What do you guys think the odds are that the iPhone 3GS will sell out at the 5th Ave store by tomorrow night? I can't leave work early, and even though I pre-ordered to pick up at the store, I'm worried about the unit selling out.
I've heard conflicting things. While Apple's e-mail says that the pre-order doesn't guarantee iPhone availability, I view this statement as more of a lawsuit protection clause - and that they will most likely have it in stock - at least until the end of tomorrow.
Also, based on conversations I've had with Apple employees they have said, without directly answering my question on whether the pre-order guarantees a unit in stock, that I will get my iphone tomorrow. Does anyone else agree that this may be the case?
It also confusing that the Soho store apparently called up those who pre-ordered and told them that there would be two separate lines - yet one of my conversations with a 5th ave employee indicted that this would not be the case at the 5th ave store. Can anyone provide clarity on this issue?
I purchased my 3G on the release date last July around 3pm, and I believe they were not sold out at the 5th ave store until later that evening or over the next few days. This could be chalked up to the increased amount of time Apple gave itself to produce these units (1 month). My worry is that due to the rushed release date for the 3GS (10 days or so after the initial announcement at WWDC), that the number of units available will be drastically smaller. What do you guys think?
I've heard conflicting things. While Apple's e-mail says that the pre-order doesn't guarantee iPhone availability, I view this statement as more of a lawsuit protection clause - and that they will most likely have it in stock - at least until the end of tomorrow.
Also, based on conversations I've had with Apple employees they have said, without directly answering my question on whether the pre-order guarantees a unit in stock, that I will get my iphone tomorrow. Does anyone else agree that this may be the case?
It also confusing that the Soho store apparently called up those who pre-ordered and told them that there would be two separate lines - yet one of my conversations with a 5th ave employee indicted that this would not be the case at the 5th ave store. Can anyone provide clarity on this issue?
I purchased my 3G on the release date last July around 3pm, and I believe they were not sold out at the 5th ave store until later that evening or over the next few days. This could be chalked up to the increased amount of time Apple gave itself to produce these units (1 month). My worry is that due to the rushed release date for the 3GS (10 days or so after the initial announcement at WWDC), that the number of units available will be drastically smaller. What do you guys think?
