And you better get there early and be prepared to wait. If you’re not there early you will be way back in line and probably won’t get a phone then either
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Stayed up all night, called in sick to work today, and STILL didn't get a November 3rd delivery date
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And you better get there early and be prepared to wait. If you’re not there early you will be way back in line and probably won’t get a phone then either
Sorry I worded that incorrectly. Initial order was placed at 3:07Am EST and the site said I would hear back within 8 hours on credit approval, so I went back to bed (not really.. just tossed and turned with excitement\concern). When I woke up I checked my email and had a message that my information could not be verified and to place a new order. I went to place a new order at 5:58am and that went through but ETA is now 12/11 - 12/18. My FICO score is 849 so I know my credit is awesome.
My wife was already on IUP and got in at 3:04am and got 11/3 store pickup within a couple minutes. I couldn't get of the 4 devices\browsers to let me in to do my preorder, so we used her phone which already had access into the Apple store. Maybe that screwed up my application to the IUP. They probably did not test for that. I find I am really good at being an exception.
They don't say delivery November 3rd. They say ships November 3rd or a pick up time November 3rd.
I preordered last night within about 15 minutes of opening. New IUP signup and I got the "we can't make a decision on your application now" message. I got an email 3.5 hours later saying my order was unable to be processed. When I just did another order when I woke up, I have a 5 week minimum wait time. 
Last year my estimated shipping date was +1 week past the earliest date and I ended up getting it a week early. Never delete your preorder!!
The best part of this is there's probably a 50% chance the OP would get it on launch day still had he not cancelled or maybe even just a few days late. I bet it would have come before the 10th.
I preordered last night within about 15 minutes of opening. New IUP signup and I got the "we can't make a decision on your application now" message. I got an email 3.5 hours later saying my order was unable to be processed. When I just did another order when I woke up, I have a 5 week minimum wait time.
Me too friend! I went and re-ordered even though I am pissed.
I just called CitizensOne and they said for a brief moment there was a glitch on APPLE's SERVERS (they are blaming Apple) that prevented our credit check qualification; and there is nothing they can do about it.
If you preordered the 256GB TMobile, the earliest for delivery was always Nov 10-17. Nobody to my knowledge got Nov 3 for that model.
You were unlucky! I ordered just after midnight and was told I'd get my phone in three weeks. I cancelled in disgust and within 30 seconds Tim Cook rang up, sounding very upset, asking me what was wrong and whether I just didn't like the new phone. He's promised to courier one to me within the next two days as he has one spare.
got November 10th - November 17th. I was pissed, so I canceled the pre-order - Now when I try to re-buy it, I get a 5-6 week shipping estimate?QUOTE]
LOL he cancelled the order....
Well at least "the force" is non existent too...imagine how much damage he could do with both....
My suggestion is to line up and hope. That's it. Got to always have Plan B, C, D, etc. Can't always rely on a Plan A. I don't trust pre-orders. I feel confident Apple reserved some for walk-ins.
My Plan A was to line up anyway. Preferably outside Verizon to avoid Intel modem and pay with installments. If I can't get one on launch day, I won't act like Marcia Brady and yell, "MY LIFE IS OVER!"
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Going to watch Thor 3 whether I score one or not. Or maybe visit a massage parlor and eat at my favorite restaurant afterwards. That day will have a happy ending no matter what.
My Plan A was to line up anyway. Preferably outside Verizon to avoid Intel modem and pay with installments. If I can't get one on launch day, I won't act like Marcia Brady and yell, "MY LIFE IS OVER!"
https://i.pinimg.com/736x/1f/49/a6/1f49a68a80ac5f16858baf58f125607d--girl-things-girl-stuff.jpg
Going to watch Thor 3 whether I score one or not. Or maybe visit a massage parlor and eat at my favorite restaurant afterwards. That day will have a happy ending no matter what.
Similar story here.
Both Tim Cook and Johnny Ive call conferenced me and asked me if I wanted to purchase the iPhone X. I was quite pissed, as it was 3AM, but I reluctantly agreed.
Johnny explained to me (through hand gestures) that the notch was conceived in a dream in which he had to solve a technomagical puzzle, but didn’t have all the pieces. The notch was born.
Eddie Cue was brought into the call towards the end of our conversation, and a few seconds into him opening his mouth I realized they were all full of it. Nothing Cue's a part of turns out well. I cancelled my per-order on the spot.
Craig took matters into his own hands and rang my doorbell at 4:34 AM with pristine hair intact. After apologizing for Cue’s behavior, Craig whipped out his X (the phone!). After a few failed unlocking attempts, I was let into the revolution; the iPhone X:
Animojis, pristine Selfies, only a bit heavier, larger, and thicker than my four year old iPhone 6, INSTANT home button response (all without a home button!?), Safari snaps like it's a green pepper, and ZERO abnormal battery drain. The screen is all-natural, gluten free, no GMO, organic LED. It looked brilliant, except for the spots where I could see slight burn in, but whatevs. Without bezels my hands felt soft and firm, I was absolutely hooked on this thing. How did Apple accomplish this in a $1,000 device? It was magnificent, magical, memorizing, and amazing.....Craig’s hair that is.
Then things took a turn. When I went to pre-order again.... it said arriving in 5-6 weeks. THIS IS TOTALLY UNACCEPTABLE. I AM THEIR LOYALISTEST FAN! Thanks Eddie! Going to buy a Note 7 instead.
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another day ! Even that 5-6wks is not guaranteed tbh
Completely false as I was on the phone with Johnny at that time. Thinking it had to be a family member with an emergency I picked up the phone without checking the caller ID and ended up having to explain to him why I was sleeping and not up preordering (how he knew I don't know but it's a little unsettling). Honestly it was like trying to explain to a small child why they can't have the latest high demand toy that's backordered for Christmas. After about the 18th "why" from him and I hung up.
When Apple launches a revolutionary new product, demand is always off the charts. iPhone X will be in short supply for the next 9 months. So stick with your new pre-order.