M1 orders from Adorama - fulfillment

[tizy]

I ordered mine on 11/27/2020... still haven't heard anything...

 

[jasperj8]

I ordered mine on 11/27/2020... still haven't heard anything...

I guess I was lucky.

I think its time for you to follow up with their CS, either via call, chat or web form

 

[panzer06]

Ordered 13" MBA Gold 8GB 512GB SSD on 10 Jan and it arrived 13 Jan 2021.
Processed return 17 Jan 2021 and shipped it back on the 18th.

The order and return process was pretty seamless. First order from them and I was impressed with the fast delivery.

 

[iDvisic]

I ordered my base model space gray MBA on 12/1. I talked to customer service a few days ago and was told they had no information on when stock would be available, but that they would cancel my order if I like. I don’t want to cancel...I just want my shiny computer!

—>Dvis.

 

[jasperj8]

I ordered my base model space gray MBA on 12/1. I talked to customer service a few days ago and was told they had no information on when stock would be available, but that they would cancel my order if I like. I don’t want to cancel...I just want my shiny computer!

—>Dvis.

is yours backordered?

mine has status of submitted to manufacturer and had to push them for updates..

 

[jasperj8]

Ordered 13" MBA Gold 8GB 512GB SSD on 10 Jan and it arrived 13 Jan 2021.
Processed return 17 Jan 2021 and shipped it back on the 18th.

The order and return process was pretty seamless. First order from them and I was impressed with the fast delivery.

again showing inconsistency and seems the fulfillment is a bit random

good to hear of a good return experience (if in case)

 

[panzer06]

again showing inconsistency and seems the fulfillment is a bit random

good to hear of a good return experience (if in case)

Indeed I was surprised at how many were still waiting. I ordered in Dec as well and cancelled the order after 2 weeks of waiting. I just checked in once a week to see what was actually in stock and the model up from base in Gold was available so I took it.

Yes they only charged $16.65 for the return shipping since there was nothing wrong with it per se. I did not find the performance where I wanted it for some Mac games. Most worked very well. So much better than previous Intel MBA models. Running 10 Quicktime films at the same time worked flawlessly and Final Cut X was better than I expected but my MBP 16 was still faster.

The lack of Windows support is an issue but one I imagine VMware and Parallels will get fixed soon.

I guess I just couldn't justify having another computer

 

[KPOM]

I ordered mine on 11/27/2020... still haven't heard anything...

Wow. I ordered a gold M1 MacBook Air 16/512 with 7-core GPU on 11/30/20 and it arrived on 1/4/21. I'd follow up with them.

 

[iDvisic]

is yours backordered?

mine has status of submitted to manufacturer and had to push them for updates..

Yes, the listing on Adorama still says "backordered". And I am limping along fine with my 2013 mbp, so I’ve been willing to be patient, but over a month and a half seems excessive in this day and age.

—>Dvis.

 

[jasperj8]

Indeed I was surprised at how many were still waiting. I ordered in Dec as well and cancelled the order after 2 weeks of waiting. I just checked in once a week to see what was actually in stock and the model up from base in Gold was available so I took it.

Yes they only charged $16.65 for the return shipping since there was nothing wrong with it per se. I did not find the performance where I wanted it for some Mac games. Most worked very well. So much better than previous Intel MBA models. Running 10 Quicktime films at the same time worked flawlessly and Final Cut X was better than I expected but my MBP 16 was still faster.

The lack of Windows support is an issue but one I imagine VMware and Parallels will get fixed soon.

I guess I just couldn't justify having another computer

hahaha well paid a few just to test it out. sorry to hear you weren't able to justify keeping it

 

[jasperj8]

Yes, the listing on Adorama still says "backordered". And I am limping along fine with my 2013 mbp, so I’ve been willing to be patient, but over a month and a half seems excessive in this day and age.

—>Dvis.

keep asking I guess? by this time they should have an ETA already as it has been a while. also stocks come and go sometimes in their website.

 

[toussaintjames]

I see there is a thread for the same but for B&H.

Are there others here who purchased from Adorama for M1 (MBA/MBP/Mini)? How's the status of your orders and are you getting notified by Adorama directly or Apple for shipment?

I ordered late (12/7) for MBP 16/512 and other than order confirmation, next communication from Adorama is that it was submitted to manufacturer. When ordering, it stated 4-5 weeks shipment (not backorder).

I was charged within a day (12/8) for the order and haven't heard any updates.

Will Adorama or Apple notify me on shipment? How's the experience even to those who ordered much earlier (November/BF timeframe) or later?

I ordered my Macbook pro 16gb 512gb on January 5th 2021. They took the money on january 6th 2021 and it said it would be dropshipped by the manufacturer. Messaged them and they said the last week of january so im waiting to see.

 

[iDvisic]

keep asking I guess? by this time they should have an ETA already as it has been a while. also stocks come and go sometimes in their website.

I talked with customer service this morning and was told that it is now scheduled to ship out the last week in January, although there are no guarantees, and that might change. ?

—>Dvis.

 

[jasperj8]

I talked with customer service this morning and was told that it is now scheduled to ship out the last week in January, although there are no guarantees, and that might change. ?

—>Dvis.

just hang on!

so far so good with mine! the wait was worth it. together with the discount given by Adorama early December for the insider code

 

[CodedEntry]

Ordered an M1/Pro/1tb/16gb from Adorama on January 2. Got a notification last night that it’s on its way. Should be here next week.

 

[jasperj8]

That is quick! Is that regular price?

 

[CodedEntry]

That is quick! Is that regular price?

Yeah, just ordered it with regular shipping.

 

[jasperj8]

Yeah, just ordered it with regular shipping.

congrats. almost there!! any reason you ordered Adorama than direct from Apple?

 

[Mahtab]

Ordered Mine on 30th Dec 2020 (MBP/16/512/Grey), backordered and still no update. Contacted CS and they said it'll be shipped by 3rd week of Jan, now 4th week going on without any update

 

[jasperj8]

Ordered Mine on 30th Dec 2020 (MBP/16/512/Grey), backordered and still no update. Contacted CS and they said it'll be shipped by 3rd week of Jan, now 4th week going on without any update

I ordered the same, but mine was BTO(submitted to manufacturer) not backordered.

Keep bugging til they give a definitive update. Is yours discounted by any chance?

 

[Mahtab]

I ordered the same, but mine was BTO(submitted to manufacturer) not backordered.

Keep bugging til they give a definitive update. Is yours discounted by any chance?

My one also BTO and its also submitted to manufacturer also showing backordered. I've used appleinsider $150 discount. Hope It'll be delivered before next version comes out :|

 

[TyG8]

Adorama had some 16GB/1TB Minis in stock for a short while and I jumped on it with appleinsider's promo code, $80 off I think and no tax. I didn't need 1TB, only the 512GB but figured I'd just go with that vs. waiting who knows how long for the 512 to be in stock.

 

[Apple_Robert]

Yes, the listing on Adorama still says "backordered". And I am limping along fine with my 2013 mbp, so I’ve been willing to be patient, but over a month and a half seems excessive in this day and age.

—>Dvis.

Consider buying elsewhere.

 

[iDvisic]

Consider buying elsewhere.

If I haven't heard anything by 2/1, I probably will. As I haven't absolutely needed it and $100 is a decent discount, I've been fine waiting, but....

-->Dvis.

 

[Mahtab]

When checking with the manufacturer we learned that the estimated ship
date of your order is by 02/22/21

Just received mail with ETA from Adorama CS for my 12/30 MBP 16/512/Grey BTO. I just wonder how they are sorting the orders. Are all discounted products are delayed?