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New Apple Store for Edinburgh, Scotland
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They were covering up the murals this morning - looks like it might be a long delay?
I'm hoping it'll be in time for the new iPhone etc - maybe the same day?
I'm hoping it'll be in time for the new iPhone etc - maybe the same day?
Really? Hope they haven't pulled out at the last minute!
I went passed on the bus couple of nights ago and the building was lit up, looked really nice.
. . . . AND . . . the graphics are back on the hoarding saying Coming Soon.
Maybe they replaced it all to get rid of the little bit of graffitti that appeared on the end at the top of the side road 2 weeks ago?
Maybe they replaced it all to get rid of the little bit of graffitti that appeared on the end at the top of the side road 2 weeks ago?
They've put it up again?! Surely they could've painted over the bit graffiti rather than starting all over again. Sucks it still says 'coming soon' rather than giving a date.
The store could've made a fortune this month had it opened in time. The amount of tourists during the festival who would be buying an extra charging adapter, case etc.
Wouldn't surprise me if the council were responsible for the delay because they really are a bunch of incompetent morons most of the time.
I can't see anything referring to the floor? Hopefully they've not had to rip up the floor and having to dismantle wall panels in the process, otherwise they're almost back to square 1.
If we go for the usual 2-3 weeks lead time from decorating the hoardings to opening up (a bit of an assumption now, I'll admit), then this puts it just before the iPhone6 announcement, and in time to privide the phones on release day.
I do hope so - I need a new phone (my original iPhone 4 is on its last legs)and I'd like to support my local store rather than elsewhere.
I do hope so - I need a new phone (my original iPhone 4 is on its last legs)and I'd like to support my local store rather than elsewhere.
IFO update: confirms flooring is the problem and suggests a further six week delay!
So unlikely to be open for the iPhone 6 release...
So unlikely to be open for the iPhone 6 release...
Ah goodness sake! Going from pretty much ready to open to no floor or interior, what a nightmare. I'm not fussed by the floor finish if this is the reason for such a long delay..
It's annoying - I know I can buy the bits I need in Glasgow (where I work), but I live in Edinburgh and I try to spend money closer to home if I can.
I know it all goes to Apple anyway, but it contributes to the success of a local store which feeds into staffing etc.
Unfortunately as my iPhone4 is starting to die, I'll need to buy the new phone in Glasgow
I know it all goes to Apple anyway, but it contributes to the success of a local store which feeds into staffing etc.
Unfortunately as my iPhone4 is starting to die, I'll need to buy the new phone in Glasgow
Unfortunately as my iPhone4 is starting to die, I'll need to buy the new phone in Glasgow
Good luck. I'm going to pre-order online, hoping it'll come quicker than chancing it at the Glasgow store.
I managed to get one reserved for collection at Buchanan St at 9am this friday. By the time I managed to get a decent enough connection to the site there were no Plus iPhones available to reserve anywhere in the UK. I think they underestimated the demand for the bigger option (I wanted it for the image stabilising and the bigger battery - 2 of the 3 differences)
On the topic of the Edinburgh store, I saw what looked like a load of plywood and plasterboard getting taken out of the store this morning (7:30) and getting skipped. Not sure what it means (or if it means anything at all).
On the topic of the Edinburgh store, I saw what looked like a load of plywood and plasterboard getting taken out of the store this morning (7:30) and getting skipped. Not sure what it means (or if it means anything at all).
The Plus was always going to be limited stock, not just because of demand but because they weren't able to make as many in time.
Glass staircase was installed (or arrived in bits) on the 7th of Sept. Hopefully we aren't too far away now. I'd like to be able to go in and feel the iPhone 6 Plus to justify me going for the 4.7!
Photo from someone's Twitter
That's not a glass staircase. It is a delivery of screens for the new "bigger than bigger" iPhone.
Thats not a glass stair case its for the window that was smashed you can see it in corner. Had a long lead time.
The interior has been complete for some time. Ready to go now.
The interior has been complete for some time. Ready to go now.
The area/Streets behind the store are about to be improved as part of a master plan of upgrades to the East end, so double win. I've also heard the store will be open a few days before Apples releases/announcements. So that ties in.
£100m plan to revamp Edinburghs East End
http://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/100m-plan-to-revamp-edinburgh-s-east-end-1-3510575