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Cutting in line at Apple Store?

I wouldn't take it and there has been a couple of instances where I yelled at the guy who cut in front of me and demanded they go back and in both cases, they complied. Maybe because I'm 6,2 and 240 pounds but I don't think it's fair at all for someone to cut in line when others have been waiting. Just wait like the rest of us. Who the hell do you think you are?!
 
iamMacPerson said:
Not exactly fair. If you take the last Plus model, the person behind you would be pissed because you cut. Either have someone buy the phone for you or take the day off from work. Your choice.
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I only took Friday off, should've taken Thursday too. I'm leaning more towards my carrier store at midnight.
 
I mean typically no, but we are talking about someone cutting in line at 8 PM the NIGHT BEFORE. It's not like she's waltzing up when the doors open, she is still in for 12 hours overnight waiting and it's understandable she would want to spend that time with her friends instead of separated from them. That said, people, especially the people that get there that early may be pissed.

When you get there I would see how far back from your friends the line has grown since they got there. Check with those behind them to see if its OK (make sure to promise no one else is coming). If that doesn't work, get in the back of the line and then explain the situation to the people in front of you and behind you and see if they will save your place there while you spend the night with your friends. Stop by and check on your place every so often the night to reinforce your presence there, then when they start to corral you before the doors open go back to that position.
 
It's tough. I do agree that cutting is wrong, but I'm gonna get in line at 4 AM and my wife is gonna join me at 8:30 after she drops the kid at school.

Is anyone going to have a problem with that? If so how about I tell her to leave and then I just buy 2 phones (which is allowed).

Does anyone win in that situation?

I think most people in line know that. Having ONE person join another one really means nothing. Even if that second person didn't show up the original person could buy a phone for them.

Or is it easier for me because people can identify and understand a husband/wife situation easier than just "some guy joining the line?"


EDIT: This is not hypothetical. I did this 2 years ago for the 5 and no one even seemed to notice, much less care. It's my plan again this year.
 
Lol. I think the OP is trying to get his (a) beat. Think about it: what if Apple is running low on iPhones...you are hurting the chances of someone else that's been standing in line for hours to get there's.

Be careful. Someone may call you out, or even hit you.
 
It's really in bad taste. Not to get on a high horse because we've all done petty things in life to get what we want but as ADULTS we all know that its wrong to cut people who have been waiting untold hours. I remember the very first iPhone launch, it was my first time standing in line for anything. I was first in line from 6am to 6pm, me and the others had a great time in line just talking and getting to know each other. If some ass had come trying to cut it would've gotten ugly and spoiled the fun and comradery of the entire experience.
 
nfl46 said:
Lol. I think the OP is trying to get his (a) beat. Think about it: what if Apple is running low on iPhones...you are hurting the chances of someone else that's been standing in line for hours to get there's.

Be careful. Someone may call you out, or even hit you.
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It would be a crazy brawl cause it would be almost ten of us lol.
 
nfl46 said:
Lol. I think the OP is trying to get his (a) beat. Think about it: what if Apple is running low on iPhones...you are hurting the chances of someone else that's been standing in line for hours to get there's.

Be careful. Someone may call you out, or even hit you.
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Well at least he took the time to come on here and asks so obviously he cares.
 
Your friends should make friends with other people around them and ask them if it is okay to have you come along later. Also, if you plan on getting there 8pm the night before, I really don't think there will be enough people in line for it to cause that much trouble, UNLESS you are talking about the 5th Ave store.
 
BoricuaHec01 said:
Thank you, I do care.
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Just getting this straight, you aren't saying you are getting in line like in morning, you are still getting in like at 8 PM the night before right? I think people might be a bit more understanding then, but still I would tread carefully. I doubt people are going to get super mad about 1 person joining a group of 10 the night before and would understand that half the reason you want to cut is just so you have company for the wait. Unless 6+'s are as limited in supply as Gold phones were last year, anyone getting in line before 8 PM should still be well within the cutoff to get one.
 
Dude...I can't believe you actually started a thread asking a community of people waiting breathlessly for their chance at a new iPhone if you can CUT IN A LINE OF PEOPLE THAT HAS BEEN WAITING FOR HOURS...and expect everybody to be cool with it?

I'd love to be there to see you get your ass kicked.

Seriously.
 
have a friend (who isn't buying a phone) get a place in line for you then swap out when you can get there. At least then it's not an unexpected increase in the number of people ahead of the others behind you.

Or... have your great-aunt pass away again and get the day off from work :eek:
 
davistld01 said:
Dude...I can't believe you actually started a thread asking a community of people waiting breathlessly for their chance at a new iPhone if you can CUT IN A LINE OF PEOPLE THAT HAS BEEN WAITING FOR HOURS...and expect everybody to be cool with it?

I'd love to be there to see you get your ass kicked.

Seriously.
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Would you do the ass kicking?
 
chiawen.yang said:
Have your friends stand inline with a cardboard cutout of you until you get there. I don't think anyone can say anything if you cut in line that way.:cool:
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Hmmm, you meant his mockup. Or that word is officially embargo until the next season? Tee-hee. :p
 
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Find a friend who isn't getting an iPhone to hold a place for you. Yes, you will owe them.

Place holders, cool.
Line cutters, not cool.

Otherwise, get in the back of the line.
 
Small White Car said:
It's tough. I do agree that cutting is wrong, but I'm gonna get in line at 4 AM and my wife is gonna join me at 8:30 after she drops the kid at school.

Is anyone going to have a problem with that? If so how about I tell her to leave and then I just buy 2 phones (which is allowed).

Does anyone win in that situation?

I think most people in line know that. Having ONE person join another one really means nothing. Even if that second person didn't show up the original person could buy a phone for them.

Or is it easier for me because people can identify and understand a husband/wife situation easier than just "some guy joining the line?"


EDIT: This is not hypothetical. I did this 2 years ago for the 5 and no one even seemed to notice, much less care. It's my plan again this year.
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Last year when I stood in line at Sam's club for the Xbox One. There was one guy in front of me. Later his wife joined him and they both were in front of me. They acted nice and did not tell everyone that they will get four xbox.

Once Sam's club opened, he and his wife each grabbed two Xbox. No Xbox left since Sam's club had only 4 Xbox.

I was mad and told him, and he asked his wife to give me one. I was very pissed if they didn't. Everyone behind me all walked home empty hand and was upset, very upset.

They complained to Sam's club but Sam's has no limit policy on how many you can buy.
 
normanfox said:
Last year when I stood in line at Sam's club for the Xbox One. There was one guy in front of me. Later his wife joined him and they both were in front of me.

Once Sam's club opened, he and his wife each grabbed two Xbox. No Xbox left since Sam's club had only 4 Xbox.

I was mad and told him, and he asked his wife to give me one. I was very pissed if they didn't.
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But could that man have bought 2 Xboxes all by himself? What were the rules?

If no, then that is lame. If yes, her being there didn't change anything.

My entire rationale for allowing my wife to join me in line is that I can buy a second iPhone whether she's there or not.
 
Ask for permission from the people immediately surrounding your friends. You're much more likely to get away with it. Even better: give an excuse. Any excuse. Statistically, better outcomes.
 
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