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The iPhone 12PMs I ordered are stuck at the preparing to ship stage. Does that mean they won't be delivered by the 13th?

I hope at least they come before the start of 2021 because my current phone will no longer work on my carrier :p
You will get it friday. Go or create UPS my choice to further track your package. Apple won’t update from PTS to shipped until it arrives Louisville.
 
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My phone has departed from Anchorage. It's on its way to WorldPort in Louisville.
 

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Apple won't change the status to Ship til at least Thursday. Right now you can only track where your package is on UPS
I just checked again and realized I was doing it wrong. I was tracking by reference number, which had basically zero information. I didn't realize My Choice was a separate part of their site and it actually shows where it is. Nice!
Wow, what phone do you have?
A Samsung Galaxy Note5! I think my carrier might be exaggerating about it no longer working, but I don't want to take any chances.
 
I googled my local hub and called that number. The international number got me nowhere..they told me to call Apple to change delivery address.
I think it is a crap shoot when dealing with the UPS toll-free number. My first call on Monday was a waste of time.

When I called my local Customer Center, she said try the toll-free number again, and if they won't change it to call back and they can try to override.

My second call to the toll-free number was successful.
 
I didn't have a worry that it wouldn't make it. The logistics are pretty bulletproof at this point. - As long as weather cooperates for those of us on the East Coast, I'll have mine by Friday. Got my Baltic Blue leather case yesterday. Can't wait to get my phone in it.

Order placed at 8:01a on Friday 11/6. 256GB Silver 12 Pro Max, SIM-Free.

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cgo-anc-sdf...may be this?? only flight to sdf from anc last few hours

 
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I just checked again and realized I was doing it wrong. I was tracking by reference number, which had basically zero information. I didn't realize My Choice was a separate part of their site and it actually shows where it is. Nice!

A Samsung Galaxy Note5! I think my carrier might be exaggerating about it no longer working, but I don't want to take any chances.
Are you switching carriers? Those were sold when there were specific versions with set for specific frequency bands. That could be what they are referring to, but that’s besides the point of your actual question. I was just curious.

Glad you have the right tracking informatio! Join us in our madness! 😜
 
I think it is a crap shoot when dealing with the UPS toll-free number. My first call on Monday was a waste of time.

When I called my local Customer Center, she said try the toll-free number again, and if they won't change it to call back and they can try to override.

My second call to the toll-free number was successful.
Nice! I glad you finally got through. Like you said, it is a crapshoot, but I just didn’t want to go through the hassle and called local. YMMV.
 
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I think it is a crap shoot when dealing with the UPS toll-free number. My first call on Monday was a waste of time.

When I called my local Customer Center, she said try the toll-free number again, and if they won't change it to call back and they can try to override.

My second call to the toll-free number was successful.

I called Access Point Locker since there isn’t a direct number to the CC. The agent was able to put in the info for me and said I can pick it up at 10am in 11/13. Hopefully this sticks.
 
I don't think there is a restock fee for open item at apple store. I think this stopped back in 2011. I've returned open items to Apple and never got hit with a restock fee.
Ah yes the returned Apple laptop in February was with Best Buy (got it on sale which was the only reason I bought it) then I realized how much people hated the keyboard so I tried the keys in store on a MBP and returned it without opening it.

Super good to know about Apple’s return policy. Guess I’ll be trying it out next week. Set to arrive Tuesday or Wednesday 😁

thank you!!

2 more days for y’all and you’ll have your* PM’s! Rooting for y’all!

(the folks in the technical MBA & MBP threads aren’t as fun as you guys. 🤫)
 
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Math problem potentially solved:
There is a 4 hour time difference from Anchorage and Kentucky.

If a UPS flight leaves anchorage at 2:34 AM and takes about 5.5 to get to louisville, what time will it get there in eastern time? (the other UPS flights are taking about that time)

Answer: They should arrive in kentucky at about 8:00 am anchorage time, aka 12:00 PM today eastern time.

Hope this is accurate and makes sense?
 
Math problem potentially solved:
There is a 4 hour time difference from Anchorage and Kentucky.

If a UPS flight leaves anchorage at 2:34 AM and takes about 5.5 to get to louisville, what time will it get there in eastern time? (the other UPS flights are taking about that time)

Answer: They should arrive in kentucky at about 8:00 am anchorage time, aka 12:00 PM today eastern time.

Hope this is accurate and makes sense?
2:08 pm
 
Ah yes the returned Apple laptop in February was with Best Buy (got it on sale which was the only reason I bought it) then I realized how much people hated the keyboard so I tried tge keys in store on a MBP and returned it without opening it.

Super good to know about Apple’s return policy. Guess I’ll be trying it out next week. Set to arrive Tuesday or Wednesday 😁

thank you!!

2 more days for y’all and you’ll have you’re PM’s! Rooting for y’all!

(the folks in the technical MBA & MBP threads aren’t as fun as you guys. 🤫)
😂😂😂 I love them for who they are, but yes, the debates can go on and on and on. 😂😂😂
 
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Well for anyone wondering what ETA's are for a PB Pro Max/256GB its 12/4 to 12/11. Finally was able to order after meeting the ATT new account requirement of 90 days. Maybe i'll get lucky with an early arrival, also no luck with in store pickup anywhere in CT.
 
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