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iPad 2 UK Thread

Jarcrew said:
I get it, but it doesn't apply here, because passing his buddy's details on to people here isn't "passing a favour forward" - it's presuming that a friend, who did him a personal favour, will also be willing to do that favour for fifty strangers off the internet. It's not passing a favour forward, it's passing a burden back to the friend. No favours are being passed or repayed by him giving out his mate's details. He was right not to presume upon his friend's good nature.
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Fair point on the assumption thing. I wouldn't do that either if it was a friend. No harm in saying which shop it is though so that the guy can at least ask (again, only if it's a sales rep, not a friend).

You picking your iPad 2 up from Apple store or AT Computers? Methinks AT has a smaller queue (smaller stock though probably too!).
 
I'm based in Manchester at the moment so I'm probably going to try the flagship store here for its stock, if that fails I'll shop around Cardiff when I get back next week.
 
Jarcrew said:
I'm based in Manchester at the moment so I'm probably going to try the flagship store here for its stock, if that fails I'll shop around Cardiff when I get back next week.
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Well, fingers crossed for Manchester. Let me know if it doesn't work out and I'll keep you updated on stocks.
 
Forgive the real noobie questions in advance.

Can I order my iPad2 online when it is released? Can I pick it up in a store or does it get sent to my house? If it gets sent to my house, does it take long?


I have searched on Google and looked around this site so again I apolgise if I missed them.


PJ
 
Tsuchiya said:
I suppose a complete lack of information at this point suggests that nothing has been changed. The release will definitely be on the 25th, but there will be no online ordering available until the day. Only question is what time on Friday, and who will definitely receive stock. By Wednesday I think the stores will know for sure, so it's all about waiting until then to bombard them with phonecall queries.

Fingers crossed that John Lewis start selling them on Friday (though I can't see how they will manage with a 5pm launch), at least then I can claim my 12% Partner discount :D
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I hope so too! I want my 12%! What store will you go to?
 
Inked said:
Xbox 360, PS3, Wii.
They didn't as far as I'm aware for the original iPad due to it being released so much later in the UK and JL getting it 60 days later than the DSG.

Here is an extract taken from Policies and Procedures:

Sometimes, both in department stores and in Waitrose, we may have on sale items that are particularly keenly priced or that are in short supply. In these cases we may restrict their sale to Partners, or we may not allow you to claim Partnership discount on them.

You must not use your position at work to gain advantage over customers at the expense of the business.
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I'm pretty sure that policy is means they will restrict partners from buying the products and if they are selling them to the partners they may not acknowledge a discount for them - I was going to buy a camcorder on launch day from them but actually got a better deal from Sony store as they bundled accessories in for me as JL wouldn't offer discount as it was in short supply but would let me buy it (just more than Sony and no accessories). Hope this clears that up a bit.

Still, hoping to get discount and the one I want friday, am due to call back for stock info on Thurs.
 
I can't get the time off work so thinking of ways to get my hands on one of these - is it bad I'm considering paying my little sister to go queue up for me and collect on? :eek:
 
PJ. said:
Forgive the real noobie questions in advance.

Can I order my iPad2 online when it is released? Can I pick it up in a store or does it get sent to my house? If it gets sent to my house, does it take long?


I have searched on Google and looked around this site so again I apolgise if I missed them.


PJ
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You can do either, if you order online on Friday and you manage to get in quick you will probably find you will recieve it Monday-Weds next week and if not then could be up to 2 weeks (I would always recommend setting up an Apple store profile first with a credit card etc. and even test the account with something small then cancel the order if it goes through and be logged in on the Friday when waiting for site to go live).

If you go to one of the stores on Friday you can just buy it there and your done!

I don't think they will do a "reserve and collect" on this launch due to demand but this is my opinion not fact!
 
just to add fuel to the fire..

i just called my local John Lewis and was told that they most likely, would not be stocking the ipad 2 on launch.

The lady referred me to their website where they may/may not take orders from 25th.

:confused:
 
Zcott said:
I just called HMV in Belfast who confirmed that they will be stocking the iPad 2 this Friday, and the 16GB WiFi model will be £399. Bargain!
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Brilliant news! What HMV store did you call? I won't be able to make it into town until 5pm and there'd be little point joining the queue at the Apple Store then.

Hoping Forest Side HMV might even sell them but unlikely.
 
Just spoke to an apple premium reseller, 'Stormfront' and they confirmed that they will be selling the iPad 2 from 5pm. However, they were not allowing me to pre-order.
 
dalvin200 said:
just to add fuel to the fire..

i just called my local John Lewis and was told that they most likely, would not be stocking the ipad 2 on launch.

The lady referred me to their website where they may/may not take orders from 25th.

:confused:
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Where is your local store?
 
dalvin200 said:
nottingham..

ps: it says my location under my name :p
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Wasn't sure if it was a JL@Home or if you were actually closer to another or near work, I don't live slap bang in middle of london and there are 3 main stores in london with 2-5 @ home stores in the surrounding areas (depending on how large you search radius) but I actually could also get to other stores like Brighton etc. just as easy when I am at home, was just a question :p
 
iawa said:
I'm pretty sure that policy is means they will restrict partners from buying the products and if they are selling them to the partners they may not acknowledge a discount for them - I was going to buy a camcorder on launch day from them but actually got a better deal from Sony store as they bundled accessories in for me as JL wouldn't offer discount as it was in short supply but would let me buy it (just more than Sony and no accessories). Hope this clears that up a bit.

Still, hoping to get discount and the one I want friday, am due to call back for stock info on Thurs.
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I think we will see a notice come through to branches from Victoria late Thursday to let them know if Partners will be allowed to purchase.

I know that is what has happened with other launches.
 
iawa said:
Wasn't sure if it was a JL@Home or if you were actually closer to another or near work, I don't live slap bang in middle of london and there are 3 main stores in london with 2-5 @ home stores in the surrounding areas (depending on how large you search radius) but I actually could also get to other stores like Brighton etc. just as easy when I am at home, was just a question :p
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lol.. i was just joking around about the location stuff... calm down :) hehe.. i know we're all nervous :D

how the heck can i get an Argos phone number that isn't a generic call centre? i want to speak to a specific argos store and it's impossible!! :(
 
dalvin200 said:
how the heck can i get an Argos phone number that isn't a generic call centre? i want to speak to a specific argos store and it's impossible!! :(
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I'm not sure you can.
If it helps, I've just been into my local Argos store (Luton), where I was told they are definitely getting stock for Friday. I was advised that the website will be updated as soon as the stock arrives, and to check back in the early hours on Friday to reserve...
 
xpower180 said:
I'm not sure you can.
If it helps, I've just been into my local Argos store (Luton), where I was told they are definitely getting stock for Friday. I was advised that the website will be updated as soon as the stock arrives, and to check back in the early hours on Friday to reserve...
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reserve for collection on the same day? if so, that'll do me... :)
 
Because I'm bored and just hanging out here
I thought I would check myself
The Argos number for Nottingham argos (bulwell?)
appears to be 0115 975 8790 :)
 
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