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iPhone4S Shipment Status: Backordered!
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That is awesome faraabdul. Let the rest of us hope that they got a shipment big enough to fill all our orders 
Let us know how fast you get it if you can.
Let us know how fast you get it if you can.Hi I called At&T and they told me that my two order numbers for my 4s preorder, 99 and 100, meant that I was 99th out of everyone who preordered the phone. I still have Pending Shipment / Backordered status and I ordered on 10/7. Does anyone have a higher order number who is still waiting on their phone???
My hubby and I are order # 42 and 43 and just today around noon his order status went from backordered (16GB black) to processing shipment (no tracking #) Mine still says backordered (16GB white)
(ordered in AT&T store at 1000ish on Oct 7)
disappointed
still waiting for my pre-ordered iphone4s to be shipped almost 2 weeks now since i paid for it from ATT.
i wanted to cancel the order a few days ago so i can buy it from the store but ATT wont let me cancel.
i feel like apple / att are taking the pre-orders just to benefit their stock values even though they dont have the products available to fulfill the 4 million plus orders.
im betting we wont get these orders by thanksgiving.
still waiting for my pre-ordered iphone4s to be shipped almost 2 weeks now since i paid for it from ATT.
i wanted to cancel the order a few days ago so i can buy it from the store but ATT wont let me cancel.
i feel like apple / att are taking the pre-orders just to benefit their stock values even though they dont have the products available to fulfill the 4 million plus orders.
im betting we wont get these orders by thanksgiving.
I've been told by an AT&T rep that the "way to cancel" is refuse the shipment when they try to deliver it.
I was worried this crap would happen. On launch day, I popped by Best Buy and they had the White 32gb (AT&T) that I wanted, so I just bought one on the spot and decided to sort out the pre-order garbage later.
Never again on the pre-order.
Never again pre-order from AT&T. Its almost better off to take the day off and wait in line. I did that last year and it worked out much better than this!
Can I ask where you all are logging in and checking this "backorder column"?
I ordered online a week ago, and have Web Order Number, which only takes me to an order status page that says it's processing....
Thanks
bretwier, i have been checking backorder at this site https://www.wireless.att.com/order_status/
not sure if that will work for you but worth a try. ~Ron
not sure if that will work for you but worth a try. ~Ron
Anyone with any experience with Rogers know how long that could take? I imagine it must take weeks and weeks to ship that many phones out from a warehouse?
I pre-ordered a white 32gb with Rogers on October 9th and it has been "In Progress" for days now. "In Progress" means it is ready to be shipped but still hasn't left the warehouse for some reason. Luckily I was able to reserve a 32gb white 4S online at the Apple store ( http://www.apple.com/ca/retail/iphone/ ) and pick it up tomorrow.
I would keep looking elsewhere if I were you because nobody knows how long Rogers is going to take.
Just reserved one for pickup the next day. No pre order needed and faster than ordering for shipping delivery
I was also waiting for my pre-order Rogers 4s 'In Progress' mode, but luckily reserved one tonight for pick up tomorrow at the local apple store.
Wow. I'm going to definitely cancel my pre order then. I'm not waiting 2 weeks for my phone. Thanks for the heads up bud!
Unfortunately, I don't know anywhere I can get since I live in Kingston...
Finally got one!
I called the Apple store in Columbus and they had several phones. Went to ATT and cancelled the preorder. When I got to the store they ran out of the 16gb but had the 32gb, so I got the latter. I figure I could use the space! You all will love the new phone, Siri is phenomenal!
I called the Apple store in Columbus and they had several phones. Went to ATT and cancelled the preorder. When I got to the store they ran out of the 16gb but had the 32gb, so I got the latter. I figure I could use the space! You all will love the new phone, Siri is phenomenal!
My hubby and I are order # 42 and 43 and just today around noon his order status went from backordered (16GB black) to processing shipment (no tracking #) Mine still says backordered (16GB white)
(ordered in AT&T store at 1000ish on Oct 7)
How do you found out or know your order #number?
Yeah, my order number has 8 numbers in it. There are people who say "my order number is 42, etc...how do you know that?
I ordered on 16th oct in the UK.
would I get it in 2 weeks or would it take longer.
I need to get it before 3rd Nov.
What are my chances?
would I get it in 2 weeks or would it take longer.
I need to get it before 3rd Nov.
What are my chances?
If you click the link they gave you from the email, it should fill in all the relevant information for you. Then, you will see what your order number is. Also, in the email, right underneath Your Order Details it should say "Order Transaction Number: XX."
No, I don't have an order transaction Number...just a 11 digit order number. I ordered straight from At&T's website on the 7th and it was processed on the 10th. Both emails I received from At&T had just one order number which has 11 digits. Maybe the first two digits are the transaction number...i dont know..
I ordered the same phone but on the 18th and mine says order number 75. I have a feeling that maybe it's based on your area.
My order confirmation email:
AT&T Order Confirmation - iPhone ®
Dear Kelly *****,
Thank you for your recent order. Your iPhone will ship in approximately 21 to 28 days*. All orders are processed on a first come, first served basis.
You can check the status of your order anytime by visiting www.att.com/wirelessorderstatus or by calling our automated system at 1-877-782-8870.
Your Order Details:
Order Transaction Number: 75
Item Name
Quantity Ordered
Apple IPH 4S 16GB WHT PHONE
1
Various SIM
1
FREIGHT
1
The process of fulfilling your order begins as soon as it is placed. Your device will be shipped to the address used when you placed your order. If stores receive inventory while your device is being fulfilled, your order cannot be replaced using in-store inventory.
As a reminder, we authorized the funds to cover your purchase once your order was placed. However, your credit card will not be charged until the order is shipped.
Don't Forget your Accessories!
We have everything to power, protect and personalize your iPhone. Visit our website at www.att.com/wirelessaccessories to purchase your accessories online.
We value and appreciate your business. Thank you again for choosing AT&T.
Sincerely,
AT&T
*The actual shipment date and receipt of your order is not guaranteed and may be subject to delays for reasons that include, but are not limited to, product availability, inventory, credit issues, number porting or carrier delays, and completion of other required AT&T business processes.
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