All I got told yesterday by Target was it is likely that they are waiting for more stock and its 50/50 it will ship on time. Kind of ridiculous to state that when I can go place a new order on the website for the same exact item and they are still offering street date delivery for tomorrow for $15. I even asked if I could get the shipping fee waived in the event I don't get it tomorrow and the gentleman said no.Also, their customer service is pretty good. I'd call and ask for a status explanation.
I'd call back and b$tch again, especially if it doesn't show up tomorrow. Last time I called over a website glitch, they were falling over themselves to give me free credits for my inconvenience. (And it was only like a $20 purchase.)All I got told yesterday by Target was it is likely that they are waiting for more stock and its 50/50 it will ship on time. Kind of ridiculous to state that when I can go place a new order on the website for the same exact item and they are still offering street date delivery for tomorrow for $15. I even asked if I could get the shipping fee waived in the event I don't get it tomorrow and the gentleman said no.
I'll definitely be calling if thats the case. What is weird is they must have 2 versions of the website in use. The 'older' one is what I placed my order with and it shows expected delivery date as 3/31, no mention of backorder. It is the 'new' version of the site that shows the screenshot I posted above.I'd call back and b$tch again, especially if it doesn't show up tomorrow. Last time I called over a website glitch, they were falling over themselves to give me free credits for my inconvenience.
All I got told yesterday by Target was it is likely that they are waiting for more stock and its 50/50 it will ship on time. Kind of ridiculous to state that when I can go place a new order on the website for the same exact item and they are still offering street date delivery for tomorrow for $15. I even asked if I could get the shipping fee waived in the event I don't get it tomorrow and the gentleman said no.
If thats the case then they shouldn't be offering the option to get it on the release date and charge extra for that privilege either.As I said, you are PREORDERING. There is no guarantee of any shipping time there just because Apple does. That is merely an assumption they will be shipped to arrive tomorrow as well anywhere else but Apple because apple does.
As I said, if I can find one locally I am not going to hold back to save $32 (on a 32gb WIFI model). YMMV depending on what model you want.
Actually, when the retailer's website says that it will arrive on 3/31, I think it's fair to expect such.As I said, you are PREORDERING. There is no guarantee of any shipping time there just because Apple does. That is merely an assumption they will be shipped to arrive tomorrow as well anywhere else but Apple because apple does.
As I said, if I can find one locally I am not going to hold back to save $32 (on a 32gb WIFI model). YMMV depending on what model you want.
No plan on making a new order and losing all my discounts. I was just adding one to the shopping cart as a test.I wouldn't place a new order and pay more for shipping, because you'll be even more annoyed if you don't get it tomorrow. I hope you get it tomorrow, though!
If thats the case then they shouldn't be offering the option to get it on the release date and charge extra for that privilege either.
Actually, when the retailer's website says that it will arrive on 3/31, I think it's fair to expect such.
They're still advertising 3/31 delivery date if you pay for express shipping. If they don't have stock to fulfill that then the website should reflect that.Extra for what? You paid the retail price and shipping. Just because you paid for faster shipping if that's what you mean cannot make stock appear fro thin air to ship you. You will get it faster when they have stock than someone else who they fill the order. Im sure their website is riddled with disclaimers how that estimate is subject to item availability as well.
And, again, Im sure their website is riddled with disclaimers how that estimate is subject to item availability as well.
Let's all just be realistic here. Retailers have ALWAYS worked this way and done with this Apple pre-orders. This is not the first time/year.
Stulaw I don't really get why you're trying to convince everyone that it's not worthwhile to save a little money on this product. $20-30 off is still a savings in my book. Many of us are paying more for the 128GB model due to their being no 64GB option, and quite a few of us in this thread got 10% off and saved around $75.
Personally I dont care what you think frankly. "This song isn't about you"Again, it still seems like you're trying to convince me I didn't save money by cancelling my Apple preorder when in fact I did. I don't care how much is applied to sales tax. I saved $73 dollars, period.
Personally I dont care what you think frankly. "This song isn't about you"
Ahh, good to know. I was responding to your claims intelligently and with common sense, and you resort to an immature post like this.
Coming from someone who turns everything into something personal about themselves. God forbid anyone can talk generally.
Please stop arguing. Saving money is always good but of course putting in a lot of extra time to save a few dollars may or may not be worth it depending on how much free time you have.
Thank you, you seem to get it. People turn these conversations into all about themselves and their own situations. Based on the thread topic, you know that initial question that is the topic, there is no "cheapest" price for every situation. Period.
Time is money for some people. Some need to pinch every penny to justify buying it. Some will save more than others based on their state tax percentages (or none at all). Just the nature of it.
And some feel foolish for spending more than others for the exact same thing. Especially when they clearly have enough time on their hands.
Eta, nice edit. I enjoyed your more passive aggressive first attempt.![]()
I don't think anyone has said it was make or break for the purchase, it's just nice to save a few bucks when easy and possible. Feel free to send me $20-$75 if it makes that little of a difference to you. I'd love a free case!