Angry Grimace
Two cannibals are eating a clown. One turns to the other and says "does something taste funny to you?"
I did it for the Plus on Friday, so it would seem so.
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iPhone 7 | OT | Pre-order Sept 9, Available Sept 16
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I did it for the Plus on Friday, so it would seem so.
Mitch
Banned
So when ordering online, do I just preorder the phone like normal and then trade my device in after ordering?
I can back this up. I'm still waiting to hear back but the jist was they're trying to put upgrade people first.
Angry Grimace
Two cannibals are eating a clown. One turns to the other and says "does something taste funny to you?"
I have no idea about that, I drove to the Verizon store and worked it out there.
Sir Abacus
Member
If you decide you want black call them and let them know you'd rather a different color and the one you wanted was out of stock.
Mitch
Banned
Cool. I'll probably do that instead. Thanks.
Sir Abacus
Member
I wouldn't be surprised if next year the upgraders will get an earlier time to reserve, we'll be able to get our pre-qualifications done prior to the event and just be able to pick a phone and go.
Zeyphersan
Banned
It was, they changed prices a couple days ago
Crazymoogle
Member
Good on this guy to get a phone early because he desperately needs something to take better photos with.
no way. apple relies heavily on other sellers like AT&T, Verizon, Sprint, T-Mobile, etc. they can't give iUP people a "special advanced time" to get things done without pissing off a lot of people. That's why your stock was so limited this year too.
are you kidding me? Apple doesn't give a fuck about the carriers, they pretty much will take whatever Apple gives them
finalflame
Member
Company shipments on the Jet Black are held back until end of November. Even though I think it would ship sooner than that (Apple always pushes the dates way back then fulfills way sooner), I changed my order over to the Matte. I just like being able to put my phone on tables without a case and not having an OCD hernia.
darkazcura
Member
Then what else would the solution be? They won't be able to handle this the same way next year. They've are already owning up to the mistake so some changes will likely be made to the process.
Zeyphersan
Banned
Tim Cook could personally shit on each of the carriers' CEOs heads and they wouldn't do anything but thank him and ask for the next iPhone shipment
I preordered off the Telus website 10 minutes after preorders went live and have a vague "4-6 weeks" shipping estimate. I just checked their website today and it's still showing the Jet Black 256 GB iPhone 7 Plus model with estimated 4-6 weeks if you preorder now. I wonder if that means I could be getting it sooner than 4-6 weeks.. seems like that is just their timeframe they've been giving everyone for days?
That's pretty cool. Maybe I'll give it a shot. Are they just sending a unit to the store then?
Maybe you'll get it in 4 weeks and the others will in 6 weeks?
Sir Abacus
Member
Apple usually allocates a certain number of units to each store for genius appointments on the website and has extra for the inevitable line. They then dump whatever they can get through their supply chain onto the stores throughout the days/weeks after launch for those who line up/change their mind/need a replacement for a DOA phone.
My theory is that they're taking stock for walk-ins and reallocating them to iUP buyers.
chronos4590
Member
Well my iPhone 6s screen just cracked
No Apple care +
So my options are
-129+ tax on a new screen via Apple
- find a mall or store that'll fix it cheaper than that
- pay $62 to upgrade early... either get a 7 or get a new 6+. But after the tax and paying the remaining 62 to upgrade early in thinking it'll be the same price as s new screen
What do y'all think??
No Apple care +
So my options are
-129+ tax on a new screen via Apple
- find a mall or store that'll fix it cheaper than that
- pay $62 to upgrade early... either get a 7 or get a new 6+. But after the tax and paying the remaining 62 to upgrade early in thinking it'll be the same price as s new screen
What do y'all think??
Crazymoogle
Member
I get the impression they just aren't aware of how much stock they will get yet, because even Rogers just has everybody on a waiting list.
jstevenson
Sailor Stevenson
I do think half the problem people have with earpods falling out is the cable tugging on them and dislodging the earpods themselves... airpods won't have that issue.
I really wish earpods had a flat cable.
That has to be the world's dumbest product.
Interesting! Well that makes me a bit hopeful, not that I have a big issue with waiting though.
Uno Venova
Banned
They're really putting Jet black over.jet black gets its own special packaging:
Why?
I love the world that we live in
Tony Iron Man Stark
Banned
I'm worried that some water might get into the phone, voiding it of any warranties and trade ins.
0ptimusPayne
Member
Speak for yourself. I was hoping there would be 3rd party solutions for people that want to hit the gym with them.
What a time to be alive.
It was my favorite shot of the promo so I figured I'd make a gif out of it.
class action lawsuit happening for the IUP snafu:
https://9to5mac.com/2016/09/12/apple-iphone-upgrade-program-iphone-7-lawsuit/
https://9to5mac.com/2016/09/12/apple-iphone-upgrade-program-iphone-7-lawsuit/
I overslept a little on Sep 9th and the stock was already gone when I woke up. And they say no one wants iPhone 7.
Now I am struggling among choices: Should I rush to the nearest Apple Store on Sep 16th and line up in the morning to see my chances? Or should I wait for Sep 17th, when "Reserve an iPhone" option is open to general customers? I could also order it online, but then I have to wait longer to get my desired model (November in worst scenario) and I still need to figure out a way to trade in my old iPhone.
Decisions, decisions, decisions.
Now I am struggling among choices: Should I rush to the nearest Apple Store on Sep 16th and line up in the morning to see my chances? Or should I wait for Sep 17th, when "Reserve an iPhone" option is open to general customers? I could also order it online, but then I have to wait longer to get my desired model (November in worst scenario) and I still need to figure out a way to trade in my old iPhone.
Decisions, decisions, decisions.
DOWN
Banned
I showed a few people this specific shot from the promo video because it's the exact shot that turned me on and made me decide matte Black is the way lol
We live in such a litigeous society. Lawyers will get 50% if they win. I personally think this lawsuit will get dismissed though.
Holy shit Americans really will sue over anything.
Try a Best Buy or Carrier store, rather than the Apple Store. No one thinks to check there.
The Last Wizard
Member
Hopefully, cause I've only woke up twice to preorder and that 3am crap is for the birds.
Yup, this is one reason I don't care so much about the headphone jack as I've been getting fed up of wires for awhile now. Like at night when laying down it's difficult cause the wires keep getting in the way, plus I'll be going wireless by the end of the year.
AyaisMUsikWhore
Member
Has anyone found a loophole to pre-order online if you have Jump On Demand? Like I'm simply stuck with going in the store which is back ordered to November... And I want to get rid of this 6S.
0ptimusPayne
Member
Exactly!