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iPhone 8 and Apple Watch Series 3 Pre-Order Shipping Estimates Begin Slipping

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Pre-order supplies of the new iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus are beginning to dwindle, with several new iPhone models now displaying shipping estimates beyond the September 22 launch date.

Space Gray T-Mobile and SIM free models in some capacities, for example, will not ship out for one to two weeks, and those shipping estimates could fall as people continue placing orders. T-Mobile stock in general seems to be selling out faster.

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Apple Watch Series 3 supplies appear to have been limited, with some models, like the 38 and 42mm stainless steel watches listing shipping estimates of two to three weeks. Several Sport models have sold out, with the 42mm Space Gray Aluminum with Dark Olive Sport Sport Loop, 42mm Gold Aluminum with Pink Sand Sport, and 38mm Silver Aluminum with Seashell Sport Loop all listing shipping dates a few weeks out.

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Apple started accepting pre-orders at 12:01 a.m. Pacific Time on Friday, September 15, and shipping estimates for the above mentioned products began slipping within about 20 minutes. Additional products could begin selling out soon, so it's best to place orders right away.

While pre-order supplies of some iPhone 8/8 Plus and Apple Watch Series 3 models are beginning to sell out, it may still be possible to get one of the new iPhones on launch day by visiting an Apple retail location on Friday, September 22. In fact, for some products with higher shipping estimates, in-store pickup is still available for launch day, but that could change quickly.

The iPhone 8 and the iPhone 8 Plus come in 64 and 256GB configurations with three color options: Gold, Silver, and Space Gray. In the United States, iPhone 8 pricing starts at $699, while iPhone 8 Plus pricing starts at $799. Apple Watch Series 3 pricing starts at $329 for non-LTE models and $399 for LTE models.

Article Link: iPhone 8 and Apple Watch Series 3 Pre-Order Shipping Estimates Begin Slipping
 
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Happened later than I expected, but then again, the majority is probably waiting for iPhone X anyway (I guess?).
 
I ordered two 42mm S3 Stainless in black and white sport for Friday delivery. White slipped within minutes so I got the white from Verizon and black from Apple since it didn't move. I couldn't decide!!!
 
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Verizon is still showing 22nd for delivery for all colors and configs for me on the Apple Store app.
 
nikaru said:
The pre-order for the X model will be EPIC. Dont expect to puts your hands on one of these before 2018.
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Here is some things to consider for those who want to pre-order the iPhone X rather quickly:

Make sure your shipping/billing account information and credit card is up-to-date. Preselect the model that you want and have it ready to go in order to check out rather quickly. And somebody can use Apple Pay as well to accelerate the process.
 
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Juan007 said:
Apple supply chain is stong, good job! They have been getting better at order fulfillment each year, I expect iPhone X to be easy to preorder as well. Demand is huge, but Apple has gauged it appropriately.
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Or, a lot more people are waiting for the X preorder. I would be shocked if the X isn't sold out in minutes. They have been warning of very small supply to start.
 
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Apple will have built up 6 weeks additional supply by the time X preorders start. Demand will be huge, but Apple knows it and has planned for it. Delaying X orders was a genius move, allow more time to build inventory. Apple might sell 100 million units in an hour, and deliver them all a week later!
 
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Everybody knows the sales are likely insane. I'm very impressed with the supply stock for launch. We may have just seen a moment of awesome from Tim and Team.
 
Juan007 said:
Apple will have built up 6 weeks additional supply by the time X preorders start. Demand will be huge, but Apple knows it and has planned for it. Delaying X orders was a genius move, allow more time to build inventory. Apple might sell 100 million units in an hour, and deliver them all a week later!
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I don't know, man. I mean...there could have been a potential to maximize sales for both models if Apple didn't announce x during same keynote.
 
I ordered my Space Gray Sport Watch w/Cellular through Apple and upgraded my 7+ to the 8+ 256gb via AT&T. I should have both by 9/22.
 
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