Other Apple.com /Apple Store app iPhone X/8/8 plus Pre-order and Dispatch thread

[TechnicallyTee]

Nothing on MyChoice yet and the reference number on UPS does not work.

EDIT: Reference does not work on Fedex either. On both shippers I tried the order number and my phone number

Yeah me and you are in the same boat, nothing on my end either.

 

[marchrose2011]

So whats the latest the phones should be departed from china to still get here on launch day?

 

[Huskieboy]

Well, the page just refreshed for me about 5 mins ago and changed:

It went from Delivers: Sept 25 - Oct 2 to the above. .

First bit of movement I've had on my order since I placed it Friday at 9:48am.

Still hoping it ships sooner than that

Sweet. Now time for mine to update lol

 

[AZhappyjack]

everyone can track their iphones by going on ups website

click track by reference

select package

under shipment reference enter your phone number no dashes

select united sates

enter delivery zip code and bam!

Yes... that's how it works... but not everyone will get a hit... but just because your phone doesn't show up here, remember... if you got a promised delivery date of 9/22, your phone will come on 9/22 whether you ever get to see it via this or not.
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I’ve still not seen a second package appear in UPS or Fedex and only have one package coming via UPS from China. The UPS weight is 0.6 kilograms which converts to 1.32 pounds.

I’m wondering if both phones might be packaged together as that’s an awful lot of weight for one iPhone 8.

My package is still in “Order Processed: Ready for UPS” status since 9/17 in Shanghai.

Anyone only ordering one phone that can compare their package’s weight to mine for confirmation?

That's not really a lot of weight when you consider the packaging, the charger plug, the headphones, the cable and that Apple sticker... on top of the weight of the device.

 

[Surfer13134]

Well, the page just refreshed for me about 5 mins ago and changed:

It went from Delivers: Sept 25 - Oct 2 to the above. .

First bit of movement I've had on my order since I placed it Friday at 9:48am.

Still hoping it ships sooner than that

Holly cow mine just changed as well to the 26th! I placed my order yesterday! 8+ 256GB SG ATT

 

[mzsigler]

Holly cow mine just changed as well to the 26th! I placed my order yesterday! 8+ 256GB SG ATT

I placed mine like an hour ago and got the 26th for a space grey 256.

 

[BigMcGuire]

So why... when I ordered at 9:48am Friday, is my delivery time the SAME as those who placed their order yesterday and an hour ago? . Not that I'm mad, just curious. lol.

Woo hoo. I'm secretly hoping it goes to shipping in the next day or two


Edit: The post below me orders yesterday and they have a 9/22 delivery date?! I'm chalking this up to iUP then.

 

[boxermansr]

I ordered an 8+ yesterday -- was going to hold off and get the X, but I'll still get it and give the 8+ to my wife. Anyhow, shows will deliver 9/22. What's odd however is that it's also showing under my order history on Verizon's website (in all the years I've ordered it's never done that), so I have no idea if it's coming from Apple (credit card authorization was from Apple), or Verizon -- in the end it doesn't really matter, as long as it gets here, but not sure if this is the normal (or new) way it works now?

Also been sitting at "Preparing to ship" on Apple's site since yesterday, and no tracking using phone # or any variation of order # thus far.

Checked with Verizon, they say this is normal, guess I never poked around their site previous years to see it, but they say that info gets passed to them to let them know the customer upgraded or whatever.

 

[LorQ1027]

Yeah me and you are in the same boat, nothing on my end either.

Same here. What's the latest it will ship so i will get it by Friday? My order does say sept 22 delivery date

 

[BigMcGuire]

I ordered an 8+ yesterday -- was going to hold off and get the X, but I'll still get it and give the 8+ to my wife. Anyhow, shows will deliver 9/22. What's odd however is that it's also showing under my order history on Verizon's website (in all the years I've ordered it's never done that), so I have no idea if it's coming from Apple (credit card authorization was from Apple), or Verizon -- in the end it doesn't really matter, as long as it gets here, but not sure if this is the normal (or new) way it works now?

Also been sitting at "Preparing to ship" on Apple's site since yesterday, and no tracking using phone # or any variation of order # thus far.

What size 8+ did you order? (256 or 64 GB) ?

 

[boxermansr]

What size 8+ did you order? (256 or 64 GB) ?

64 GB Silver, wanted black, but it doesn't matter it's just to appease me until the X comes and I decide if I still want it or not, then wife can have the 8+.

 

[BigMcGuire]

64 GB Silver, wanted black, but it doesn't matter it's just to appease me until the X comes and I decide if I still want it or not, then wife can have the 8+.

I wonder if that's why my order is 9/26 while yours is 9/22. I did the 256GB.

Interesting.

 

[boxermansr]

I wonder if that's why my order is 9/26 while yours is 9/22. I did the 256GB.

Interesting.

When I ordered the only one that still showed 9/22 was 64 GB in Gold or Silver, the rest were the 26th, and I wanted to have it this weekend so I had something to keep me entertained for a few minutes, lol.

 

[bmayes04]

Same here. What's the latest it will ship so i will get it by Friday? My order does say sept 22 delivery date

If you have seen no movement, good bet it's already here in a warehouse somewhere. May not see something until midday tomorrow depending how close you are to a hub.
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So whats the latest the phones should be departed from china to still get here on launch day?

Late tomorrow

 

[kilcher]

I'm finally seeing something. Over the weekend I saw the full amount on my credit card statement but then it disappeared. Now the full amount is showing up again as a pending charge. Nothing on UPS or FedEx yet. Apple still shows "preparing to ship." Getting there!

 

[bmayes04]

So whats the latest the phones should be departed from china to still get here on launch day?

Mine just departed, which means yours probably did too.

 

[Huskieboy]

If you have seen no movement, good bet it's already here in a warehouse somewhere. May not see something until midday tomorrow depending how close you are to a hub.

I hope that’s the case

 

[Jawnathin]

Noticed earlier today no more in-store pickups/appointments for launch day. Also delivery times are pushed back 1-3 weeks depending on model/carrier/capacity.

 

[BigMcGuire]

Noticed earlier today no more in-store pickups/appointments for launch day. Also delivery times are pushed back 1-3 weeks depending on model/carrier/capacity.

I guess I should be happy about my Sept 26 delivery date then .

 

[mattytreks]

Is there an obvious reason that I'm missing why the option to "Buy without a carrier" is available on iPhone 8/8 Plus, but not on iPhone X (for when the time does come to pre-order iPhone X)?

 

[Surfer13134]

Is there an obvious reason that I'm missing why the option to "Buy without a carrier" is available on iPhone 8/8 Plus, but not on iPhone X (for when the time does come to pre-order iPhone X)?

Usually apple doesn't have unlocked phones at launch, They usually come a few weeks after the original launch. The iPhone 8 I believe is the first launch apple allows the purchased of an unlocked device at launch.

 

[billhelm]

I ordered minutes after they went on sale and also don't have any UPS info yet. I have no doubt it will show up as promised, I just hope I have enough time to have it held at the customer center.

 

[ricktat]

Is there an obvious reason that I'm missing why the option to "Buy without a carrier" is available on iPhone 8/8 Plus, but not on iPhone X (for when the time does come to pre-order iPhone X)?

Yup carrier only for weeks to possibly months. Helps with scalpers and most likely part of a carrier contract. 8 is the first one to have it from the start.

 

[mattytreks]

Yup carrier only for weeks to possibly months. Helps with scalpers and most likely part of a carrier contract. 8 is the first one to have it from the start.

To clarify, does that mean that in addition to purchasing the iPhone X, I must sign up for a plan?

I currently have a plan with AT&T but am interested in just purchasing the phone outright in lieu of having a higher monthly bill (i.e. equipment fee, etc.)

Would I be able to do that on launch day?

 

[thearh]

Is there an obvious reason that I'm missing why the option to "Buy without a carrier" is available on iPhone 8/8 Plus, but not on iPhone X (for when the time does come to pre-order iPhone X)?

Typically they don't allow that option for their latest release, it is to prevent all he stock to be purchased up for the black markets outside the US.