I agree. I ordered on Verizon 128 6+ SG. And was told 11/21. I have been on all of these forums and have not seen a 128 on the move at all. All about the 64's. So. Here comes the week of the 11/21. I hope there shipped and fixed. Good luck all.
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iPhone 6 & 6 Plus Sprint Pre-Order Thread!
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I agree. I ordered on Verizon 128 6+ SG. And was told 11/21. I have been on all of these forums and have not seen a 128 on the move at all. All about the 64's. So. Here comes the week of the 11/21. I hope there shipped and fixed. Good luck all.
See it's not carrier specific. It's a 128 thing. I Would love to know what's really going on. I love apple products. Been using strictly Apple since the performa days. Old Apple guys will know what I'm talking about. But lately I'm starting to lose faith. Things are a little shaky now. The equipment doesn't just work out of the box like it used to. I seem to be running into issues with connectivity that I've never experienced before. The reason I pay more for Apple is because of the out of the box plug in and boom, headache free just works experience. It's not like that anymore. Now the games with the iPhone 128 gig. I'm a disappointed apple guy right now. Company seems to have lost direction.
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I ordered a Plus 128gb SG on 10/4 and got the email for another 4 to 6 weeks wait so that ends up to be Dec. 23 pure foolishness.... i got my activation fee waived and also got a iPhone 6 plus case after 2 weeks imma find a way to go hard an get a $200 bucks debit card imma keep going hard until they figure it out this guy won't stop....
I ordered a Plus 128gb SG on 10/4 and got the email for another 4 to 6 weeks wait so that ends up to be Dec. 23 pure foolishness.... i got my activation fee waived and also got a iPhone 6 plus case after 2 weeks imma find a way to go hard an get a $200 bucks debit card imma keep going hard until they figure it out this guy won't stop....
Your beating up sprint and they have nothing to do with the problems Apple is having. Get what you can. More power to you but it's Apple that's to blame here.
I've had 3 6+ 128GB Space Grey on order since 9/20.
Received an email on 10/28 that the shipping date had changed to 3 to 4 weeks from that day on all 3 orders.
Received my second "Shipping Date has changed" email.
Subject: Your shipping date has changed for order XXXX
(I didn't edit out the order #, it actually says "XXXX" in the subject)
Received an email on 10/28 that the shipping date had changed to 3 to 4 weeks from that day on all 3 orders.
Received my second "Shipping Date has changed" email.
Subject: Your shipping date has changed for order XXXX
(I didn't edit out the order #, it actually says "XXXX" in the subject)
Code:
Important order alert
Your shipping date has changed
There's been a slight delay in shipping your backordered phone. Sprint has not received inventory as expected from the manufacturer to fulfill your order. We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience.
Your revised shipping delivery timeline is 4 to 6 weeks from today for:
Account number: XXXXX (I did X this out though)
Phone model: IPHONE 6 PLUS SPACE GRAY 128GB KIT
To express our thanks for your patience and to ensure you understand and accept the delay, Sprint will waive any activation or upgrade fees associated with this phone. The credit will be applied after your order is delivered; watch for it on your invoice within two bill cycles.Definitely a behind the scenes recall going on. No other explanation for it. I'd love to hear ideas if anyone thinks it's something else.
Just grilled Sprint again. Here's what they said (ignore it): "Originally you were 4-6 weeks from September 29 order. Now that is another 4-6 weeks. So your timeframe is 8-12 weeks from your order date." I asked what was up. He said they have no inventory at all and have no received their shipments from Apple (well duh). I asked why. He said they don't know.
I then asked if he is positive we will get devices by the end of 8-12 weeks as they have now promised, again. He said that's the time frame. I pointed out he had said they didn't know why or when they would get shipments, and it didn't follow that they could be certain of the timeframe. He said, "I understand. Yes." And that was it...he asked if he could do anything more for me and I told him TO FLY TO CHINA AND GET ME A PHONE!
I think what has happened is possibly Apple is fulfilling the Chinese orders first. Because whatever deal they had to make with China to sell there certainly the Chinese government would not allow, for example, Apple to charge people hundreds without any real promise of when they get a device. That's my guess.
I then asked if he is positive we will get devices by the end of 8-12 weeks as they have now promised, again. He said that's the time frame. I pointed out he had said they didn't know why or when they would get shipments, and it didn't follow that they could be certain of the timeframe. He said, "I understand. Yes." And that was it...he asked if he could do anything more for me and I told him TO FLY TO CHINA AND GET ME A PHONE!
I think what has happened is possibly Apple is fulfilling the Chinese orders first. Because whatever deal they had to make with China to sell there certainly the Chinese government would not allow, for example, Apple to charge people hundreds without any real promise of when they get a device. That's my guess.
No way bro. They are redesigning it. Only possible reason I can see. If they were sending them to China they would still be sending some here. They don't exist right now.
I did see an article recently online discussing how people have been getting tons of iphone 6s and 6 plus in Australia, and even some 128 gig ones. This whole experience sucks
I ordered a 64GB Silver iPhone on November 5, 2014. I knew ahead of time that the wait would-be 2-4 weeks. I ordered in-store, but I am frustrated that I have no way to verify or track my order, and I am angry that Sprint's customer service has been so terrible.
When I ordered my phone, my name was written on a list. In a notebook. By hand. Which doesn't seem like a safe, secure, or professional way to track orders. So I am a little nervous that someone may forget or neglect to call me when my phone is in.
I have received no emails or phone calls from the store to update me, or to even say, "Hey, thanks for your patience."
I called the store a week ago to ask if there would be a way for me to track my order myself. The salesperson on the phone said he would find a solution and call me back, that night. I never heard from him, again.
What I want to know is: How can I track and verify my order myself, without having to deal with typical cellphone salespersons that Sprint employs?
When I ordered my phone, my name was written on a list. In a notebook. By hand. Which doesn't seem like a safe, secure, or professional way to track orders. So I am a little nervous that someone may forget or neglect to call me when my phone is in.
I have received no emails or phone calls from the store to update me, or to even say, "Hey, thanks for your patience."
I called the store a week ago to ask if there would be a way for me to track my order myself. The salesperson on the phone said he would find a solution and call me back, that night. I never heard from him, again.
What I want to know is: How can I track and verify my order myself, without having to deal with typical cellphone salespersons that Sprint employs?
I find it kind of funny that Apple Stores have shown the Sprint 128GB in stock for some time and why they weren't put into Sprint's stock channel. Kind of brings me back to the theory that there was a first run (or 2, or 3) and the 128GB went back to be re-engineered/manufactured.
I know 2 people at work that have the 6 plus and they both have issues with the phone rebooting. Definitely a behind the scenes recall.
Anyone do the iPhone for life program? Looking to possibly do 6+ 64gb but not sure how much a month it would be since Sprints website sucks. How much are you guys who are doing the program actually paying, is it worth it vs. doing a subsidized phone?
Here's something that could save some people some money... I apologize if it's been posted in this thread before (I couldn't find it):
http://www.cnet.com/news/sprint-existing-customers-can-lease-an-iphone-6-for-5-a-month/
Haha was literally JUST reading this on their website 5 mins before checking this post.
Ordered iphone 6+ 128GB space gray 10/10 got my delay email 11/18 saying 4-6 weeks from that day. Cancelled immediately and ordered it in gold. Still waiting for the Sprint store manager to email me the order number so I can check shipping (have called her twice a day for 3 days
getting a little annoyed) Lets hope the gold comes fast. 
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Also Store manager told me she put through the new order yesterday but on my online account it still shows I have an upgrade available..... I'm going to lose my **** if this lady does not email me tonight with the order number.
End rant
OK. Recap. Ordered in-store on November 5. Received no tracking or order number from Sprint associates, regardless of my trying. Found a tip on the Sprint website in the forums that you can use the order number on your receipt to track you order via UPS... kinda.
The receipt order number is no good on the Sprint site for tracking, but if you go to http://wwwapps.ups.com/WebTracking/track and, rather that inputting a tracking number, choose Track by Reference and input the order number form the receipt. I don't have it with me right now, but it's like 6 or 7 letters and numbers and then a space with 2 more letters.
Anyhow, I tried it out and, lo and behold, there is my shipping info. It turns out it shipped yesterday, and should arrive to the store by tomorrow, and now I have a tracking number.
I hope this works for those of you that ordered in-store with no tracking information!
The receipt order number is no good on the Sprint site for tracking, but if you go to http://wwwapps.ups.com/WebTracking/track and, rather that inputting a tracking number, choose Track by Reference and input the order number form the receipt. I don't have it with me right now, but it's like 6 or 7 letters and numbers and then a space with 2 more letters.
Anyhow, I tried it out and, lo and behold, there is my shipping info. It turns out it shipped yesterday, and should arrive to the store by tomorrow, and now I have a tracking number.
I hope this works for those of you that ordered in-store with no tracking information!
Just received my latest update email from Sprint on my iphone 6 plus space gray 128gb ordered on 9/22. It is exactly the same email they sent me the last time. I hope they have more to give than before even though it just says they will refund the activation fee which they already said they would do. All I wanted was a new phone but never thought I would have had to wait 9 weeks for it, let alone the 12 to 13 weeks they are now saying.
Sprint®
Important order alert
Your shipping date has changed
There's been a slight delay in shipping your backordered phone. Sprint has not received inventory as expected from the manufacturer to fulfill your order. We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience.
Your revised shipping delivery timeline is 3 to 4 weeks from today for:
Order number: oy-shso-75206XXXX
Account number: 80052XXXX
Phone model: IPHONE6 PLUS GRAY 128GB KIT
To express our thanks for your patience and to ensure you understand and accept the delay, Sprint will waive any activation or upgrade fees associated with this phone. The credit will be applied after your order is delivered; watch for it on your invoice within two bill cycles.
The easiest way to monitor the status of your order is to visit sprint.com/myorder and enter your order number. You will receive another email when your item ships.
Sprint®
Important order alert
Your shipping date has changed
There's been a slight delay in shipping your backordered phone. Sprint has not received inventory as expected from the manufacturer to fulfill your order. We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience.
Your revised shipping delivery timeline is 3 to 4 weeks from today for:
Order number: oy-shso-75206XXXX
Account number: 80052XXXX
Phone model: IPHONE6 PLUS GRAY 128GB KIT
To express our thanks for your patience and to ensure you understand and accept the delay, Sprint will waive any activation or upgrade fees associated with this phone. The credit will be applied after your order is delivered; watch for it on your invoice within two bill cycles.
The easiest way to monitor the status of your order is to visit sprint.com/myorder and enter your order number. You will receive another email when your item ships.
Just received my latest update email from Sprint on my iphone 6 plus space gray 128gb ordered on 9/22. It is exactly the same email they sent me the last time. I hope they have more to give than before even though it just says they will refund the activation fee which they already said they would do. All I wanted was a new phone but never thought I would have had to wait 9 weeks for it, let alone the 12 to 13 weeks they are now saying.
Sprint
Important order alert
Your shipping date has changed
There's been a slight delay in shipping your backordered phone. Sprint has not received inventory as expected from the manufacturer to fulfill your order. We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience.
Your revised shipping delivery timeline is 3 to 4 weeks from today for:
Order number: oy-shso-75206XXXX
Account number: 80052XXXX
Phone model: IPHONE6 PLUS GRAY 128GB KIT
To express our thanks for your patience and to ensure you understand and accept the delay, Sprint will waive any activation or upgrade fees associated with this phone. The credit will be applied after your order is delivered; watch for it on your invoice within two bill cycles.
The easiest way to monitor the status of your order is to visit sprint.com/myorder and enter your order number. You will receive another email when your item ships.
This is bananas.
After 8 weeks, my iPhone 6 Plus 128GB SG but change to the Gold will be shipped this Monday. Not only that but I got credit towards my account, 2 JBL headphones, & Solo 2 Beats for free! A lot of email for this.