my converation with apple online uk (not sure if its a real person or automated??) :
Hi, my name is Milagros. Welcome to Apple!
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You: hello
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Milagros: How may I help you today?
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Milagros: Hello
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You: i have a question about the iphone 3gs...
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You: will it be available to buy pay as you go from your stores?
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Milagros: I'm happy to assist with that.
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Milagros: One moment while I check those details for you.
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You: ok thanks
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Milagros: You're welcome.
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Milagros: No I am sorry we have no information on that yet.
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You: so there are no plans for pre-odering an iphone 3gs before Friday??
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Milagros: No I am sorry.
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You: ok, thank you
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Milagros: You're welcome.