I know there are a few similar threads about this already but I actually have questions about both possible options and looking to hear from those who have gone through similar experiences. I have been trying to do the whole wait in-line and pray routine for the last few weeks with no luck. I'm looking for a AT&T 64gb 64+ space gray (just like everyone else). I have seen a few popup in the area but since I use AT&T Next, I'm not able to pre-order for pickup. I am incredibly impatient so I reserved one today when it popped up by selecting the contract option. My questions are:
1. Is there a sure fire way to swap the contract for the Next when I arrive? From what I have read, the most important piece is to make sure they don't activate the phone and process the return first.
2. From what I understand, when they return it, it goes back into stock and there's a chance that someone else gets the phone if the Apple employee doesn't act fast enough. Is there anything we can do to minimize the risk?
3. Has anyone been turned down and the store didn't even want to attempt it?
4. Once the return is processed, will my eligibility change instantly or do I have to wait and risk losing the phone even more?
5. Is it possible to buy the contract phone on a Next plan? The reason I ask is because I have also heard of others switching their existing phones that they recently bought from contract to Next and getting refunded all of there fees. If this is possible, it seems to be a much smoother process. Has anyone done this and is there anything special to consider when doing this? I would think this is the better option if possible since it shouldn't mess with eligibility either.
Thanks in advance for any comments and suggestions. I'll update you all later tonight after I visit the store.
1. Is there a sure fire way to swap the contract for the Next when I arrive? From what I have read, the most important piece is to make sure they don't activate the phone and process the return first.
2. From what I understand, when they return it, it goes back into stock and there's a chance that someone else gets the phone if the Apple employee doesn't act fast enough. Is there anything we can do to minimize the risk?
3. Has anyone been turned down and the store didn't even want to attempt it?
4. Once the return is processed, will my eligibility change instantly or do I have to wait and risk losing the phone even more?
5. Is it possible to buy the contract phone on a Next plan? The reason I ask is because I have also heard of others switching their existing phones that they recently bought from contract to Next and getting refunded all of there fees. If this is possible, it seems to be a much smoother process. Has anyone done this and is there anything special to consider when doing this? I would think this is the better option if possible since it shouldn't mess with eligibility either.
Thanks in advance for any comments and suggestions. I'll update you all later tonight after I visit the store.