Sidebar Sidebar
Become a MacRumors Supporter for $50/year with no ads, ability to filter front page stories, and private forums.

How is it working this time around?

Jessica Lares

Jessica Lares

macrumors G3
Original poster
Oct 31, 2009
9,612
1,062
Near Dallas, Texas, USA
Okay, so I have pre-ordered my iPhone, am getting it on the day it comes out. I passed the social security check. So, I'm good to get it for $199 apparently.

How is it working this time around, does anyone know? I got the first one when it originally came out. I just asked for it and they gave me the box, I paid, then I left. Is there anything different from that since they've started forcing the plans upfront? Do I have to activate my device THERE when I go on the day? I got the cheapest deal, how much am I going to have to pay upfront if I do?
 
Jessica Lares said:
Okay, so I have pre-ordered my iPhone, am getting it on the day it comes out. I passed the social security check. So, I'm good to get it for $199 apparently.

How is it working this time around, does anyone know? I got the first one when it originally came out. I just asked for it and they gave me the box, I paid, then I left. Is there anything different from that since they've started forcing the plans upfront? Do I have to activate my device THERE when I go on the day? I got the cheapest deal, how much am I going to have to pay upfront if I do?
Click to expand...

Once you receive your phone, you will plug it into iTunes and walk thru the activation process. No need to go into the store for that...thank goodness. ;)
 
Jessica Lares said:
Okay, so I have pre-ordered my iPhone, am getting it on the day it comes out. I passed the social security check. So, I'm good to get it for $199 apparently.

How is it working this time around, does anyone know? I got the first one when it originally came out. I just asked for it and they gave me the box, I paid, then I left. Is there anything different from that since they've started forcing the plans upfront? Do I have to activate my device THERE when I go on the day? I got the cheapest deal, how much am I going to have to pay upfront if I do?
Click to expand...

When you accept the phone your contract is new and extended. You take your iPhone 4 home to activate on iTunes. The Apple people might even do it there but it is YOUR choice.
 
Okay, so they're not going to make me sign a contract then and there on the day, are they? They'll just give me the box which I pay for and leave? Is the whole gimmick that I just have to be approved?
 
you don't sign a physical contract when you activate it with Itunes and buy it you agree to the 2 year. Honestly for me it a one year contract. they let me out of my 2 year so I can buy again. I'm on 450 min Unlimited data 200 SMS do I am a small fish in there pond. but in buying it at 199 you agree to the terms.
 
OK labman can you help me?

I reserved two phones for pickup at the Apple Store. I have my confirmation emails. I am a Verizon customer out of contract. Free as a bird. What am I in for next Thursday?

I was told, they will do the setup in the store - family plan, port numbers, etc.

I did a test run on AT&T's site, numbers can be ported, credit is good. Not worried about that part.

How painful will this be. First iPhone.
 
So I can just buy it, they give me the box, and I leave? That's ALL I'm asking. Basically, I don't want to be approved, then go pick it up and them charging me $600 for some reason or another. Like, will they run a second credit check?
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Register on MacRumors! This sidebar will go away, and you'll see fewer ads.
Top Bottom
Back