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U.S. Shipping Estimates for iPhone 4 Pre-Orders Through Apple Slip Again to July 14th
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Ordered mine Tuesday at 6:45 EST. No problems. Got confirmation of June 25th delivery. Haha. Suck it! Lol
One of my phones I was able to order on the apple site 3 minutes after the phones went up says will be delivered by June 24th, other one I ordered yesterday afternoon says will ship BY July 2nd.
Think there is still a chance the second one will come on launch day as well?
Think there is still a chance the second one will come on launch day as well?
THIS.
I totally don't get it. My card has been charged and I do not have to wait in line. Other than the experience of waiting in line I don't understand why anyone would reserve if they didn't have to.
It will suck if they push back the Canada release date
Likely(if we're lucky) we won't get it till end of July or early August just like the iPad...this really suck since we don't even have a date when it will release, I was really hoping to get my first iPhone when I renew my contract next month...
I understand why this could be confusing. In my case, I tried to pre-order several times throughout the day. With all the ATT server issues, the pre-order process always ended with "there's a problem, but you can still reserve for pick-up at your nearest Apple Store" or something like that.
Also, my wife was being denied the early upgrade eligibility so ATT recommended I handle that in the store on launch day rather than paying full price and trying to get reimbursed.
Thanks for explaining that makes sense.
Also someone said they won't have the money until launch day which makes sense too.
I hate to be a pissah, but did anyone else see this?
Mr. Siegal at AT&T attributed the difficulties to unprecedented interest in the iPhone 4. Demand was greater than on preorder days for earlier versions of the iPhone, and today was the busiest online sales day in AT&T history, he said in a statement.
Mr. Siegal did not say when the ordering problems would be fixed, but he did say that customers who preordered an iPhone 4 Tuesday afternoon were not likely to get their phones on the 24th.
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/06/16/technology/16apple.html?src=me&ref=technology
Mr. Siegal at AT&T attributed the difficulties to unprecedented interest in the iPhone 4. Demand was greater than on preorder days for earlier versions of the iPhone, and today was the busiest online sales day in AT&T history, he said in a statement.
Mr. Siegal did not say when the ordering problems would be fixed, but he did say that customers who preordered an iPhone 4 Tuesday afternoon were not likely to get their phones on the 24th.
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/06/16/technology/16apple.html?src=me&ref=technology
What email did you get? I've been through it a few times. You don't have to activate the iPhone on the line you ordered it with. You can use other upgrades and use the physical phone on other lines. I promise.
Canceling my pre-order through AT&T
After making several phone calls to AT&T's customer service department, I have concluded that I will be canceling my pre-order since they will not be able to have it at the store until some time between June 27 and July 1. I guess since I didn't get my order completed until 3:30 CST yesterday, I was put into the second batch of shipments. I decided that I'll just get up and get in line around 3:00 or 4:00 in the morning on the 24th so I can get mine on launch. I just cannot understand why AT&T did not set a designated amount of units that each store could have set aside for pre-orders before they started this whole thing. Instead, they chose to just wing it like they always do.
After making several phone calls to AT&T's customer service department, I have concluded that I will be canceling my pre-order since they will not be able to have it at the store until some time between June 27 and July 1. I guess since I didn't get my order completed until 3:30 CST yesterday, I was put into the second batch of shipments. I decided that I'll just get up and get in line around 3:00 or 4:00 in the morning on the 24th so I can get mine on launch. I just cannot understand why AT&T did not set a designated amount of units that each store could have set aside for pre-orders before they started this whole thing. Instead, they chose to just wing it like they always do.
Hey all, I purchased two phones by qualifying with the same number which is due for an upgrade. I got both for the $300 price. If I try to activate one of those on a lune that isn't due for an upgrade, will I be charged the additional $200?
It's been debated all day. I say no. Others have said yes.
But I still say no. There's a glitch in the system, so I think you're in the clear.
I am amazed by the fact that people think they will fool AT&T by buying two iPhone 4s on an upgrade eligible line and use one of them on a line that is not eligible for the upgrade. If that was so easy, a lot of people would do that and they would siphon money from AT&T by getting around contract requirements.
Remember that AT&T has to make money on you. It is not a charity. You signed a contract when you got a previous upgrade at a discounted price. The two years of the contract are what AT&T needs to recoup its discount on the phone price.
I pre-ordered one black iPhone 4 to replace my 3G ( I did not get the 3GS). I could not order one for my wife who has Crackberry because Radio Shack had a one phone per family requirement. She went to BB and pre-ordered (with a $50 deposit) a white one. I was the first one at the local RS so I am guaranteed to get mine on June 24th but I have doubts about my wife getting the white one on the same day.
You didn't 'pre order' at Radio Shack or Bestbuy. You reserved one. When you go to 'buy' it, they will check your eligibility. Pre-order through Apple Online Store and they verify AT&T eligibility on the spot.
I'm sorry to inform you that you didn't purchase an iPhone yet, sir. You simply put your name on a list. A fancy one, but they could have done it with pen and paper.
You are right though in that if you a)went and reserved a phone b)ordered one through Apple/ATT and then c)tried to go and pick up your reserved phone, you wouldn't get it. Radio Shack would check the system system for your eligibility and it would fail. I'm telling you, there is a glitch in the Apple Store online ordering process. I've tried to order multiple every year, and it's never worked. This time is different.
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I don't get why most of you pre-order just to go and wait in line all night and day instead of having it mailed. Apple delivers the day of just like they did last year for the 3gs. Mine came in at 9am while people were still waiting for the stores to open. No lines, no fuss. I just don't get waiting in line for a phone. Yes it's new and has some nice features but I'm not going to waist a day of my life in a line for a phone
I don't get why most of you pre-order just to go and wait in line all night and day instead of having it mailed. Apple delivers the day of just like they did last year for the 3gs. Mine came in at 9am while people were still waiting for the stores to open. No lines, no fuss. I just don't get waiting in line for a phone. Yes it's new and has some nice features but I'm not going to waist a day of my life in a line for a phone
I reserved one to pick up at an apple retail store on june 24 and it says
When you come in to pick up your iPhone, you'll be part of an exciting launch at the Apple Retail Store. We'll have Specialists ready to transfer your contacts, set up email, and help you get apps so your iPhone is just the way you like it. We can't wait to see you at the store.
Sincerely,
The Apple Retail Store team
Pickup Date and Time
June 24 starting at 7:00 a.m.
Please note that your reservation will be held until close of business on June 24.
Pickup Location
Pre-authorization does not guarantee iPhone availability at an Apple Retail Store. iPhone is sold on a first-come, first-served basis.
Your reservation is valid for pickup only at the Apple Retail Store that you selected.
If you do not collect your selected item(s) by the designated date and time, your reservation will be canceled.
All sales are subject to the Apple Retail Store Purchase Policies.
Apple reserves the right to refuse, limit, or cancel a reservation if Apple determines that a customer has provided misleading or fraudulent information and/or abused or disrupted the reservation system.
TM and copyright © 2010 Apple Inc. 1 Infinite Loop, MS 83-DM, Cupertino, CA 95014.
All Rights Reserved / Keep Informed / Privacy Policy / My Info
I don't know why everyone is freaking out. It says "pre-authorization does not guarantee iPhone availability". This is not reservations. Calm down everyone! Pre-authorizing is what is going on right now when you try to reserve an iPhone at apple.com, not reserving. If you reserved you are fine!
When you come in to pick up your iPhone, you'll be part of an exciting launch at the Apple Retail Store. We'll have Specialists ready to transfer your contacts, set up email, and help you get apps so your iPhone is just the way you like it. We can't wait to see you at the store.
Sincerely,
The Apple Retail Store team
Pickup Date and Time
June 24 starting at 7:00 a.m.
Please note that your reservation will be held until close of business on June 24.
Pickup Location
Pre-authorization does not guarantee iPhone availability at an Apple Retail Store. iPhone is sold on a first-come, first-served basis.
Your reservation is valid for pickup only at the Apple Retail Store that you selected.
If you do not collect your selected item(s) by the designated date and time, your reservation will be canceled.
All sales are subject to the Apple Retail Store Purchase Policies.
Apple reserves the right to refuse, limit, or cancel a reservation if Apple determines that a customer has provided misleading or fraudulent information and/or abused or disrupted the reservation system.
TM and copyright © 2010 Apple Inc. 1 Infinite Loop, MS 83-DM, Cupertino, CA 95014.
All Rights Reserved / Keep Informed / Privacy Policy / My Info
I don't know why everyone is freaking out. It says "pre-authorization does not guarantee iPhone availability". This is not reservations. Calm down everyone! Pre-authorizing is what is going on right now when you try to reserve an iPhone at apple.com, not reserving. If you reserved you are fine!
Thats how I read it too. Since I have reserved and picked up my iPhone 3gs, and iPad, I am not worried.
They do have a list of all reserved names, and they will have a separate line for reserved ones.
I am using the pre-order term because that is the term used by the general audience. I KNOW that I have not purchased my iPhone yet. When I go to RS on June 24th, I will be checked for my eligibility and then charged the appropriate price.
I just called the Apple store where i reserved my iPhone and they asked for my name, I gave it to them and they told me that I am on the list. They said they will hold my phone for me until the store closes on june 24th.
Accidentally ordered 2 phones
Just got a confirmation for a phone order that didn't look like it went through, but must have. That phone was ordered at 7:04 (confirmed today 7:24) and will arrive on Jun 24. The other was ordered ay 7:52 (confirmed yesterday 10:34) and was going to ship July 2. Go figure.
Just got a confirmation for a phone order that didn't look like it went through, but must have. That phone was ordered at 7:04 (confirmed today 7:24) and will arrive on Jun 24. The other was ordered ay 7:52 (confirmed yesterday 10:34) and was going to ship July 2. Go figure.