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Do you guys think it'll be possible to pick up an XS on launch day in store without pre-ordering?

I'm curious because I have a bunch of Visa and mall gift cards to use up and probably best to put them towards the phone if I can. I rarely buy clothes in Canada anyway.
you can try reserve and pickup as early as Saturday, you’ll have a good shot at getting one if you’re yuck enough, that’s how I got the X last year
 
you can try reserve and pickup as early as Saturday, you’ll have a good shot at getting one if you’re yuck enough, that’s how I got the X last year

Cool thanks, I'll keep an eye out for that option.
 
Cool thanks, I'll keep an eye out for that option.
Another thing I can confirm is you can pre order the phone and pay using your CC, then when you go to pick it up you can ask them to refund your CC and use the mall/visa gift cards as payment. I asked them if I could do this with an apple gift card and they said no problem.
 
Another thing I can confirm is you can pre order the phone and pay using your CC, then when you go to pick it up you can ask them to refund your CC and use the mall/visa gift cards as payment. I asked them if I could do this with an apple gift card and they said no problem.

Awesome! I wondering if that was possible. Thanks!
 
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I was flipping between the 2, but gold is good because it’s unique to the Xs and it’s stunning. Black is classic though.
every iphone ive had since the 4s has been black. gold on the other hand might be harder to get since it's new and likely in higher demand
 
every iphone ive had since the 4s has been black. gold on the other hand might be harder to get since it's new and likely in higher demand
Gold will definitely be harder to get, I’m still going to try. I think Apple has a good amount of inventory and the demand isn’t that crazy, I think we’ll be fine.
 
I'm going for the Silver/White XS 256GB

Currently using a silver iPhone 8 64GB
 
GOT IT ... 256GB Gold Xs Max, i got in on my brothers ipad pro right away, my phone and macbook pro are still not loading the apple site.... wow that was fast, easy in easy out.
 
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GOT IT ... 256GB Gold Xs Max, i got in on my brothers ipad pro right away, my phone and macbook pro are still not loading the apple site.... wow that was fast, easy in easy out.

Was able to order through the Apple Store app on iPad as well. Site and app not loading elsewhere for me.

Looks like there’s still Sep 21 ship dates for everything.
 
Was able to order through the Apple Store app on iPad as well. Site and app not loading elsewhere for me.

Looks like there’s still Sep 21 ship dates for everything.
i think a lot of people are having trouble getting in. Lesson learned, iPad on wifi is the way to go
 
I just pulled the trigger -- September 21 in-store pickup at 9am!
 

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Went with in-store pickup too 256GB Gold Max, availability doesn't seem to be a problem at all, all colours and capacities still appear to be available for launch day.
 
Got it! Silver XS 256GB with in store pick-up. Decided to go with 11:00am. I'm not a morning person haha.

Looks like most models still available for delivery or pick-up on the 21st. At least in my area (Calgary).
 
Got it!

The app wouldn't go past the "We'll be right back" screen so I switched to LTE and then it worked. I already had the iPhone XS Max in space grey saved to my favorites so I added it to my cart right away and went to checkout. It said in-store pickup was unavailable so I just checked out with shipping, but then when I was browsing I saw in-store pickup was still available for the 21st. I picked 9:00am and checked out again and it worked. I'll have to call and cancel the first one since I'd much rather pick up in store. There is nothing worse than waiting around all day for UPS.
 
loving this. every model is still available for launch day pickup in Vancouver and its T +0:20. not even the mainlander scalpers are buying at these exorbitant prices.
 
Looks like the 256GB MAX models are no longer available for pick-up in Calgary. Only delivery.
 
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