They probably make it so the carriers are in agreement not to deliver until the 22nd? Although sometimes aren’t they delivered a day before release date?
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They probably make it so the carriers are in agreement not to deliver until the 22nd? Although sometimes aren’t they delivered a day before release date?
How long do you think it will be before the Apple Watch will be available for Apple Store Pickup? I want to get the Series 3 Apple Watch (no cellular) as soon as possible.
If I preorder it I would need to pay an extra $26 tax as opposed to going across the state line to an Apple Store with no tax.
Any idea how long before new Apple products typically become available for Apple Store Pickup? Thanks!
If I preorder it I would need to pay an extra $26 tax as opposed to going across the state line to an Apple Store with no tax.
Any idea how long before new Apple products typically become available for Apple Store Pickup? Thanks!
Also have to consider another combination: 8 isn't enough of an upgrade, and X is too expensive.
I'm hoping a lot are abstaining from upgrade in general this year. The high price of the X, the availability of the 8, the price dip of the 7, holding off on launch for more units to be made...maybe all of that might make it possible for an easier time at preorder/day 1.
There are two pieces to the shipping time puzzle: supply and demand. Without knowing the details of production schedules / inventory, it is impossible to accurately estimate demand / sales.
Yes it's possible demand is not earth shattering. It's also possible Apple has accurately estimated sales this time and prepared accordingly.
Zhengzhou to Anchorage to Louisville. Then to states/provinces and local delivery.
I suspect they've shot themselves in the foot. They're high prices to pay for the 8 and people will not want to pay those prices to feel like they've gotten second best. On the other hand, the price of the X is I suspect too high for most people so they will go neither. On the other hand there are the numerous similar phones which are touted as equally premium but are significantly more affordable. I would think the competition will pick up quite a few people as the easy and sensible choice.
I'm certainly in the above camp. I have been waiting enthisiasticaly for the launch because I'm getting to the point where I will need to replace my iPhone 5. The 8 is not the phone I've waited all this time for but $1829 (Oz prices) is just obscene for the X. Where are consumers like me supposed to go?
I'm certainly in the above camp. I have been waiting enthisiasticaly for the launch because I'm getting to the point where I will need to replace my iPhone 5. The 8 is not the phone I've waited all this time for but $1829 (Oz prices) is just obscene for the X. Where are consumers like me supposed to go?
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If that's the case, Apple pushed the lever on iPhone 8 production too far.
They should have allocated more resources to iPhone X production.
OLED is one of the major limiting factors which the 8 isn't going to be in the way of.
No telling. If you really want one that bad, pay the $26 so you can secure one.
I am leaning towards the former in this case. Don’t get me wrong I am happy to finally get a Plus phone on launch without having to preorder it at 3am but the X has gotten all of the attention. People want that phone now. I have a feeling this is going to be an interesting fiscal quarter for Apple. They will get my yearly donation but it might not be enough.
And if shipping had immediately blown out to 12 weeks we would have to put up with the “wasn’t Cook meant to be a supply chain wizard, worst launch ever, fire him now!” crowd.
They only have four models of stainless steel now. Stainless steel with the white sport band, space black stainless steel with the black sport band, regular stainless steel with the Milanese loop, and space black stainless steel with the Milanese loop.
I think I might switch it up and get regular SS this time. I love my space black series 0, but just for variety sake I’ll try the other one.
Under Tim Cook's watch, customers were willing to wait until late October and November for the Gold 6 Plus and Jet Black 7 Plus. A 12 week delay shouldn't be a disaster.
It seems the iPhone X pre-order date is because Apple has no idea about the production ramp situation until October. Or they're desperately trying to pawn off the iPhone 8 stock.
Y'all should check out the main Apple Watch Preorder thread here: https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/apple-watch-series-3-pre-order-thread.2067615/page-14
Mine shipped at 11am this morning (EST) and is on it's way! Also, UPS does work with Apple to restrict and set specific delivery dates for their products. Many large shippers will do this, under specific agreements with UPS (my company does this as well - ships with a speed but the delivery date is set to meet a specific need or launch date). So, by UPS' product and delivery guarantees, my watch should technically arrive on Tuesday!!!! But it is scheduled for launch - one can dream!
P.S. You can track with UPS MyChoice, or track by reference using the phone number listed on the order or the Web Order Number (starts with W) minus the last 2 digits.
Mine shipped at 11am this morning (EST) and is on it's way! Also, UPS does work with Apple to restrict and set specific delivery dates for their products. Many large shippers will do this, under specific agreements with UPS (my company does this as well - ships with a speed but the delivery date is set to meet a specific need or launch date). So, by UPS' product and delivery guarantees, my watch should technically arrive on Tuesday!!!! But it is scheduled for launch - one can dream!
P.S. You can track with UPS MyChoice, or track by reference using the phone number listed on the order or the Web Order Number (starts with W) minus the last 2 digits.
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Congrats for all who got their 8/8 Plus!
I think one of the most relaxing pre-orders ever, right?
My god the iPhone X is gonna be messy lol
I think one of the most relaxing pre-orders ever, right?
My god the iPhone X is gonna be messy lol
YES
, mine says Sept 29th - Oct 6th (( and I ordered the Watch 3 - 42mm gold aluminum ;; pink sand loop w LTE // cellular .Mine still says “in progress”