Makes sense. I just assumed it was referring to the iPhone seeing as the case is still processing. Oh well, I'm content with launch day delivery
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First iPhone 7 Orders Now 'Preparing for Shipment' With September 16 Launch Day Delivery
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Makes sense. I just assumed it was referring to the iPhone seeing as the case is still processing. Oh well, I'm content with launch day delivery
Makes sense. I just assumed it was referring to the iPhone seeing as the case is still processing. Oh well, I'm content with launch day delivery
Despite the rumors of stockpiling shipments in US warehouses, I'd estimate the majority of phones will ship direct from Asia.... which is why they're preparing to ship now. They really need to be into the distribution process with the carriers by monday\tuesday latest to arrive to your door Friday... so my bet is by Sunday we'll all start seeing tracking numbers, but then again they cold hold them secret till the day before like often done in the past. Who knows.
As for your case, it's still processing because it's probably coming from a US warehouse and will ship whenever and be to you in 1-2 days anywhere in the US. So they could wait to prep for shipment until wednesday or thursday and still have it to you by friday.
I'd agree. I believe my 6s plus came directly from china, then Alaska etc... maybe they save money that way vs keeping them here. Who knows.
I don't think it's a warehouse cost issue, it's just quicker to get it to you. Apple doesn't pay fedex by the package, they pay them by mass volume. Accounts that big FedEx charges by weight, and it's the same cost shipping across the street or across the world, and then at the end of the year there's a discount accelerator\decelerator based on shipped volume. So Apple makes them and ships them right from the factory to your door. Since the demand is greater than the current supply, there's no need to ship them to a warehouse, then hold them, then ship them from the warehouse. Skip the middle man until supply catches up with demand, then house them locally.
Ahead of what time? They're making them as they ship them. There's no "ahead of time" here.... They probably started making them a while before the announcement, but for the most part except for the very first few orders they're likely making and shipping right from the manufacturing line.
If they had to ship them to the US ahead of time, it would just further prolong the distribution... why double ship to a distribution center when they can ship right from the factory. Again, skipping the middle man.
I misunderstood your first comment, it makes sense this way. I should probably go to sleep seeing as I've been up since 2:30AM LOL
Hey guys for my business, I track a lot of packages coming from China just to keep an eye out if anything goes wrong.
In my experience, if the process is smooth, items can get to customers' doors as fast as two days after hitting the port.
An international package from China to USA fastest usually 4 days.
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Because doing that the conventional way is 1 month shipping time on boat.
And they need that lead time to take orders and manufacture.
I think he was more referring to shipping them (via air) to warehouses and then re-shipping them to doorsteps. LOL. Wouldn't make sense to double-ship as much as apple ships.
That gives me hope as I'm a week behind you so hopefully I'll see that same message too.
Can you provide screenshot of your ATT confirmation?
Preparing for shipment is such a vague term in the sense that it could stay that way for weeks and still technically be correct.
No, his comment is wrong... 4 days is inaccurate. It gets picked up by end of day 1. If it leaves China at Noon China time, it gets to ANC 6 hours later, and with the time change that's really 6 hours earlier.... so it's into ANC at say 6 am. They then fly it to Memphis, Oakland, Nashville, etc etc etc, and its there by 6-8 hours later that day. Then it goes into the overnight sort... so we're taking 2-3 days MAX from the time fedex gets it from Apple to the time it's on your door step. Even if they don't ship until Tuesday you'll get it friday.
For a guy who "tracks packages from Asia" for a living (whatever that means, normal companies have automated logistics monitoring systems) his experience isn't reality. 4 days transit is not normal. Maybe his company uses a "space available" method which goes lower priority and doesn't always use electronic customs clearance, I dunno.
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In the past it's stayed that way until the night before delivery even though it had shipped 2, 3, 4, or 5 days earlier.
Not sure why you're directing aggression and psychological labels towards me? Are you suggesting I'm living with mental illness? I am quite lucid and not in a psychosis for your information. I have the right to comment here in the forums, just as much as you do too. If you want to discuss something send a message or post to my wall, otherwise it's off topic here. Thanks.
AT&T gave me an estimated ship date of September 23-30 on my matte black 128 GB iPhone 7 Plus that I ordered at 12:00:21, but it already says it's preparing for shipment. Do you think there's any chance it'll arrive on launch day?
I woke up early managed to get the model i wanted i went for silver iPhone 7 plus 128 gb , moving from an iPhone 6 plus to a 7 plus , i use a 128 gb and still have loads of space , main reason for loving iPhones is the convergence of music and tech , i also learnt about computers on the apple back in 90s remember the apple lc colour lol or the classic, the iPhone 6s was the first one i did not upgrade owned every model since 3gs , i just did feel it was worth upgrading last year, so i am hoping to notice a big difference between the iPhone 6 and iPhone 7 plus , also I use apple music , and recently brought jaybird freedom ear buds so its perfect ,
anyway this the first time i have pre ordered for home delivery i normally am the 2nd or 3 rd in line, with guys coming going how many phones you buying one ? can you get me one , they only going to sell them and exploit apple fans, used to get outside store for 11pm and spending the night on the streets
1) email states delivery 16th sep
2) they took the money out of account
3)
Preparing for Dispatch Delivers 16 Sep is the order status
so will i get my model on 16th ?
Kindest Regards fellow apple fans
android fans er , come bite the apple
anyway this the first time i have pre ordered for home delivery i normally am the 2nd or 3 rd in line, with guys coming going how many phones you buying one ? can you get me one , they only going to sell them and exploit apple fans, used to get outside store for 11pm and spending the night on the streets
1) email states delivery 16th sep
2) they took the money out of account
3)
Preparing for Dispatch Delivers 16 Sep is the order status
so will i get my model on 16th ?
Kindest Regards fellow apple fans
android fans er , come bite the apple
Is it weird that I still haven't gotten a confirmation email yet? I got my order in a little late, around 2:20 AM (12:20 California). I remember not getting an email right away when I ordered my Apple Watch last year, so I'm not that worried. My ship dates are 27th to 29th
I don't think it's arrogance so much as an attempt to make sure most of those phones go to actual customers rather than scalpers. You think that if Apple would ease off, you'd be able to get one before launch day. But Apple had huge scalping problems before they put in these strict controls and I suspect that if Apple was sending phones out prior to launch day, You wouldn't have a prayer of getting one. The scalpers would snatch up all the, say 7+ jet black phones, and knowing that people couldn't get them without waiting in line or for months to come, would sell them for twice the amount. YOU would probably have to pay double or wait a long, long time.
THAT'S the downside to sending out the phones early. The upside is you have a far greater chance of getting the phone on or a little after launch day. Why is that such a downside?
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Is anyone else tempted to cancel their Jet Black and order Matte Black? Delivery time is the same for me 2-3 weeks even though I ordered right after pre orders started.
I'm increasing worried about the scratches!
I'm increasing worried about the scratches!
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It chaps my hide that there's a "Two-year commitment" on a phone with a one year warranty. It is consumer unfriendly.
I was told by a Verizon store rep that buying the verizon iPhone at full price doesn't lock you into anything.
So did you buy it at full price or go with one of their plans?
Can't wait for the unboxing videos
OMG same i don't know why i like them so much lol
