What's the point of preordering the Iphone 16 ProMax?!

So, I "preordered" on 9/16/24 just for them to tell me I won't even receive the device until 10/11/24? WTF is the point of the preorder to begin with. I preordered to get the device as soon as possible!!!

iPhone 12 Pro Max, iOS 17

Posted on Sep 28, 2024 12:29 PM

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Posted on Sep 28, 2024 12:34 PM

I received mine on release day.


When you preorder you join a queue of other people who preordered.

If you don’t manage to get your preorder in within the first few minutes, you go further back in the queue.

If you ordered a model, color, storage space version that was really popular you are in a larger queue.


If you don’t want to wait for your order, check availability at your local store. If it’s available, buy it and cancel your order.

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Sep 28, 2024 12:34 PM in response to MitchWebb67

I received mine on release day.


When you preorder you join a queue of other people who preordered.

If you don’t manage to get your preorder in within the first few minutes, you go further back in the queue.

If you ordered a model, color, storage space version that was really popular you are in a larger queue.


If you don’t want to wait for your order, check availability at your local store. If it’s available, buy it and cancel your order.

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