GreatMightySymp
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Seems like the gold is the most constrained, hoping that not as many people initially go for the 64GB version so I have a chance at a decent delivery window.
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Uni on Everything!
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Just ordered 10 5S's in different colors in Singapore 
Just ordered 10 5S's in different colors in Singapore
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Uni on Everything!
Member
I usually do this with every new iPhone launch. I sell most to phone exporters and keep 2 for myself and my fiancée.
For iPhones I don't think it matters where you are in your contract, no matter what they say in writing. The AT&T website is offering it to me and I just signed up in June.
If you do the early upgrade, your 2 year contract starts over. So next year, when you would have normally been ready for a full upgrade, you'll have to do an early upgrade again (since it will only be one year into your new contract).
Hong Kong stock was pretty horrible until February or so, if I recall. Maybe even longer.
Yeah...my original plan was to order online tonight and pick up in store. But, I guess it's looking like you can't schedule in-store pickup for these? And then it doesn't look like Verizon is even offering online sales until 8am.
Everything about this is so confusing
Man, Tmobile just said they don't have a specific time that the 5s will be on sale (according to their help twitter).
The apple site does have 24 month financing on the phone but then I have to open another credit line which I don't really want to do. I figure I could do the in store and just pick it up friday. I'm probably better off just trying my luck with tmobile.
The apple site does have 24 month financing on the phone but then I have to open another credit line which I don't really want to do. I figure I could do the in store and just pick it up friday. I'm probably better off just trying my luck with tmobile.
Got the Shakes
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With how much money you can sell the previous year's iPhone for, I don't know that being on a yearly upgrade path is unreasonable at this point. If I can get the newest model every year, and only pay like $200 out of pocket for it every time, I'm fine with that.
Yeah, the online order option from your carrier shouldn't be open until tomorrow for the iPhone 5s regardless of delivery option, so I'm not sure. It's a shot in the dark. I'm either lucky to live in a big city with a relatively good stock situation or I'm going to get caught in line hell. Or I'll sleep in. Your carrier store might open a little earlier if you're going there on the way to something, though. (Sprint is in some places, apparently.)
You're probably looking at $400-450 for a good condition iPhone 5 right now.
Got the Shakes
Member
Where do you think is the best place to unload it for that price?
Craigslist
CrankyKong
Member
Isnt 7-10 days good?
I ordered a 5 last year and it took 2 and a half months to arrive.
I ordered a 5 last year and it took 2 and a half months to arrive.
Treythalomew
Member
Does anyone know if a Verizon store has any limits to how many you can get, if you're lucky enough to be there in time? I don't need a phone but my family is under the impression that I should just stroll in and grab 3.
Will they be selling them at midnight? For some reason I figured there was an embargo until 8am, but I probably made that up.
Just looked it up.. My friend was wrong. Sigh
Damnit, I was about to call Walmart myself
Yup, Craigslist. If your area doesn't have much demand you can try eBay. You'll get a bit more but will pay some fees that will probably take you down to or under a good Craigslist offer...then there's the risk of scammy buyers. I never had trouble and have sold several phones on eBay, but I try to avoid it if I can.
I would honestly try facebook before craigslist. I've always sold my old shit to friends.
LyleLanley
Banned
This has probably been answered already but are these going on sale at midnight EST?
3am EST (midnight PST)
LyleLanley
Banned
Damn it, so I either have to stay up really late or run the risk of waiting weeks for one to arrive.
GreatMightySymp
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Probably would be worth checking 10-15 minutes before then in case Apple pushed it out earlier than expected.
nicoga3000
Saint Nic
This is the part I'm not excited about. I mean, I'm excited because it's fun...But not because
What time can retail shops start selling? Walmart/Target/Best Buy?
And if I were to buy a phone for my wife, can I have her information, or does she need to be there? If she needs to be there, I'll just do the online thing. Otherwise, I may go try and get one at a store.
This is the part I'm not excited about. I mean, I'm excited because it's fun...But not because
What time can retail shops start selling? Walmart/Target/Best Buy?
And if I were to buy a phone for my wife, can I have her information, or does she need to be there? If she needs to be there, I'll just do the online thing. Otherwise, I may go try and get one at a store.
My wife is on my account (sprint) and I didn't need her or her phone when I went to get us 4S's. If it is a separate account, or if you are not the primary on the account, then you probably would need her there.
nikos
Member
Anyone in NYC lining up?
My current plan is to leave around 5 AM (when the L train starts running again) but I'm still not sure which Apple store to go to. Any suggestions?
Also entertaining going to Long Island. If I do that, I'd get to Roosevelt Field around 4:15 AM. I feel like that might be a better option.
Alternatively, I could try my luck online. I've been getting lucky every year going that route.
My current plan is to leave around 5 AM (when the L train starts running again) but I'm still not sure which Apple store to go to. Any suggestions?
Also entertaining going to Long Island. If I do that, I'd get to Roosevelt Field around 4:15 AM. I feel like that might be a better option.
Alternatively, I could try my luck online. I've been getting lucky every year going that route.
nicoga3000
Saint Nic
We haven't merged accounts yet for certain reasons.
I may just use this an excuse to take an extended nap and wake up early to game and wait to do an online order.
RukusProvider
Banned
When are the online orders active?
sweetvar26
Member
Question, can we just walk into an AT&T store and buy it outright for $650 or whatever it is and do we get an unlocked phone?
If you buy from AT&T, even for full price, it will not be factory unlocked. They may/may not unlock it for you if you ask nicely at a later time.
the way I understand, you can only buy factory unlocked phone through apple.com. You may be able to purchase outright and get a carrier unlock right away, but its possible that it could cost extra.
DarkLegion
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So apparently Sprint is taking orders for their next 5s shipment in stores? I just put one in, should get it in on monday.
bucknuticus
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So im confused. At 12am pst, can I get on the att or apple store and order one for instore pickup tomorrow? Or just have to luck out and walk in at some point tomorrow?
nikos
Member
You can either order online for delivery, or line up at a store. Ordering for in-store pickup is said to not yet be available.
I'm really unsure about how much time I should devote to waiting at a carrier store in the city. It sounds like such a crap shoot.
sweetvar26
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I got my iPhone 5 brand new from someone who had his phone from AT&T. He said e paid full price and I researched online that when you buy outright, the phone, though technically not factory unlocked, it still is unlocked and works for any provider.
Well you won't be getting it on a CDMA provider unless it was purchased through them. Verizon and sprint won't let you add ESN numbers to phones they did not sell.
nikos
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People seemed to have better luck ordering via the app last year, if I remember correctly.
sweetvar26
Member
Of course I am talking about a GSM provider like AT&T or Rogers.
I suppose you could hope for that. But I have never heard that before. AT&T is supposed to be better now than they were before about unlocking iPhones for customers who are in good standing though.
CrunchinJelly
formerly cjelly
European Apple Stores are down! Woooo
Called my store. They said there was no way for that to occur. They can waitlist me. Maybe that is what you are talking about.