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TheRealAlex

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So the Preorder rat race is in high gear, I’m wondering what’s the best place to walk in and buy an iPhone 13 ProMAX on day 1 no preorder.
 
Where do you live? For example, here in Salt Lake City I see a Gold 128GB Pro Max available for pickup on Friday.
 
I check throughout the day on apple by putting in my zipcode. Last night there was none for pickup, then today there are 5 stores offering all devices. People tend to cancel or get their CC's declined so it's always a possibility.
 
Af of 9/20 9:30pm
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good luck, its possible you won't be able to find a specific model on day one without a preorder.
 
Best Buys in my area are still showing you can preorder for in store pick ups on 9/24.
 
Yea there is no guarantee you will find the specific model, storage, or color you are looking for majority of Apple Stores do have phones available for walk in customers launch weekend. Or like others have said, check the apple website and see what they have in stock for in store pick up Friday. Then check again on Saturday and Sunday (early in the morning before the store opens).
 
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I check throughout the day on apple by putting in my zipcode. Last night there was none for pickup, then today there are 5 stores offering all devices. People tend to cancel or get their CC's declined so it's always a possibility.
That and/or apple just cancels your order because you exceed qty limit. Which isnt the case but its been know that apple just cancels orders for some. Likely credit card fraud etc
 
Go Saturday morning to almost any Apple store
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Last year when the 12 Pro online Apple order placed the moment pre-ordering opened, my order was pushed back to 2 weeks after launch day.

On launch day, I went to see if I can pickup at the Apple store, and lo & behold the exact color & config showed up. Paid for it and picked it up at the Apple store later that day.

Ended up keeping the one from the Apple store and returning the pre-order as soon as it arrived.
 
Anyone know when apple stores will open morning of the 24th to try and snag a new 13 pro Max?
8 am Local time. You should check daily. Even today ive seen some stores do show available for pick up and they werent before. so it keeps updating
 
When do they update stock?
i noticed every hour currently. They come and go

 
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In my experience, Target stores are oft overlooked and have walk-in stock on launch day. I was able to snag an X on launch day for my wife, whose preorder was delayed. They had most colors and sizes. And a friend missed the preorder for the 11 Pro and had his pick of models/sizes on launch day.
 
Apple Store !
Be there at 8AM and stand in walk-in line , you will be able to get one
 
You will be able to get one if you stand in line at the Apple Store. Since everyone ordered online, also, this being an "S" style update, there will probably be plenty of stock available, as long as you're one of the first ones at the store.
 
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