Credit Card charged for ATV, Start to ship finally?

[ronin0429]

Just checked my online account, saw a $105 charge from Apple, which must be the charge for new Apple TV... Does it mean that i gonna to receive my ATV Monday??

 

[blueprint1983]

Just checked my online account, saw a $105 charge from Apple, which must be the charge for new Apple TV... Does it mean that i gonna to receive my ATV Monday??

nope, i got charged and they said october 20th arrival.

 

[dmr727]

nope, i got charged and they said october 20th arrival.

You might want to call them. I've purchased quite a bit from Apple, and never have I been charged (not just an authorization, but actually charged) before something has shipped.

 

[sonictonic]

You might want to call them. I've purchased quite a bit from Apple, and never have I been charged (not just an authorization, but actually charged) before something has shipped.

Exactly. It's frequently misunderstood by people that the initial authorization is NOT a charge. If you pay with a credit card or even debit card with Visa or Mastercard logo, they will authorize and hold the funds initially, and then it will fall off (generally 2-3 days depending on your financial institution). Then you will get another authorization + charge prior to the actual shipping. USUALLY in my experiences the item is prepared for shipping within 24-48 hours after the second "hit" to my card by Apple. This time though, seems it's taking a bit longer, sadly.

So many people don't get how their credit and debit cards work.

 

[Stocktrader]

Good News:
Steve Jobs Confirms New Apple TV Orders On Schedule for September Delivery.

My card still not charged (ordered 9/1)

 

[stuartlowb]

Exactly. It's frequently misunderstood by people that the initial authorization is NOT a charge. If you pay with a credit card or even debit card with Visa or Mastercard logo, they will authorize and hold the funds initially, and then it will fall off (generally 2-3 days depending on your financial institution). Then you will get another authorization + charge prior to the actual shipping. USUALLY in my experiences the item is prepared for shipping within 24-48 hours after the second "hit" to my card by Apple. This time though, seems it's taking a bit longer, sadly.

So many people don't get how their credit and debit cards work.

My credit card authorisation charge has dropped off today, so now waiting for the real charge before delivery.

 

[TheBritishBloke]

Unless the transaction has actually cleared (It actually shows up on your statement as it being by Apple) Then it's not actually charged.

 

[itsmequinn]

My debit card transaction just dropped off again ad if it was only authorizing. This is the second time since I ordered sept 1. Gift card remains at 0