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Macalway

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CDW has some in stock and you can even get it today if you live in the Chicago area for a small shipping fee of $130 :D if you
order within several hours
Also, I think there's some markup.

When I saw the announcement about Apple having them in stores, I just Googled it. There are probably others.

There's stock out there

I'm thinking for $130 they drive it to you themselves
 
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impatientashell

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Hey thank you so much!!! I just canceled my BB order and placed a new one here, says it’ll be delivered tomorrow thru UPS air
 

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Welcome!

Just hope they don't email you and say it's delayed until friday, per Apple's instructions. Probably not, but a heads up. Not much of a wait.

They used to have will-call, from their showroom, but not recently.
 

impatientashell

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Welcome!

Just hope they don't email you and say it's delayed until friday, per Apple's instructions. Probably not, but a heads up. Not much of a wait.

They used to have will-call, from their showroom, but not recently.
Hope not, they said it’s going to ship today and i paid hefty extra to get it by tomorrow? I’m just amazed how you figured this out tho. Can’t thank you enough!
 

xenoako

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I am not only missing the boat, but the entire ocean so what keywords work when searching on CDW web?
 

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xenoako

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there u go, this one’s 12.9” silver wifi 128gb btw. There are plenty of other configurations as well
Thanks, my order 12.9 SG wifi 1TB went through and delivery is promised for tomorrow. I have a major event Thursday morning so this device will be put into service quickly if it is delivered as promised.
 

4sallypat

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Welcome!

Just hope they don't email you and say it's delayed until friday, per Apple's instructions. Probably not, but a heads up. Not much of a wait.

They used to have will-call, from their showroom, but not recently.
Will Apple hold them until launch day (5/21) like the M1 iMac ?

I see lots of tracking say it's already in the US, but doesn't Apple hold them till launch day delivery ?
 

impatientashell

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Will Apple hold them until launch day (5/21) like the M1 iMac ?

I see lots of tracking say it's already in the US, but doesn't Apple hold them till launch day delivery ?
I think they already have stocks with them, won’t that be why they’re able to offer same day delivery for Chicago area?
 

scoobysnax

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Just ordered this as well. If you sign up for an account, they also knock 5% off, which covers overnight shipping. My total is still less than I would have paid at retail.

Ordered the Silver 1TB 12.9” WiFi + Cellular. Now to cancel my T-Mobile order.
 
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Macalway

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Will Apple hold them until launch day (5/21) like the M1 iMac ?

I see lots of tracking say it's already in the US, but doesn't Apple hold them till launch day delivery ?

Apple holds them, and instructs others to hold them also. Some may not, either by mistake or wtf. CDW is an old outfit and knows the ropes, but there's always weak links! :)

This is a good example of how you get this stuff without pre-ordering, and days before the masses get them
Love it! :D (I'm one of the masses btw, so it's Friday for me)
 
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CDW has some in stock and you can even get it today if you live in the Chicago area for a small shipping fee of $130 :D if you
order within several hours
Also, I think there's some markup.

When I saw the announcement about Apple having them in stores, I just Googled it. There are probably others.

There's stock out there

I'm thinking for $130 they drive it to you themselves
Is it out of stock already?
 

4sallypat

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Apple holds them, and instructs others to hold them also. Some may not, either by mistake or wtf. CDW is an old outfit and knows the ropes, but there's always weak links! :)

This is a good example of how you get them without pre-order, and days before the masses get them.

Love it! :D (I'm one of the masses btw, so it's Friday for me)
Yeah, like Nebraska Furniture Mart that delivered them a week early.

I wonder if these retail outfits get in trouble by Apple ???
 

Macalway

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Yeah, like Nebraska Furniture Mart that delivered them a week early.

I wonder if these retail outfits get in trouble by Apple ???

Good question. If Apple finds out, a warning maybe. It's curious though, considering Apple's penchant for draconian restrictions.
 
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Apple holds them, and instructs others to hold them also. Some may not, either by mistake or wtf. CDW is an old outfit and knows the ropes, but there's always weak links! :)

This is a good example of how you get this stuff without pre-ordering, and days before the masses get them
Love it! :D (I'm one of the masses btw, so it's Friday for me)

The fact that we have two retailers that are shipping/selling already makes me think Apple didn't put a hold this time. Apple just had a vague "releases 2nd half of May" during the keynote anyway.
 
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impatientashell

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The fact that we have two retailers that are shipping/selling already makes me think Apple didn't put a hold this time. Apple just had a vague "releases 2nd half of May" during the keynote anyway.
I just called CDW and the rep told me they do have stocks so they're def shipping today as stated in the products page. EXCITING!
 

xenoako

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I just called CDW and the rep told me they do have stocks so they're def shipping today as stated in the products page. EXCITING!
Thanks for seeing this through for us! So do we need to cancel BB orders now since they might send a shipping notice in the morning if not earlier for a 5/21 delivery?
 

Jbass121212

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I just ordered the 1TB wifi cellular model and cancelled my T-mobile 256 model. Will see how it goes with delivery for tomorrow.
 

scoobysnax

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I just ordered the 1TB wifi cellular model and cancelled my T-mobile 256 model. Will see how it goes with delivery for tomorrow.

This exactly what I did. Same configuration cancelled through T-Mobile as well. Lol.

Just ordered my Logitech Combo Touch as well. Wallet hurts, but I’m stoked.
 
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