It looks better than last year to me
Many will get theirs on launch day. Last year wasn’t the case
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iPhone X Pre-Orders Sell Out as Shipping Estimates Slip to 5-6 Weeks [Updated]
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Many will get theirs on launch day. Last year wasn’t the case
Which Apple doesn’t do. This argument is dumb every time it’s uttered. At this point everyone knows long shipping delays mean there’s not a lot of supply. Delay is 5-6 weeks now. How many people are going to see that and say screw it and not order anything? Or order an 8 instead? Or worse go Android?
Like we haven't heard this declaration numerous times before. This will go one of two ways. You'll be a man of your word and you'll go use Android and hate your life. Don't let the door hit you on the way out if you do. Or, you'll whine to anyone who will listen until you get your iPhone X in a few weeks and then you won't even remember this happened until next year when you're gonna be doing it all over again.
All of my previous phone pre-orders went in at 12:12 and I got first day delivery. This time I got 2-3 weeks, and now the wait is 5-6 weeks. Worst delivery times I have ever seen for a standard phone. Some special color phones did have long waits in the past.
I don't get this argument either. What does Apple have to gain by delaying production?
Trickle in??
Apple may be experiencing the biggest stream of pre-orders for any iPhone, ever. And your considered opinion is that the day's remaining pre-orders can most accurately be described as a "trickle"?
Is the editorial team at MR now run by Samsung's PR agency?
If I put one more kidney for sale on Craigslist, that would that be sufficient for 256Gb/w AppleCare
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Just a heads up that the same thing happened to me way back when I ordered the 5. Called my bank and they said they'd lifted the block but I might have to verify with Apple. The order still went through without any worries. As long as the process is still the same, I'm sure you'll be okay. Fingers cross!
My order confirmed 14-21 November delivery but I've experienced before Apples pre order deliveries and usually come forward of there expected dates.
Yes but about $1600 on average. It seems like there are more people selling their preorders on ebay this year than in year's past.
I just had a look at ebay. Already there are a lot sold. Mainly around the £1,500 mark, but I've seen one at £2,500. Auctions are pushing towards £1,500
Looking at it gave me a few seconds regret that I didn't put 2 in my bag, but to be honest I don't want to get involved in that.
If your still wanting to find one and not wait 5-6 weeks, it looks like Best Buy is still promising a 11/10 pickup for most models from all carriers.
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I'm one of them. ordered 2, selling 1. Hoping to help offset the phone's cost.
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I'm one of them. ordered 2, selling 1. Hoping to help offset the phone's cost.
Oh... here we go with the legendary myth again.Apple is on a a business to make money by selling stuff and not pretending they are selling stuff.And seriously, who on this planet have £1000 to waste on whatever product out there is on high demand? Is like saying, lets see whats on high demand today? Oh...iPhone X is. No problem, I will get 2. When people spend that much money they generally got it planed/decided well before
I have to agree in part with some of this. I'm a graphic designer, (16 years + now) and so Apple has been part of my life for a long time. iPad, iPhone, Magic Mouse, iMac, MacPro, MacBook, Apple Watch, Apple TV - i've had them all in various editions over the years... and slowly i've become disillusioned with how things are going. in my experience (i can't speak for others) customer service has dropped, the number of bugs I've experienced has risen, faults have risen.
of course, I have no experience of other brands, so others might be on the same par.
I've always hated Android in comparison to iOS, but recently i've found myself considering a galaxy S8 for the second time. My current iPhone 7 with the new OS is buggy as hell. The worst OS initial release for my experience. I've ordered the x and I will do a comparison with the S8 before deciding which way to turn. But with my entire professional life integrated into Apple so many devices it would be a hard change to make. But one I keep giving more and more consideration to.
5-6 Weeks? No way this can be called "Drastically" considered the Hype about allegedly small availability and allegedly high demand.
Yes, I call both allegedly, because that's what I think it is.
Yes, I call both allegedly, because that's what I think it is.
Which isnt that much. 1149 for 256gb plus tax is approx 1250. Then you have to take into account ebay fees of, what, 100+? Youre maybe gonna profit 200 and have to deal with possibly having someone claim it doesnt work/scam you
That must be Angela manipulating the market - no normal person can afford this
You make it sound like an elite club that he's no longer welcome in. The guy is entitled to express his own discontent. It's his experience he's entitled to comment on. Your experience may be different. Doesn't make either opinion invalid. Everybody's experience is different. What does it matter whether he changes brand or not, it's up to him. Either way it doesn't warrant such an unfriendly comment from you.
About 1/3 of the Apple stores in Los Angeles County still have Verizon iPhones and other carrier models for pickup on Nov. 3. Was this the same situation last year?
Got my 256GB Space Gray with apple care+ for Nov 3!
Same for me here in Canada. I note that a couple of minutes later the store was showing 2-3 weeks shipping. Now 5-6 weeks.
Those prices are insaneThat must be Angela manipulating the market - No normal person can afford this
Except it didn't work - the app kept showing the placeholder updating page for nearly 10 minutes after the website allowed you in. That's with killing and restarting the app. So the website was way faster this year
Same situation here. I pre-approved the upgrade earlier in the week and was forced to order through the app. I wasn't allowed in until well after others not in the upgrade program. 10-15 minutes after the hour. After several errors occurring in the app I was able to complete the order with Nov 17-24 ship date.
There is no order showing in the store, only an Order Is Pending status under the upgrade program. No confirmation email.
It seems that being in the upgrade program was a big disadvantage. I contacted Apple via chat and they could not confirm that I even had an order. Will try again when store support opens in a couple of hours. They should already be open on a such a heavy day.