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AirPods UK Retail Availability
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Braehead in Glasgow has some just now too, quick, quick 
I'm just waiting on Mr UPS showing up, supposed to be sometime in the next 4 hours. Ohhh the excitement
I'm not even kidding, been looking forward to these, thought I'd be waiting ages (though I fully expected my Apple 16th February date to actually show up sooner) but I'm seriously impressed with the service of Tekshop247. Well, so far anyway, with luck like mine the wrong sodding thing will arrive
I'm just waiting on Mr UPS showing up, supposed to be sometime in the next 4 hours. Ohhh the excitement
I'm not even kidding, been looking forward to these, thought I'd be waiting ages (though I fully expected my Apple 16th February date to actually show up sooner) but I'm seriously impressed with the service of Tekshop247. Well, so far anyway, with luck like mine the wrong sodding thing will arrive
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I've never been asked for identification at the Apple Store I go to. I just go in and tell the I've got a reservation, they ask for my name and that's that.
Maybe they're supposed to to make sure they're giving it to the right person if there's limited stock and when there's plenty of stock they are less bothered about it.
Thanks for the tip; ordered mine at 3pm yesterday and just recieved them today (at my office in central london), in a very big box but well padded / packed. Listening to them now, all good thus far.
Nice one, thanks again
No worries, always glad to help. Still *cough* patiently *cough* awaiting mine, hopefully not too long now. Though UPS has a terrible track record here, hopefully today's driver has a sense of direction
Noticed one thing though, they've no stock left today and the price is listed at £264. That's one hell of a jump in one day, I hope it's a mistake because if there deciding to cash in on the demand and fleece their customers they've just ruined what could have been a long and fruitful customer relationship with me.
They got off to such a good start, I was impressed that their price yesterday wasn't taking advantage of the situation too much (I'll forgive a small business putting on an extra £20. Just.) They dispatched quick and it's arriving today, originating from the Netherlands even though I ordered late in the day.
But I'll be keeping an eye on that price because one thing I don't like is customers being taken advantage of just because an item is in demand. So if that's their game they've lost me as a customer.
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I reckon it must be because they're in short supply and high demand, they just won't risk angry customers when someone else has claimed their reservation.
Like I say, I've never been asked for it but with short supply stuff our store usually either has none or quite a few. Even when the iPhone 7 Plus Jet Black was like finding hens teeth, the day I went to pick up mine the store was mobbed for hours and almost everyone you saw was getting a Jet Black iPhone.
The main thing is you got them though, hope you enjoy them.
Mine arrived about 20 minutes ago finally, can't wait to try them. Bloody case had 98% charge in it, AirPods themselves, 5%. Typical, still at least they won't take long to charge up a bit.
Covent Garden Apple Store seemed to have plenty today - or at least it was showing in stock for a while.
I ordered for pickup. If you are getting someone to collect for you put their mobile number and email address in the pickup bit when you order and they just go to the store with the QR code on the email - or added it to Wallet. Was simple and they didn't get asked for ID. I'll have a pair later
I ordered for pickup. If you are getting someone to collect for you put their mobile number and email address in the pickup bit when you order and they just go to the store with the QR code on the email - or added it to Wallet. Was simple and they didn't get asked for ID. I'll have a pair later
Bloody jobsworth
Funny how it can be so different store to store. To be honest Apple being Apple, I'd expect their stores to be consistent far more than most any other place. So it's a surprise to hear they aren't always.
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Covent Garden Apple Store seemed to have plenty today - or at least it was showing in stock for a while.
I ordered for pickup. If you are getting someone to collect for you put their mobile number and email address in the pickup bit when you order and they just go to the store with the QR code on the email - or added it to Wallet. Was simple and they didn't get asked for ID. I'll have a pair later
I always add my stuff to the wallet whenever it's an option. Though I've only once been asked for it and that was for a genius appointment. Yet on another occasion they didn't bother with it, albeit the store was considerably quieter that day so that could play a big part.
Well the person who collected mine walked in. showed the email and got them. She didn't even know what she was picking up!
The "rules are the rules" ... except when the manager decides they don't apply to cheaper items!
Amendment. She had so show the email/at code and also had to show her driving licence.
Regent Street had most of stock but is probably also the most visited.
Stocks are really dry in Europe, and UK didn't see any refill in the last Europe round.
We just added notifications for Currys, John Lewis and Carphone, consider this experimental, but should be ok. Feedback appreciated (here or twitter).
Should other stores be considered ?
We skipped Argos who seem to make them available without stock, do you confirm that ?
You'll find the new stores at the bottom when you create a notification.
Stocks are really dry in Europe, and UK didn't see any refill in the last Europe round.
We just added notifications for Currys, John Lewis and Carphone, consider this experimental, but should be ok. Feedback appreciated (here or twitter).
Should other stores be considered ?
We skipped Argos who seem to make them available without stock, do you confirm that ?
You'll find the new stores at the bottom when you create a notification.
Cool! Sadly I cannot see those options when trying to set a notification. Perhaps because I already have one set?