Aw I'm sad that I don't belong in here this year. Not technically. I preordered the 14 but selected a store pick up, sadly on the 17th... I just couldn't get my order in fast enough since I finally applied for the Apple credit card. It was just the easiest way I could get the phone faster. Anyone in here know if you do an in store pick up if you HAVE to go at the timeframe you booked? I can't imagine I can go earlier but I've never done an in-store pick up before.
On usual orders once it says "Ready for Pickup" you can go into the store to get it. HOWEVER, they are very strict on your pick up time on launch weekend so I wouldn't count on getting it early. If you miss it you can go later but might have to wait a little bit.