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Watch with Stainless Steel Link Bracelet Orders

urda said:
And I'm going to reiterate the reality of what happens when you buy a premium product: You are supposed to get some serious customer care. None of these were prepped from day zero, and Apple should have done a better job communicating that.

Couple that with reports of faulty taptic engines, annoying e-mails of "it's here!", and radio silence that's just unacceptable.

Many folks who are not used to that level of care generally are ok with just saying "oh it's whatever, they don't owe anything".

That, if you haven't figured this out yet, is not acceptable at this price point.
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I buy premium stuff all the time and your points area all moot. Apple gave you a delivery window. One that you knew when you ordered, and accepted by furnishing funds to still buy one. Bitching they don't hold your hand every week to tell you it's not coming early is purely narcissistic stupidity.
 
urda said:
And I'm going to reiterate the reality of what happens when you buy a premium product: You are supposed to get some serious customer care. None of these were prepped from day zero, and Apple should have done a better job communicating that.

Couple that with reports of faulty taptic engines, annoying e-mails of "it's here!", and radio silence that's just unacceptable.

Many folks who are not used to that level of care generally are ok with just saying "oh it's whatever, they don't owe anything".

That, if you haven't figured this out yet, is not acceptable at this price point.
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I think "many folks" just have a more realistic view of the world and don't sweat the small stuff. It'll come when they said it will. Nothing Apple needs to do at this point but get those watches out by the 27th.
 
fireguy286 said:
I buy premium stuff all the time and your points area all moot.
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Why do you think things like priority screening and boarding at airports exist? First / Business Classes Exist on flights? Premium Executive / Black Credit cards with personal concierges lines? Business and Executive access to private clubs and events?

Upsizing on your lunch combo meal is not "buying premium stuff". You might be alright with just laying back and just accepting things as they are. Some of us actually put our cash to work, and where we do spend actually does matter.

Atrocious and "moot" your actual point turns out, otherwise you would understand these finer points.
 
urda said:
Clearly not then, and no they are not. Why do you think things like priority screening and boarding at airports exist? First / Business Classes Exist on flights? Premium Executive / Black Credit cards with personal concierges lines? Business and Executive access to private clubs and events?
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Simple to make more MONEY! To make you FEEL better. No more no less. The plane doesn't leave any sooner does it?!


Atrocious and "moot" your actual point turns out, otherwise you would understand these finer points.
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No, I just understand how the world works without my head in the sand.
 
urda said:
Why do you think things like priority screening and boarding at airports exist? First / Business Classes Exist on flights? Premium Executive / Black Credit cards with personal concierges lines? Business and Executive access to private clubs and events?

Upsizing on your lunch combo meal is not "buying premium stuff". You might be alright with just laying back and just accepting things as they are. Some of us actually put our cash to work, and where we do spend actually does matter.

Atrocious and "moot" your actual point turns out, otherwise you would understand these finer points.
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I don't think anyone bought priority placement in line. Wasn't an option when I checked. Just because the product is premium doesn't give a person entitlement.
 
urda said:
Why do you think things like priority screening and boarding at airports exist? First / Business Classes Exist on flights? Premium Executive / Black Credit cards with personal concierges lines? Business and Executive access to private clubs and events?

Upsizing on your lunch combo meal is not "buying premium stuff". You might be alright with just laying back and just accepting things as they are. Some of us actually put our cash to work, and where we do spend actually does matter.

Atrocious and "moot" your actual point turns out, otherwise you would understand these finer points.
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You also miss the BIG point that it's the same DAMN APPLE WATCH as the Sport watch. Same S1 core, same internals. So what's really premium here to begin with? Because you paid more for the link band you're somewhat better than everyone else? The only premium watch you CAN argue is the Edition, and even then, it's really the same watch. Fashion choice doesn't make what you bought anymore of a premium experience.
 
I don't need my hand held. I chose to order a product and it's available to ship in June. I choose to wait but I also have the option to change my mind and cancel. In the meantime I come here with you fine people and share my anticipation. I want it now but I can't have it now so I come here and talk about wanting it. Crazy right?#
 
edlex said:
I don't need my hand held. I chose to order a product and it's available to ship in June. I choose to wait but I also have the option to change my mind and cancel. In the meantime I come here with you fine people and share my anticipation. I want it now but I can't have it now so I come here and talk about wanting it. Crazy right?#
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Haha, precisely. We're all impatient and here to vent. I just think there's a clear line between hoping it comes sooner and speculating why Apple hasn't shipped any...and demanding updates and slamming Apple for not meeting an obligation they never promised.
 
fireguy286 said:
Haha, precisely. We're all impatient and here to vent. I just think there's a clear line between hoping it comes sooner and speculating why Apple hasn't shipped any...and demanding updates and slamming Apple for not meeting an obligation they never promised.
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Yeah, every time I want an update from Apple I just refresh my order page! The literal definition of insanity!#
 
Anyone know when/where apple will offer additional links? I did a try on appointment and I think I might need to add one or two for a perfect fit. I'd like to have them and be ready for when I come out of "Processing Items"
 
KGWVU said:
You are obviously ignorant to high end luxury link bracelets. I pay $75 per link for my Tag. $450 for a link bracelet is a bargain when it comes to luxury watches.
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Wow. So your rebuttal is to first insult the person and then be ignorant yourself. You definitely deserve your luxury watch my friend. Now I know what distinguishes the material used in Tag watches from from the Apple watches. Do you? Not even sure if I should have asked, because you'll just google it and say you knew the whole time. But nonetheless, Apple's is overpriced for the metal they use. I'll just be happy with my peasant sport band attached to my stainless steel model. Lol.
 
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jbellanti said:
Anyone know when/where apple will offer additional links? I did a try on appointment and I think I might need to add one or two for a perfect fit. I'd like to have them and be ready for when I come out of "Processing Items"
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I'm not sure that Apple is planning on selling individual links, outside of a whole band.

I'd keep my eyes on eBay or something for people's extra links as I'm sure some will pop up on there.
 
urda said:
Why do you think things like priority screening and boarding at airports exist? First / Business Classes Exist on flights? Premium Executive / Black Credit cards with personal concierges lines? Business and Executive access to private clubs and events?

Upsizing on your lunch combo meal is not "buying premium stuff". You might be alright with just laying back and just accepting things as they are. Some of us actually put our cash to work, and where we do spend actually does matter.

Atrocious and "moot" your actual point turns out, otherwise you would understand these finer points.
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Premium boarding and pre-ordering the watch are not the same thing. We all knew the time frame associated with it and still choose to purchase. If on May 27th we don't have watches it's a problem, but until that date all complaint makes people sound like spoiled entitled brats who think they are better than everyone else.
 
urda said:
And I'm going to reiterate the reality of what happens when you buy a premium product: You are supposed to get some serious customer care. None of these were prepped from day zero, and Apple should have done a better job communicating that.

Couple that with reports of faulty taptic engines, annoying e-mails of "it's here!", and radio silence that's just unacceptable.

Many folks who are not used to that level of care generally are ok with just saying "oh it's whatever, they don't owe anything".

That, if you haven't figured this out yet, is not acceptable at this price point.
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You come across as a spoiled, whiny brat. When you ordered your watch, you were advised of the shipping time. Now you want to whine because Apple is not telling you, again, of the anticipated shipping time? What do you want them to tell you?

You, so far, have received a high level of care. Apple provided you with an expected ship date and, to date, has not exceeded that shipping time.

Your posts paint you as someone who has no idea what is involved in purchasing a high end, luxurious item.
 
Nature abhors a vacuum. In this case the vacuum is a long protracted ambiguous ship date. In order to somehow compensate for this unnatural state, some people fill the vacuum with hope and others with despair.
 
Thefan said:
Wow. So your rebuttal is to first insult the person and then be ignorant yourself. You definitely deserve your luxury watch my friend. Now I know what distinguishes the material used in Tag watches from from the Apple watches. Do you? Not even sure if I should have asked, because you'll just google it and say you knew the whole time. But nonetheless, Apple's is overpriced for the metal they use. I'll just be happy with my peasant sport band attached to my stainless steel model. Lol.
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High end is not determined solely by the materials an item is made of. If you would read my post, I was telling the other poster that the link band from Apple is not priced 'out of this world'. Rather, it is a great price for a high end bracelet. Somehow, you missed that.
 
ZMRoach said:
I'm not sure that Apple is planning on selling individual links, outside of a whole band.

I'd keep my eyes on eBay or something for people's extra links as I'm sure some will pop up on there.
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I did a try on today and fell in love with he link bracelet. Ordered one by its own to use when I get my SS w/ BSB.

During the try on, the rep let me know, even though the band fit me, that it sounds like apple will eventually offer extra links for those that need it. She didn't mention anything about price. But I could also see people selling their extra links on eBay that don't need them.
 
The tone of this thread has certainly changed recently. :(

Anger won't get our watches here any faster and it WILL make the waiting worse. Positive energy will make the waiting easier. Let's "accentuate the positive and eliminate the negative" (I stole that last line).

Let's all let the childish posts go without comment. As a parent (my youngest is a student at UCLA) I can tell you that parents quickly learn not to argue with an angry 3 year old (it's a loosing proposition). Instead, they use distraction.

HEY LOOK. MORE WATCH SHIPMENTS!!!!

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jbellanti said:
Anyone know when/where apple will offer additional links? I did a try on appointment and I think I might need to add one or two for a perfect fit. I'd like to have them and be ready for when I come out of "Processing Items"
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I'll need to remove a few links. You're welcome to mine. No charge. Keep in touch.

:)
 
jonfarr said:
I did a try on today and fell in love with he link bracelet. Ordered one by its own to use when I get my SS w/ BSB.

During the try on, the rep let me know, even though the band fit me, that it sounds like apple will eventually offer extra links for those that need it. She didn't mention anything about price. But I could also see people selling their extra links on eBay that don't need them.
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While I always recommend taking what anyone who is not a big wig at the respective company with a grain of salt (sooooo many stories of things I've heard reps say that were just flat out false), it would be silly of Apple to leave the extra link market untapped.

There is clearly demand for extension links as you're not the only person I've heard wanting them.
 
Flight tracking update. Three UPS flights have already passed through Anchorage and landed at their destinations. The fourth, and last, flight of the day is at Anchorage with a Louisville destination.

My fingers are starting to ache from having been crossed so long! :rolleyes:
 
SkipperGlen said:
Well, four UPS birds in flight to Alaska. Their wings must be tired from all of the flights. At least Apple is keeping them busy.
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Let's get this topic back on the main track of SS Link Bracelet Orders.

I'm wondering if the UPS flights going from Shenzhen to Anchorage, then Anchorage to Louisville, KY will complete their flights tonight (typically by around 1:00am Sat. morning)? Then will any shipments just sit in the Louisville UPS location until Sunday, or Monday, when UPS re-opens for business? Apple has scheduled "overnight" shipping of the Apple Watch, once it lands at a U.S. mainland location. But I fear that's not the case on the weekends. What have others experienced? Any UPS deliveries on Saturday?!
 
jjohnson873 said:
Let's get this topic back on the main track of SS Link Bracelet Orders.

I'm wondering if the UPS flights going from Shenzhen to Anchorage, then Anchorage to Louisville, KY will complete their flights tonight (typically by around 1:00am Sat. morning)? Then will any shipments just sit in the Louisville UPS location until Sunday, or Monday, when UPS re-opens for business? Apple has scheduled "overnight" shipping of the Apple Watch, once it lands at a U.S. mainland location. But I fear that's not the case on the weekends. What have others experienced? Any UPS deliveries on Saturday?!
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I saw a posting that stated that both UPS and Apple were working weekends on the shipments. I can't confirm that from an Apple source but, as I recall, the post seemed quite authoritative.
 
My ONLY problem with Apple is that they didn't make clear BEFORE the preorder that these particular models would not be available until May 13-27. Yes, it was rumored/leaked in the days before that went live, but was not known definitively until the preorder went up. Had some of us known that, we might not have gotten up in the middle of the night, or possibly have ordered differently, but it is what it is. Anyone whining about the long wait should just **** - it is what it is at this point. However, I think it's still fair to hold Apple accountable for not disclosing the true nature of availability prior to the preorder. That is the only bone I have to pick with them. The fact that these watches are going to take a little longer to look beautiful when we unbox them in a couple of weeks? Come on... You don't "deserve" them just because you paid more, that's just absurd.

Just my $0.02
 
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