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The "I just bought/ordered/got/shipped my new iPhone 5s/5c" thread, [Merged]
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Got this today - 16GB Gold VW
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Is Apple not worried some buyers may have deserted the iPhone for the competition due to low or no inventory?
Ordered On September 21, 2013
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Shipped on October 9, 2013
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Is Apple not worried some buyers may have deserted the iPhone for the competition due to low or no inventory?
Wow, you and I are on the same boat, er... warehouse somewhere in China, since 10/6 at 8:20PM...
I don't have much hope, because in my estimates, for the phone to be delivered tomorrow, it should be in my local UPS "hands" sometime tonight or tomorrow before dawn... I don't know how it's going to be able to do that:
2 hours to Korea (and earliest flight out from China that I can find seems to be at 11pm EST tonight)
From Korea to AK- 7.5 hours (Next UPS99 flight is tomorrow 9amEST, so that would arrive 4:30pm tomorrow)
5.5 hours to KY
3.5 hours to home
So, unless there is some magic or planes I don't know about (right now I'm willing to believe in both
) I can't think how this phone would be in my hands tomorrow.HOPE I am wrong and we both get our phones tomorrow.
On the other hand, I don't mind waiting a day, my case and screen protector won't be home till Friday (fingers crossed, those also seem to be sitting in some warehouse, but at least in the US and not in China)
That's so lucky! Ordered the exact same model on the same day but unlocked here in the UK and still stuck on 'processing'.
When I got my shipping confirmation there was a pre-sign option, now that my phone arrives tomorrow that option is gone and I want to pre-sign!
Mine is too. I'm hoping it gets here tomorrow. I chatted with ups chat and they said it was still in china yesterday? I also can't sign for the pre-sign delivery option on apple. I have to call them for them to email me a slip.
Wow, you and I are on the same boat, er... warehouse somewhere in China, since 10/6 at 8:20PM...
Don't lose hope. When my ipad2 was shipped, I was very surprised how fast it was moved. Keep in mind that in China, it is 12 hours ahead of us. So, it's Midnight there. I'm thinking it's going to take an early morning flight out of China and Arrive in KY sometime this evening (our time). Then, overnight it will take a truck drive up to PA (or a flight) and I think it can still be delivered on time.
Not losing hope, just trying to not get my spirits too high, and eager to begin playing the "where's my plane" game with everybody
Hey!!! Check your UPS status! Mine magically appeared in KY 11:28am!!!!
No Departure from China, no arrival or departure scan from Korea or Alaska.
Magic! or teleportation?
Hope you are as lucky!
Ordered ATT 16G Gold around 10am EST 9-20 at ATT store, just received a tracking number from UPS.
but the initial location is Fort Worth TX....Did anyone had the same initial location?
but the initial location is Fort Worth TX....Did anyone had the same initial location?
just checked mine.. it's in Louisville, KY now getting here tomorrow now to call apple to get a pre-sign slip
now to call apple to get a pre-sign slip
Mine is in KY too. I feel kind of cheated. I was looking forward to tracking its flight over here. Oh well, at least I know it will be here tomorrow.
I ordered my 16gb silver Sprint iPhone 5s on release day at 7:34 MDT. It was originally scheduled to ship within 7-10 days, with arrival between October 8th-11th. I got an email on Saturday stating that my order was delayed, but should ship within 1-3 days for arrival between October 15th-17th. Now here's the irritating part: the same exact phone that I ordered has been in stock at my local Apple store since last Friday. I called to try to change my phone for in store pickup instead, but they can't change or cancel my order since it is in "Preparing to Ship" mode. (It's been in that mode for a week now.) Given that today is the 3rd business day that my phone was supposed to ship by, I'm guessing I'll get another email tomorrow stating that it's been delayed again.
Gold iPhones and their shipping
I've been following this forum since a very long time and learned a lot from it.. It's now time that I share and express my anger/frustration
Well, I ordered Gold iphone 5s 32GB t mobile unlocked from apple.com on 22nd..
I even got free case and free expedited shipping.. However this is now getting out of hands.. Apple plans on launching iphone 5s in second wave countries on the 25th and then 25 more countries on nov 1st.. Why are they launching there when they don't have stock to deliver us?? It's just stupid..
Another thing I noticed as a few people here said; they just shipped gold 16GB regardless of time of order (some ordered on 20th and some on 24th) and they got their phones shipped, so I'm hoping that next batch is for 32GB which (I hope) ships by tomorrow or after tomorrow. Then after this would be the 64GB However if that does not happen then apple is just screwing us up!
I've been following this forum since a very long time and learned a lot from it.. It's now time that I share and express my anger/frustration
Well, I ordered Gold iphone 5s 32GB t mobile unlocked from apple.com on 22nd..
I even got free case and free expedited shipping.. However this is now getting out of hands.. Apple plans on launching iphone 5s in second wave countries on the 25th and then 25 more countries on nov 1st.. Why are they launching there when they don't have stock to deliver us?? It's just stupid..
Another thing I noticed as a few people here said; they just shipped gold 16GB regardless of time of order (some ordered on 20th and some on 24th) and they got their phones shipped, so I'm hoping that next batch is for 32GB which (I hope) ships by tomorrow or after tomorrow. Then after this would be the 64GB However if that does not happen then apple is just screwing us up!
Same boat as you, but getting frustrated won't get you anywhere. I got free case and expedited shipping offered too which was a great bonus, but if that's not going to ease things with you, you're better off stalking store pickup inventory or pay premium on craigslist.
You should just be glad you live in US and it was released here first, even though they're releasing to other countries later in the month doesn't guarantee them any inventory on gold ones and such. Just be patient, it'll probably ship by 25th when it's released elsewhere and guaranteed by end of the month.
It's sad seeing so many people frustrated about it, when you bought the phone it said "Ships in October" and you committed to it. Just go outside and enjoy the day, you'll realize one day life's too short to be complaining about a phone. Part of the fun is the anticipation and once it ships you'll be even more excited!
Congrats to the people getting the phone soon! We gold seekers will have ours soon!
I ordered an 16GB and a 32GB and I still didn't get it yet . but I bought it from T-Mobile. It's kind of frustrating .
Just going to drop in this thread, as a formerly skeptical iPhone 4 owner, to deliver some thoughts on the 5S for all you still waiting:
It's totally worth it lol. You won't have minded the wait once you get it
It's totally worth it lol. You won't have minded the wait once you get it
you don't..
apple is only giving it to people who ordered earlier and did not ship their phones yet. But that too when they call apple and fight them about the shipping and delivery of the phones.
you're not guaranteed a case, some people only get free expedited shipping though and some get nothing apart from a sorry from apple staff