Anybody else actually working the iPhone launch?

[JayIsAwesome]

Sup guys? Just curious: anybody else here working the iPhone launch? Whether you're working at an Apple Store, Best Buy, or one of the carrier stores...just figured I'd create this thread for us to discuss the craziness and insanity that will be Friday lol

 

[mbpharoh]

I used to be a best buy mobile manager, this is the only launch I am not working. I have worked every single once since the iPhone 5...

and Madness, only when ETK or Beast crashes and you can't get token codes...

 

[Agent OrangeZ]

I work tech support (over the phone) for 1 of the big 4 carriers (I don't want to mention names online). I will be working a half day on Friday. Get out at noon to get home for my UPS Delivery!!

 

[JayIsAwesome]

I used to be a best buy mobile manager, this is the only launch I am not working. I have worked every single once since the iPhone 5...

and Madness, only when ETK or Beast crashes and you can't get token codes...

Worst thing ever is when a customer does the sprint leasing and there's a down payment. Customers pays the down payment and then at the very end...BEAST crashes. Seriously I'd rather get hit by a bus than deal with that lol

 

[mbpharoh]

Worst thing ever is when a customer does the sprint leasing and there's a down payment. Customers pays the down payment and then at the very end...BEAST crashes. Seriously I'd rather get hit by a bus than deal with that lol

Oh i have had that happen to me, sprint is a PITA to deal with even with the NSS line.

 

[Canadia69]

Skipping my 4pm class (I know, a Friday class at 4...sucks). Gonna dedicate that entire day to setting up the phone ... Can't wait

 

[Spink10]

I will be working. Hopefully not too tired. Plan to wait in line.

 

[willmtaylor]

I work tech support (over the phone) for 1 of the big 4 carriers (I don't want to mention names online). I will be working a half day on Friday. Get out at noon to get home for my UPS Delivery!!

though not hard to figure out.

 

[Oridus]

I always work iPhone launches. Sucks opening iPhone after iPhone and it not being mine. I wasn't able to get launch day delivery this year either so I'll be a sad panda I'm sure.

 

[MICHAELSD]

I always work iPhone launches. Sucks opening iPhone after iPhone and it not being mine. I wasn't able to get launch day delivery this year either so I'll be a sad panda I'm sure.

What is the chance of Jet Black iPhone stock for those that show up early? Apple didn't even make it possible to reserve the Jet Black online but I imagine the stores would get a handful on launch day.

 

[Surfer13134]

Worst thing ever is when a customer does the sprint leasing and there's a down payment. Customers pays the down payment and then at the very end...BEAST crashes. Seriously I'd rather get hit by a bus than deal with that lol

You know BEAST is going to be down Friday.
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What is the chance of Jet Black iPhone stock for those that show up early? Apple didn't even make it possible to reserve the Jet Black online but I imagine the stores would get a handful on launch day.

You would probally have a better chance winning the lottery than getting a Jet Black. I don't know our inventory but if shipping times slipped so fast with Apple,that means we probally won't get any.
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I always work iPhone launches. Sucks opening iPhone after iPhone and it not being mine. I wasn't able to get launch day delivery this year either so I'll be a sad panda I'm sure.

There was a few people that got phones on launch from their carriers. Our GM told us to keep our phones in our pockets for the first few days,customers will see the new 7 and want to know how we have them and there non for them. Happens every year.

 

[MICHAELSD]

You would probally have a better chance winning the lottery than getting a Jet Black. I don't know our inventory but if shipping times slipped so fast with Apple,that means we probally won't get any.

Jeez, you don't think you'll get even one Jet Black iPhone in all four configurations it's available in? It seems odd Apple wouldn't try to make at least an equal amount of each color available though anybody could see that Jet Black/Black will be the most popular by a large margin so they should've produced and shipped more of those colors. Makes me wonder if they hold back inventory of certain models to increase demand.

 

[JayIsAwesome]

You know BEAST is going to be down Friday.

Lmao oh god don't say that. I do not feel like being on hold with NSS for 85 hours

 

[12vElectronics]

I feel bad for those working iPhone launches. I can imagine the zoo of people they have to deal with.

I'll be working Friday, but it has nothing to do with cell phones

 

[neworleans-7]

Yeah I'll be working the release Friday. Looking forward to it seeing as it'll be the only times I'll get to mess with the phones until mine gets delivered between Oct. 18-31.

 

[JayIsAwesome]

I feel bad for those working iPhone launches. I can imagine the zoo of people they have to deal with.

I'll be working Friday, but it has nothing to do with cell phones

Yeah iPhone launch days, Black Friday, and Christmas Eve are like the worst days ever Lol

 

[karpeltunnel10]

I'll be working at a carrier store. Working 7am to 8:30pm due to the launch. Should be a good day lol

 

[rain111]

Lucky people

 

[JayIsAwesome]

My schedule for Friday...oh my lord

 

[xanadeath]

I suppose I should consider myself lucky. I work for a corporate carrier swas store and we aren't expecting a ridiculously busy day or anything. Probably more than average, but we don't have too many pre orders for the phone yet.

 

[Oridus]

I suppose I should consider myself lucky. I work for a corporate carrier swas store and we aren't expecting a ridiculously busy day or anything. Probably more than average, but we don't have too many pre orders for the phone yet.

Weird.... I logged at least 25 myself between Friday and Saturday, which is more than in the past for our store.