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I now have a tracking number with delivery tomorrow!!! Wooohooo!!:D

For reference from original preorder confirmation:

6 Plus 128GB Silver :apple:
Ordered: Fri 9/12/2014 9:13 AM
Order Location: 0862001
Deliver By: 10/21/2014
Charged: 9/27/2014
 
I dont want to pee in your cheerios here, but I wouldnt get too excited. There are still plenty of us on the 12th that have nothing. Not to say we are in line in front of you, just saying that I dont think there is a method to any of this anymore. So, you might get lucky, but I am more mad every day because I used to think the same way 2 weeks ago haha

But, you might have better luck than me. If I didnt have bad luck I wouldnt have any luck at all. So good luck to you! I think its all just based on model, color, etc.


I'm not even concerned. My delivery date shows 10/24 so that's the date I expect it...any earlier is a.bonus
 
It depends on what you want to prioritize. From a statistical perspective, it's actually more efficient from a service time view to have smaller packages because they tend to have less aggregate service time than large packages, so more get through the queue (like a network, or a transportation system) than fewer large packages. (Queuing theory at work here.) That's why large packets are prioritized at the back of the network queue, to let all the smaller ones go through first.

So, it would be better for Apple to stream small shipments (if UPS and the like could handle that) instead of just bunching them up into much larger shipments. But, your point about cost is true, too. Many smaller packages would create replication of the service structures, and that could cost more. I just think that Apple would be better off to absorb those marginal cost increases and think about how to keep from pissing their customers off by making them wait for shipments like this.

From what I've seen, it appears that its not that Verizon is getting one large shipment on the 2nd and one large one on the 14th, but that they're getting smaller shipments a few days before these dates.

A manager stated previously that the next wave of shipments would occur on the 2nd and the 14th of Oct and this was I guess said when the last wave happened which was around the 24th of September. One of the fed ex routes showed that there was a delivery to the Memphis facility on the 19th (launch day), September 24-26th (the last wave of shipments we saw) and that there was another shipment Oct 1st and 2nd. Now all of a sudden, people who got charged on the 29th but were told VZ ran out of phones from the last wave are getting shipments.

To me, THIS would make sense. It is very plausible that by the 29th, Verizon had already dispersed the phones they received from the 24th-26th. Just my theory, ofcourse...But as we know correlation does not equal causation but the Fed EX Route coincidently matched the waves perfectly.
 
Just curious about something... I originally ordered 64 GB gold 6 Plus at 3:45 am on the 12th and was given a shipping date of 10/7. I'm way too impatient for that and ended up going to the store on the 19th and getting my gold 128 GB Plus and canceling the pre-order. Curious as to what has happened with those who had that original shipping date of 10/7. Have you gotten your phones already? Are you still getting them by the 7th if you haven't? Or did your date get pushed back? Inquiring minds want to know! For me, the wait would have killed me, I love instant gratification so I had to go to the store that morning. It wasn't bad, got in line at 5 am and walked out of the store at 8:35!

Did you do Verizon EDGE?
 
Haha exactly. :D
Forum has ruined me. I wake up thinking okay they must have billed me by now and shipped it. But were almost to the 20 day count down!!!

lol... How am I going to get out of bed for work every day once I dont have the refresh button to look forward to?!?!
 
I received an email from Verizon this morning saying my iPhone 6 Plus has shipped. My credit card showed the charge on Monday as pending. Then it showed it as being charged yesterday morning. And today it finally made it out the door. My original ship date was 10/27/14.:)

Only disappointment is it is scheduled for delivery on Monday.

Same here. Was still on the phone with Verizon this morning. Assigned with a shipping number after 11 AM and scheduled delivery is on Monday.
 
lol... How am I going to get out of bed for work every day once I dont have the refresh button to look forward to?!?!

Back to email, messages and other good news! On my big a iphone!!! Can't wait to have it. Haven't asked to see others just to be more amazingly surprised when I get mine!!
 
Back to email, messages and other good news! On my big a iphone!!! Can't wait to have it. Haven't asked to see others just to be more amazingly surprised when I get mine!!

My 5 is starting to feel miniature already and I don't even have my plus yet!

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I already have my case, so I just hold it and pretend...

I already have one too. I bought it just so I could track a shipment related to an iPhone. :D That lasted a whole 3 days.
 
From what I've seen, it appears that its not that Verizon is getting one large shipment on the 2nd and one large one on the 14th, but that they're getting smaller shipments a few days before these dates.

A manager stated previously that the next wave of shipments would occur on the 2nd and the 14th of Oct and this was I guess said when the last wave happened which was around the 24th of September. One of the fed ex routes showed that there was a delivery to the Memphis facility on the 19th (launch day), September 24-26th (the last wave of shipments we saw) and that there was another shipment Oct 1st and 2nd. Now all of a sudden, people who got charged on the 29th but were told VZ ran out of phones from the last wave are getting shipments.

To me, THIS would make sense. It is very plausible that by the 29th, Verizon had already dispersed the phones they received from the 24th-26th. Just my theory, ofcourse...But as we know correlation does not equal causation but the Fed EX Route coincidently matched the waves perfectly.
That does make even more sense, great call. So, at least it appears, they are getting even more phones today with 2 big body planes coming in directly to Memphis. My guess we should see more and more shipping over the next few days. Should start to see 1-2 daily trips it appears as well into memphis from China. Things **should** start picking up again after a slacking weekend.
 
The upside is that you get to read all the bug reports and common issues reported. You'll know what to avoid and even get a chance to cancel/change your order. I changed my initial pre-order from a 6+ to a 6 and I'm thrilled with my decision. I'm just not ready for a Phablet yet and my 6 is way bigger/better than my 5s.

Yeah, I went to an Apple Store to hold the 6+ in my hand prior to ordering. I have giant hands, and I like the size of the 6+. I did have some concerns when first holding it, but those were mostly with the fact the device is a bit slippery. The Otterbox Defender case I'll be getting will take care of that.
 
I didn't even get an email confirming I bought the damn thing from Verizon :mad: I chatted live support and of course they shovel the most annoying thing "My system is down sorry you have to call the 800 number"...I can't stand calling the 800 number its so frustrating its not even worth it...I bought my 64GB Space Gray iPhone 6 from an Authorized Verizon store and the manager of the store personally got me set up but I have no way of confirming it. "My Verizon" says I havent made any orders in the past 21 days. The order was on the 28th... I don't care if it ships in 2-3 weeks or whatever but I want a confirmation email...Has anyone experienced the same thing as me? This is frustrating as hell.... Sorry I've just asked around in other threads and haven't gotten any answers....I just want to make sure the order went through so I don't have to wait any longer...

I already bought a case regardless lol
 
So they should start shipping in mass Monday? or do you guys think tomorrow we'll start seeing some good movement.

I'd like to think so but unfortunately, it appears to be done in batches so it really depends on what size and color you have. Right now, it appears that they're working on Space Grey & Silver. SG also appears to be the most popular so who knows how many orders they have to go through. And with the fact they charged alot of phones last week that they have yet to ship, I'm sure that pushes a lot of us back even more. There appears to still be many people with 10/17 ship dates that have yet to receive tracking info. If you're an early 10/24 (as in you ordered on Sept 12th or 13th), I'm starting to think the majority of us won't see anything until the end of next week or right before the 14th.
 
I'd like to think so but unfortunately, it appears to be done in batches so it really depends on what size and color you have. Right now, it appears that they're working on Space Grey & Silver. SG also appears to be the most popular so who knows how many orders they have to go through. And with the fact they charged alot of phones last week that they have yet to ship, I'm sure that pushes a lot of us back even more. There appears to still be many people with 10/17 ship dates that have yet to receive tracking info. If you're an early 10/24 (as in you ordered on Sept 12th or 13th), I'm starting to think the majority of us won't see anything until the end of next week or right before the 14th.
I'm 10/10 and still haven't received anything.
 
I ordered on 09/23 and my wife was ordered on 09/27. Sucks to have to wait but I understand. I would be going bannanas if I were some of you folks having ordered on 09/12 and 09/13 and still waiting especially since a lot of people have been having luck going direct to the store and getting one. Good to see Apple is selling a ton of these phones but it still sucks to wait.

I do enjoy being on the forums with you all talking about our devices and seeing how excited we all are. :)
 
I'd like to think so but unfortunately, it appears to be done in batches so it really depends on what size and color you have. Right now, it appears that they're working on Space Grey & Silver. SG also appears to be the most popular so who knows how many orders they have to go through. And with the fact they charged alot of phones last week that they have yet to ship, I'm sure that pushes a lot of us back even more. There appears to still be many people with 10/17 ship dates that have yet to receive tracking info. If you're an early 10/24 (as in you ordered on Sept 12th or 13th), I'm starting to think the majority of us won't see anything until the end of next week or right before the 14th.

So people don't receive tracking info but do they receive an email at all confirming the purchase? It just seams strange that NOTHING pops up in my email or when I sign into "My Verizon"....
 
I'd like to think so but unfortunately, it appears to be done in batches so it really depends on what size and color you have. Right now, it appears that they're working on Space Grey & Silver. SG also appears to be the most popular so who knows how many orders they have to go through. And with the fact they charged alot of phones last week that they have yet to ship, I'm sure that pushes a lot of us back even more. There appears to still be many people with 10/17 ship dates that have yet to receive tracking info. If you're an early 10/24 (as in you ordered on Sept 12th or 13th), I'm starting to think the majority of us won't see anything until the end of next week or right before the 14th.

Okay, sounds right. My current date is 10/31 I ordered a 64+ SG so it looks like I picked the right model.
 
So people don't receive tracking info but do they receive an email at all confirming the purchase? It just seams strange that NOTHING pops up in my email or when I sign into "My Verizon"....

Well, my order was confirmed by email, but had never appeared in "My Verizon", and does not come up under "my orders", although when I plug the numbers from email it does come up in Iconic, and does come up for Verizon customer service people when they look up my account.
 
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