Other UK iPhone (2017) X(Ten)/8/8+ Pre-Orders and Dispatch Thread

[ryan102]

I think if anyone can afford to buy it outright, it’s silly to get a credit agreement and have a credit search for nothing. Yes it’s a bit more of a pain to sell to Mazuma or something but I personally think the benefits outweigh the negatives.

Someone feel free to correct me but let's say you buy the £999 iPhoneX:
If you buy outright:
You sell it after 12months for maybe £800 (example)
Next iPhone is £1000 again, you pay £200 and you have the newest phone

If you go down the 20month payment iUP option:
- Pay £69 to join iUP + 11payments of £56.45 = £689.95
- Choose early upgrade when iPhone X2 comes out
- Pay £69 again + agree to new loan repayments
- Give back iPhoneX and walk out with iPhone X2

(In theory, you're paying almost £700 a year with this but the phone isn't yours + you're paying for AppleCare+ which you might not want)

Or get to month 11 and keep paying the £56.45 for another 9 months which is £508.05, then the phone is yours.

Financially, buying outright always tends to work out cheaper but most people can't afford to do that.

 

[c.leonard66h]

Someone feel free to correct me but let's say you buy the £999 iPhoneX:
If you buy outright:
You sell it after 12months for maybe £800 (example)
Next iPhone is £1000 again, you pay £200 and you have the newest phone

If you go down the 20month payment iUP option:
- Pay £69 to join iUP + 11payments of £56.45 = £689.95
- Choose early upgrade when iPhone X2 comes out
- Pay £69 again + agree to new loan repayments
- Give back iPhoneX and walk out with iPhone X2

(In theory, you're paying almost £700 a year with this but the phone isn't yours + you're paying for AppleCare+ which you might not want)

Or get to month 11 and keep paying the £56.45 for another 9 months which is £508.05, then the phone is yours.

Financially, buying outright always tends to work out cheaper but most people can't afford to do that.

I completely agree there with you. Thank you sir. It’s for example if your buying via the upgrade program it’s like a 700 a year lease if your wanting to change each year. It’s much mote beneficial if can afford to just buy outright. I know I will be.

 

[ssrij]

Someone feel free to correct me but let's say you buy the £999 iPhoneX:
If you buy outright:
You sell it after 12months for maybe £800 (example)
Next iPhone is £1000 again, you pay £200 and you have the newest phone

If you go down the 20month payment iUP option:
- Pay £69 to join iUP + 11payments of £56.45 = £689.95
- Choose early upgrade when iPhone X2 comes out
- Pay £69 again + agree to new loan repayments
- Give back iPhoneX and walk out with iPhone X2

(In theory, you're paying almost £700 a year with this but the phone isn't yours + you're paying for AppleCare+ which you might not want)

Or get to month 11 and keep paying the £56.45 for another 9 months which is £508.05, then the phone is yours.

Financially, buying outright always tends to work out cheaper but most people can't afford to do that.

Lol you really think you will get £800 for a £999 iPhone after 12 months? I got £350 for my iPhone 7 128GB, which was priced at £700, so about 50% value back. Most you'll get is about £500.

 

[Matutu]

I normally always buy my phones outright from Apple, however i am still on a old Tmobile unlimited 3G for 15quid a month. I think now is the time to upgrade though for the 4G as its now covered well where i live. So i will need to upgrade through the EE website to the new 256X on thier 100GB package, however never done a upgrade this way though.

Am I to assume that on Friday morning when I click upgrade at 8Am, there an option for the X will appear?

Thanks.

 

[Hustle]

I normally always buy my phones outright from Apple, however i am still on a old Tmobile unlimited 3G for 15quid a month. I think now is the time to upgrade though for the 4G as its now covered well where i live. So i will need to upgrade through the EE website to the new 256X on thier 100GB package, however never done a upgrade this way though.

Am I to assume that on Friday morning when I click upgrade at 8Am, there an option for the X will appear?

Thanks.

Remember to go to TopCashBack first - they will be offering £90 for iPhone X contracts on EE.

 

[The Game 161]

I normally always buy my phones outright from Apple, however i am still on a old Tmobile unlimited 3G for 15quid a month. I think now is the time to upgrade though for the 4G as its now covered well where i live. So i will need to upgrade through the EE website to the new 256X on thier 100GB package, however never done a upgrade this way though.

Am I to assume that on Friday morning when I click upgrade at 8Am, there an option for the X will appear?

Thanks.

Yeah should go live when Apple does

Think going with EE on contract annual upgrade will be the route I take. Tattoo or IUP

 

[RazorD]

Had a parcel being delivered by DPD today (from ASOS). There was no 'Upgrade Delivery' option at all last night or this morning, to select the pre-10:30am slot. Apparently it's dependant on many factors such as how busy they are, the route, the company the items are from.

Not very optimistic this option will be available for the X launch from carriers such as EE who use DPD.

Apple and DPD usually disable this option. They did for the 8/Apple TV 4k launch.

 

[Jinjin]

I usually average around 54% as the value of my phone after 12 months. And that’s before keynote

If I had taken IUP last year I would still have been better off selling my phone privately and paying off the balance.

 

[Hustle]

Yeah should go live when Apple does

Think going with EE on contract annual upgrade will be the route I take. Tattoo or IUP

From my experience, the EE store usually goes live before 8:01am.

It gets jammed quickly, and they place you in a queue system.

 

[rossy100]

If an existing EE customer out of contract - I assume you will be able to get a better plan by going through disconnections? This though would obviously delay the ordering process.

Anyone know if possible to upgrade online as soon as live, but then negotiate a better plan prior to dispatch?

I’m almost certainly going to buy via Apple and stay on EE sim free but want to have plans B, C and D!!!!

 

[The Game 161]

From my experience, the EE store usually goes live before 8:01am.

It gets jammed quickly, and they place you in a queue system.

I can see that. Maybe the tariffs will be up early Friday morning and you can order that way. As I imagine it will be easier than ringing up to order.

 

[mpConroe]

Do you know how can I upgrade my current plan with Three (3) online? Or I just have to call them?

 

[helix21]

Guys, the replies I have had to my iPhone UP question are fantastic. Honestly, thanks a lot and you’re a fantastic bunch of people to be part of in this thread.

 

[Diorama]

Does anyone know what happens if you buy the phone for in store pickup but then decide to switch to the iUP when you go to pick it up?

 

[Hatton920]

Do you know how can I upgrade my current plan with Three (3) online? Or I just have to call them?

Download the three app or login the three website. You can order online. That's what I am planning on doing.

 

[mpConroe]

That's what I have got . I think I have to call them

 

[AVBeatMan]

Does anyone know what happens if you buy the phone for in store pickup but then decide to switch to the iUP when you go to pick it up?

Just let them know and they’ll refund you and put you on the upgrade programme.

 

[Hatton920]

That's what I have got . I think I have to call them

Are you you sim only?

What about the website

 

[Diorama]

Not to sound super paranoid, but how sure are we that In Store Pickup will be available as a delivery option for iPhone X preorders?

 

[Hustle]

Not to sound super paranoid, but how sure are we that In Store Pickup will be available as a delivery option for iPhone X preorders?

I’m hoping it’s an option. We’ll find out in a few days.

 

[The Game 161]

Not to sound super paranoid, but how sure are we that In Store Pickup will be available as a delivery option for iPhone X preorders?

We don't really. Who knows if there will be enough stock for any IUP orders

 

[Diorama]

I mean, if I order an 8 right now, it allows me to get it delivered to my house or pick up in store:

I was wondering if anyone knows if that was also true for preorders of the 8.

 

[Hustle]

I mean, if I order an 8 right now, it allows me to get it delivered to my house or pick up in store:

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I was wondering if anyone knows if that was also true for preorders of the 8.

The 8 availability vs demand is going to be a lot different to the X. We’re not going to know until Friday.

I’m hoping Watford apple store is available as an option to pick up the X on 3rd November in the AM. Fingers crossed.

 

[Damon2]

Someone feel free to correct me but let's say you buy the £999 iPhoneX:
If you buy outright:
You sell it after 12months for maybe £800 (example)
Next iPhone is £1000 again, you pay £200 and you have the newest phone

If you go down the 20month payment iUP option:
- Pay £69 to join iUP + 11payments of £56.45 = £689.95
- Choose early upgrade when iPhone X2 comes out
- Pay £69 again + agree to new loan repayments
- Give back iPhoneX and walk out with iPhone X2

(In theory, you're paying almost £700 a year with this but the phone isn't yours + you're paying for AppleCare+ which you might not want)

Or get to month 11 and keep paying the £56.45 for another 9 months which is £508.05, then the phone is yours.

Financially, buying outright always tends to work out cheaper but most people can't afford to do that.

Lol wait what, you will not get £800 for an iPhone X 12 months down the line.
There will be people selling the X for £800 used not long after the release, If the stock isnt as bad as some are anticipating, If you think you'll get that a year later then think again.

 

[Brookzy]

Last year in-store pickup wasn't an option - all in-store stock was allocated using the reservation system. Now in theory, the reservation system is for people who want to join the iPhone Upgrade Programme only. In practice, last year you could reserve for the Programme but then pay in full when you collect. I'm not sure if that will be allowed for the X.