First iPhone X Orders Now 'Preparing for Shipment' in Europe With November 3 Launch Day Delivery [Update: US Too]

[MacRumors]

The first iPhone X pre-order customers have begun noting in the MacRumors forums that their orders recently moved to the "preparing for shipment/dispatch" stage. These users are located in Europe, and will be among the first to get the iPhone X in their hands, with deliveries promised to arrive on launch day next Friday, November 3. As of writing, no movement on order statuses has been made for customers in the United States.

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iPhone X pre-orders began at 12:01 a.m. Pacific Time on October 27, and shipping estimates began slipping into 2-3 week delivery windows in a matter of minutes. Now, new orders for most models of the iPhone X sit at a 5-6 week delivery estimate. Apple has described demand for the iPhone X as "off the charts."

Orders that are now updated to "preparing for shipment" status should begin shipping out to customers over the next few days. Once November 3 grows closer, the first orders will arrive to customers in New Zealand and Australia, and soon after that unboxing and hands-on videos of the iPhone X will likely be shared online.

Even though some orders are already preparing to ship, Apple coordinates with its shipping partners to hold deliveries until the official launch day, although on occasion a few can slip through early. The "preparing for shipment" stage also means that orders can no longer be changed or canceled. You can visit our iPhone forums now to discuss your order status with other MacRumors readers.

If you received a shipping estimate beyond the November 3 launch date, there's a chance you could pick up an iPhone X in retail stores when the smartphone launches next Friday in more than 55 countries and territories worldwide. Of course, you'll have to arrive early to get a place in line, and supply is predicted to be constrained in many stores. If you plan on visiting an Apple retail location, most stores will open at 8:00 a.m. local time on November 3.

Update: Some iPhone X orders placed in the United States have also now shifted to preparing to ship with November 3 delivery dates.

Article Link: First iPhone X Orders Now 'Preparing for Shipment' in Europe With November 3 Launch Day Delivery [Update: US Too]

 

[SamGabbay]

Well that was quick.

 

[RosOne]

I’ve got preparing for shipping since 14:00 or so

 

[sniffies]

Shouldn't American pre-orders be processed before everyone else?

 

[macduke]

Lucky bunch of punks

 

[imran5720]

i wish there was a way to know how many phones are there at a store near me

 

[tagsaid]

Shouldn't American pre-orders be served first before everyone else?

Why? Because Apple is an American-born company? A Calendar is a calendar... and let's be honest, as long as you get yours on time, why does it matter when everyone else gets theirs?

 

[macduke]

Shouldn't American pre-orders be served first before everyone else?

Why? Apple launches it worldwide the same day. They have stock dedicated and distributed in mass quantities to various corners of the globe. We need to get over this idea that we're special because we're American. Even Apple has most of it's money overseas.

 

[Tiago L]

I will get mine on launch day! Spanish Apple Store was down until 9:05 but apparently I was very lucky! I hope everyone else that wanted to have it on the first day will be able to get it as wel. All the best!

 

[ocyrus]

Why? Because Apple is an American-born company? A Calendar is a calendar... and let's be honest, as long as you get yours on time, why does it matter when everyone else gets theirs?

I mean, not even taking that into consideration. The 3rd happens in EU before it happens in USA....

 

[The Game 161]

Mine to arrive 3rd as well

 

[california_kid]

Shouldn't American pre-orders be processed before everyone else?

You mean "America First"? LOL

 

[macuserpl]

Shouldn't American pre-orders be processed before everyone else?

Why is there always someone who brings this up... No, no and no - Apple is a worldwide company and since the launch date is same for everyone this time, then the only fair way to treat customers is on the first come, first serve basis.

 

[LoveToMacRumors]

Jealous jealous jealous

 

[tagsaid]

I mean, not even taking that into consideration. The 3rd happens in EU before it happens in USA....

Exactly! And technically, Australia is first. I do not recall if they are in the first batch or not, they normally are, but they will get it first being so far ahead.

 

[BMcCoy]

Alternatively, putting up the "preparing for despatch" status stops people cancelling their order this evening, when they realise they've just spent a GRAND on a phone.....!

;-)

 

[GadgetBen]

Shouldn't American pre-orders be processed before everyone else?

No. Apple is a global Company and this attitude is why the world hates you

 

[DotCom2]

I will get mine on launch day! Spanish Apple Store was down until 9:05 but apparently I was very lucky! I hope everyone else’s that wanted to have it in first day will be able to get as wel. All the best!

What about the Catalonians?

 

[euvnairb]

Why? Because Apple is an American-born company? A Calendar is a calendar... and let's be honest, as long as you get yours on time, why does it matter when everyone else gets theirs?

Why? Apple launches it worldwide the same day. They have stock dedicated and distributed in mass quantities to various corners of the globe. We need to get over this idea that we're special because we're American. Even Apple has most of it's money overseas.

I mean, not even taking that into consideration. The 3rd happens in EU before it happens in USA....

Why is there always someone who brings this up... No, no and no - Apple is a worldwide company and since the launch date is same for everyone this time, then the only fair way to treat customers is on the first come, first serve basis.

Lol. I think you all missed the hint of sarcasm in this post.

 

[chriscrowlee]

Alternatively, putting up the "preparing for despatch" status stops people cancelling their order this evening, when they realise they've just spent a GRAND on a phone.....!

;-)

THIS! LOL... so true... The funny part is every year people who get the 1-2 weeks end up getting their phone at launch... the 2-3 weeks end up getting theirs the week after launch or right after launch, etc... I think because so many people buy and then end up cancelling their order for various reasons (change mind, find one in store, find one from a carrier, etc etc etc) and it bumps everyone else up in the queue.

 

[44267547]

It doesn't make a difference who gets their iPhones first. It's Just a matter of Apple's process to deliver iPhones across the world is variable and all will receive theirs in due time.

 

[Tiago L]

What about the Catalonians?

Well...!!!

What about the Catalonians?

Well....!!!!

 

[Jarman74]

Shouldn't American pre-orders be processed before everyone else?

In fact they are
https://www.macrumors.com/2015/09/22/iphone-6s-rose-gold-first-delivery/

 

[WatchFromAfar]

Shouldn't American pre-orders be processed before everyone else?

Is American money more important?

 

[DotCom2]

No. Apple is a global Company and this attitude is why the world hates you

Yet they all want to live here. Just sayin'