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I was expecting my new coat to be delivered today, but now it’s being delivered tomorrow (Thursday.)

How about if I blag them, and say I got the day wrong, but go at the right time?

Surely they won’t turn me away?
 
I was expecting my new coat to be delivered today, but now it’s being delivered tomorrow (Thursday.)

How about if I blag them, and say I got the day wrong, but go at the right time?

Surely they won’t turn me away?
They will turn you away if their system doesn’t have your name. When you get the “Ready for Pick up“ email then your order is on the system. Trust me. If you don’t have the ”Ready for Pick up“ email, most likely your order isn’t ready.
 
They will turn you away if their system doesn’t have your name. When you get the “Ready for Pick up“ email then your order is on the system. Trust me. If you don’t have the ”Ready for Pick up“ email, most likely your order isn’t ready.
Thanks.
 
No. They won't be able to give it to you. Just follow the approved procedure.......wait for the email message and then go get it.
I have arrived late many times and you just go in and collect.

All they have to do is walk out the back and pick it up.

I don’t get what all the fuss is about. I guess it’s to do with COVID.
 
What don't you understand about the difference between being a day early and a day late??
What I don’t get is how difficult it is to walk into the stock room, and pick up two small boxes.

They can count it towards their daily step goals.

It’s not rocket science.
 
What I don’t get is how difficult it is to walk into the stock room, and pick up two small boxes.

They can count it towards their daily step goals.

It’s not rocket science.
Well, if the watch and band combination you want is in stock, sure, they'll sell it to you, and you can cancel your pickup order.

But processing your pickup order is a separate process from selling to walk-ins. When you pick up an order, the boxes are waiting for you with stickers with your name on them.

And considering how many possible combinations there are of watches and bands, there's a chance the combination you want may not be available if you walk in. But if you are picking up your coat the day before, sure, why not stop by the Apple store. Just understand there's a chance you won't find the combination you want.
 
Well, if the watch and band combination you want is in stock, sure, they'll sell it to you, and you can cancel your pickup order.

But processing your pickup order is a separate process from selling to walk-ins. When you pick up an order, the boxes are waiting for you with stickers with your name on them.

And considering how many possible combinations there are of watches and bands, there's a chance the combination you want may not be available if you walk in. But if you are picking up your coat the day before, sure, why not stop by the Apple store. Just understand there's a chance you won't find the combination you want.
Thanks, bud.

I knew I could count of you for a respectful response & explanation.

I’ve actually tried to see if the combination is available for order again, but it’s not available at all. Drlievery is a month a way.

My new coat is now being delivered on Thursday, so I have to wait in for that. It was meant to be today, but now it appears that’s not the case.

I’ll just pick up the watch on Friday, when I’m out next.

I thought some of these combinations were sent to the Apple Store pre-boxed?

Anyway, no fuss. I guess today is just a wasted day. Thanks again for your help, and stay well.
 
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I thought some of these combinations were sent to the Apple Store pre-boxed?
I've stopped trying to puzzle out how the watch and band are packed. Pre-boxed or not, they are happy to let you buy whatever they happen to have in stock, and let you cancel your pre-order. Between wanting to ensure I get *something*, and wanting to see/try the watch/band before buying, I've done my share of pre-ordering items then backing out. Pre-ordering for pickup is a good way of guaranteeing you don't waste a trip when the product you want is in short supply. It also gets you in and out quickly, because you go in, give your name, and they bring out your order.

Anyhow, good luck getting your watch, and your coat. ;)
 
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I've stopped trying to puzzle out how the watch and band are packed. Pre-boxed or not, they are happy to let you buy whatever they happen to have in stock, and let you cancel your pre-order. Between wanting to ensure I get *something*, and wanting to see/try the watch/band before buying, I've done my share of pre-ordering items then backing out. Pre-ordering for pickup is a good way of guaranteeing you don't waste a trip when the product you want is in short supply. It also gets you in and out quickly, because you go in, give your name, and they bring out your order.

Anyhow, good luck getting your watch, and your coat. ;)
Thanks, my friend.

I’ve returned so many AWs, but I’m determined to give this one a good go.

What’s different this time is I’m going to give Apple Fitness+ a go. I have a three month free trial, so it could restart my health regimen I had a few years back.

HIIT & core workouts at home, going for walks & listening to the stories. If it hooks me again, I’ll recommence my running, then possibly restart gym.

Baby steps.

I’ve returned the AWs before, because I lead a sedentary lifestyle, thus couldn’t see a use case for one. However, being able to do workouts at home, with nothing more than a mat, appeals to me.

Thanks again for your advice, and it’s always a pleasure to converse with you 👍.
 
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Baby steps.
I was a total couch potato, staying in for weeks at a time without going out. It took several starts and stops, but I'm currently on a 100+ day streak of taking one walk a day, most of them around 20-30 minutes. This streak I'm keeping track of with a streak-tracking app, which I find helpful to keeping me motivated, in addition to the activity circles from the watch.

I haven't tried Fitness+, mainly because I have no intention of paying for the monthly subscription after the trial period runs out. So I don't know if they have a streak-tracking function. What was helpful is that my streak-tracking app let me set weekly goals. So I started with a goal of 3 walks a week, then increased to 4, then 5, and I recently switched to once a day.

With something like HITT workouts, keeping track of weekly goals is a good motivating tool, so if Fitness+ doesn't have that function, then I suggest you find a way to keep track -- there are many apps, but a wall calendar'll do, too. ;)
 
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I was a total couch potato, staying in for weeks at a time without going out. It took several starts and stops, but I'm currently on a 100+ day streak of taking one walk a day, most of them around 20-30 minutes. This streak I'm keeping track of with a streak-tracking app, which I find helpful to keeping me motivated, in addition to the activity circles from the watch.

I haven't tried Fitness+, mainly because I have no intention of paying for the monthly subscription after the trial period runs out. So I don't know if they have a streak-tracking function. What was helpful is that my streak-tracking app let me set weekly goals. So I started with a goal of 3 walks a week, then increased to 4, then 5, and I recently switched to once a day.

With something like HITT workouts, keeping track of weekly goals is a good motivating tool, so if Fitness+ doesn't have that function, then I suggest you find a way to keep track -- there are many apps, but a wall calendar'll do, too. ;)
Heya buddy.

Thanks for the info, and motivation.

The AW is ready for collection, but I’ll leave it until Friday.

Does the stock Health app not track walks? Also, did you go for the cellular version? I went with SS, so cellular is included as standard.

Why don’t you try the Fitness+ 1 month free trial? There are other free options on YouTube, no doubt.

I, as you used to be, a couch potato. I’m not even a hot potato, as I’m too lazy to even cook! I just eat chilled stuff. I’m currently addicted to cold tins of macaroni cheese, mixed with hot pepper sauce & mayo. And I eat it out of the tin, chilled in the fridge. My doctor says I have an eating disorder. I’ve lost 3 stones in about 4 months, but they’ve put me on nutrient milkshakes, and I’ve put half a stone back on, which I’m not happy about.

So has the AW changed your life, would you say? Did you buy it specifically for that purpose, or was it more of a FOMO thing?

What is the app you use, by the way? And what do you listen to, whilst walking?

Always nice hearing from you.

;)
 
Heya buddy.

Thanks for the info, and motivation.

The AW is ready for collection, but I’ll leave it until Friday.

Does the stock Health app not track walks? Also, did you go for the cellular version? I went with SS, so cellular is included as standard.
You can see a list of all Apple watch workouts you do, I believe it's in the Activity app, not Health. It's just not in the form of a handy calendar graphics showing when and how often you've done it at a glance.

And, no, I don't have cellular, just the gps only.

Why don’t you try the Fitness+ 1 month free trial? There are other free options on YouTube, no doubt.
Because I know I don't want to pay to continue the subscription, and I already have an idea about what the experience is like, from the Nike apps.

I, as you used to be, a couch potato. I’m not even a hot potato, as I’m too lazy to even cook! I just eat chilled stuff. I’m currently addicted to cold tins of macaroni cheese, mixed with hot pepper sauce & mayo. And I eat it out of the tin, chilled in the fridge. My doctor says I have an eating disorder. I’ve lost 3 stones in about 4 months, but they’ve put me on nutrient milkshakes, and I’ve put half a stone back on, which I’m not happy about.
milkshakes? Really?

Not that I'm a nutritionist or anything, but I'm a firm believer in eating plenty of fruits and vegetables. Recently, I've been keeping grapes in the fridge -- great for picking on every time I pass the fridge. ;)
So has the AW changed your life, would you say? Did you buy it specifically for that purpose, or was it more of a FOMO thing?
I originally thought I'd find the notifications useful, but that turns out not so much the case. I don't remember now what I expected of the fitness tracking function, but I quickly got addicted to closing the circles, and the rest is history.

What is the app you use, by the way? And what do you listen to, whilst walking?

Most often, I don't listen to anything while walking. Sometimes I listen to Nike's running guides in their running apps. I don't run, but try to walk fast.
Always nice hearing from you.

;)
likewise!
 
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