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I dont if any one else is trading in an older iphone, but I called my local ATT store and asked for them to help with the trade in process, make sure all required information off, all settings factory, and shape of phone.. I have read that some traded ins were not done right and was discrepancy in what you turned in... they said be happy to help, just dont ask on release week heh.

on a side note, are our att phones coming from over seas, or will see shipping just from an att location Thanks
Be sure to video your encounter and take every piece of proof you can get that you gave it to someone at the store... A few years back, AT&T claimed they did not receive my phone back, but I had taken it to the local store where I watched them bag it up and take it away. Granted, I lost the receipt I was given, but I basically told the store manager I would not leave until it was fixed (and it almost closing time lol). Magically it got fixed.
 
Just received a text from Fedex that my phone has shipped.

whoops, not my phone but the case....
 
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My fedex tracking says delivery date for tomorrow (sept. 14) before 4:30pm.

Has anyone ever received their phone early?
That's what mine says too.. I guess I'll know tomorrow

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No boxes coming from either fedex or ups to my address. Weird some have access to their tracking numbers and others don’t while all ordering from AT&T.
The member Doach said this could be the case:

“Then most likely you will have concierge delivery. I did for the last four years. A Att employee sets up a time and drops it off after they text you and offers to set up the phone. Either that or they sometimes over night it.”
 
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Ordered a iPhone 14 Pro for the wife and I got the iPhone 14 Pro Max but I can't see anything through FedEx or UPS :( anyone wanna help me out? I know I am seeing some orders might be concierge deliveries but wondering if I can find out another way.
 
Mine is still showing delivery today by 4:30 but the phone is still in Irving, TX. I really doubt anything would slip through and someone would get it early. Friday can’t come soon enough.
 
Mine is still showing delivery today by 4:30 but the phone is still in Irving, TX. I really doubt anything would slip through and someone would get it early. Friday can’t come soon enough.
I think we all were hoping it would slip through lol. But I'm guessing they're on pallets with black shrink-wrap saying DO NOT SHIP UNTIL THURSDAY.
 
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I dont if any one else is trading in an older iphone, but I called my local ATT store and asked for them to help with the trade in process, make sure all required information off, all settings factory, and shape of phone.. I have read that some traded ins were not done right and was discrepancy in what you turned in... they said be happy to help, just dont ask on release week heh.

on a side note, are our att phones coming from over seas, or will see shipping just from an att location Thanks
The ones posted here bought from AT&T online are coming from their depot in Fort Worth, TX. If you are trading in make sure you record the session and see if you can get a receipt or confirmation. Make sure you turn off Find My iPhone and factory reset your phone.

Also the anyone that are upgrading and using Next Up as trade in make sure you take picture of condition of phone, turn off Find my iPhone, factory reset and take pictures of shipping labels. I’ve had confusion with a phone I traded in and I got charge and I had to raise hell for almost 3 days straight to get it fixed. Thank god I took pictures of shipping label. They tracked it but it said it wasn’t delivered. What a mess!
 
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Still waiting on my two 14 Pro's to ship. Not sure where the origin is but the site is telling me that the ETA for shipping is Thursday.

As far as receiving one early, it is possible but it is not uncommon, Apple has a shipping embargo in place to have the shipping providers hold onto the stock and not release until Launch day. With that said, the ATT sales rep did tell me that sometimes they show up one day early, so, we will have to see.
 
The ones posted here bought from AT&T online are coming from their depot in Fort Worth, TX. If you are trading in make sure you record the session and see if you can get a receipt or confirmation. Make sure you turn off Find My iPhone and factory reset your phone.

Also the anyone that are upgrading and using Next Up as trade in make sure you take picture of condition of phone, turn off Find my iPhone, factory reset and take pictures of shipping labels. I’ve had confusion with a phone I traded in and I got charge and I had to raise hell for almost 3 days straight to get it fixed. Thank god I took pictures of shipping label. They tracked it but it said it wasn’t delivered. What a mess!
Thanks for the heads up. This is exactly why I am going to walk the old phones into an ATT corporate store. Too much shipping going on all at once and too many hands.
 
Thanks for the heads up. This is exactly why I am going to walk the old phones into an ATT corporate store. Too much shipping going on all at once and too many hands.
And that’s the best way imo. Unfortunately I live in the middle of no where in rural America and AT&T is like an hour away from me. So I kind of have to rely on going to Walgreens or True Value to drop off packages.
 
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I was told by AT&T too that sometimes phones are delivered a day early!

Doubt it will happen but you never know.
 
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And that’s the best way imo. Unfortunately I live in the middle of no where in rural America and AT&T is like an hour away from me. So I kind of have to rely on going to Walgreens or True Value to drop off packages.
No worries bud, totally get it. I work with people all over the nation, some are in town, others are like in your situation. Everything in between, lol.
 
My FedEx delivery manager has shown my phone being delivered today (September 13th) since Saturday lol The package is still in Texas and I live in Los Angeles so it is not getting delivered today. Haha
I live in SoCal as well and my package is showing that it is on time and being delivered today. Any mention of Friday is gone but it’s still in Texas. Definitely not getting today but fedex needs to update something.
 
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I am in Florida and the AT&T status says:

SHIPMENT INFO
Expected to ship: Thu., September 15, 2022

i called and they said it’s on schedule.. Very different than ordering from Apple where you can usually track the whole trip from China.
 
I am in Florida and the AT&T status says:

SHIPMENT INFO
Expected to ship: Thu., September 15, 2022

i called and they said it’s on schedule.. Very different than ordering from Apple where you can usually track the whole trip from China.
True - however, It's been my experience that when it comes down to actually pre-ordering and receiving my shipment on time - AT&T has been the clear winner over purchasing directly from Apple.
 
I live in SoCal as well and my package is showing that it is on time and being delivered today. Any mention of Friday is gone but it’s still in Texas. Definitely not getting today but fedex needs to update something.
They will update it after tonight. It’ll probably say something vague like rescheduling delivery or arriving late or something OR best of all just put that the delivery date is unavailable.
 
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Keep in mind trading in a phone that is getting bill credits mean you lose the remaining credits. Same this year, if you trade it in and get $1000, it’s over 36 months. If you do the same thing and trade in next year, you lose out on all those unclaimed credits.
Exactly! That's why after further consideration, I went ahead and made plans to sell my 12 Pro Max to Buybackworld.com. I will be getting 500 cash up front upon inspection of my iPhone, which is in excellent condition! That is a WIN in my book! And also, those "credits" that AT&T promises, don't actually start until after the third monthly bill!!! I'll use some of that cash from BBW to buy a pair of the new AirPods Pro and a couple of cases, and whatever else I decide on. I have used BBW for years, and they usually beat all the others out there and offer me the most money for my devices.
 
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