Gary Whitta
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I'm expecting to have to do a long camp on this one. Fortunately baby has taught me to live without sleep.
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iPhone 5
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So I just got royally screwed out of my early iPhone 5 pre-order. I received an email from Apple this morning saying that my pre-order was cancelled...
Ok, one, I already have an iPhone 4, so my eligibility is not a problem. Both the ATT website and the Apple site said I was ok there. Second, my credit card was not declined as the charge is showing as "Pending" on my statement. I even received a Fraud Alert email Friday morning and called to say it was OK.
So I called AT&T and they said they couldn't do anything because the order numbers from Apple can't be accessed by them. So I called Apple and they said it was cancelled on AT&T's behalf. So now I call AT&T back and tell them what Apple told me and the lady said there's nothing they can do. In fact, it looks like the cancellation request was done this morning around 10:13am pacific time (I received that email at 10:54am). So either someone got into one of my accounts and cancelled it or someone is lying.
So I just reordered the phone again and replied to that email with my new order number in hopes that they'll throw me back into the early bird que. Now I have to take my iPhone 4 off eBay since I might not get the 5 until October. This is such bullshit.
Ok, one, I already have an iPhone 4, so my eligibility is not a problem. Both the ATT website and the Apple site said I was ok there. Second, my credit card was not declined as the charge is showing as "Pending" on my statement. I even received a Fraud Alert email Friday morning and called to say it was OK.
So I called AT&T and they said they couldn't do anything because the order numbers from Apple can't be accessed by them. So I called Apple and they said it was cancelled on AT&T's behalf. So now I call AT&T back and tell them what Apple told me and the lady said there's nothing they can do. In fact, it looks like the cancellation request was done this morning around 10:13am pacific time (I received that email at 10:54am). So either someone got into one of my accounts and cancelled it or someone is lying.
So I just reordered the phone again and replied to that email with my new order number in hopes that they'll throw me back into the early bird que. Now I have to take my iPhone 4 off eBay since I might not get the 5 until October. This is such bullshit.
Just got off the phone with them and they said I have to go into a store to show ID...to prove its me. Not sure why...sucks too because I had one that would arrive on the 21st.
Guys, looking for a little help. This will be my first time trying to get the iPhone on release day. On Apple's site it is saying I can buy in store at 8am on the 21st. So, if I camp out Thursday night, theoretically can I just walk in at open and buy it? I will be buying the out of contract price.
Does AT&T still do actual credit checks with accounts? 'credit application' sounds more like that rather than a card declined.
Raitosaito
Member
There's too many factors to take into account. The 4s I had no problem getting on launch day in the afternoon, and especially with Tim cook's focus on production I think you can walk in and buy one as long as you are not in some crazy metropolitan area.
If you're first in line, sure. Depends where you live.
Yeah, just good ol Baton Rouge, LA
Even if they did a credit check, my credit is outstanding.
The only two possible things I can think of is that they saw the fraud alert late yesterday or early this morning and decided to cancel it, even though I OK'd the transaction Friday morning. Or, something got messed up when I changed the shipping address Friday morning when I got into work, so that the phone would ship to my office instead of my house.
Just pre-ordered a black 16GB at my local AT&T store a couple of hours ago. Their computer said to expect 5-7 business days for shipping to the store. So, i'm unsure if I'll have mine on release day or not. They said I'll be getting email updates on shipping progress. Here's hoping I'll get to play with it on Friday.
Smashing Drive
Banned
They shouldve just copied samsungs form factor.
Based on similar experience, I strongly recommend you manage your expectations--I'd guess based on your story that your odds of getting it day one are less than 10%.
Don't mean to clutter the thread with a possibly dumb question, but if I found what sounds like a legitimate buyer for my phone, is it normal for him to want to test it out with a sim card in it? Shouldn't the sim card be taken out before I sell it to him?
Edit: phone I'm selling is a 4S by the way, locked.
Edit: phone I'm selling is a 4S by the way, locked.
Wait, I don't think that Apple is selling unlocked, off-contract iPhone 5's yet.
If you mean early upgrade or full price, but on contract, then that might work, but for example, they didn't make the iPhone 4S available for unlocked, full price purchase until 11/12 last year.
How would they even know? Unless they're telling something they've learned from court documents and that sounds like something they shouldn't reveal.
Besides, it doesn't really matter because it's all about how the OS reacts with the hardware and the whole package.
LyleLanley
Banned
I thought we already knew it has 1 GB in it?
Only from rumor websites as far as I can tell.
BruiserBear
Banned
lol
Like it matters. It's quite possible they have very good sources for such information. It's certainly not considered ultra secret information.
NYR
Member
Samsung telling us iphone5's ram is 1GB.
Great ad, pretty effective marketing. The S III is a great phone in its own right!
BruiserBear
Banned
Both my phones on order with AT&T show as "processing". Anyone want to hazard a guess as to what that means regarding when I'll get them?
What date does it have for delivery? That is what matters. Mine still shows processing but it delivers on the 21st.
I agree that it's bigger than the traditional smart phone but for the stuff you're getting, I'd say it's worth it!
Ken Masters
Banned
only 1GB of ram on this phone? that's disappointing
Everyone is so focussed on specifications nowadays though, and this sort of thing doesn't help.
At the end of the day, the most important thing is to deliver a 'good' phone. You can't put numbers to a good camera, or a good set of headphones or a good car. To me this advert just seems to show me that Samsung doesn't understand that you can't put numbers on some qualities.
I want competition to do well against the iPhone, it will help both make the iPhone and mobile phones better in general. Not just better specified, but BETTER.
(link) List of UK iPhone tarrifs
This is a list of all the major UK networks including total cost of ownership. Note that o2 and Tesco haven't announced all their pricing yet, so those sections are not accurate. Specifically o2 haven't announced the up-front costs, and Tesco haven't announced any prices AT ALL.
CrunchinJelly
formerly cjelly
Looks like the list is slightly out of date then.
Still o2 don't do a similar 12 month contract like they did last year with the 4S. I was hoping they would do, as it is perfect as I hate locking myself in for 24 months.
Apple has been missing the mark with adverts recently IMHO
Edit: Whoops, double post. How can you delete posts on this forum?
Big Takeover
Member
List Wars Advertising - clearly GAF influenced.
Wow @ that ad. Samsung's really going right at Apple. Interesting. Didn't even realize the S3 was such a nice phone to be honest.
...nah, just kidding. Just edit your top post with "accidental double post" or something like that.
No deleting. Everything you say is set in stone (and a double post is an instant ban).
...nah, just kidding. Just edit your top post with "accidental double post" or something like that.
When did you have a baby?! Congrats.
Ken Masters
Banned
never seen that before, and I'm glad I never did
My iPhone 5 is pre-ordered. I was considering the SIII but every time I see it I remember how large it is and that changes my mind. I only hope the 920 doesn't live up to the hype so I don't regret skipping it. That was the other contender, although I'm already embedded in iOS so that swayed me against WP8.
CherryWoodFuton
Member
How come ATT isn't allowed to edit shipping address if it hasn't even shipped yet??? So so dumb
Try calling? You can edit yourself at apple.com but I don't recall what AT&T says when I ordered the 4
CherryWoodFuton
Member
I called their customer service and they said there's nothing they can do (wat)
They told me to call Fedex once I get a tracking number.
So lame
Technosteve
Banned
your posts attack anyone who dares say that they think android is superior to the iPhone.....you are the very example of the "neck bearded" folk that you try to denigrate
Maybe you would be more comfortable on the apple forums where they worship at the altar of jobs? I heard they are strict on spelling and grammar as well
Liquidsnake
Banned
Anyone with sprint know why the day I pre ordered it was pending with my account?
Today it fell off. Like there was no transaction
Today it fell off. Like there was no transaction
CharminUltra
Member
Hell yeah! Order being prepared for shipment.
I realize it'll still probably arrive on the 21st, but it feels gud mang.
I realize it'll still probably arrive on the 21st, but it feels gud mang.
BruiserBear
Banned
It's doesn't show any shipping date on AT&T.com
Tried calling AT&T?