Become a MacRumors Supporter for $50/year with no ads, ability to filter front page stories, and private forums.

Admara

macrumors newbie
May 30, 2021
9
10
New Haven
Ours will arrive tomorrow, yay!! Can’t wait and am thinking to take the rest of the day off after its delivery.

After weeks of (not so) patiently waiting for it to be shipped, with no movement in sight, I finally gave up yesterday evening and ordered for me and my DD from BestBuy, and they will be delivered tomorrow. Apple store, buh-bye! Preordering an item does not mean waiting for months while others can find the said item in stores. It defeats the purpose of preordering. I really wanted to have mine engraved but I may get some kinda skin and engrave that before installing it. Or not. Not decided yet.
Mine shipped yesterday for delivery on Tuesday.
 
  • Like
Reactions: sfrangu

darknetone

macrumors member
Mar 17, 2021
38
13
I actually wouldn’t be surprised to see your delivery dates move up. Several people have gotten, or will get, theirs ahead of schedule. In the meantime, while your order is still in the processing stage, check your local Apple Store, if there’s one near you, for stock by selecting the “pickup in store option”. Stock seems to come and go. You can then cancel the preorder if you can find one locally.

Best of luck!
Thanks for the tip but I am having mine engraved, mostly for fun, Its 6/18,... no changes in the tracker... I hope it arrives early. I'll keep this updated more or less.
 
  • Like
Reactions: phill85

sfrangu

macrumors regular
May 13, 2021
210
268
Aaaand... they were just delivered 20 minutes ago. We started them, I had to have an iOS update on mine (my DD didn't need one on hers), and then sync all the stuff from my old Air2. First impressions: very huge (if I can say that, and I can :D). It will take a bit to get use to but I don't predict any size issues.
I am still a bit upset for not having it engraved but enough with the wait! On Apple store, still no change as of now, so I cancelled those orders. I will make up in a different way for the missing engraving. If anyone has an idea for replacing that, I am all ears (and eyes).

So, let's all enjoy our new toys.
 
  • Like
Reactions: kby

kjwinc

macrumors newbie
May 3, 2021
7
2
12.9 256 cellular ordered May 1.
Old ETA was June 23 - July 8. New ETA, as of last week, is June 16 to 30.
Yesterday the status updated from "processing" to "preparing to ship."

What's a ballpark estimate of the number of days from "preparing to ship" to "shipped?"
Status changed to "preparing to ship" on Tuesday June 15. Still "preparing to ship" as of today (Saturday), which is four days later.

***UPDATE: status changed to SHIPPED last night (June 19). ETA to Iowa by June 23 via UPS. UPS tracking not showing any details yet. I'm guessing it will update on Monday.
 
Last edited:
  • Like
Reactions: sfrangu

Jim82

macrumors member
Jun 10, 2007
93
12
Seattle
Ordered via Apple store online 12.9SG 128 on 17 JUN 2021. Estimated delivery 19 JULY - 2 AUG.

Also ordered keyboard and AirPods(education promotion free). Both of those delivered 18 JUN.

Will update timeline upon changes in status.
 

kjwinc

macrumors newbie
May 3, 2021
7
2
Status changed to "preparing to ship" on Tuesday June 15. Still "preparing to ship" as of today (Saturday), which is four days later.

***UPDATE: status changed to SHIPPED last night (June 19). ETA to Iowa by June 23 via UPS. UPS tracking not showing any details yet. I'm guessing it will update on Monday.
Apple site says ARRIVES JUNE 23. UPS site still says "no information for tracking #."
From your experiences, what's the chance it will actually be delivered on June 23, which is two days? I'm trying to plan ahead so I make sure I'm around or have someone lined up to pick it up from my porch before the porch pirates get it.
 

David53

macrumors regular
May 3, 2021
164
153
Canada
Apple site says ARRIVES JUNE 23. UPS site still says "no information for tracking #."
From your experiences, what's the chance it will actually be delivered on June 23, which is two days? I'm trying to plan ahead so I make sure I'm around or have someone lined up to pick it up from my porch before the porch pirates get it.

I always trust the UPS estimated delivery dates the most, provided that Apple has provided them with the parcel, and that it has progressed beyond the “label created” status. When mine was shipped on May 21, (original estimated delivery date given by Apple, June 4-10), the Apple site updated my delivery date to June 2, but UPS was May 27. The UPS estimate was spot on.
 

MrTootenbacher

macrumors newbie
Jun 21, 2021
2
3
I’m trying to figure out what the point of ordering from Apple is when every Best Buy for a hundred miles has them in stock.

Ordered 12.9 128 WiFi on 5/5 and given a window of June 23 - July 8 that was then moved up to 6/15 - 6/29… why? Currently no movement at all
 
  • Like
Reactions: sfrangu

sfrangu

macrumors regular
May 13, 2021
210
268
I’m trying to figure out what the point of ordering from Apple is when every Best Buy for a hundred miles has them in stock.

Ordered 12.9 128 WiFi on 5/5 and given a window of June 23 - July 8 that was then moved up to 6/15 - 6/29… why? Currently no movement at all
That’s exactly why I gave up to my daughter’s insistences and ordered ours online from bestbuy. They arrived in 2 days! I wanted mine personalized but enough is enough with the wait, nothing moving for an order placed on the very first day when they were open. A wait of more than 6 weeks with no light in sight.
 

phill85

macrumors regular
Jul 19, 2010
213
1,192
91064C2C-944F-487F-ADAE-1B3BC1454BE4.jpeg
have had my 2tb m1 for about 9 days now. I can’t fully express how happy I am with it so far. Definitely the best Apple product I’ve bought yet!!
 

TimFL1

macrumors 68020
Jul 6, 2017
2,005
2,413
Germany
Bought an iPad Pro 12.9“ (2021) Space Grey with 128GB (Wifi only) on amazon.de yesterday with an estimated delivery date of 29th June.

Checked again 2 hours after I ordered and the shipping times already slipped to the end of August.

Was more of a fun prime day purchase (18€ discount wohoo) instead of a „I need this“ so not that bummed if it slips a few days, although amazon has always been more than spot on when it comes to delivery dates.

//UPDATE: amazon seems to surprise me, it shipped last night and will arrive today (they say tomorrow by 9pm but the distribution center it‘s already at is so close it‘ll be today).
 
Last edited:

kby

macrumors regular
Oct 13, 2011
137
88
I’m trying to figure out what the point of ordering from Apple is when every Best Buy for a hundred miles has them in stock.

Ordered 12.9 128 WiFi on 5/5 and given a window of June 23 - July 8 that was then moved up to 6/15 - 6/29… why? Currently no movement at all
1. When you want a config Best Buy doesn’t carry.
2. When you want the free engraving.
3. When you get a better deal (edu, small business, or any other serendipity that happen).
 
  • Like
Reactions: sfrangu

HopeWV

macrumors regular
Apr 22, 2015
244
509
Ordered my M1 12.9 Pro 1TB from AT&T on Sunday. Been stuck at “we got your order” since then. Estimated shipping date is “June 21 - June 23”. Todays the last day, wonder if they sill get it shipped out today? Doubtful I think lol. Chat tells me I should receive it today or tomorrow. Well if it hasn’t been shipped today I highly doubt I’ll get it today mr customer service lol. Hopefully soon!
 
  • Like
Reactions: sfrangu

Jim82

macrumors member
Jun 10, 2007
93
12
Seattle
Ordered via Apple store online 12.9SG 128 on 17 JUN 2021. Estimated delivery 19 JULY - 2 AUG.

Also ordered keyboard and AirPods(education promotion free). Both of those delivered 18 JUN.

Will update timeline upon changes in status.
Walked into Best Buy this morning purchased my iPad Pro. Came home and cancelled my order from Apple.com. Wild that the Apple stock is so limited. I’ve been tracking Best Buy and Amazon for a week and they seem to have stock regularly.

If you’re still waiting, check out Best Buy.
 

sfrangu

macrumors regular
May 13, 2021
210
268
Walked into Best Buy this morning purchased my iPad Pro. Came home and cancelled my order from Apple.com. Wild that the Apple stock is so limited. I’ve been tracking Best Buy and Amazon for a week and they seem to have stock regularly.

If you’re still waiting, check out Best Buy.
Did the same almost 2 weeks ago but ordered them online. They arrived in 2 days.
 
Register on MacRumors! This sidebar will go away, and you'll see fewer ads.