Ordering on-line versus really close Apple retail store?!?

[Dezlboy]

Okay, flame away. Although I work about two subway stops (20 min or so) from an Apple Store, I am thinking of ordering the iPhone via the Apple on-line store. Why? Cause it's more exciting to track the delivery and have it delivered. Also, I would rather activate it myself (just because?).

Okay, does anyone else have this "Fedex Fetish" ?

Thanks
Dezlboy

 

[daihard]

I'm sure you're not the only one. I'm not one of them though.

 

[GoCubsGo]

I'd rather go get it from the store because if there is an issue I can turn around and return it. Unless there is a price difference, I'd prefer not to wait for delivery.

 

[UngratefulNinja]

I need things now, now, NOW if possible, so I don't like ordering online

 

[Vegastouch]

I need things now, now, NOW if possible, so I don't like ordering online

Yeah if i can get it now that is the way to go for me but i have no problem having to wait if that is my only option but a fetish for tracking FedEx?

It is amazing what other people think is entertaining

 

[Knowlege Bomb]

I need things now, now, NOW if possible, so I don't like ordering online

+1

I'm all about the instant gratification.

 

[Gin Gin]

I'd much rather shop online in most cases, avoid the lines & crowds. When the UPS/FedEx truck shows up it's like Christmas, even though I already know what's in the box.

Got the 3G S on launch day, ordered from at&t. No way would I have gone to either the apple store or at&t store on launch day. I really hate crowds. Besides, the only reason I got the thing is because I got $100 discount & had to order through at&t to get it.

 

[synth3tik]

I would get stuff from the on-line store more, but since I am paying state sales tax anyway I'll just get it locally and save the time it takes to ship.

 

[Blueline29]

I need things now, now, NOW if possible, so I don't like ordering online

This. While on the one hand it's kinda exciting to wait anxiously for something to show up in the mail, it's also torturous. I damn near lost my mind this past June.

 

[Dezlboy]

FWIW...I ordered my iPhone from the Apple Store online. Just seemed like more fun than going down to the retail store a few miles away.

Anyhow I get to have the package delivered in front of my co-workers!

 

[barkomatic]

I'd only order online if I wanted to add a bto option. Otherwise, I pretty much have to go in person since I live in an apartment building without a doorman. Fedex will come while I'm at work for a few days and then I'll have to pick up the damn thing at the distribution center anyway. I did it once and never will again. That distribution center was horribly disorganized and the staff breathtakingly rude.