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So is there any walk-in stock at the Apple stores...?
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Just got a 44mm aluminum GPS only as a walk-in at Apple Store in Victor, NY. Caught a glimpse of the reservation screen when they were making an appointment for me - looked like they had plenty of different models in stock.
I showed up at 7am to the Sacramento, CA store expecting to see a long line. Only saw about 10 people. I was greeted by an apple employee and they reserved a 44mm Space Black SS Watch. Came back at 8:30 and picked it up. They appeared to have plenty in stock
I just walked into the Georgetown apple store and picked up a 44mm SB SS with Milanese loop. I thought they were messing with me when they said they had it in stock, given how rare stock seems to be. They also had the sport band model. Cancelled my b&h order
I have always had success walking into the Greenville store. It seems like they get good stock and there isn’t a huge amount of demand in the area.
Same. I went to the Apple Store in Nebraska (theres only one
) and they had plenty of SS stock - even at 5PM.
I can vouch for this, as I was first in line right ahead of him, and wanting the same watch......
Both of us took the opportunity to give feedback to Apple on their sketchy "first come first served" method. A half dozen employees with devices spread themselves down the line and each took a few customers. It is possible that someone quicker down the line snagged our 44 SS white sport bands despite our being in line hours earlier.....
I stopped into the Providence, RI store around 7pm. There was still a line for timed order pick-up. I asked about Apple Watches. Nothing. The person I spoke with said it's better to order online. I've already done that. Mine should ship the third week of October. It wasn't a wasted trip. I got to look at the display models. Part of me wants one and the other part kept thinking "save the thousand $". I'll buy an AW but I won't spend the money for a crown on my tooth. Priorities...
So, should Apple start showing if stores have inventory?
So, should Apple start showing if stores have inventory?
Wife said I could get one this morning. Which sucks cause I was at the apple store last night ugh. I really want the anime version but may settle for the standard 44 Sport just to get one.
Apple Store app is showing available for pickup today in Columbus, OH! Will probably go quickly.
I’m in the woodlands, and those stores are showing certain models available for pickup now. Grabbed me a regular SS. That one seems to be in the shortest supply around here. Almost every store had the gold ss available.
Awesome...i just checked and memorial and sugar land are showing them as well...I currently have the SS but the saw gold SS in person yesterday and it looks pretty sweet
My wife had no problem getting ours at the local apple store yesterday early-ish morning. She did a walk in. Though pre-order line had about 6-8 people continually in line, it was just her and another gal in the walk in line, so about 2-3 at a time at most when she was there. They had 3-4 pre order people get dealt with to every one of the walk ins. It seemed like it was a way for Apple to make it look like you should have pre ordered. Store wasn't that busy either.
Far as I'm concerned, if your there walking in to buy something they should be helping people first come basis. Whether pre-order or not. Were they going to make people buying Macbook Airs wait too? (maybe did, dunno). MacRumors and other sites that cling to Apples every whim make it sound like it's huge lines etc. In reality, it's not at most places. My wife & I walked in to Apple and to a carrier store in the past on launch days and bought iphones, where the online places were saying how backed up it was.
Far as I'm concerned, if your there walking in to buy something they should be helping people first come basis. Whether pre-order or not. Were they going to make people buying Macbook Airs wait too? (maybe did, dunno). MacRumors and other sites that cling to Apples every whim make it sound like it's huge lines etc. In reality, it's not at most places. My wife & I walked in to Apple and to a carrier store in the past on launch days and bought iphones, where the online places were saying how backed up it was.
When I went to Bridgeport to pick my watch up. The guy said they're supposed to get a large drop shipment today (they don't know what type though). If you're looking for one, you should try today or tomorrow and see if you have any luck.