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Keep checking through out the day. I got mine using this system last Monday. Shipment came in at like 5 pm and showed up in stock online when it had been out of stock all day. Shipments do show up online when they show up in store. Good luck everyone!
 
If you buy an AT&T version in store and purchase "device only" it will be unlocked. The T-Moble and AT&T versions are the same model. The only full priced version on the apple site is T-Mobile.

I do not think you can reserve pickup a att/verizon/sprint version of the phone from the website if you dont have an account.
 
Wasn't able to find any gold for verizon here in NYC but did find a 64 silver at grand central, so I decided to just place an order for that one and it went through. Waiting for the email that it's ready to pick up, but I'm gonna continue to monitor the website and see if any gold come in in the next week or so so I can exchange.
 
Does this update once a day or will they update as stock arrives? I imagine they get shipments mid day.

I've read on this thread that it updates throughout the day, and I believe that is the case. I checked early this morning around 5:00 and there was nothing available, and now I'm seeing stock available (very little, however).
 
I've been checking since 5:30CST this morning and no T-Mobile 5s in any size/color combo has been available in 100 miles of Houston. I'm going to keep checking throughout the day.
 
Hoping it updates throughout the day. I canceled my "ships in October" order once I saw that the silver 64GB was available in Tampa. Predictably, by the time Apple recognized that I'd canceled my order and my upgrade was restored, the phone was gone. (I know. I'm embarrassed too. Please don't pile on. ;)) Oh well. Continually checking to see if inventory has become available is one hell of a lot more interesting than checking a shipping status page that never ever ever changes. :)
 
I wish I had an iPhone now so I could use the apple store app. I'm going to be out today (and passing a few stores) so it'd be nice to have an easy way to check.
 
Hoping it updates throughout the day. I canceled my "ships in October" order once I saw that the silver 64GB was available in Tampa. Predictably, by the time Apple recognized that I'd canceled my order and my upgrade was restored, the phone was gone. (I know. I'm embarrassed too. Please don't pile on. ;)) Oh well. Continually checking to see if inventory has become available is one hell of a lot more interesting than checking a shipping status page that never ever ever changes. :)

I completely hear ya on this one - I canceled my "Ships in October" order as well, deciding to take my chances. Just keep checking throughout the day and I'm sure you'll find something. Anything beats the mysterious "October" date haha.
 
Hoping it updates throughout the day. I canceled my "ships in October" order once I saw that the silver 64GB was available in Tampa. Predictably, by the time Apple recognized that I'd canceled my order and my upgrade was restored, the phone was gone. (I know. I'm embarrassed too. Please don't pile on. ;)) Oh well. Continually checking to see if inventory has become available is one hell of a lot more interesting than checking a shipping status page that never ever ever changes. :)

I have both the AT&T shipping status page and the Apple in-store pick up page open, and I keep refreshing. Luckily for me I'm not at work. I'm really hoping to snag one today. I had the option of getting a 32gb silver, but I really want the gold!! I'm prepared to do this all day lol
 
I completely hear ya on this one - I canceled my "Ships in October" order as well, deciding to take my chances. Just keep checking throughout the day and I'm sure you'll find something. Anything beats the mysterious "October" date haha.

The best part is that my original order was for gold, which I'd chosen based on pics. Once I saw it in person, I decided that I liked the silver better. Now at least I don't have to sit and wait for the gold to be delivered so I can attempt to exchange it somewhere for silver. :D
 
Damn nothing available in South Florida in any of the 5 stores, this is crazy. Could it be because it was Sunday and there were no shipments? Im looking for Space Gray 16GB which should technically be plentiful....

There are some 32gb SPACE GRAY available in Palm Beach Gardens, Brandon and Tampa FL UNLOCKED.
 
I wish I had an iPhone now so I could use the apple store app. I'm going to be out today (and passing a few stores) so it'd be nice to have an easy way to check.

Its actually more difficult to check on the app since you need to have it verify your eligibility every time.

[EDIT] S54 corrected me. Add it to the cart and keep checking availability from there.
 
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It looks like the Austin store has a load of contract free right now. Gry/Slvr 32/64Gb.
 
There are some 32gb SPACE GRAY available in Palm Beach Gardens, Brandon and Tampa FL UNLOCKED.

guess I'll have to keep refreshing....can't do unlocked/full price, might as well take advantage of the upgrade I have available with ATT....

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It looks like the Austin store has a load of contract free right now. Gry/Slvr 32/64Gb.

Funny thing is I'll be in Austin next weekend for the first time (living in FL), it'd be ironic if I end up finding it there..
 
Its actually more difficult to check on the app since you need to have it verify your eligibility every time. I'm checking on my phone using the browser and using the full site and its much faster to check multiple models/colors/locations.

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BTW. Im glad theyre doing online reservation but I wish they gave a time stamp for when the last shipment sold out rather than just "Unavailable for Pickup". I keep feeling like I just missed it...

Wrong.

You can place the iPhone in your cart using the app. And leave it there. Then, attempt to check out, but don't actually do it. There's an option to 'pick up in store' before you ever complete the checkout.
 
Will it let me reserve online even if I'm not eligible for discount upgrade thru Verizon as long as I pay full price? When I pickup the reserve what do I tell them if I don't want it activated nor opening the box? Will they still let me buy it if I ask them that? I'm switching to Straight Talk.
 
In Store Pick-up resume today.

Available in L.A. and Pasadena CA 32gb AT&T Space Gray
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My other online order to ship is still processing, not sure if I want to cancel so I can reserve online for pickup. What if I use my wife's Verizon number for the pickup but since I'm not activating it thru her number rather, thru a different carrier and my own number, will I be able to do that? It's not going to mess up my wife's account right? That way, once the pickup went smoothly, then I'll cancel my other order. What do you think?
 
My other online order to ship is still processing, not sure if I want to cancel so I can reserve online for pickup. What if I use my wife's Verizon number for the pickup but since I'm not activating it thru her number rather, thru a different carrier and my own number, will I be able to do that? It's not going to mess up my wife's account right? That way, once the pickup went smoothly, then I'll cancel my other order. What do you think?

Not sure how it works if you get it directly from Apple but I had a bad experience doing something very similar with a Verizon online order. Just make sure that before you even turn the phone on you take the Verizon SIM out of it and never put it in another phone.

Also, make sure she is with you or that you are an authorized user on her Verizon account.
 
same here no change, in Va store near me..

edit: there was a 16g silver in Cincinnati earlier today, which is kinda odd to me; my mom lives there
 
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