No way. I wouldn't line up at an Apple Store for anything they were selling. Apple Stores are bad enough just going inside to buy things in the normal way or to visit the genius bar. Like the others have stated, if I want an iPhone 8 I'll either order it or wait 3 or 4 months after it's released to buy it.
I used to do the "line up" routine but, it became increasingly difficult to get the new models that way. So, I vowed to never wait in those Apple release lines again. I'm sticking with pre ordering (if available) or ordering it online with Apple. That, too, has become increasingly more difficult. So, like you, I may have to wait a few months or more to get it then. The problem here is, that if I've waited long enough I might as well wait, for the next big thing. And the process repeats. LOL
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I just use the mobile application. It appears quicker Over the desktop site (And usually is up and running Over the desktop site when it goes live) and I am able to quickly put my order in without issue.
I've seen others making that same comment . . . must be true.
[doublepost=1503139739][/doublepost]I'm taking my chances with online ordering. Either it works or I end up (like online ordering with my iPad Pro) waiting for a future shipment at a later date. It's becoming more difficult to get an Apple launch day product on launch day. As another poster commented, in part thanks to the scalpers out there. The only thing that will stop scalping is people not paying exorbitant prices for this stuff. As long as there are people, out there, willing to pay the price scalpers will exist.