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Scott1012

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Oct 16, 2011
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New York City
I ordered my 128g matte black 7+ at 4:30am through Verizon. I received an estimated shipping date of 9/23. I received an email from Verizon in the late morning that my iPhone 7+ has been shipped! Now that is crazy good. I have a tracking number from USPS and confirmed with a Verizon rep that it was not a mistake.

Forget about Sept. 23rd. I am now curious to see if I get if before it officially comes out on the 16th, or will USPS hold off on the delivery (how they would do that I have no idea).

Has anyone else received a shipped date today?
 

jbachandouris

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Aug 18, 2009
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The shippers are supposed to hold of delivery until the 16th. I haven't heard of any slip through since the iPhone 4. It could happen, but it's rare.
 

ip67

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Sep 8, 2016
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What was shipped to you was most likely the trade in return box. USPS is used for that. They typically use UPS and FedEx for actually getting a device to you on time.
 

iMule

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Feb 11, 2009
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Greenville, SC
What was shipped to you was most likely the trade in return box. USPS is used for that. They typically use UPS and FedEx for actually getting a device to you on time.

Yep, this is what this is. I thought the same as the OP, until I looked further into the email.
 

bbarras

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Jul 15, 2010
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I ordered my 128g matte black 7+ at 4:30am through Verizon. I received an estimated shipping date of 9/23. I received an email from Verizon in the late morning that my iPhone 7+ has been shipped! Now that is crazy good. I have a tracking number from USPS and confirmed with a Verizon rep that it was not a mistake.

Forget about Sept. 23rd. I am now curious to see if I get if before it officially comes out on the 16th, or will USPS hold off on the delivery (how they would do that I have no idea).

Has anyone else received a shipped date today?
I had same email. I really think it may be the trade in box(material). Hope it is the phone though. Sure that will make a lot of people happy.
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What was shipped to you was most likely the trade in return box. USPS is used for that. They typically use UPS and FedEx for actually getting a device to you on time.
i agree
 

ScubaCinci

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Jul 11, 2008
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I was going to say no way they shipped the phone USPS...you guys nailed it though.
 

Scott1012

macrumors member
Original poster
Oct 16, 2011
77
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New York City
I was going to say no way they shipped the phone USPS...you guys nailed it though.

I am starting to think everyone's replies are correct. I checked my bank account and did not see a charge go through, but then again I am getting a $650 iPhone 6+ credit (trading in my fully owned one) and financing the payments for 24 months. What is worse, I called up a Verizon rep, gave her the tracking number, and she CONFIRMED that it was indeed the iPhone 7+. The only thing that I am hanging my hat on is that the email from USPS say "signature required."
 

kovey

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Apr 10, 2011
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I am starting to think everyone's replies are correct. I checked my bank account and did not see a charge go through, but then again I am getting a $650 iPhone 6+ credit (trading in my fully owned one) and financing the payments for 24 months. What is worse, I called up a Verizon rep, gave her the tracking number, and she CONFIRMED that it was indeed the iPhone 7+. The only thing that I am hanging my hat on is that the email from USPS say "signature required."

Those reps don't know ****ing ****. It's your trade-in box.
 

Scott1012

macrumors member
Original poster
Oct 16, 2011
77
8
New York City
I was going to say no way they shipped the phone USPS...you guys nailed it though.

I am starting to think everyone's replies are correct. I checked my bank account and did not see a charge go through, but then again I am getting a $650 iPhone 6+ credit (trading in my fully owned one) and financing the payments for 24 months. What is worse, I called up a Verizon rep, gave her the tracking number, and she CONFIRMED that it was indeed the iPhone 7+. The only thing that I am hanging my hat on is that the email from USPS say "signature required."
 

dictoresno

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Apr 30, 2012
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I got the same email, hours after placing my order too. It clearly states in the email " SPE DEVICE TRADE IN RECOV" next to the USPS tracking number. Come on brah!

In the words of the bad guys in Metal Gear Solid...............
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