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I'm begining to think I've got no hope of getting one :(
 
Setting off now finally. Probably there in 30 mins. Anyone arriving similar time?
 
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The funny looks from passers by are great.
 
Whats the queue like in Trafford? Thinking of joining but if its too long i might as well try other shops in the evening
 
Whats the queue like in Trafford? Thinking of joining but if its too long i might as well try other shops in the evening

I decided to join the queue. Probably about 140 people in front of me. 12 behind.
They're splitting the queue now into a second queue, and having people queue outside F.Hinds jewellers opposite Dorothy Perkins. Only one guy there so far!
 
Obviously you guys are gonna be buying the iPad at separate times but could you guys ask about stock and whether they think they would have any Saturday morning?

I plan to go Saturday and it would be great if any of you guys can ask and get any pointers to stock levels.

Thanks.
 
I decided to join the queue. Probably about 140 people in front of me. 12 behind.
They're splitting the queue now into a second queue, and having people queue outside F.Hinds jewellers opposite Dorothy Perkins. Only one guy there so far!

140 rigght.. Dont think ill be getting one today then. Better not hustle and come in the evening to browse around hopefully ill find one!
 
For info, there are 120 staff working today!!! And they are expecting to have plenty of stock. Was told before that Sydney store sold over 800 units and Trafford are expecting similar amount. Are closing store at 3pm to prepare for 5pm launch. Queue is now very long - probably 250+ people.
 
The guy next to me is selling his place in the que he's number 3 offers are currently at £400 + want a garanteed iPad for today then that might be worth a shot!
 
Got my tickets for my iPads.. The queue now is huge mist be approach 500 people plus...
 
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Anyone need a ticket I'm in the queue and have a spare, 82 in queue
 
Reckon they will still have some stock at 7pm tonight guys? Anybody fancy asking the question for me when they get into the store?
 
Reckon they will still have some stock at 7pm tonight guys? Anybody fancy asking the question for me when they get into the store?

Just rang them and the Arndale store. All sold out I'm afraid :(. I'll give it a try tomorrow morning.
 
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Want to thank my line buddy's for making my first launch awesome, was 82 in line so the peeps around me please pm would love to stay in touch :)
 
wahoooo

what a day! so glad we got there for about 11.30am as the ques got massive!
we must know u lol we was 84th in que

loving my 64gb white ipad 2 :) :apple:
 
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I was there for 9am thanks to a tweet someone posted saying people were queuing from 6.30ish. First time lining up for an Apple launch and it was awesome - n.o 25 in line. The 8 hours flew by and everyone including the Apple staff were really great.
Would definitely do it again.
 
Our best ever

Got here TC at 9:20 38 th in queue at 5pm counted around 600 people in queue never expected that many
Flew by
Thanks Cardy for the inside information you were right again
 
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Cyberchick Technically with the baby were you not 84th and 85th in line :).....I went for the 3G and grey smart cover......need to add you on FB or Twitter so we can meet again and sort out that apple Tshirt for you :)
 
Got here TC at 9:20 38 th in queue at 5pm counted around 600 people in queue never expected that many
Flew by
Thanks Cardy for the inside information you were right again

Can't out iPad down, love it. Were you a couple behind me where the people tried to push in........great day.....tired legs though
 
Very enjoyable day at the Trafford centre. Does anyone have an idea of the number of people who managed to get an iPad. Some are saying the queue reached 400 +
 
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