(Watch S2) When might 'pick up in-store' become an option? On sale day?

[car__bomb]

I checked right around 8:03 EST today and it was still saying unavailable for pickup. Fell asleep again and now they're showing? I hope I didn't miss my window and that there just wasn't any stock.

Idk where you are but near Edison NJ there was nothing in NJ stores all the way to Freehold and only one option (of those I checked) was in NYC. I would say pretty safe to say you wouldn't have found what you wanted.
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Oh you've just made this train journey a whole lot longer for me now!

Haha I was thinking the same. If had found what I wanted I would have cancelled only with watch in hand! I'm sure you'all be fine though Good luck!

 

[jerry16]

I checked right around 8:03 EST today and it was still saying unavailable for pickup. Fell asleep again and now they're showing? I hope I didn't miss my window and that there just wasn't any stock.

The option for in store pickup went live at about 8:15 eastern. Now, as for when the stock is being updated for local stores, people seem to be in agreeance it will be at 8AM local time. Who knows though. Maybe it went live on the east coast but an inventory update is still coming.

 

[car__bomb]

The option for in store pickup went live at about 8:15 eastern. Now, as for when the stock is being updated for local stores, people seem to be in agreeance it will be at 8AM local time. Who knows though. Maybe it went live on the east coast but an inventory update is still coming.

I'm thinking they're probably just actually sold out. Anyone with any insider knowledge know if there's the possibility stock will become avail with some update or at some point? (While typing this just got the though of maybe at the time of store opening? Mines in a mall therefore not open till the mall opens.......)

 

[frumpy16]

I'm thinking they're probably just actually sold out. Anyone with any insider knowledge know if there's the possibility stock will become avail with some update or at some point? (While typing this just got the though of maybe at the time of store opening? Mines in a mall therefore not open till the mall opens.......)

Staff is there before open which I think is the 8 AM time thrown around so much. It's Saturday so not sure if there would be a delivery or not today. Wouldn't be cheap.

 

[circatee]

Just confirm, for Atlanta, Georgia and Birmingham, AL, nothing, nada, zero, none, zilch...

 

[HopefulHumanist]

The option for in store pickup went live at about 8:15 eastern. Now, as for when the stock is being updated for local stores, people seem to be in agreeance it will be at 8AM local time. Who knows though. Maybe it went live on the east coast but an inventory update is still coming.

I'm still hopeful because stores today (at least the ones near me in NY) look like they're opening today at 10 am.

 

[frumpy16]

Just confirm, for Atlanta, Georgia and Birmingham, AL, nothing, nada, zero, none, zilch...

There are a few around Chicago so they exist but not in any configuration I want.
[doublepost=1474117552][/doublepost]8:05. No movement for me.

 

[Blackacex2]

There are a few around Chicago so they exist but not in any configuration I want.
[doublepost=1474117552][/doublepost]8:05. No movement for me.

Hey everyone! I just used the Apple Store app and the store in Lansing, MI had a series 2 38mm space gray sport with black band in stock. I just finished reserving it for pickup today. I think that was literally the only one in the store.

Is 38mm a bummer? I'm an average sized male and would probably prefer the 42mm but I just don't want to wait 5-7 weeks and TODAY is my birthday!

 

[frumpy16]

Hey everyone! I just used the Apple Store app and the store in Lansing, MI had a series 2 38mm space gray sport with black band in stock. I just finished reserving it for pickup today. I think that was literally the only one in the store.

Is 38mm a bummer? I'm an average sized male and would probably prefer the 42mm but I just don't want to wait 5-7 weeks and TODAY is my birthday!

Congrats! Good snag. Give it a try and you can always return it if you decide you'd rather have the bigger one. Happy birthday!

 

[conklaven]

Just was able to reserve a 42mm space grey aluminum with sports band for in store pick up today.... now I guess I wait and see if it get filled.

I went to reserve a second one for my brother and its shows "unavailable for pick up" now

 

[Jimpilot]

Just was able to reserve a 42mm space grey aluminum with sports band for in store pick up today.... now I guess I wait and see if it get filled.

I went to reserve a second one for my brother and its shows "unavailable for pick up" now

I just reserved the same watch in my local DFW store

 

[blacksunset]

Just was able to reserve a 42mm space grey aluminum with sports band for in store pick up today.... now I guess I wait and see if it get filled.

I went to reserve a second one for my brother and its shows "unavailable for pick up" now

I think you can only reserve one per day.

 

[Jimpilot]

Just was able to reserve a 42mm space grey aluminum with sports band for in store pick up today.... now I guess I wait and see if it get filled.

I went to reserve a second one for my brother and its shows "unavailable for pick up" now

He might could reserve it with his Apple ID and show you as picking it up

 

[car__bomb]

8:06 went live for me too. Only checked 42 in colors I am remotely interested in and only thing avail was rose w. orange band @ 3 stores in NYC. Not enticing enough for me so I guess I'll be waiting for my pre-order.

Ok, maybe it was enticing enough. Rose and orange was still in Brooklyn taunting me for an hour and a half so I caved and reserved it for pick up. We'll see if it goes through. Rose is my second choice but I have silver on order. What if I tried out the rose till the silver arrived? Anyone have any experience with returning watch after purchase? Also, if I buy Apple care, do they refund it in full with my return?

 

[conklaven]

I think you can only reserve one per day.

I signed out and tried to reserve it and it still says unavailable for in store pick up.


How long does it usually take to go from processing to available for pick up? its 830am here and store doesn't open till 10am

 

[skanska]

You know this really pisses me off its about making it more a demand they shouldn't not have stock on release day.

 

[CVC]

Pick up became available here in Southern California at 6:30 this morning. In San Diego very few series 2 watches, no SS

 

[car__bomb]

I signed out and tried to reserve it and it still says unavailable for in store pick up.


How long does it usually take to go from processing to available for pick up? its 830am here and store doesn't open till 10am

Maybe you got the last one. I just reserved and can still see some available.

 

[bunnicula]

Ok, maybe it was enticing enough. Rose and orange was still in Brooklyn taunting me for an hour and a half so I caved and reserved it for pick up. We'll see if it goes through. Rose is my second choice but I have silver on order. What if I tried out the rose till the silver arrived? Anyone have any experience with returning watch after purchase? Also, if I buy Apple care, do they refund it in full with my return?

Yes. They refund AC and the returns are smooth. Should not be a problem.

 

[xanadeath]

This is for the 42mm space grey series 2. It's like the only store that currently has it in Northern California. I've wanted to for a long time, but it looks like I'm finally visiting the Apple Campus!

 

[teerexx52]

Was able to get a 42MM black SS this morning for pickup in Tampa. Seemed to be the only one in stock of any kind period at that time.

 

[conklaven]

How long does it usually take to go from processing to available for pick up? its 9am here and store doesn't open till 10am
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Yes. They refund AC and the returns are smooth. Should not be a problem.

I am thinking of doing the same thing as I have a woven band on order. Would much prefer that.

The only thing I am worried about are little scratches or something happening to the watch. How closely do they inspect the watch when returning?

 

[frumpy16]

Woohoo!! Just snagged the exact one I wanted for pickup today! 42mm Series 2 Space Black sport with black sports band.

 

[conklaven]

Woohoo!! Just snagged the exact one I wanted for pickup today! 42mm Series 2 Space Black sport with black sports band.

does yours show processing? I am curious how long it takes to move to "ready for pick up"

 

[frumpy16]

does yours show processing? I am curious how long it takes to move to "ready for pick up"

Yea it does. I'm guessing it will be ready once they open the store.

Edit: just got the ready for pickup email. 9:35 AM CDT. Store opens at 10. Looks like we're doing this thing today!