Iphone pre-order experiences?

Just curious what the general experience has been for people who have gone through it.  I plan on ditching my horrible thunderbolt for a new iphone 5 as soon as it launches and I cannot wait!  One question I have is will I want to take the day off of work when it arrives so I can get the phone? I ask this because i've heard that UPS/FedEX will not leave the box at the door due to it being a new gen Iphone.  Also, will I have to take it into a store to activate? I'm hoping that I'm able to grab one via pre order shipment online so it comes the day it's launched, has anyone had any experiences w/ any of this?

You might able to ship the iPhone 5 to your work address, but last time around I think they were only letting people ship to their billing address. (To prevent fraud, maybe?) With the iPhone, you actually activate through iTunes- no visit to the store required.

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    I have two lines; one up for an upgrade and one that isn't. So, the smart thing to do was go through Apple for the full retail and Verizon for the upgrade. I went through Apple perfectly fine, but when it came to Verizon's around 2:50AM EST the shipping address was "invalid" according to Verizon. I tried different variations of the address and no luck. After about 10 minutes of that crap I finally went through Apple for the upgrade as well and it was a piece of cake. Verizon has disappointed me with this preorder. I'm just glad Apple was there for plan b.

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    I know Verizon will be doing the pre-order on 2/3, but I have a large Apple gift card to use. So my question is will Apple be doing Verizon iPhone pre-orders on 2/3 as well? I couldn't find the answer to this anywhere. Thanks guys.

    Based on this link, you will be able to.
    http://www.apple.com/iphone/notify-me/
    If not, wait a week.

  • If You Want To Know When iPhone Pre-Order Will Start...

    You should go to the Apple website (http://www.apple.com/iphone/) and set it up so that you get sent a text message when they are ready to pre-order.
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  • Verizon iPhone pre-order!!

    Dear, Verizon
    the suspense is killing me LOL I can't wait for the Verizon iPhone is there any way you could make the pre-order date earlier?? I would feel so much better and be able to relax if I knew my pre-order was in already and just wait for the shipment confirmation. Just a though thanks.

    just a few more days till we have details friend!
    Dont worry though.  they are doing this a lot differently than they previously did in the past.
    Take the droid x, first come first serve on....150,000 units...debacle
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    **bleep**

    Thanks - a good link to have.
    When I ported my number from Verizon 3-4 years ago before the iPhone was available, I set everything up and ordered a phone online via AT&T's website. This wasn't a pre-order for something like the iPhone, but I had to enter my billing address, social security number, and phone number with area code that I wanted to port. I don't recall having to enter my Verizon account number but maybe so.
    I assumed the same could be done online when placing a pre-order, and not good to assume.

  • IPhone pre-order question.

    I pre-ordered my iPhone 4 to be picked up at the Apple Store in my area. I chose the 32G like I did last year, but I've never used more than 12G at one time, so I think it's a waist to get the 32G, so I'm wanting to know when I pick up my iPhone 4 32G, can they change it to the 16G? I've tried calling the Apple Store and Apple's main line and apparently they don't staff enough people to take calls when it gets busy. Apple's main line won't even let you wait to speak to a representative. If anyone knows the answer to my question, please respond.

    Most likely they will not be able to answer your question now. I would think they will be willing to give you the 16 GB instead of the 32 GB you pre-ordered, but it's going to depend on the available stock in whatever store you're picking up at, at the time you get there. If they've sold out of the 16 GB model, then can't change your order.

  • IPhone pre order

    Hi, 
    I plan on pre ordering the iPhone at full price. I am on a family plan, but I am not the Account Holder. I am authorized on the account, but I understand that I will have to be signed onto the account holder's account to be able to pre order. My only concern is will I be able to enter in my own credit card information? I don't want it to automatically charge it to the account holder's credit card. Does anyone know if I have the option to enter in my own credit card information? Thanks, and sorry if this has already been asked!

    I believe you are given various options for payment at checkout - bill to account, or provide credit card information. I would think any valid credit card should work, especially since not every account holder necessarily has a credit card "on file".

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    My QUESTION is that did she really change my pre-order? Isn't she supposed to actually exchange it using the computer system setup?

    Short answer: yes. Long answer: no.
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  • IPhone pre order without subsidy

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    When I pre-ordered my 3GS last year, I was in your same position. The store let me pre-order the 3GS at the $699 price and it came activated with my current phone number.

  • IPhone Pre-Order Questions

    Will there be any other way to Pre-Order the iPhone. Possibly at my Verizon Store, or over the phone? And help would be appreciated.

    Luapasivad wrote:
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    NOPE!! It's online or nothing for the pre-orders on the 3rd.

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    This has been asked about a hundred times already if you had tried the search box on the right.
    Pre-ordering usually starts during normal business hours.

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    thanks for any help...
    - Telpereon

    My plan is to order it when it becomes available through the website. Is it better to do so at the store for some reason?
    My main reasons at this point are I would like to have my phone replaces (gen 2) and I would like it on the release date if possible with as few hassles as possible.

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    It will be on the 17th, what is when you can order it or pick it up in the store.

  • Verizon has no idea where my iphone pre order is

    Ordered my iphone 6 plus 64gb before 4am on the 12th (Took forever to get through Verizon's site). it said I would get it by the 12th when I started. Now on my account the order says completed and delivered by 10/7. The other 2 phones I ordered say awaiting inventory. When I check the order status though on the order status page it says it won't ship until 10/28. I called verizon and went into the store. Both people were extremely rude and told me it wouldnt ship until the 28, but then said I have one held. So I am not sure what that means. This is a business account and I can't believe the terrible experience I am receiving. Does any else have an issue like this?

    Sorry for your aggravation.  But the best option you have is to go to the Verizon store in person. 

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