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Jonstephens
Roaming Rookie
Hace 3 años

Apple iPhone 14

ALRIGHT! so this is a topic that I’ll update whenever I get news so I’ll just post to give my two cents on the preorder of the new iPhone!

SO here we go,

On September 9th, I went to go and preorder the new iPhone 14 Pro (silver). Now keep in mind, this is my first time buying a phone with T-Mobile since I've been with them for only several months now. I tried to sign in on the website & phone.. and well, I think we all know.. everything was down. ALL DAY- 

 

After hours later.. later into the day, I was finally about to connect with an agent and place an order for the phone. GREAT!!! - not so much..

I fixed the issue but was told I am only paying taxes but payed an additional fee for something I was never told of.

Moving on track, I thought by the day the phone was released my phone would be shipped! I saw some other comments and posts from other people saying they bought the phone and they got notifications from UPS telling the date of arrival and thought I would get mine soon.. Well I was wrong.

Here we are on the 19th of september and I am still on “backordered  to 10/07/2022 - 11/01/2022“

I have to ask, is this an accurate date? Or is this just a date T-Mobile just sends out to be cautious.

 

I’ve seen other posts with similar dates and hopefully soon, will get an update on shipping!

 

share your thoughts on your transaction for the new phone! :) 

 

 

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  • tidbits's avatar
    tidbits
    Spectrum Specialist
    Hace 3 años

    If 100k order and a retailer only has 30k on initial shipment that sounds about right.  Those numbers are not actual numbers.  It's just a figure to have the mind think in this example mindset.

     

    This has been a thing with ALL carriers and even Apple.  Apple allocates only so much per company they allow to sell their products. Online and in store have their own allocations per Apples agreement.


    Apple WILL ALWAYS fulfill their stores and online orders quicker than any third party.  Those dates are often highly inaccurate and often takes longer depending on color especially new and custom limited colors.  

     

    I will tell anyone if you want a device quicker buy it straight from Apple as I mentioned before they will always fulfill their orders astronomically quicker than third party retailers(carriers, BestBuy, etc.)