apple will get a "Dozen" dozen?

Jer

I'm going to AT&T first because it's around the corner from my office. :)

I went to Target last night, and I asked the guy in the electronics department about how they were going to handle the iPad 2 launch tomorrow. He wasn't sure, so he asked the guy at the customer service desk who replied, "the iPad 2 comes out tomorrow?".
 
what are your other choices?

Oh, I know. I was just wondering which store you were reporting from. The southlake store will be the third stop on my hunt if my first two options don't play out.

I would just come to southlake now that it is the largest of the four stores in the DFW area so you have a better chance!!!!
 
Anyone seen lines at Best Buy?

I'm leaving work at 4 today, gonna try for the Best Buy in Doral, Miami, FL.

It's a lot closer than the nearest Apple Store, and since the Apple Store tends to do setup for people, making the lines move a lot slower, it may be a better choice.


Not going to try Dadeland or The Falls?
 
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Krandor said:
Why is everyone going to only Best Buy or Apple stores? Is it an "In stock" concern...or the looseness of the other retailers for launch items? Wal-Mart and Target do seem to be less organized and a bit worse prepared...but a line's a line, right? Or is it simply that the Wal-Marts and Targets in the land will only receive a dozen and Best Buy/Apple will get a "Dozen" dozen?

Jer

That is it. Target/Wal-Mart do not look like they are getting many at all while Apple/Best Buy look like they are getting good sized shipments.

Will AT&T stores also sell wifi only models, or will they just sell those with 3G?
 
Just called Best Buy a mile from my house...They have 2 people in line.
 
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