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People that reserved for in-store pick up...have some info for ya.

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MasterChief

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Just talked to multiple apple store reps and all of them confirmed that if you were one of the few to get an in-store reservation...your iPhone will be at the store until close.

Even if the non reservation stock runs out they will not sell your phone for the whole business day. People that plan on walking in will dispute this because theyre scared they wont get a phone. Sucks for them. Reservations rule!

(lol) with that...when do you plan on showing up? (if you reserved)
 
Hmmm....I might still show up early just on the off chance (no, I'm not expecting it by any means) that some white ones show up to see if I might be able to swap. I'm not banking on it and have come to accept the black one even after having my heart set on the white, but if the option were given to me to switch, I would in a heartbeat.
 
I'm gunna show up at 6:30am and hope I'm only in line a couple hours. Don't think it'll be too big of a problem because I'm in Madison, WI, so I highly doubt people will be camping out or anything.
 
You're right, they aren't paid for, just reserved. This will be my first big line since the 1970's and Eagle tickets! LOL, I just aged myself. I think 4 AM is my time to get to the store in Sacramento - only 10 mins (with no traffic) from home.;)
 
The sales rep at the store I have my reservation told me that they would hold the phone until 5 PM. Idk if this is the case for other stores, but might want to check.
 
This is a good point for people who did NOT get a reservation. Due to the pre-order debacle, I know a few people who reserved an in store pick-up as a backup plan for their pre-orders. You can count on some of the reservations not being picked up on Thursday, so if (when) they sell out on the first day, some should be available Friday morning.
 
MasterChief said:
Just talked to multiple apple store reps and all of them confirmed that if you were one of the few to get an in-store reservation...your iPhone will be at the store until close.

Even if the non reservation stock runs out they will not sell your phone for the whole business day. People that plan on walking in will dispute this because theyre scared they wont get a phone. Sucks for them. Reservations rule!

(lol) with that...when do you plan on showing up? (if you reserved)
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:D :apple:
 
Blueline29 said:
Hmmm....I might still show up early just on the off chance (no, I'm not expecting it by any means) that some white ones show up to see if I might be able to swap. I'm not banking on it and have come to accept the black one even after having my heart set on the white, but if the option were given to me to switch, I would in a heartbeat.
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Im thinking of doing the same thing. I have work at 930...it takes about 28 mins to get to work from where im buying the iphone. You guys think ill be safe?
 
My local apple store sells the same batch to reservations and non-reserved people. How do I know? They have a humungous batch of iPhones sitting on the genius bar tables and employees grab them from this HUGEEEE stack.
 
elephunkman said:
My local apple store sells the same batch to reservations and non-reserved people. How do I know? They have a humungous batch of iPhones sitting on the genius bar tables and employees grab them from this HUGEEEE stack.
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Yes, but they also have inventory control to make sure enough are left for reservations.
 
Fredyt911 said:
The sales rep at the store I have my reservation told me that they would hold the phone until 5 PM. Idk if this is the case for other stores, but might want to check.
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5PM on a Thursday? That's utter crap. That can't hold well for people who work a standard day shift.
 
Fredyt911 said:
Apple store. Here in San Antonio.
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The reservation email confirmation I received from Apple clearly states that it will be held until close of business. It will be difficult to get there before 5:00pm due to work. I may try to get to the store early just in case.
 
I plan on strolling in at noon, picking up my reserved phone, eating lunch and going back to work...all in my lunch hour. (at least this is how i'm dreaming it will go) Worst case I'll miss a bit of work!
 
That is all fine and dandy, however, if you read the fine print in your 'reservation' email;

Pre-authorization does not guarantee iPhone availability at an Apple Retail Store. iPhone is sold on a first-come, first-served basis.


And we all know some Apple employees are just as bad as At&t reps with regard to saying different things and not really knowing the truth - point in fact, I was in an Apple store on the 15th and heard an Apple employee explaining that they might take 1,500 reservations and only have 1,000 phones. Why you ask? Who knows, but the point - your reservation does not guarantee anything. First come - first served (with regard to at least the people who did reserve of course).
 
I have one on reserve as my little insurance policy until I see the one I ordered from Apple has actually shipped. haha

Then, I'll cancel my reservation hopefully freeing it up for someone else. But think of all the people who reserved and won't show up.
 
sparkomatic said:
I have one on reserve as my little insurance policy until I see the one I ordered from Apple has actually shipped. haha

Then, I'll cancel my reservation hopefully freeing it up for someone else. But think of all the people who reserved and won't show up.
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You're not the only one doing that. ;)
 
i made a sucessful reservation for 1 with intent to get a 2nd in store to sign up under a new family plan. will they let me get the 2nd even though my confirmation email says 1, but has the family plan selected?
 
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