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dmhi11

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Original poster
Aug 19, 2010
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can I just walk into a store and get one or do I have to wait for 3 weeks as the apple online store suggests?
 
We aren't going to be able to help you without specifics. What one do you want? 16 or 32GB? Where are you?

Just phone whatever store you were hoping to buy it from, and ask if they have any in stock or if they have a waiting list.
 
I'm in the western suburbs of Chicago. I saw another thread indicating that they have daily shipments but are people lining up every day? I've also heard they aren't doing waiting lists.

Doesn't matter which model really, I'd like to get the 16GB for price but I imagine it's harder to get ahold of.

I really hoped by waiting a couple of months it would be a no hassle affair.
 
I'm in the western suburbs of Chicago. I saw another thread indicating that they have daily shipments but are people lining up every day? I've also heard they aren't doing waiting lists.

Doesn't matter which model really, I'd like to get the 16GB for price but I imagine it's harder to get ahold of.

I really hoped by waiting a couple of months it would be a no hassle affair.

You know, it'll be easier calling the local stores then asking us. I just called around for a day and found out they were getting shipments every other day but they never seem to know what's going to be in it so I just call back the day of shipment and arrive to pick a phone up if it was in the shipment.
 
You know, it'll be easier calling the local stores then asking us. I just called around for a day and found out they were getting shipments every other day but they never seem to know what's going to be in it so I just call back the day of shipment and arrive to pick a phone up if it was in the shipment.

Well I wanted to get an idea of the climate before I started bugging the retail stores. I may just order online and sweat it out.
 
Calling is your best (most efficient) option.

FWIW, our Apple stores are out of stock and yet our Best Buys have plenty.
 
I'm in the Chicagoland area too. I've been calling most days, always the same story, "out of stock", "call back the next day to check our shipment". I thought the iPad waiting list was great. Yes, I had to wait ten days but at least I knew I was getting it. This system really stink. I'm constantly calling without any guarantees..If they do have it, the iPhone might be gone by the time you drive there.
 
There's a few ongoing threads about this. ;)

I ordered mine on AT&T and it was overnighted the next day. This is the case with most people right now too.
 
There's a few ongoing threads about this. ;)

I ordered mine on AT&T and it was overnighted the next day. This is the case with most people right now too.

+1

just ordered last night:

Ship date Aug 19, 2010
Estimated delivery Aug 20, 2010 by 3:00 PM
iphone4 black 16gb
 
I just read yesterday that a v2.0 software update for current iPhones will be available in mid-July. Check the Apple website for the updates once that's out.
 
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