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This is how I got my 5s last year, but I think it was earlier in the day, If i'm not mistaking 2PM EST... I hope we can figure out the exact time.. Last year they had it posted right on the website.
 
So we would just go through the normal ordering process at that time and if in-store pickup is available it will say so (at the bottom where it currently says "Available for pick-up:_____)? No special process?
 
I thought it was 10pm ET? I guess it's changed, but I'll check then too... :) Good luck everyone, I guess this is the reserve at night time thread this year, woohoo!

I"ll have to check but it was my understanding that its 10pm local time. Well maybe not today since the stores might be open a little later so today might be one hour after closing time. Basically when the stores systems are officially closed and offline so all the reservations auto cancel and the system can see what's left to make available for online

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So we would just go through the normal ordering process at that time and if in-store pickup is available it will say so (at the bottom where it currently says "Available for pick-up:_____)? No special process?

i believe you actually have to hit a 'check availability' to see the stores that have it in but yes there is a clear link
 
This is how I got my 5s last year, but I think it was earlier in the day, If i'm not mistaking 2PM EST... I hope we can figure out the exact time.. Last year they had it posted right on the website.

Unlike last year they are using a real time inventory system that updates the moment a reservation or sale is made. if a new shipment comes in, those numbers are updated within ten minutes after the stock crew "Posts" the shipment (having scanned the boxes for their shipping codes etc). So that time could be after closing or 3pm or 10am or who knows. All depending on the source of the stock
 
Can I just keep hitting refresh after adding the phone to the cart. I got to the final screen before checking out and it says "Available for pickup: Visit an Apple Retail Store." Can I just keep hitting refresh until it says check availability?
 
1 A.M might make sense. Got a conga line of UPS aircraft landing in Louisville at 12:11 A.M to 1:47 A.M EST.
 
Great thread, I was just gonna ask about this option.
I haven't ordered my iPhone 6 Plus yet, i'm hoping i'll be able to pick it up from a local Apple Store before 3-4 weeks.

I don't see the option of picking it up in store when checking out, are you guys talking about the Reserve and Pick-Up? it says:

"Please come back tomorrow to reserve your iPhone.
iPhone reservations are available between midnight and 8:00 p.m. Please come back then to make a reservation for same-day pickup"

When do you think is the best time to check?
 
Great thread, I was just gonna ask about this option.
I haven't ordered my iPhone 6 Plus yet, i'm hoping i'll be able to pick it up from a local Apple Store before 3-4 weeks.

I don't see the option of picking it up in store when checking out, are you guys talking about the Reserve and Pick-Up? it says:

"Please come back tomorrow to reserve your iPhone.
iPhone reservations are available between midnight and 8:00 p.m. Please come back then to make a reservation for same-day pickup"

When do you think is the best time to check?

Where do you see this message?
 
Is it possible to order for in-store pick up if I am doing AT&T Next?
I was just looking at to do the same thing and received this message during checkout:personal Pickup is not available for an iPhone purchased with AT&T Next

Don't know if that will change tonight. I hope it will :(
 
I was just looking at to do the same thing and received this message during checkout:personal Pickup is not available for an iPhone purchased with AT&T Next

Don't know if that will change tonight. I hope it will :(

Ugh...hopefully it will change. If not, then I'll just go wait in line at 1am or whenever i find out if I can do it or not. I wonder why they would make that restriction?
 
Ugh...hopefully it will change. If not, then I'll just go wait in line at 1am or whenever i find out if I can do it or not. I wonder why they would make that restriction?

Yeah I don't know why they would do that either. And I don't even know if lining up will do anything since everyone will be reserving their stock online just to pick them up :(
 
Apple Confirmed, 12 AM LOCAL STARTING TONIGHT!

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Text: (from Apple chat)

Starting September 20, you can reserve the new iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus through Reserve and Pickup. Every day at midnight (local time), you're able to place a same-day reservation, while supplies last. You'll be able to do this at: https://www.apple.com/retail/iphone
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It actually starts midnight tonight! ;)
 

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If there is apple store availability tonight and we already have an AT&T preorder, think the cancel can go through fast enough to be eligible again for the apple site? Would hate to get stuck in between. Decisions...
 
If there is apple store availability tonight and we already have an AT&T preorder, think the cancel can go through fast enough to be eligible again for the apple site? Would hate to get stuck in between. Decisions...

I cancelled my pre-order from AT&T and was upgrade eligible again within minutes. Don't cancel if you planning on doing Next though.
 
See Attached!!!



Text: (from Apple chat)



Starting September 20, you can reserve the new iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus through Reserve and Pickup. Every day at midnight (local time), you're able to place a same-day reservation, while supplies last. You'll be able to do this at: https://www.apple.com/retail/iphone

...

It actually starts midnight tonight! ;)


So confused so it's midnight local where ever a person is at or is it midnight pacific and anywhere else accordingly ?
 
See Attached!!!

Text: (from Apple chat)

Starting September 20, you can reserve the new iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus through Reserve and Pickup. Every day at midnight (local time), you're able to place a same-day reservation, while supplies last. You'll be able to do this at: https://www.apple.com/retail/iphone
...
It actually starts midnight tonight! ;)

Nice! It's the same message i'm getting on my Reserve and Pick-Up page:

"Please come back tomorrow to reserve your iPhone.
iPhone reservations are available between midnight and 8:00 p.m. Please come back then to make a reservation for same-day pickup"

When do you guys think is the best time to check for stock? right at 12AM local time?

Any idea what the US version of that link would be?

Unfortunately I don't, i tried but it says "Page not found". Is there anyway you can check the stock when placing an order online?
 
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