iPhone mania is unavoidable if one wants to rest assured their first day order makes the cut into the first batch to be shipped out.
I typically stay up, using two browsers I start ahead of the estimated time. Surf on one while refreshing the other. The very moment they appear I'm on it with a laser-like focus.
Just 8 short minutes later my orders complete. Being so early I never suffer the frustration of waiting for hours or days for a confirmation email, like some do. I've paid close attention to what works & what doesn't.
The payoff is terrific. I've always received mine either the day before official launch, or that very morning before 10:30 am as is AT&T's agreement with FedEx.