iPhone fanatics have started linning up at Apple Stores. There are rumors that iPhone 5S will be in short supply especially in the gold and silver options. Here are some tips to be sure that you can get the iPhone 5c/5S on Friday.
It has been reported that a few high profile stores may be the bling gold or silver, while most will have to stay with gray. Online ordering may be the best way to go for those who want silver or gold.
Last night, we saw a few people waiting outside our local Apple store since Sunday. The iPhone line sitters had done it before. In fact, one showed off the L.A. Times newspaper article from two iPhone generations ago..
There was sign posted outside the Sprint store showing an early opening on Friday at 8:00 am. The Apple store is also opening at 8:00 am. AT&T stores are opening at 8:00 am local time zone of stores.
For night owls and very early risers the easiest way to get an iPhone 5S would be to order it online here are links to the carrier websites, sales go live at 3:01am ET or 12:01 PT
- AT&T iPhone 5S online orders will start at 3:01 am ET and 12:01 PT, Friday September 20.
- Sprint iPhone 5S online orders start at 3:01 am ET and 12:01 PT, Friday September 20. web only$100 off if you switch your number to Sprint.(New lines only. Restrictions apply)
- T-Mobile
iPhone 5S online orders start at 3:01 am ET and 12:01 PT, Friday September 20.
- Verizon Wireless
iPhone 5S online orders start at 3:01 am ET and 12:01 PT, Friday September 20.
- Best Buy sometimes has offers earlier than when stores open or show what stores have stock available.
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New displays in Apple store windows show either colorful balls of blue, pink, green, yellow or white on the iPhone 5C side while the iPhone 5S display is gray, silver and gold.
Apple stores tend to have longer lines than carriers stores. You can check Twitter to see if anyone has Tweeted about the lines by your local stores. If you already know you carrier and don't need Apple sales help, you may be able to spend less time in the store lines. Once stores open, you can call them and ask them if they have the type of iPhone 5 you want in stock.
Preoders for the iPhone 5c started last week.
Some suggest that iPhone 5S/5c buyers arrive two to three hours before the store opens to ensure that you can get the iPhone 5S, you want.
Some times you can get through to Best Buy or Radio Shack where they may take orders over the phone or hold stock with a credit card.
In general no matter what happens and if retailers sell-out, you will be able to get your new iPhone 5 when more are available which could be a few weeks to a month.
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