Having the same issue, I called Apple and they said it’s a problem their end that they are working on, they are calling me back on Tuesday to see if it’s resolved but said it should be sorted over the weekend.
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Having the same issue, I called Apple and they said it’s a problem their end that they are working on, they are calling me back on Tuesday to see if it’s resolved but said it should be sorted over the weekend.
I went into the apple store in Edinburgh on my lunch break and walked out with 44mm space grey aluminium gps with sports band. Was surprisingly easy and hassle free.
I had this happen once when buying petrol of all things. Charge was pending, then disappeared and funds released and I thought I'd got a free tank of fuel lol. However, they did take it about a week later, so I would suggest keeping the funds there and assuming they're spoken for. If nothing has happened after a good month.... well you may have got yourself quite the freebie!
How’s the 44 mm feeling?
Thinking of upgrading from a 38 mm. worried it’ll feel ridiculous.
This actually my 1st Apple Watch so I don’t have an easy comparison. However I am a big lad and it looks and feels perfect for me so far!
I’d say the 44 doesn’t feel any bigger than a 42mm.
It actually feels better as it’s a fraction thinner.
I phoned them to order and then decided against it due to no SS.
They then rang me back the next day and dropped the upfront cost, although it was still £29 a month.
I actually cancelled that as well though since they're clearly dropping the ball big time on deliveries.
Problem is my account closes on Wednesday because I’ve changed banks. That’s why I wanted it all done and dusted before then.
Apple not doing in-store reservations for the watch online. Only the iPhone can be reserved and that opens at 6am every morning.
My legend of a best buddy is in Bath for the day and managed to snag me the only 44MM SS White Sport Band they had in stock. Picking it up later and well stoked. Likely cancelling my 1-8 oct online order.
I kept checking online orders and said Unavailable for pickup on stores in a 50m radius including Bath, so seems there is stock for walk-in
I guess its to do with stock also, was very much a 'if you go away and decide you dont like it, you can bring it back and swap it' rather than just a 'I've ordered this but i want a different one'
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actually - yes exactly - sales assistant said they would swap the entire watch (incl strap)
I don't like these refunds to gift cards and then re-purchase with gift card. What happens if you return for a full refund next, do they only refund gift cards as it appears you paid with gift cards?
No, they will ultimately give you cash I believe - but it's a bit of a hassle. I've gone through the return-refund to gift card-buy with gift card-refund thing before and it usually results in a manager coming out and looking puzzled for about half an hour before it ultimately gets resolved.
I've had a nightmare. I pre-ordered through Apple on launch day as soon as the website went live. Got a delivery for 1-8 October. Checked John Lewis today, and they had SG Cellular in stock, so cancelled my Apple order and bought the new one for pickup tomorrow. Just logged into John Lewis and order has been cancelled now as they are out of stock. 
I've had a nightmare. I pre-ordered through Apple on launch day as soon as the website went live. Got a delivery for 1-8 October. Checked John Lewis today, and they had SG Cellular in stock, so cancelled my Apple order and bought the new one for pickup tomorrow. Just logged into John Lewis and order has been cancelled now as they are out of stock.
Why on earth would you cancel a guaranteed Apple order before having the other in your hand?
I've had a nightmare. I pre-ordered through Apple on launch day as soon as the website went live. Got a delivery for 1-8 October. Checked John Lewis today, and they had SG Cellular in stock, so cancelled my Apple order and bought the new one for pickup tomorrow. Just logged into John Lewis and order has been cancelled now as they are out of stock.
That sucks
If it's any consolation, I've always had luck just walking and buying it in the days after a big launch. I've also found that once they launch in-store pickup, if you check it throughout the day you'll often find that they become available as people have cancelled their orders for whatever reason.
Thought it was a done deal. Not my best moment.
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Thanks mate, here's hoping.That sucks
I had cellular on my S3 free for 6 months. Think I used about 2MB!!! I’m never without my phone so a separate data contract was wasted.
However I wanted the sapphire screen.
Picked up my 44mm, GPS, Silver Aluminium Case with White Sport Band from John Lewis this afternoon, all good, so much faster than my old Series 2.