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Adorama Puchase Thread
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A pending charge showed up on my US Bank statement today. So naturally, I Live Chat Adorama to see if there is an update. It went something like this:
"No, no update. Still backordered."
"Can you explain why Adorama is trying to authorize a charge from my bank?"
"No."
..... big help.
"No, no update. Still backordered."
"Can you explain why Adorama is trying to authorize a charge from my bank?"
"No."
..... big help.
I have had a pending charge for the AppleCare part of my order for 4 weeks - not sure if that is why yours got it.
When I first ordered, they put a pending charge out on my card. It disappeared shortly thereafter, and my item sat backordered. Now, though, for the second time, I'm seeing a pending charge? No Applecare here, just the unit.
Beware of these people. Have had very bad experience long ago with them and doubt they changed. I would never give them my credit card number.
Adorama has a shady track record. B&H Photo is my source.
Adorama was also like $300 cheaper than B&H. I did some research beforehand and lots of folks said they purchased items from Adorama without issue so it seemed like a no-brainer. Guess I'll know to avoid them in the future.
I sincerely hope and trust that this transaction with Adorama goes well and smoothly for you. Shop somewhere else in the future.
I have 3 orders placed between B&H (Nov. 6), Adorama (Nov. 30) and Apple (Dec. 18). Whoever ships first gets my money. Wish I could save the money on tax and APINSIDER discount, but I need the machine before I move the UK in January. I don't want to pay $700 extra once I'm over there 
My 15" MBP 2.7/1TB/460 is saying "Shipping Soon" within the order details on the web page at the moment, but I don't know if I triggered something in their system by having them attempt to update my CC information on the order. Ordered 11/26.
Still "Backordered" under the main bits, but now shows "Shipping Soon" under the order summary in the order details, which wasn't the case before.
I just cancelled my order with Adorama and moved over to B&H, who price matched once I sent them a copy of my order summary. I was slightly concerned after reading more negative customer comments on various forums regarding their customer service, especially if something is defective. I've always had superlative customer service from B&H, and I'm hoping to get the Macbook quicker through them.
but--
The CSR I spoke to at B&H actually had good things to say about Adorama. Apparently they are geographically close to one another, and B&H competes directly with them in that area. Also, I will say that Adorma has been good about sending me updates ever week regarding my backorder status. And when I cancelled, I received an apology e-mail and confirmation of order cancellation within 1 hour.
My only point is, I don't think Adorama is disreputable from my experience, although I know some people on the forum suggest not to trust them.
but--
The CSR I spoke to at B&H actually had good things to say about Adorama. Apparently they are geographically close to one another, and B&H competes directly with them in that area. Also, I will say that Adorma has been good about sending me updates ever week regarding my backorder status. And when I cancelled, I received an apology e-mail and confirmation of order cancellation within 1 hour.
My only point is, I don't think Adorama is disreputable from my experience, although I know some people on the forum suggest not to trust them.
So I received an e-mail this morning with a DHL tracking number/link which says the package is "With delivery courier". Should be interesting to see if it shows up today.
Created a summary of orders placed so far and statuses based on what has been posted in this thread. Feel free to add or edit info in your replies
11/25 - kyleeeee - 13” TB 2.9/16/256 - Backordered
11/26 - Blackforge - 15" 2.7/16/1TB/460 - Backordered/Shipping Soon
11/27 - lu0s3r322 - 13” TB 2.9/16/512 - Backordered/Shipping Soon
11/30 - neoelectronaut - 13" nTB 2.0/8/512 - With delivery courier/received tracking number
Mxbzz - 15” 2.6/256/460 - Backordered
11/25 - kyleeeee - 13” TB 2.9/16/256 - Backordered
11/26 - Blackforge - 15" 2.7/16/1TB/460 - Backordered/Shipping Soon
11/27 - lu0s3r322 - 13” TB 2.9/16/512 - Backordered/Shipping Soon
11/30 - neoelectronaut - 13" nTB 2.0/8/512 - With delivery courier/received tracking number
Mxbzz - 15” 2.6/256/460 - Backordered
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Jeez when you put it like that it makes it look like I bought the wimpy computer, heh.
For what it's worth it looks like it departed from China on December 12 and arrived at a Cincinnati hub yesterday before arriving in my area this morning.
Edit: Maybe I should have sprung for 16GB of RAM? The website shows it's only $150 more. Goddammit I'm doubting my purchase before I even received the damn thing.
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Well I cancelled my order with b&h they were not giving me updates and I had zero idea when it was going to come, so I cancelled my order wth them and ordered with adorama. The sales person said it would be a few weeks before it ships, I got the 15" 2.9/16/512/460 - Backordered.
Macbook Pro has arrived. It's super tempting but I don't even want to open it until I have access to my Time Machine drive, which won't be until Tuesday night. Gonna be a rough 36 hours.
Mine says shipping soon on my order, but backordered for MacBook. It was always like that though!