When does one pay for a 4S?

[hakr100]

I hate to pay for stuff before it is actually shipped, so, if I order an iPhone 4s through Verizon, my current carrier, will it just add the charges to my bill, or will I have to upfront the bucks via credit card and wait for shipment?

 

[Codepiink]

I'm more than positive that you are charged only when it is about to be shipped. I have not had a charge to my credit card and I ordered early this morning. I also receive email alerts immediately from my credit card company whenever I am charged and I have not received any email yet. I also ordered through Verizon, as a new customer.

 

[SFStateStudent]

Apple.com charged me within a few minutes of my pre-order as they did last year. It might come back to the account and then when it's shipped it will be taken out again...

 

[Jeremy81]

Apple preauthorizes or holds the amount rather than charging. It usually takes up to a week for a hold to drop off of your credit or debit card.

 

[emaja]

Typically, their will be an authorization granted when you put through the purchase, but it will only post to your account upon shipment.