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Probably better off getting one through Costco now since apple is back ordered it after the 12.9 still
I feel like most of these retailers that are still offering launch week delivery dates might end up pushing orders. A lot of them say they’re ‘expected‘ to ship a certain date but none of them are giving a firm date for sure. Unlike Apple. So it’s up to you but I’d probably still order from Costco. Who knows you may get lucky, but don’t bank on launch week at this point.
 
I feel like most of these retailers that are still offering launch week delivery dates might end up pushing orders. A lot of them say they’re ‘expected‘ to ship a certain date but none of them are giving a firm date for sure. Unlike Apple. So it’s up to you but I’d probably still order from Costco. Who knows you may get lucky, but don’t bank on launch week at this point.

even so a little slip better than July haha
 
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I feel like most of these retailers that are still offering launch week delivery dates might end up pushing orders. A lot of them say they’re ‘expected‘ to ship a certain date but none of them are giving a firm date for sure. Unlike Apple. So it’s up to you but I’d probably still order from Costco. Who knows you may get lucky, but don’t bank on launch week at this point.

Alas, I don't think Costco has ever carried cellular iPads.

Anyway, I get 5% rewards with Amazon Prime plus some gift cards and rewards to knock the price down so I'll stick to my Amazon order even if there's some delay.
 
Alas, I don't think Costco has ever carried cellular iPads.

Anyway, I get 5% rewards with Amazon Prime plus some gift cards and rewards to knock the price down so I'll stick to it even if there's some delay.
Yeah I had some Apple Gift Cards, one from my trade in of my 10.5 and the other was a birthday gift. Hence why I went with Apple. Plus I was able to get the education discount. :D
 
Is the May 24 date accurate?


It seems like May 21 is the official date. Perhaps May 24 is when Amazon expects to receive their shipment?

I do wonder what stocks will be like at retail stores. :p
 
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I ordered 2TB. I also do not love that they ship all the accessories before. I would rather it all come together. I got the pencil and Keyboard
It is funny how their accessories ship firs… they just take up space until iPad arrive. 😆 I wonder how the 14-days return work in these cases? Sure you might have had the keyboard for 4 weeks, but only got to use it for 1-week. 🤔
 
It seems like May 21 is the official date. Perhaps May 24 is when Amazon expects to receive their shipment?

I do wonder what stocks will be like at retail stores. :p
Other resellers such as B&H have also stated they expect orders to start shipping 5/24.
 
It is funny how their accessories ship firs… they just take up space until iPad arrive. I wonder how the 14-days return work in these cases? Sure you might have had the keyboard for 4 weeks, but only got to use it for 1-week.

In this case because it’s not you, I think that they extend the return period like the iPad will be
 
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