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In Store Today?
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Im at my beach house in Sarasota and Im pretty sure Brandon is the only apple store even remotely close and its still an hour away#. Looks like Im not getting one until I get back to Atlanta next week...
ha!
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Someone said there was some in Orlando... if you go, pick one up for me!
This is so comical.
While I expect there to be waits for iPhones and iPads, I never expected there to be one for a $2200 laptop.
What is even worse is the fact that stores have no clue. You ask anybody in the store when they expect to get them and you get the shoulder shrug and the "we have no idea" answer and they aren't even willing to take your name or create some sort of list! I remember when the original iPad released, I didin't think I wanted one and 2 days after it released I wanted it. Sold out. Walked into an Apple store, they took my infomation and called me 2 days later to tell me the ipad I wanted was in and that I needed to pick it up in 24 hours or it would go to the next person on the list. Same with my wife's iPhone 4. Took our info and 7 days later got a call to come get.
Shortages are fine, but Apple needs to educate/inform their stores better. I was told by an emplyee at International that I should go online to reserve my RMBP for pickup at the store. I had to tell him the option wasn't available....he was like "oh...sorry" Have a process in place so people arent calling or going to stores for days.
While I expect there to be waits for iPhones and iPads, I never expected there to be one for a $2200 laptop.
What is even worse is the fact that stores have no clue. You ask anybody in the store when they expect to get them and you get the shoulder shrug and the "we have no idea" answer and they aren't even willing to take your name or create some sort of list! I remember when the original iPad released, I didin't think I wanted one and 2 days after it released I wanted it. Sold out. Walked into an Apple store, they took my infomation and called me 2 days later to tell me the ipad I wanted was in and that I needed to pick it up in 24 hours or it would go to the next person on the list. Same with my wife's iPhone 4. Took our info and 7 days later got a call to come get.
Shortages are fine, but Apple needs to educate/inform their stores better. I was told by an emplyee at International that I should go online to reserve my RMBP for pickup at the store. I had to tell him the option wasn't available....he was like "oh...sorry" Have a process in place so people arent calling or going to stores for days.
It's getting ridiculous... I think it has more to do with Jobs being gone than anything. This company seems to have lost the most important advantage it had over any other. They've quite literally 'sold their soul' but for $80 Billion, I'd say they made the right choice (for themselves.)
The problem is no supply... Apple must have expected this to be a problem when they are only shipping 1-2 units in shipments to stores.
Yeah, very disapointing. One thing that is clear, Apple is not communicating anything at all to their retail stores. Its either no information or miss information.
I think they've botched the delivery on purpose to 'attempt' to create an air of high demand...
Was just there. They sold out yestersay. They told me this morning they has some. I'm pissed.
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Just got told the samething even though they told me this morning they had some!!! DrOve all this way for nothing.
Neither Reston nor Tysons have any. I've tried Fair Oaks a good ten times now and they won't even answer. I tried calling as a home user first. They didn't give me much attention. Then, I called as a business user. They were very friendly that time around. I put my name and contact info down. Hopefully, I get some answers soon. The attitude at the stores seems to have changed from "try tomorrow" to "we have no idea".
They said they had them. Even had them confirm price. Drove all the way to be told they sold out yestersay.
Someone please explain to me why they have all of the new 13 and 15 inch without retina display in stock but don't have 15 with retina?!?!?! I just checked and every store within 200 miles has 13 and 15 without retina!!!!! My store has recieved 1 shipment of retinas and thats it. This is crazy.
Was in the Bath (UK) Apple Store today - no sign of the Retina MacBook Pros/Updated MacBook Pros/Updated MacBook Airs.
No. This morning they told me they had them. I drove out there this morning. Was there before open. When they opened two employees said they sold out yesterday
The Cabot Circus Apple Store in Bristol, UK had one MacBook Pro Retina on display this morning, but they did not have any in stock, and did not know when they would get some. I had a play with it for a few minutes and could not replicate the UI lag problem, when using the display scaling options.
Please keep us updated on this. I'd be very surprised (and happy) if they actually have it. I have one reserved through Best Buy and I'm hoping my store gets them soon.
I got the same answer at the Best Buy Mall of America yesterday when I called, I don't think I'll be checking back there again lol.
Got a lot of that yesterday lol. Today the first lady I talked to at the apple store was confident they had loads to sell, and was under the impression that every store did. *facepalm*
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I double and triple checked with them, and the the price matched up at 2799. Can't get it til tonight though since I need my wife for her student discount.
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Ok scratch that, best buy just called me back and said they actually don't have them in stock. This is like some sick psychological experiment apple is running... Lol
Called 4 stores around 9 and typing this reply on a RMBP at one store... nothing at all five.
At least at this store I did talk to someone who appeared to be a manager of some type. He told me that they usually get their shipments in around 12, so I might actually check back later today.
But this is still extremely frustrating.
At least at this store I did talk to someone who appeared to be a manager of some type. He told me that they usually get their shipments in around 12, so I might actually check back later today.
But this is still extremely frustrating.
My wife and I were just discussing that. I would like them to at least take a list. Call customers when one comes in. You would also think it would save them time and trouble at the stores. People repeatedly calling during the day so they have to have someone waste time fielding those calls. At the very list give a date to stores that they can expect them. One thing I have learned through my years of buying Apple products is order on line the day it releases if you can. Then try the store if you are in a hurry. Wish this had been a better release for those who want one of these computers. I mean does any one really know when they will be available? One week, two?
Oh dang, I called him earlier today and they said they might have some later since they expect their next shipment at 12:00pm.
I was told by an Apple representative it was due to the fact that the displays take a long time to build. Do not know if that's true though, the guy did seem quite aware of the product compared to everyone else in the store.