LoL! Yes Rafterman I am aware.
The biggest differences to me are -
1. Obviously Apple will be immediately aware of the “lost” and thus the remedy should be faster and relatively seamless
2. There is less of a chance for theft as the store will be getting boxes at a time, and so, I guess represents less of a chance for theft as opposed to a one-off box somewhere; if that makes sense?
(edited to add)
3. No chance for my shipment to be placed by my door for some random (or not so random person) to come by and pick up a new shiny gadget; because this will definitely be happening all over the country on 5/15 - no doubt about it.
BTW - I miss “Goose” 😆