There is a bit of backstory as well as an ask for advice at the end
I preordered through the IUP and waited like most of you -Tracking through UPS follow my delivery, picked up the package - it was intact had all the right stickers on it (lithium battery, serial etc ) as I proceeded to open, it was completely empty !! No damage to the box just nothing in there
What followed since then is nothing but disappointing calls to Apple support -
Day 1 : they opened a shipping investigation after multiple calls and an assurance that a replacement would be sent.
One agent offered pickup as a choice but needed supervisor approval.
- spoke to a supervisor who discouraged any change, he mentioned that he used to deliver cakes and sometimes forgot to pack the cake, so it happens - the site shows October 21-28 for replacement (1 month later) .
Day 2: another box shipping via UPS my choice !
Day 4: box arrived - disappointment it’s a trade in box , Apple Store app now showing red warning on returning the phone I have ( I don’t have any )
Day 5: called Apple and spoke in length with another supervisor - he says nothing can be done and once the replacement has reached, I should call Apple again - I noticed another box shipping and reaching next week - feels like this is it as the site shows another device in transit
Day6 - UPS, yes UPS says this
If reporting a damaged or missing item, please respond with a description of the shipping box. Note any signs of tampering or damage. Additionally, please confirm if the shipping box and packaging material are still available for UPS inspection.
Please submit photos of the package, UPS can accept up to 5 megabytes per email. If the file size exceeds 5 megabytes, you may need to send the pictures in multiple emails. Using the UPS Tracking Number listed as your "Subject" line, you may send to pictures@ups.com or submit here in your response and I will be happy to assist.
Kindly,
Question to the folks here : I am super disappointed that Apple wouldn’t do anything and isn’t the same Apple anymore, is there any recourse beyond the support call center and the supervisors ?