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Anyone out there ordering a black iPhone knowing full well that you'll be exchanging it for a white one in a couple weeks?


How that cunning plan of yours going to work when the white model comes out more than 30 days after 6/24?
 
iZac said:
One would assume that the Supply / Demand will be really really tight for the first couple of months of roll out, and although i love the iPhone in White (I have a 3GS) it's certainly a less popular model compared to the black one. So I'm guessing that while they are that tight on demand, they want to prioritise getting one product on the market in good availability rather than constrain supplies of both colours.

They should try prioritizing communication to their customers.
 
im ordering black. I have a friend who is eligible for an upgrade up doesn't want the phone. He was going to sell it. So he said he will order the white when it is available, give it to me and I'll give him the black to sell.
 
How that cunning plan of yours going to work when the white model comes out more than 30 days after 6/24?

I believe ATT/iphone sales returns are limited to 14 days? I cant link, the ATT site is DOWN, imagine that :)
 
you have 30 days to return your iPhone without a restocking fee or harm to your account with both AT&T and Apple Stores.

iPhone Return Policy
If you are not satisfied with your iPhone purchase, please visit online Order Status or call 1-800-676-2775 to request a return. The iPhone must be returned to our warehouse within 30 calendar days from shipment to avoid an $175 early termination fee. The iPhone must be returned in the original packaging, including any accessories, manuals, and documentation.

Apple will assess a 10% restocking fee on any opened iPhone. Shipping fees are not refundable.

Note: iPhones must be returned to the original point of purchase (e.g., Apple Online Store, Apple Retail Store, AT&T, Apple Authorized Reseller) with a proof of purchase (e.g., Shipment Notification, Invoice Receipt).
 
How do we know it's only a couple of weeks til the white comes out?

no one knows but ATT CSR told me a "guess" it will be after 7/4. Highly doubt that. I was told by 2 different ATT sales reps by email this morn they think its 7/4 and the other said August 2010 sometime.

So I assume this is all MIS-INFO. so... its for entertainment use only :p
 
I'm unsure what I'm going to do. I'm going to wait a few days at least to see if they have any announcement as to when the white ones are going to be available before I make up my mind. I wanted a white one, but may go ahead and get the black if it's going to be too long. Way to crap on customer expectations Apple.

I mean, I can understand if something was wrong with the production. But to hype the white phone at WWDC and then make no announcement and fail to give any explanation as to where it went seems a little Busch league to me. I expect a little more from Apple.
 
Im just very curious to know if by later this summer they mean mid july or late august...big difference.
 
Eh was undecided anyhow, so I reserved a black, but if the opportunity arises I might, who knows.
 
They charge a restocking fee, so you're going to be out about $40 and the White may be released in 31 days so you're screwed
 
I will, assuming it's in stock by then.

I would wait, had I not sold my 3GS already. I'm currently cell phone-less and am not going to go out and buy another phone just to tide me over...

If I can exchange it for white cool, if not no big deal.
 
I really hope Apple clearly states today when the white will become available. This blows. It's my first choice but i do like the black too. I just want a better performing phone. I'd hate to order the black, use it, then in July the white comes out. I could wait til July. Beyond that i don't think it's worth waiting for. BUT PLEASE APPLE GIVE US AN AVAILABILITY DATE!!!!!!!
 
I'm leaning toward getting a black one for now. My brother has discussed potentially upgrading later in the summer sometime, so if he does, I'll have him order white and then switch with him. If not, no biggie.
 
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