Worried about purchasing online, looking for answers

I was thinking about buying an iPad online as I don't really much like going into the apple store, Too crowded, dont like the atmosphere, but after doing some searching and actually seeing threads with alot of ****** of, empty-handed people, I'm unsure.
I wanna buy an iPad 3 online but I'm worried. I'm scared that something might happen in the mail. Like what if I get an empty box, like so many peope on here seemed to? Would I be completely screwed or would apple help me out?
Confused and uncertain, Pedro

Regardless of where you purchase your iPad what happens if you have to visit the Apple store for assistance? Will it be any different from your visit to purchase it?
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