Sidebar Sidebar
Become a MacRumors Supporter for $50/year with no ads, ability to filter front page stories, and private forums.

Most Stores Will Have Little to No Stock for Walk-Ins

Does the rumored lack of stock available for walk-ins change your strategy for getting an iPhone 7?

  • Yes, I will order online and wait?

    Votes: 14 14.1%

  • Yes, I will go to a carrier store?

    Votes: 19 19.2%

  • Yes, I will look on a site like craigslist or eBay?

    Votes: 1 1.0%

  • No, I will camp out and hope for the best.

    Votes: 21 21.2%

  • No, I already pre-ordered and am expecting delivery on launch day.

    Votes: 44 44.4%
  • Total voters
    99
  • Poll closed .
cwosigns said:
According to this article, most Apple Stores will have little to no stock available for walk-ins who don't have a phone reserved for pickup.

https://9to5mac.com/2016/09/14/apple-iphone-7-reservation-iphone-upgrade-program-stock-walk-ins/

Does this change your strategy for getting a phone on launch day?
Click to expand...

If that's true, then I would think there is no strategy left for getting one on 9-16.

Expect a bunch of seriously pizzzed off people who are already standing in line, finding out there's zip to get.
 
We couldn't reserve the Jet Black so there better be store inventory. Apple should know Black and Jet Black will be most in-demand. Poor planning if they don't ship a few to stores.
 
  • Like
Reactions: Jal217
So people are waiting in line for nothing? Wow the apple watch launch screwup, se and now this?
 
I could be wrong about this, but it seems like they are just trying to get away from the days of long lines on launch day. I know Angela Ahrendts has hinted at this in the past and this seems like a move in that direction.
 
  • Like
Reactions: keisa
At least those in line since Wednesday will hopefully get a free Danish or cookie for their trouble, and maybe some hot coffee too!
 
Last edited:
  • Like
Reactions: Ronnoco
Well I am getting my 7+ in the mail Friday but I still need to get both of my parents phones since they have not shipped yet so I am stuck waiting in line at the carrier store.
 
Stereo said:
We're only getting about 3-4 jet blacks models in at Verizon store. Confirmed today with manager. Lol
Click to expand...

Would you say that this might be the same with T-Mobile in store? I only need one jet black plus and one jet black 7 lol
 
spazma7ik said:
Not to be rude but you're crazy if you think carrier stores would have better stock and selection than Apple retail shops.
Click to expand...

It's not that hard to believe.

As rumors indicate, Apple has started production late. Nobody can say if it's for manufacturing reasons, for marketing so the phone could sell out or what ever.
The contracts with vendors are fixed weeks/months before the release, so let's assume their original plan was (just throwing numbers in as an example) having 20 million iPhones ready for launch day and giving 7 million to vendors.
Even if there are only 12 million phones ready due to manufacturing they still have to deliver 7 million phones to 3rd parties.
 
Wowereit said:
It's not that hard to believe.

As rumors indicate, Apple has started production late. Nobody can say if it's for manufacturing reasons, for marketing so the phone could sell out or what ever.
The contracts with vendors are fixed weeks/months before the release, so let's assume their original plan was (just throwing numbers in as an example) having 20 million iPhones ready for launch day and giving 7 million to vendors.
Even if there are only 12 million phones ready due to manufacturing they still have to deliver 7 million phones to 3rd parties.
Click to expand...

Yes, Apple is obligated to ship to their carriers first and then if there is any left over stock, it is ship to the Apple Stores. Online orders are pretty much back orders.
 
I don't know why anyone is surprised by this. Historically it seems Apple has never had inventory to meet demand the first few weeks or even months. When the 6+ came out I couldn't find one in my desired configuration anywhere in the Southern California area for two months. I happened to be traveling and finally found one in San Luis Obispo in late November, and based on the online inventory sites I'm pretty sure they were the only store in California that had any of the Space Grey 128 GB Plus models.

You would think with a giant company like Apple they would be able to correctly estimate demand and produce enough units that anyone could walk into an Apple or carrier store on launch day, or launch week, and be able to get whatever color/config they want. They should also know by now that the new colors are always the most in demand. So why the shortage of Jet Black? I got my pre-order in during the first 10 minutes and my delivery date is still September 23 or after. I know the assembly lines can only crank out so many units a day but it's still ridiculous having to go through this every year. Really at this point no one should have to get up at 3 in the morning or camp out overnight to get an iPhone.
 
  • Like
Reactions: TechnicallyTee
Cogsworth said:
I don't know why anyone is surprised by this. Historically it seems Apple has never had inventory to meet demand the first few weeks or even months. When the 6+ came out I couldn't find one in my desired configuration anywhere in the Southern California area for two months. I happened to be traveling and finally found one in San Luis Obispo in late November, and based on the online inventory sites I'm pretty sure they were the only store in California that had any of the Space Grey 128 GB Plus models.

You would think with a giant company like Apple they would be able to correctly estimate demand and produce enough units that anyone could walk into an Apple or carrier store on launch day, or launch week, and be able to get whatever color/config they want. They should also know by now that the new colors are always the most in demand. So why the shortage of Jet Black? I got my pre-order in during the first 10 minutes and my delivery date is still September 23 or after. I know the assembly lines can only crank out so many units a day but it's still ridiculous having to go through this every year. Really at this point no one should have to get up at 3 in the morning or camp out overnight to get an iPhone.
Click to expand...

Agree 100%
 
Leinhart_6 said:
Would you say that this might be the same with T-Mobile in store? I only need one jet black plus and one jet black 7 lol
Click to expand...

Did you actually bother to read Apple's announcement? Jet Black is completely sold out, period. They said they do not expect carriers to have much if any stock. If you want to go waste your time, feel free, but when the rep tells you that Jet Black is sold out, please be nice to them. It's not their fault. I don't envy any store rep, Apple, Best Buy or the carriers' that has to work on launch day. It's going to be rough I'm sure.
 
  • Like
Reactions: jk4lebron23
comptr said:
yes a good son, but I wonder if the Verizon store will have any 7+'s in stock or 7's ?
Click to expand...

Varies between location, do you have a Verizon corporate store near you?

I know for a fact, definitely will have iPhone 7s in stock, but a limited supply of iPhone 7 plus.

Leinhart_6 said:
Would you say that this might be the same with T-Mobile in store? I only need one jet black plus and one jet black 7 lol
Click to expand...

Chances are slim, but you'll need to be one of the first in line.
 
MICHAELSD said:
We couldn't reserve the Jet Black so there better be store inventory. Apple should know Black and Jet Black will be most in-demand. Poor planning if they don't ship a few to stores.
Click to expand...
And if they don't? You'll live, I don't think Apple will care about failed preorders and whining when basically everything is sold out.
The world will still keep spinning
[doublepost=1473939932][/doublepost]
UKFan643 said:
I could be wrong about this, but it seems like they are just trying to get away from the days of long lines on launch day. I know Angela Ahrendts has hinted at this in the past and this seems like a move in that direction.
Click to expand...
Honestly don't think it's a bad move, creates headaches for the stores and consumers.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Register on MacRumors! This sidebar will go away, and you'll see fewer ads.
Top Bottom
Back