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Other Pre-Order through Apple or Carrier?
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Always always always use Apple
They have the biggest stock and the best-working website.
They have the biggest stock and the best-working website.
Apple.
Verizon charges a $50 restock fee in IL at least within the 14 day window whereas Apple does not charge a restock fee.
Verizon charges a $50 restock fee in IL at least within the 14 day window whereas Apple does not charge a restock fee.
I use AT&T Next. They have gotten better every year. Never fail to get a launch day device and no signature required on delivery.
When I used to preorder new iPhones it was always through my carrier for the better deals. When it comes through the post it doesn’t matter to me who it comes from as long as the price is good.
In the past couple of years I've noticed Apple's delivery estimates are pushed back further than T-Mobile soon after they start pre-orders. Who knows if they've bumped up supplies for iPhone 11 this year for initial shipments.
For any Apple products, I will always and only pre-order through Apple. I refuse to pre-order on my carrier's own website.
whatever one works last year I could get it to work on the last step through apple so I had to use att.
My guess is that you’ll be able to order from whoever you want and still get the phone on launch day.
I always pre-order/order through the manufacture . As mentioned above, Apple direct has the most available. If their website doesn't crash, then use carrier websites.