Listen, I know there's $100 bucks sitting in my lap, but i'm just gonna go and toss it in the garbage.
oh ok.. if you think that's the best.
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Listen, I know there's $100 bucks sitting in my lap, but i'm just gonna go and toss it in the garbage.
oh ok.. if you think that's the best.
After 4 months reading i think its time to make my frist post
ordered 16jan a mac pro with
default config+500gb hd +8800GT
With ADC discount,
This morning a mail with the message: delivery date next wednesday, finally!!!
I can already track my mac pro with TNT:
07 feb 2008 14:41 Cork Consignment Received At Transit Point
Do you mind if I ask how much you paid with the ADC discount ?
take standard cost.. less 20%
for the mac pro,. it's 20% off i'm guessing probably around 2450 plus whatever tax
i got the 2.8, with wireless, and 8800gt, it's $2,463 + plus
(now 2,363 with $100discount from this morning
)I don't think Apple would even consider giving us anything if they didn't think we deserved it for some reason, whatever that reason is we don't know. We can only speculate. I'll take the compensation.
take standard cost.. less 20%
for the mac pro,. it's 20% off i'm guessing probably around 2450 plus whatever tax
i got the 2.8, with wireless, and 8800gt, it's $2,463 + plus
(now 2,363 with $100discount from this morning
That's a good deal, congrats.
So, I admit it, I called Apple and got my shipping upgraded to expedited for free...I'm not exactly proud of it, but hey I'm not a perfect person.
Man, you people.. hehe
Well, rats eat what they can find I guess..
I wish TUAW or Macrumors ran a story on this, asking EVERYONE to call Apple everytime some VERY MINOR inconvenience occured and ask for $ off and free shipping, just so Apple would have to quit this practice and start being consistent with us..
Well, rats eat what they can find I guess..
I wish TUAW or Macrumors ran a story on this, asking EVERYONE to call Apple everytime some VERY MINOR inconvenience occured and ask for $ off and free shipping, just so Apple would have to quit this practice and start being consistent with us..
Listen, I know there's $100 bucks sitting in my lap, but i'm just gonna go and toss it in the garbage.
oh ok.. if you think that's the best.
The reason I don't want any money or expediting shipping is only because I ordered my machine a week ago knowing very well that the ship date was for the end of february. I'm not going to call and ask for compensation this early in the wait while others (probably even you) have been waiting the full 4+ weeks. I just don't feel right about it, is all.
Besides, I already have the student discount and overnight shipping, so I'm good. Now, if they can go ahead and ship it, I'll be all set.
The person I talked to had no idea what was going on either.
I had to call twice to get someone who would upgrade my shipping.
I was just like "hey I'm reading online people with the same configs as I have are having theirs shipped, and even some people who ordered way after I did"
And she just offered to upgrade the shipping for me.
So I say just keep trying back with different people until you get it.
I had to call twice to get someone who would upgrade my shipping.
I was just like "hey I'm reading online people with the same configs as I have are having theirs shipped, and even some people who ordered way after I did"
And she just offered to upgrade the shipping for me.
So I say just keep trying back with different people until you get it.
Ditto - I called and they said it's shipping Feb 21st
Edit : And I just called back again and got the same story
Ditto - I called and they said it's shipping Feb 21st
I think they are just reading what your order status page says though, which means it definitely could ship sooner than they told you.
The people over there really have no clue.
Ordered 8-core 3.2 with 8800 and 500 gb boot drive on Jan 11. Still shows Feb 19 shipping. Sprung for overnight shipping ($76). Called Apple today and rep told me she was getting lots of calls about people whose 8800 machines had shipped. She has no idea what is going on and no idea of hold up. It is possible that the 500 gb drive is holding things up or it is possible that I will get a shipping notice immediately. She had no memos about any shortages. But, she did credit my $76 overnight charge. I really thanked her--- I didn't care about the $76 as much as I did about getting a machine.
Glad to know, however, that these beasts are starting to trickle out.
Glad to know, however, that these beasts are starting to trickle out.
Very true. I'd give it a few days... they'll all start getting a clue when many others keep calling and reps start talking with each other. Today is day zero, so they're still putting two and two together.
The reason I don't want any money or expediting shipping is only because I ordered my machine a week ago knowing very well that the ship date was for the end of february. I'm not going to call and ask for compensation this early in the wait while others (probably even you) have been waiting the full 4+ weeks. I just don't feel right about it, is all.
Besides, I already have the student discount and overnight shipping, so I'm good. Now, if they can go ahead and ship it, I'll be all set.
but what i'm asking is NOT to cut in line
i'm asking for a $100 refund that is given to ALL that waited (and asked for it).
and overnight shipping when it DOES ship.
i'm not saying, HEY cut me in front of all those that already bought before me. no way.. that's not right at all.
just ship mine, whenever it is MY turn.. but in the mean time, give me over night, and 100 bucks.
Got the shipping upgrade too
I called Apple and the representative couldn't tell me anything but that my order was being processed and the ship date is what it is. I asked to talk to a supervisor and I got the shipping upgrade.
At this time I believe Apple should give that upgrade to all Mac Pro + 8800GT buyers. They are just giving it away once anybody calls.
I called Apple and the representative couldn't tell me anything but that my order was being processed and the ship date is what it is. I asked to talk to a supervisor and I got the shipping upgrade.
At this time I believe Apple should give that upgrade to all Mac Pro + 8800GT buyers. They are just giving it away once anybody calls.
The reason I don't want any money or expediting shipping is only because I ordered my machine a week ago knowing very well that the ship date was for the end of february. I'm not going to call and ask for compensation this early in the wait while others (probably even you) have been waiting the full 4+ weeks. I just don't feel right about it, is all.
Besides, I already have the student discount and overnight shipping, so I'm good. Now, if they can go ahead and ship it, I'll be all set.
I have no shame. I called and got the expedited shipping even though I just placed my order on 1/31/2008.
I feel no guilt about it at all.
Hickman
Assuming you get lucky and talk to someone with a clue - otherwise it's "your order ships when it ships"
Pretty unimpressed - this is my first apple experience as I'm a new switcher - yet it appears people who ordered after me are getting $100 off, upgraded shipping and their machine ships before my workstation does.
yup
i ordered on Feb 3rd (yes that's 4 days ago).
got 100 bucks off, and overnight shipping.
but i doubt mine will actually ship for another week or so.
that's ok tho
Long-time listener, first-time caller, etc., so take this with a grain of salt because I have no established reputation on this forum, but at this moment I am looking at my Mac Pro w/8800 box right next to me here at work.
Ordered: 29-Jan-08
Original "Ships By" Date: 20-Feb-08
Original "Delivers By" Date: 26-Feb-08
Shipped: 6-Feb-08
Arrived: 11am PST 7-Feb-08
I did not expedite shipping or anything. Last night at about 7pm PST I received my shipping notification e-mail message from Apple. The box was picked up at about 8pm last night, placed on the FedEx Ground truck at about 5:15am this morning, and got to me a few minutes ago.
I am so excited to be back in the Mac fold after years in the wilderness!
Ordered: 29-Jan-08
Original "Ships By" Date: 20-Feb-08
Original "Delivers By" Date: 26-Feb-08
Shipped: 6-Feb-08
Arrived: 11am PST 7-Feb-08
I did not expedite shipping or anything. Last night at about 7pm PST I received my shipping notification e-mail message from Apple. The box was picked up at about 8pm last night, placed on the FedEx Ground truck at about 5:15am this morning, and got to me a few minutes ago.
I am so excited to be back in the Mac fold after years in the wilderness!