I would not open the Apple one, to save you looking like a peasant when returning the phone to Apple with opened box and made up excuses. It’s better to return an unopened box and tell them you had a change of heart.
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I would not open the Apple one, to save you looking like a peasant when returning the phone to Apple with opened box and made up excuses. It’s better to return an unopened box and tell them you had a change of heart.
Can't agree - it has to be better for everyone if it's returned unopened (if you know you don't want to keep it).
Apple may allow it, but unnecessary returns (and stock which can't go straight back on the shelves) adds cost which is ultimately passed on to all of us as consumers.
My 2 cases arrived today:
TORRAS Ultra Thin Slim Case Specifically Designed for iPhone 12, with Two Tempered Glass Screen Protector, Fully Protective Hard Silky Matte Finish - Blue
TORRAS Ultra Thin Slim Case Specifically Designed for iPhone 12, with Two Tempered Glass Screen Protector, Fully Protective Hard Silky Matte Finish - Bluewww.amazon.co.uk
OtterBox Aneu Series Case with MagSafe for iPhone 12 mini - Apple (UK)
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...that Torras one looks nice.
Personally, never been a fan of Otterbox stuff as its far too bulky.
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Or just be honest saying you got it cheaper elsewhere
I have my Apple iPhone arriving Friday and 'apparently' my amazon one Saturday
Surely people can survive one day and not open the apple phone and just return it unopened.. that way it also doesn't have to get recycled and they can look to just resell it.
I get this is an apple forum but cmon people.. what are you going to do, by the time you've opened and transferred everything onto the phone it'll be time to restore it and return it 😂
Ill definitely be returning the Apple one and just telling them I got one off amazon at £150 less, they will more than likely know about it and be like 'ah another one!'
Surely people can survive one day and not open the apple phone and just return it unopened.. that way it also doesn't have to get recycled and they can look to just resell it.
I get this is an apple forum but cmon people.. what are you going to do, by the time you've opened and transferred everything onto the phone it'll be time to restore it and return it 😂
Ill definitely be returning the Apple one and just telling them I got one off amazon at £150 less, they will more than likely know about it and be like 'ah another one!'
You pay 20% VAT on the amount listed on the customs slip stuck to the package (and if applicable duty above the threshold) and occasionally on shipping. The Royal Mail handling charge (which people begrudge but there are actual human involvement in clearing your goods so you get them and costs for declaring to HMRC) is on top of that.
don't worry, by the time the iPhone 20 comes out they won't include the phone in the box
I was under the impression they'd open any returned units anyway to check they haven't been swapped out for fakes or something... anyone know?
a bit random, but here is my 'spare' iPhone 8 (from work) sat in a Spigen iPhone 12 / 12 Pro clear case from Amazon - though it won't sit straight for it's picture taking.
feels very small after being on an 11 Pro Max for a year, can't wait.
feels very small after being on an 11 Pro Max for a year, can't wait.
My point was Apple don’t care. They will accept returned items that have been opened. I didn’t say no one cares.
If you don’t “agree”, take it up with Apple. It’s their policy
I think the rule of thumb with apple products is as long as it has the plastic film around box its good to go. as soon as that's taken off, whether you even take the lid off the box or not it gets fully recycled/sent to be used as an insurance replacement phone
I’ve got a list of 5 of you guys that I’ve made a note of (DM or comment) that I‘ll get around to over the next few hours. If you source one from elsewhere let me know so others can get bumped. Cheers
So many variables though:
- Smart Data on, or 5G all the time?
- Indoor/outdoor?
- What 5G band?
- mmwave or sub-6? Mix of the two?
- Distance from tower?
Anyone else have a 10/23 delivery date per Apple, but still in Preparing To Ship?
Must be coming local....
Must be coming local....
Somewhat glad my current EE contract is 4G only I guess, may look into not upgradingurgh, 2 hour hit on battery life when using 5g!
iPhone 12 battery test shows 2-hour hit when using 5G - 9to5Mac
An iPhone 12 battery test shows that the new models take a huge hit to their battery-life when using 5G data. The standard model ...9to5mac.com
Does someone need a discount code for EE? I can give a student one!
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And gone for the next hour.
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And gone for the next hour.
Wouldnt read too much into battery reports. For my sins i recently had the S20 Note Ultra 5G for a week and my god the battery was awful
Is there a reason why Apple Store pickup is now not showing any stores? Past few days there have been the odd one or two that have appeared for pickup this weekend but not in the colour/size I wanted, but now that's not even an option.
This just means they don't have any in stock to pick up? If someone cancels their order they become available but then pretty much disappear straight away as someone will quickly get the slot