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AlanShutko

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Jun 2, 2008
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Sometimes I'd see a pallet go from China Factory -> Anchorage Customs -> Midwest Airport -> Private truck delivery to store within under 24 hours. They'd ship something on actual launch day from factory and we'd have it for sale late Saturday in store. Miracles.
I believe it! I know I've seen my phone leave China the day before launch day and it's at my door on time.
 

CarolG

macrumors 6502a
Sep 14, 2013
893
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Northern California
You're wrong. If you have pre ordered before you wouldn't say this. All these years, we have seen so many delays during the shipment process but they make sure the device reaches on time. You will be surprised
My iPhone XS Max arrived 3-4 days after the date Apple stated. It was in customs for days with no movement. I called Apple and they said there was nothing they could do, because it had to be released in China. I was so frustrated and I hope that doesn’t happen to anyone here. Eventually a few days doesn’t matter but it surely did matter to me a couple of years ago!
 
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decypher44

macrumors 68000
Feb 24, 2007
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From seeing photos of actual product now, it really makes me wonder why the official shots on Apple’s promos and site look so different! Cases and phones, the colors look so different in real-world photos.
 

NotApplicable

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Sep 18, 2019
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When I worked at an Apple Store many years ago, sometimes I would track our incoming pallet shipments. Most came from distribution warehouses and sent via FedEx Freight, but during launch times we'd get drop shipments directly from China.

Sometimes I'd see a pallet go from China Factory -> Anchorage Customs -> Midwest Airport -> Private truck delivery to store within under 24 hours. They'd ship something on actual launch day from factory and we'd have it for sale late Saturday in store. Miracles.

One launch year I had to get a delivery at 3AM from 2 dudes in a truck with additional iPhones, just a few hours before launch.

In the first few years they had armed guards accompany the UPS/FedEx trucks to AT&T and Apple stores for launch shipments, and then private security to watch the iPhones until launch day 48 hours later.
former apple store represent! r086 and r026 here ;)
 
Departing in 1 hour people! Hope we all get a departure scan!!!!! Let’s gooooooo

hope we’re not going to be chasing a wrong flight ✈️ 😒
 

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CarolG

macrumors 6502a
Sep 14, 2013
893
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Northern California
Good morning and Happy Monday 😃

It’s 6:50 in the morning in Las Vegas! I just woke up, getting ready for work. I see no scans. Our iPhones are still sitting in China. Hoping to catch the flight today. View attachment 969009
Beautiful! What area of Las Vegas do you live in? One of our daughters went to UNLV and she lived in Henderson while she was in college in Vegas.
 
Beautiful! What area of Las Vegas do you live in? One of our daughters went to UNLV and she lived in Henderson while she was in college in Vegas.
Omg! Wow! such a small world. I just graduated with a Masters degree 📜 from UNLV! Class of 2020, UNLV alumni here. My bachelors was in Business Management. Living near Henderson area.
 

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AndrewR23

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Jun 24, 2010
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Thankfully didnt get the silver especially after that photo. LOVE the sides but the pasty white is hideous. I dont use cases. Got graphite and will await the day we see a true black again like the 7. Lol
 

JPack

macrumors G5
Mar 27, 2017
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Another Pacific Blue.

It really comes down to the light source.

Keep in mind the Pro series colors are all semi-metallic, so colors will vary depending on the light.

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LasersGoPewPew

macrumors 604
Sep 12, 2014
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PDX
Another Pacific Blue.

It really comes down to the light source.

Keep in mind the Pro series colors are all semi-metallic, so colors will vary depending on the light.

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YESSSSSSSS. So glad I went with my favorite color.
 

vespid

macrumors member
Jul 6, 2013
47
28
Washington D.C.
I'm glad that the leather cases were staggered along with the pro maxes. I'll have ample nakey time with my graphite pro before proceeding with accessory purchases.

Now if I could get some tracking information...
 
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