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Store pickup on 10/26
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Yes. Maybe not the exact specs that you want but the Apple stores will have limited stock for same day pick up the 26th. You can usually order them on the online Apple Store 30 to 60 min before the opening of your local Apple Store.
Most likely the Apple Stores will stock 3 configs; the 2,499 model, the 2,699 model with 1TB SSD, and the 3,499 model with 32GB RAM.
wow, is the 30-60 min thing true?
So i can grab that Base model M1 max 16 in on tuesday in store by following the 30-60 min rule?
I’m talking more specifically for launch day, so Friday the 26th. At least in Canada, if you refresh the online Apple Store on launch day, you often have choice for same day pick up. But stock are limited and the store may not have the configuration that you want, so you have to be fast
You mean Tuesday?
Also, timing wise has it usually been 30-60 min before store opening or could it be earlier?
Yes Tuesday I’m sorry
It could be earlier, but from my experience it always has been around 1h or less before store opening
When I was looking to get 2 10s Max iPhones, I checked the Apple Store and found 2 at the Chicago store, ordered them, and walked past all of the people waiting in line to pick them up. At the time, it was believed that the inventory status of incoming products was updating around midnight, so if you check for stock before the particular store opens, you have a better chance of snagging product that isn't pre-sold. It still works apparently. I'm looking for a 13 Pro Max iTB, and am finding some in local stores. One at a time, but they are out there...
Oof! So that means anywhere between 12am release day (the 26th in this case) and store opening then?
I mean it makes sense, i want to say that the apple watches had the same thing happen on release day— but unsure of timing at all on that.
So what you’re saying is, check anytime between 12am and store opening for pickup in store options? (Any preference towards larger apple stores in area?)
I mean it makes sense, i want to say that the apple watches had the same thing happen on release day— but unsure of timing at all on that.
So what you’re saying is, check anytime between 12am and store opening for pickup in store options? (Any preference towards larger apple stores in area?)
So my question would be, does it make any sense to just show up to the local apple store early without having placed an online order or is there inventory for in store pickup accurate enough that I’d be better off ordering online first for pickup?
I ask because I know in the way past that there were times where an item (like original AirPods) wouldn’t show as available for pickup online, but if you actually showed up early they may have some for sale still.
I ask because I know in the way past that there were times where an item (like original AirPods) wouldn’t show as available for pickup online, but if you actually showed up early they may have some for sale still.
Spoke to apple rep, was told to keep checking for instore pickup option. once you do that, you can skip ahead of those waiting in line that have NOT placed online order for pickup.
the mystery here is.. what time will these in store pickup orders be available on apple.com?
the mystery here is.. what time will these in store pickup orders be available on apple.com?
I’ve seen inventory become available in the Apple Store app between 6-8am local time on new product release day.
Now, if you are looking for something, check early in the morning. Choose what you want, and if it's not available at the local store, click that active link below and it will magically pull up any stores in the area that have what you want. If it is, click on that link, and order it, for pickup. Once you complete the process, it will be waiting, with your name on it, for you to come and pick it up. It's great, if you find what you are looking for. I have used that a couple of times.
But the problem is, if it's not available anywhere, well it's not available. But jump if you see it... I've ordered items for pickup when I'm heading out on vacation, and it works. If you can't get it in their time range, you can extend it until you get there. It works...
Awesome. Thanks for the tips. This is kinda my plan too. I had a base 14 for launch day, but cancelled and am springing for the max. I don’t even know they will stock the 14 inch max since it’s technically a configuration. I might have to just get the 16 especially with this whole “high power mode” malarkey.
I’ll keep my eyes peeled on the store. Any idea what is a good time to start checking in the morning?
I'm hoping to snag one next week, I just don't know if I want the 14 or 16". Right now I have a 13in that is always getting lugged around in my back pack.
Yeah, I snagged my APM on launch day this way. Didn't have a specific plan to do so, I just happened to look on Apple's website at the right time, saw that it was available for pickup, and placed the order on a whim. The guy at the store was surprised that I was able to get one.
It was said here that the new inventory doesn't go 'live' until some time in the morning. I generally checked around 7, or 8 AM. One time, I was looking for a 10S Max, and got one in a town I was going to vacation in, and then clicked to order. It was about 2 weeks out, but I though 'why not', and by the time I was clicking on the order for pickup, someone sniped me. *shrug* I tried the next day, nothing. I kinda gave up, and then about a week prior to arrival, I started working the magic. *BOOM*, I got a hit, and purchased. I tried again, and *BOOM*, got a second one. It sometimes works, and, well...
OH, for items that are in high demand, you might want to treat it like buying tickets for the last front row seat for the one band you would crawl through broken glass to see, who will never play another concert ever again. You have to *try*. You very well could end up with the pink giraffe with a blue bow on the day people are lining up on the chance they could get one. I walked by the line of people waiting to hopefully buy an iPhone, as I was getting to the pickup line. It works... (I did feel a little guilty)
Has anyone traded in a MacBook in-store lately? Do they require the charger or is it like an iPhone where they just need the main unit?
Are they still acceptable MacBook trade ins in-store?
Are they still acceptable MacBook trade ins in-store?
I did, and they 'wanted' the old power block. I wasn't expected to trade it in, so left it home. They gave me a credit for it on the trade-in, which I assume meant I got full value, but mine was an interesting circumstance. It was due to the butterfly keyboard fiasco, and they refused to repair it as their time frame for repairs had ended.
Short answer, yes, you should bring it with. If you don't bring 'all of it', they very well may 'ding' you for not having it. I find that a little harsh, as a power block is the least expensive part of the MBP package. I get that they likely want it to recycle it, but, well, it's their rules. Plus if you need another block, they get to sell you a new one...
That's unfortunate... what's worse for the environment, allowing the customer to keep and continue to use a perfectly good existing charger, or destroying (and likely only partially recycling) it, prompting at least some of those customers to buy a newly manufactured replacement?