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  Reply # 692614 28-Sep-2012 07:32 Send private message



Oh cool thanks for that. I wondered if it was a "HOLD" makes sense ;)

Too bad I was slightly excited they would be shipping earlier. LOL

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Master Geek


  Reply # 692615 28-Sep-2012 07:34 Send private message

I cant get over this! people in the UK and US had theres a week after ordering! we had to wait 2 weeks on top of that to order, and now 3-4 weeks on top of that! i cant wait until Apple opens, they are going to get an ear full, i will see what i can find out and report back.

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  Reply # 692622 28-Sep-2012 07:53 Send private message


Yeah I could underestand if it was after an intial stock order was full but sounds like it was 3-4 weeks from the time it hit the website. It's not like have never known the date!

That's the only thing I find annoying about generally a great company/device. When they release it's always so exclusive - it's clever but I don't know how long Apple can go on with that strategy.

I too will be keeping an eyeout for any outright purchasing but from what I have heard I think that will be very unlikely from XT or VF within the next 4 weeks.


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Ultimate Geek


  Reply # 692623 28-Sep-2012 07:53 Send private message

OwenMeasures: I cant get over this! people in the UK and US had theres a week after ordering! we had to wait 2 weeks on top of that to order, and now 3-4 weeks on top of that! i cant wait until Apple opens, they are going to get an ear full, i will see what i can find out and report back.


It's a phone. If you were really that desperate to buy one you should have pre-ordered or got in line. 

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Geek


  Reply # 692624 28-Sep-2012 07:55 Send private message


That wasn't an option for anyone wanting to buy the device outright. I would have if they offered it, believe me. My company pays for my phone usage so a contract is useless to me.

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Master Geek


  Reply # 692625 28-Sep-2012 07:55 Send private message

riahon:
OwenMeasures: I cant get over this! people in the UK and US had theres a week after ordering! we had to wait 2 weeks on top of that to order, and now 3-4 weeks on top of that! i cant wait until Apple opens, they are going to get an ear full, i will see what i can find out and report back.


It's a phone. If you were really that desperate to buy one you should have pre-ordered or got in line. 


If you would of  read above, i am from the UK... why would i want to take out a contract? its quite clear i want to buy the phone outright.

[Moderator edit (MF): removed personal comment]


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Ultimate Geek


  Reply # 692631 28-Sep-2012 08:03 Send private message

YOU CANT BUY ONE OUTRIGHT TODAY!





Gravity is a myth.....The Earth Sucks!

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  Reply # 692637 28-Sep-2012 08:06 Send private message

riahon: YOU CANT BUY ONE OUTRIGHT TODAY!



Well you can.... you just have to wait 3-4 weeks for it to get delivered.

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  Reply # 692638 28-Sep-2012 08:08 Send private message

Kiwi78:I don't know how long Apple can go on with that strategy


Look at the Apple Share price I would say as long as they like




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Master Geek


  Reply # 692640 28-Sep-2012 08:09 Send private message

jtan: Looks like the official E-Mail went out by Apple about 3am (3:10am) this morning, live on the site not too long after. Now the long wait 'til it gets here... (Hoping still might be able to get it retail and cancel the shipping before then!) :)

Ships:? 3 - 4 Weeks?
Delivers? 29/10/2012 - 02/11/2012 via Standard Shipping


I don't see how that is 3-4 weeks

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  Reply # 692641 28-Sep-2012 08:10 Send private message

LOL yeah, agreed. They can do pretty must what they like.
As much as I am frsutrated, I just want it now--I don't blame them. It still amazes me the "pull" they still have. Awesome stuff.

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  Reply # 692643 28-Sep-2012 08:11 Send private message

IsThisOneGood:
jtan: Looks like the official E-Mail went out by Apple about 3am (3:10am) this morning, live on the site not too long after. Now the long wait 'til it gets here... (Hoping still might be able to get it retail and cancel the shipping before then!) :)

Ships:? 3 - 4 Weeks?
Delivers? 29/10/2012 - 02/11/2012 via Standard Shipping


I don't see how that is 3-4 weeks


Isn't apple's logic it ships in 3-4 weeks, and then takes a few days to get to NZ. So there estimate is ships in 4 weeks plus a few days to ship.

I am hoping the the dates slip forward a bit....

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Geek


  Reply # 692644 28-Sep-2012 08:12 Send private message

OwenMeasures: I cant get over this! people in the UK and US had theres a week after ordering! we had to wait 2 weeks on top of that to order, and now 3-4 weeks on top of that! i cant wait until Apple opens, they are going to get an ear full, i will see what i can find out and report back.


Sadly, this is what we have to deal with a lot of the time in NZ. Being a smaller, far away market tends to do that. 

I don't want to give you false hope, but when I heard there would be a delay on Lightning cables, I ordered mine on the 25th, was given 2-3 week estimate. It landed in NZ this morning and will be delivered Monday at the latest.

Chin up.

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Master Geek


  Reply # 692645 28-Sep-2012 08:13 Send private message

benmurphy66:
IsThisOneGood:
jtan: Looks like the official E-Mail went out by Apple about 3am (3:10am) this morning, live on the site not too long after. Now the long wait 'til it gets here... (Hoping still might be able to get it retail and cancel the shipping before then!) :)

Ships:? 3 - 4 Weeks?
Delivers? 29/10/2012 - 02/11/2012 via Standard Shipping


I don't see how that is 3-4 weeks


Isn't apple's logic it ships in 3-4 weeks, and then takes a few days to get to NZ. So there estimate is ships in 4 weeks plus a few days to ship.

I am hoping the the dates slip forward a bit....


No I can remember when I ordered the 4 it had 3-4 weeks shipping as well. But I received it in the 3 week mark.

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Ultimate Geek


  Reply # 692648 28-Sep-2012 08:20 Send private message

I don't mind waiting. Waited well over 4 weeks to get the retina MacBook. I'd say certainty is better than what Vodafone tried to pull yesterday. Perhaps it might work if they announced the draw it earlier rather than on the day.

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