: Next shipment of IP4?


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ahollywood
Aug 7th, 2010, 01:12 PM
Who's going to Rideau on Monday??

iphoneottawa
Aug 7th, 2010, 01:17 PM
Still nothing at Rogers.

iphoneottawa
Aug 7th, 2010, 01:45 PM
Heading back home. $^#%] Red board!

modsuperstar
Aug 7th, 2010, 02:10 PM
The Source at Square One has them in stock. Second level

MomentsofSanity
Aug 7th, 2010, 02:19 PM
TBooth White Oaks mall in London has one 32Gb on Virgin mobile if it helps anyone.

Edit: wireless wave has a Bell 16gb.

Edit again: wireless wave westbound mall, one again for Virgin.

fyrefly
Aug 7th, 2010, 02:59 PM
Seems hilarious that Rogers advertised that they'd have stock and got none. And Bell/Source/Virgin didn't advertise and has stock :)

iphoneottawa
Aug 7th, 2010, 03:33 PM
Seems hilarious that Rogers advertised that they'd have stock and got none. And Bell/Source/Virgin didn't advertise and has stock :)

It shows how well organized they are all. Or how Apple is playing all of them!

iphoneottawa
Aug 7th, 2010, 04:39 PM
So did anyone got one today?

mjollymo
Aug 7th, 2010, 04:48 PM
So did anyone got one today?

Nope, and I think im done trying until I know a store actually has some stock.

I feel like I'm chasing a ghost and it's getting too frustrating.

HawkEye123
Aug 7th, 2010, 04:49 PM
Nope nothing today. Was told try on Monday.

I might be going to an Apple Store on Monday as well.

iphoneottawa
Aug 7th, 2010, 04:50 PM
Same feeling here. It's crazy the stock is so low!

HawkEye123
Aug 7th, 2010, 04:52 PM
Same feeling here. It's crazy the stock is so low!

Yea it's getting ridiculous.

Hopefully next week stock will start flowing, maybe.

iphoneottawa
Aug 7th, 2010, 05:04 PM
Check this out: Rogers trying to block a guy from their Forum because he asked if their getting more iPhones in! (3rd post)
Next Shipment Of Iphone 4? - Rogers Community (http://communityforums.rogers.com/t5/forums/forumtopicpage/board-id/Apple_Devices/page/1/thread-id/20)

iphoneottawa
Aug 7th, 2010, 05:10 PM
What a joke: The topic is closed!

Cliffy
Aug 7th, 2010, 05:48 PM
Those new "community" forums are some what of a joke. They don't seem to understand how a community grows from a forum and are trying to stamp it out quickly. I could see how they might want things done, but they advertise it differently.

ahollywood
Aug 7th, 2010, 10:21 PM
See all of you Iphone fanatics on Monday at Rideau. I'll most likely be the only chick there, looking super out of place!!

jayman
Aug 7th, 2010, 10:25 PM
Today the bell store at Oshawa centre was quietly selling them to new customers and received two more boxes while I was buying mine. All 16 gb though.

Jabh123
Aug 7th, 2010, 10:31 PM
anyone know what a good time to go to the square one apple location would be on wednesday? cause i won't be able to get to the apple store there until about 11, would that be too late?

mguertin
Aug 7th, 2010, 10:48 PM
Those new "community" forums are some what of a joke. They don't seem to understand how a community grows from a forum and are trying to stamp it out quickly. I could see how they might want things done, but they advertise it differently.

A community forum that's run by the company it serves is always walking a razors edge and rarely turns out ideal for either party.

iphoneottawa
Aug 7th, 2010, 10:58 PM
Ain't we lucky to have EhMac!
See you at rideau on Monday.

mjollymo
Aug 7th, 2010, 11:05 PM
Maybe next weekend I will luck out. Or maybe I'm feeling a cold coming on that might force me to call in sick...

Victor18
Aug 8th, 2010, 01:49 AM
anyone know what a good time to go to the square one apple location would be on wednesday? cause i won't be able to get to the apple store there until about 11, would that be too late?

I went to square one apple store location on Saturday and they only had 16 iphones left. There were like 32 people lined up. I asked the fifth person at the line and he said that he waited at 6:00 A.M, so 11 a.m would be too late. Also apple does get shipments everyday.

Victor18
Aug 8th, 2010, 10:44 AM
anyone know what a good time to go to the square one apple location would be on wednesday? cause i won't be able to get to the apple store there until about 11, would that be too late?

I went to the square one apple store on friday and they only had 16 iphones with 32 ppl in line, so i was cut off. The person who works there told me that they get shipment everyday, but u gotta come rly early. I asked the ppl in front of the line and they all said they came around 6 am.

RSGGSR
Aug 8th, 2010, 10:55 AM
Interesting data point!
I am in Scotland currently and there was no line up when the Apple store opened.

I popped in a little while later and had a chat with one of the employees - their release was June 24ish - and they have only recently (in the last week or so) cleared the "pre-orders".

I got the feeling that from every shipment they knocked a few off the list and the rest went to in-store shoppers. They currently don't have stock but I overheard that employee tell someone that they could check every day as they don't know what they will get in each shipment and it will be a first come first served.

Shane

tudorjd
Aug 8th, 2010, 11:19 AM
This is our week!! I can feel it!
If not..... I might just wait for the iPhone 4S!!!!!!

Jabh123
Aug 8th, 2010, 12:33 PM
This is our week!! I can feel it!
If not..... I might just wait for the iPhone 4S!!!!!!

no man it's gonna be called the iPhone 4FA (fixed antenna) lol

mitchtheriault
Aug 8th, 2010, 12:43 PM
hey guys just thought I'd say The Source at Square One still has iPhone 4s.

Jabh123
Aug 8th, 2010, 12:54 PM
hey guys just thought I'd say The Source at Square One still has iPhone 4s.

any word if they have 32gb's in stock for rogers?

mjollymo
Aug 8th, 2010, 12:55 PM
I believe bell bought the source, so they are a bell only store.

tudorjd
Aug 8th, 2010, 01:16 PM
source does bell and telus, maybe fido but no rogers

Jabh123
Aug 8th, 2010, 01:33 PM
so what are all the palces to go to get a rogers iphone 4? other than rogers stores or apple

MomentsofSanity
Aug 8th, 2010, 01:43 PM
so what are all the palces to go to get a rogers iphone 4? other than rogers stores or apple

TBooth, Wireless Wave, Future Shop, Best Buy, Costco.

mitchtheriault
Aug 8th, 2010, 03:04 PM
any word if they have 32gb's in stock for rogers?

Haha, that's just what I asked, forgetting that they we're bought out by Bell last year. He said no and pointed to the giant Bell sign behind him. I went home iPhone-less today.

CantStop
Aug 8th, 2010, 06:59 PM
I have a question, I'm currently not in a contract with any carrier right now but I want to be with telus, can I go to the apple store and register as a new customer and get my iphone or can I only get the iphone on a contract by going to telus stores? Does Apple only do HUPs or can new customers register there too for Telus, Rogers, Bell, etc?Thanks

Pitter
Aug 8th, 2010, 07:17 PM
I have a question, I'm currently not in a contract with any carrier right now but I want to be with telus, can I go to the apple store and register as a new customer and get my iphone or can I only get the iphone on a contract by going to telus stores? Does Apple only do HUPs or can new customers register there too for Telus, Rogers, Bell, etc?Thanks

Hey,

I called the Apple Store in Ottawa (Rideau) late afternoon launch day to ask this question. They said they do HUPs and new activations. Not sure about Telus, but they do Rogers and Bell for sure (so it only makes sense that they'd do Telus as well).

HOWEVER, my friend called on Friday and was told that they've stopped doing activations because they take too long. So, according to this guy, they won't be doing new locked phones or HUPs for a little while until things calm down.

If there's one thing I've learned in the last week or so, though, it's that the people at Apple Store (Rideua at least) flat our lie when you ask iPhone4 stock related questions.

The first time I called they said it would be 3 weeks until they would get more phones, then they got stock on an almost daily basis. After a few days of that I called back, and the person I talked to wouldn't even admit to the fact that they had actually received stock since launch day!

From what I can gather from the last 27 pages of this forum, and my own personal experience is this:

1 - The only place that's going to see frequents of iPhone's in the next few weeks is an Apple Store.
2 - Apple Store's seem to get shipments almost every business day, although at least the Eaton's Centre location has had a day or two without shipments. From what I've read here, no Apple Store actually got new stock this Saturday, so weekend shipments don't happen.
3 - Shipments aren't always 32GB & 16GB units... sometimes it's one or the other.
4 - Shipments seem to come in around noon.
5 - Don't bother asking an Apple employee about stock, because they won't give you a straight answer anyway.

Based on this, I think I'm just going to chill out and wait a few weeks for things to die down a bit. As tempted as I am to go and line up, I do have a job... to skip an entire morning or work when there's not even a guaranteed shipment is just too hardcore for me (although I wouldn't put anybody else down for doing that).

Remember... all of the major companies (Rogers, Bell, Telus) all have their iPhone4 specials on until the end of Sept. The 6GB plans will be around until the end of Sept as well. Not to mention, they really REALLY want you to get one of these things, because it means you're roped into a 3yr contract with a $500 cancellation fee... so you can be sure that there will be plenty of stock before the end of Sept, or else they will extend their deals to make sure everybody who wants a unit gets one.

Good luck!

mitchtheriault
Aug 8th, 2010, 07:35 PM
I have a question, I'm currently not in a contract with any carrier right now but I want to be with telus, can I go to the apple store and register as a new customer and get my iphone or can I only get the iphone on a contract by going to telus stores? Does Apple only do HUPs or can new customers register there too for Telus, Rogers, Bell, etc?Thanks

Yes, they do new customers, too.

Pitter
Aug 8th, 2010, 08:03 PM
I called the Apple Store Rideau (Ottawa) early last week an they said they were doing new activations and HUP's.

One of my friends went to the Apple Store Rideau on Friday, was lucky enough to be in line at the right time (I think around 9:30am), and got himself a fancy new iPhone4 (Rogers HUP).

Another one of my friends called Saturday asking about new activations/HUP's, and she was told they wouldn't be doing any more activations/hups until demand died down because they take too long...

Now... these are the same Apple Store employees that will not even admit on the phone that stock has arrived since launch day, and tell me new stock should be in anywhere from 1-3 weeks from the day I call...

I don't think you can really trust anything the Apple Store employees (at least in Ottawa) are saying.

On a side note... as much as I'd love to go Monday a.m. to see if I can get a phone, the fact that there was a day last week where the Apple Store in the Eaton's Centre didn't get a shipment makes it pretty much impossible for me to skip a morning of work "hoping" that a shipment of phones will actually come in.

Sometimes I wonder why I want this phone so badly. :)

Remember, all of the great iPhone deals (including the 6GB data plans) will be around until the end of Sept. That's what I keep telling myself anyway...

CantStop
Aug 8th, 2010, 09:04 PM
Yes, they do new customers, too.


Thank you

iphoneottawa
Aug 8th, 2010, 09:50 PM
Good night everyone.
Happy iPhone hunting tomorrow.

mjollymo
Aug 8th, 2010, 10:05 PM
I wish I had tomorrow off!

bringonthenite
Aug 8th, 2010, 10:46 PM
How about a little 32gb Halifax love Rogers!!!!!!!!

iphoneottawa
Aug 8th, 2010, 10:52 PM
Yes, Apple, send some 32s to Rogers PLZ!

ahollywood
Aug 8th, 2010, 10:56 PM
Can someone please tell me where I should lineup tomorrow morning? I am not super familiar with where the Apple store is located in Rideau, therefore I have no idea which door to go to in the morning...

sir-loin
Aug 8th, 2010, 11:02 PM
Can someone please tell me where I should lineup tomorrow morning? I am not super familiar with where the Apple store is located in Rideau, therefore I have no idea which door to go to in the morning...

I'm not sure where people lineup before the mall opens, but it is located on the second floor, between Sears and the escalators going down to rich tree bakery.

There is a map online : http://www.rideaucentre.net/en/stores/apple

Nicholas entrance is closest, but I have no idea which doors open first. The end of last week there were between 10-15 people when I walked by around 9ish. The store opens at 9:30.

Sent from my Nexus One

ahollywood
Aug 9th, 2010, 08:03 AM
Good night everyone.
Happy iPhone hunting tomorrow.

Here at rideau now, already 15 or so people waiting on line!!!! Craziness!!! Store only opens at 9:30!

iphoneottawa
Aug 9th, 2010, 08:32 AM
Good luck!
I'm sure there will be a shipment today at Rideau.
I'm hoping that some will go to Rogers also.

crodrigues
Aug 9th, 2010, 09:03 AM
I got here at the Rideau store at 7:20am. 5th in line. Hopefully they will get a bunch of 32GBs today so I can get two. :D

CR

bringonthenite
Aug 9th, 2010, 09:06 AM
Nothing in Halifax so far today.

guitarwolf
Aug 9th, 2010, 09:13 AM
Nothing in Halifax so far today.

Damn! Which stores have you been checking, btw?

bringonthenite
Aug 9th, 2010, 09:15 AM
Rogers Plus & AML locations in Metro.

undauntedmobi
Aug 9th, 2010, 09:29 AM
I got here at the Rideau store at 7:20am. 5th in line. Hopefully they will get a bunch of 32GBs today so I can get two. :D

CR

How long is the line now? Considering going down at lunch. Or will that be too late?

crodrigues
Aug 9th, 2010, 10:01 AM
How long is the line now? Considering going down at lunch. Or will that be too late?

At least 30 people now. They came out and said so far no phones in so everyone standing in line is here in the hope they will get some stock in this morning.

CR

Pitter
Aug 9th, 2010, 10:08 AM
Although I can't make it down to Rideau today, my friend picked one up there on Friday. He was about 45th in line and still got a 32GB unit (however, he said that was only because it seemed a lot of people ahead of him wanted 16GB units).

Of course, there's no guarantee they will get ANY phones today, it does sound like the shipments are a reasonable number of units.

fyrefly
Aug 9th, 2010, 10:16 AM
Pics of the Line at Eaton Centre from Twitter Users:

Yfrog Image : yfrog.com/n6mpwnj - Uploaded by jeffhiggins (http://yfrog.com/n6mpwnj)

psxp
Aug 9th, 2010, 10:19 AM
No phones at Rogers HQ store. Guy said on launch day they only got about 20 of each as well! Lol!

tudorjd
Aug 9th, 2010, 10:26 AM
any update on eaton centre?

sir-loin
Aug 9th, 2010, 10:44 AM
Here at rideau now, already 15 or so people waiting on line!!!! Craziness!!! Store only opens at 9:30!

Any news yet?

Pitter
Aug 9th, 2010, 11:21 AM
Friend of mine was in line. Apple guy came out around 11am and said the shipment arrived, but no phones. Line is gone.

kydee6039
Aug 9th, 2010, 11:45 AM
Just left eaton centre - about 50 people in line and manager said they got enough stock for everyone to get one - didn't feel like waiting in line but for anyone interested you probably have a good chance - lots of 32 gig molds she said.

Pitter
Aug 9th, 2010, 11:59 AM
Any news yet?

No phones for Rideau today. A friend of mine was in line. He said an employee came out around 11am and told them no phones came on their delivery today. Line is gone.

Dpcottawa
Aug 9th, 2010, 12:11 PM
None at rideau after waiting in line till 9:30 lol...

mastdesi
Aug 9th, 2010, 12:14 PM
i think there getting stocks now but 32 gb's. Laval, quebec just got some 32gb's

sir-loin
Aug 9th, 2010, 12:16 PM
None at rideau after waiting in line till 9:30 lol...

Aren't the deliveries usually around 10:30-13:00 ? I would have waited a bit longer...

ScorpioCa
Aug 9th, 2010, 12:19 PM
How many people in line at the Rideau?

Dpcottawa
Aug 9th, 2010, 12:20 PM
Aren't the deliveries usually around 10:30-13:00 ? I would have waited a bit longer...

I would o too but the guy working there said there werent getting any today...

Dpcottawa
Aug 9th, 2010, 12:21 PM
How many people in line at the Rideau?

Around 9 there was at least 20

mjollymo
Aug 9th, 2010, 12:22 PM
I would o too but the guy working there said there werent getting any today...

I believe some people were told by Apple employees that same thing last week, then an hour or two later, bam iphones in stock.

Dpcottawa
Aug 9th, 2010, 12:26 PM
I believe some people were told by Apple employees that same thing last week, then an hour or two later, bam iphones in stock.

If thats the case im going back tomorrow morning and im going to have a talk with this guy...

Dpcottawa
Aug 9th, 2010, 12:35 PM
Just called rideau and none in stock

ahollywood
Aug 9th, 2010, 12:38 PM
Was at Rideau this morning from 8am until noon and nothing. Saw a UPS shipment come in at 10:50am, but there were no Iphones in the delivery. Manager told everyone they werent getting another shipment today and to try back tomorrow because they 'may get a shipment tomorrow'. Waste of bloody time. Was 8th in line dod dmnt

mjollymo
Aug 9th, 2010, 12:40 PM
Good thing I didn't call in sick today then!

undauntedmobi
Aug 9th, 2010, 12:45 PM
The rideau greeter said they didnt expect any until later in the week but to call in the morning before coming out. I don't see how that makes sense.

canexsu
Aug 9th, 2010, 12:49 PM
I line up at Square One at 7:15 Friday morning. I was third in line. The manager opened the doors at 9 rather than 10, which was incredibly nice of her. I was out of there in 15 minutes. No problems with Rogers doing the HUP. She let us in 2 people at a time, and because I was let in quickly after she opened, I don't really know how long it took to get through the line. She did stress that we need at least 1 piece of government issued photo ID, and that it was the carrier's rule, not Apple's. They only had 1 32GB, and the rest were the 16s, so I got a 16GB, which is more than I really needed anyway. Thrilled with it so far, but no one to test Facetime with yet. :(

andreww
Aug 9th, 2010, 12:52 PM
Eaton Center is back in business with about 80 people in line. Not sure what their stock is.

Rounder
Aug 9th, 2010, 12:53 PM
The rideau greeter said they didnt expect any until later in the week but to call in the morning before coming out. I don't see how that makes sense.

Yeah don't do that. Last Tuesday I called at 11am and they told me they didn't get any, and I showed up at 4pm and they had gotten a shipment at 9am and still had some. So if I would have gone by their word, my girlfriend wouldn't have her phone.

thewalrusnp
Aug 9th, 2010, 01:30 PM
I called at 11h00 this morning and none has been received at the Ste-Catherine Apple Store in Montreal.

slightbleeding
Aug 9th, 2010, 01:39 PM
square one gots none. kicked out by security!

fyrefly
Aug 9th, 2010, 02:16 PM
Eaton Centre is sold out. They're letting people line up but saying it's "highly unlikely" people beyond a certain point in line will get a phone.

CantStop
Aug 9th, 2010, 03:11 PM
Where do you guys lineup at square 1?

slightbleeding
Aug 9th, 2010, 03:24 PM
today there was a lineup right outside the store then it was closed off and you had to line up at the Victoria Secret wall

HawkEye123
Aug 9th, 2010, 04:44 PM
Well I never went to the Apple Store today. Going to go tomorrow, and hopefully get a 32GB.

I love how the Rogers Redboard says that the Saturday date was wrong, (clearly) and that the stock is supposed to get to stores today, ya so much for that. I called 8 Rogers stores and nothing.

Way to go Rogers!

tudorjd
Aug 9th, 2010, 05:44 PM
Got my iphone 4 today after four hours in line. (I started as #52 in line at 11:30am)
Just wanted to check in to say thanks for all the info, tips and camaraderie through this VERY trying ordeal.
Now that I have the iPhone in my pocket, I have to say this was a bit of an adventure and at times was ALMOST fun. Sort of like Geocaching? Met some great folks, shared some good line-up stories, and harassed the hell out of every Rogers store around. (they deserve every iPhone question they get, for all the bad info they've been giving out!! Utter lies! They are trying to keep ppl from giving up on them and buying a Bell phone, which REALLY is in stock BTW)

So farewell fellow geeks. See you next July! (and save me a spot at the front of the line!) ;)

sir-loin
Aug 9th, 2010, 05:47 PM
Glad to hear you got one. What we need everyone to do is wait untill 5pm before lining up. That way we ppl who work can get a shot at one :p

Sent from my Nexus One

mjollymo
Aug 9th, 2010, 05:51 PM
Glad to hear you got one. What we need everyone to do is wait untill 5pm before lining up. That way we ppl who work can get a shot at one :p

Sent from my Nexus One

+1 please and thank you!

Jabh123
Aug 9th, 2010, 06:18 PM
I line up at Square One at 7:15 Friday morning. I was third in line. The manager opened the doors at 9 rather than 10, which was incredibly nice of her. I was out of there in 15 minutes. No problems with Rogers doing the HUP. She let us in 2 people at a time, and because I was let in quickly after she opened, I don't really know how long it took to get through the line. She did stress that we need at least 1 piece of government issued photo ID, and that it was the carrier's rule, not Apple's. They only had 1 32GB, and the rest were the 16s, so I got a 16GB, which is more than I really needed anyway. Thrilled with it so far, but no one to test Facetime with yet. :(

when you lined up in the morning were the mall doors closed? and if so what doors did you line up at? if you could just point it out on this map
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2249/2259848074_7b69b02230_o.jpg
and what time do you think is a good time to start lining up, becuase i have class wednesday and might not be able to get there until 11, but thursday morning i can get there for anytime
thanks for any and all info

iphoneottawa
Aug 9th, 2010, 07:22 PM
Update from No nothings at Rogers:
UPDATE (August 9, 2010, 1:05 PM) Hi everyone. We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience caused this past weekend as many of you expected iPhone 4 to be back in stock at our stores. In an effort to get devices available as soon as possible, we are expediting all shipments to stores outside our normal process. Unfortunately, there was a miscommunication on Friday and stock was not available as expected on Saturday.

We are trying to be as transparent as possible and provide you with timely information. Obviously, this isn’t a perfect process and we appreciate your patience. Stock that was en route Friday will be arriving in some stores today. Additional inventory will be arriving throughout the week. Due to high demand and limited quantities, we strongly recommend that you call ahead to ensure that iPhones are in stock.
Keith McArthur is Senior Director of Social Media at Rogers.

iphoneottawa
Aug 9th, 2010, 07:23 PM
Update Stock that was en route Friday will be arriving in some stores today.
Keith McArthur is Senior Director of Social Media at Rogers.
And of course that never happened!

HawkEye123
Aug 9th, 2010, 07:24 PM
Update from No nothings at Rogers:
UPDATE (August 9, 2010, 1:05 PM) Hi everyone. We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience caused this past weekend as many of you expected iPhone 4 to be back in stock at our stores. In an effort to get devices available as soon as possible, we are expediting all shipments to stores outside our normal process. Unfortunately, there was a miscommunication on Friday and stock was not available as expected on Saturday.

We are trying to be as transparent as possible and provide you with timely information. Obviously, this isn’t a perfect process and we appreciate your patience. Stock that was en route Friday will be arriving in some stores today. Additional inventory will be arriving throughout the week. Due to high demand and limited quantities, we strongly recommend that you call ahead to ensure that iPhones are in stock.
Keith McArthur is Senior Director of Social Media at Rogers.

Yea clearly there was a screw up.

Also, so much for stores receiving that stock today. I called 8 Rogers stores and nothing.

sir-loin
Aug 9th, 2010, 07:58 PM
Given how little stock they received on launch, I don't Know why they even bothered to say anything.
I at least got my plan changed on sat in store, but then had to call back because they screwed it up like usual.

Sent from my Nexus One

iphoneottawa
Aug 9th, 2010, 08:34 PM
I'm keeping hope!
Comm'on Apple, send some 32s to Rogers.

HawkEye123
Aug 9th, 2010, 08:37 PM
I'm counting on the Apple Store tomorrow for a 32GB. Please let it be.

sir-loin
Aug 9th, 2010, 09:49 PM
I'm counting on the Apple Store tomorrow for a 32GB. Please let it be.

+1

Also can you post a msg/pm if they get any in? Ill bring you a coffee Lol

Sent from my Nexus One

HawkEye123
Aug 9th, 2010, 09:57 PM
+1

Also can you post a msg/pm if they get any in? Ill bring you a coffee Lol

Sent from my Nexus One

Haha. Unfortunately I sold my 3GS last month, so I don't have any kind of smartphone or anything to post updates. I for sure would if I did. That's why I gotta get an iPhone 4 ASAP! :D

Next year I'm keeping my iPhone until I have the new one in my hands. Not going through all this again.

undauntedmobi
Aug 9th, 2010, 10:22 PM
I'm planning to go to Rideau on Wed. Good luck to those of you in line tomorrow!

iphoneottawa
Aug 9th, 2010, 11:27 PM
No iPhone in Montreal on Monday:
http://www.montrealgazette.com/mobile/iphone/story.html?id=3377370

Bzzliteyr
Aug 10th, 2010, 07:58 AM
07:49 - I'm 13th in line at the Ste-Catherine store. Not sure why I didn't think of hitting up one of the other two but we'll see how this goes. I drove down from Quebec City and hope it will be worth my while!!

champcar
Aug 10th, 2010, 08:07 AM
What door do you use to get in at Eaton Centre.

Thank You

ScorpioCa
Aug 10th, 2010, 08:28 AM
anyone at the Rideau Centre yet? How many in line?
I should be there by nine - hope the 32s will meet me there around 10!

iphoneottawa
Aug 10th, 2010, 08:36 AM
Good luck to all. I hope Rogers will get a few 32s also.

sir-loin
Aug 10th, 2010, 08:46 AM
anyone at the Rideau Centre yet? How many in line?
I should be there by nine - hope the 32s will meet me there around 10!

Good luck! Let us know how the line is at 9.

I will be passing by around 9:30. I have a meeting to be at though, so I wont be able to stop.

Thanks!

Sent from my Nexus One

Bzzliteyr
Aug 10th, 2010, 09:06 AM
Standing beside a guy that was in line yesterday, he said there were 10 sold in front of him at the Ste-Cath store. They sold them 2 per customer and the first 5 in line took two each.

Not everything you read in the media is true?!? Omg!!

iphoneottawa
Aug 10th, 2010, 09:09 AM
LOL! thanks for the real story.
They should limit it to one per customer.

ScorpioCa
Aug 10th, 2010, 09:16 AM
Well, at Rideau and there's about 25 of us... Hope the phones show up too.

Bzzliteyr
Aug 10th, 2010, 09:20 AM
Seems the first time he was in line they limited it to one each.

Dpcottawa
Aug 10th, 2010, 09:34 AM
Well, at Rideau and there's about 25 of us... Hope the phones show up too.

Please let us now if there is some

ScorpioCa
Aug 10th, 2010, 09:45 AM
50 of us in line at rideau - they said they have none but also said they didn't know if they would get any - so that's better than "we're not getting any today". Fingers crossed.

sir-loin
Aug 10th, 2010, 09:51 AM
50 of us in line at rideau - they said they have none but also said they didn't know if they would get any - so that's better than "we're not getting any today". Fingers crossed.

Just passed by you all in line... definitely a lot of people now as you said. Good luck!

groovetube
Aug 10th, 2010, 09:55 AM
There's STILL lineups?

good god. It'll be 2011 before anyone can get one of these things.

champcar
Aug 10th, 2010, 09:55 AM
Eaton Centre sold out at 9:10 am. First time and last time I line up.

Bzzliteyr
Aug 10th, 2010, 09:58 AM
Eaton Centre sold out at 9:10 am. First time and last time I line up.

Do you know how many they had?

andreww
Aug 10th, 2010, 10:03 AM
Do you know how many they had?

I was there at 9:30.. Still had 32GB version.

iphoneottawa
Aug 10th, 2010, 10:15 AM
There's STILL lineups?

good god. It'll be 2011 before anyone can get one of these things.

It's CRAZY!

Ekasra
Aug 10th, 2010, 10:24 AM
Does anyone know if the Apple store is doing upgrades? Or do I need to stick to waiting for the Rogers stores to get more.

andreww
Aug 10th, 2010, 10:58 AM
They certainly are doing upgrades.

ScorpioCa
Aug 10th, 2010, 11:03 AM
Well it's official -rideau just said no phones today - check back later this week maybe, maybe not...

champcar
Aug 10th, 2010, 11:21 AM
I was there at 9:30.. Still had 32GB version.


The girl came down the line at 9:10. She said they had enough up to a certain place in line. I was not in that place.

groovetube
Aug 10th, 2010, 11:25 AM
at what point do we think apple will actually have, enough iphones so we don't have to line up like cattle?

iphoneottawa
Aug 10th, 2010, 11:49 AM
Doesn't seem that any arrived in Ottawa today :(

iphoneottawa
Aug 10th, 2010, 12:01 PM
at what point do we think apple will actually have, enough iphones so we don't have to line up like cattle?

I don't know about iPhones but for Wii it took months before there were enough stocks.
At least with Wii all the stores were getting them so lines were shorter.

Bzzliteyr
Aug 10th, 2010, 01:01 PM
Apple store downtown Montreal update: I am now ninth in line. UPS guy walking by to another store mentioned a delayed flight which coincides with what the apple rep said. She passed the word earlier that they were in fact waiting on a shipment. We'll see!

ethanlechcharles
Aug 10th, 2010, 01:09 PM
I don't know about iPhones but for Wii it took months before there were enough stocks.
At least with Wii all the stores were getting them so lines were shorter.

i feel like with Wii though they wouldn't have been able to ship as many. And they were weekly shipments, not daily. At least not where I was trying to buy them.

I'm being hopeful, but I think they'll be at least be available to order by phone before the end of the month.

andreww
Aug 10th, 2010, 01:19 PM
I really don't understand why they don't separate the line for unlocked and carrier upgrades.

As for the lineups? I don't see an end for some time. For a lot of people they can pick up this phone for $160. if they don't want it they can easily sell it for $600. If they do they can sell their previous phone for more than they paid for a new one! Why wouldn't their be a lineup? Anybody who is eligible for an upgrade and chooses not to are just stupid IMO.

thewalrusnp
Aug 10th, 2010, 01:35 PM
Apple store downtown Montreal update: I am now ninth in line. UPS guy walking by to another store mentioned a delayed flight which coincides with what the apple rep said. She passed the word earlier that they were in fact waiting on a shipment. We'll see!

How big is the line right now?

luvboatcapn
Aug 10th, 2010, 01:40 PM
Got a 32GB and a 16GB upgrade from 3GS at Rogers Plus Highland Hills in Kitchener Ontario this morning…total crapshoot and I lucked out. I called at 11:06 am and they had just opened them…requested my phones and they said I had an hour to be there or they were fair game.

It is literally a 2 minute drive for me…by the time I got there all 14 (I think 8×16GB and 6×32GB) that they received were being held for others that were given the 60 minute deadline…after that they are put on hold for others.

Customer service at this store was VERY professional and has maintained that every time I have called the past week…unfortunately I cannot say the same for the other 6 Rogers Plus locations I have also been regularly calling…either never answering or forwarding to voicemail…or just downright rude.

I understand how frustrating this would be for an employee trying to do their job…but we are only doing as we have been instructed to do by Rogers..

Kalandino
Aug 10th, 2010, 01:41 PM
Called Fairview in Pointe Claire at 10am and 12:15pm. Both times was told no shipment and don't know when next one will be.

sir-loin
Aug 10th, 2010, 01:50 PM
lets hope for a 5pm delivery! lol

Paul82
Aug 10th, 2010, 02:02 PM
When I got mine they were periodically separating the line those buying unlocked who had received a cards that showed there was stick for them were pulled out and allowed to purchase more quickly forgoing the in store activation process that eats up so much time.

fyrefly
Aug 10th, 2010, 02:14 PM
They run the line in a first-come, first-served basis. Regardless of carrier upgrade or unlocked. Unlocked people get in and get out quicker, but they get no priority based on buying unlocked (ie: Unlocked people who join a line at 2pm can't jump ahead and take phones from those waiting since 10am for a carrier upgrade).

cutra
Aug 10th, 2010, 02:15 PM
I guess there is nothing much in Toronto....

Bzzliteyr
Aug 10th, 2010, 03:24 PM
Apple store manager just came out and apologized saying there'd be no iPhones today.

Bummer.

ethanlechcharles
Aug 10th, 2010, 03:27 PM
Seems like everyone BUT Apple stores are receiving them today.
Neat.

andreww
Aug 10th, 2010, 03:43 PM
They run the line in a first-come, first-served basis. Regardless of carrier upgrade or unlocked. Unlocked people get in and get out quicker, but they get no priority based on buying unlocked (ie: Unlocked people who join a line at 2pm can't jump ahead and take phones from those waiting since 10am for a carrier upgrade).


Are they different stock or do they basically lock the phone in the activation? If they are separate stock, I see no reason in making people wait. If all the phones start out unlocked however, I can see why they do it.

CantStop
Aug 10th, 2010, 03:47 PM
I'm planning to go tommorow at square one. Does anyone know what time the mall opens and if it's not open early, where is the lineup?

TenBlade
Aug 10th, 2010, 03:56 PM
Roger's Corp store at the mall in Windsor got 16 in today, 5 32's, and 11 16's. Being there every day when the shipments come in finally paid off. Called a couple friends as soon as they opened the box and I saw the phones, and they made it in time to each get a 16.

I just feel bad for the other people who didn't get one, since apparently nowhere else in Windsor got any today.

thewalrusnp
Aug 10th, 2010, 04:05 PM
Apple store manager just came out and apologized saying there'd be no iPhones today.

Bummer.

Just to be sure, you waited to whole day just to being told that they would not receive any iPhone today? Good job Apple. :clap:

wonderings
Aug 10th, 2010, 04:09 PM
I just picked one up today. It helps to have inside sources letting you know when a shipment comes in ;)

Benito
Aug 10th, 2010, 04:13 PM
I just picked one up today. It helps to have inside sources letting you know when a shipment comes in ;)


Now that you got yours can you PM me when you find out the next shipment will be in?;)

Paul82
Aug 10th, 2010, 04:15 PM
Are they different stock or do they basically lock the phone in the activation? If they are separate stock, I see no reason in making people wait. If all the phones start out unlocked however, I can see why they do it.

It's all the same stock as far as I know... This is just my theory from the way the activation process went in store but the phone is locked to whatever carrier sim is in it the first time it is connected to iTunes as the apple chick was sure to make sure the sim was in it before connecting to iTunes for activation, anyone buying an unlocked phone might be able to provide more insight but would assume if no sim is in when fist connected it is permanently unlocked.

Asherek
Aug 10th, 2010, 04:15 PM
Now that you got yours can you PM me when you find out the next shipment will be in?;)

Same, I'd like to know for Friday if possible please.

sir-loin
Aug 10th, 2010, 05:00 PM
It's all the same stock as far as I know... This is just my theory from the way the activation process went in store but the phone is locked to whatever carrier sim is in it the first time it is connected to iTunes as the apple chick was sure to make sure the sim was in it before connecting to iTunes for activation, anyone buying an unlocked phone might be able to provide more insight but would assume if no sim is in when fist connected it is permanently unlocked.

I also think this is the way it works. We had some old iPhone 3G phones unlocked for us at work by a cell phone company rep(or reseller :confused: I'm not sure). She told us not to connect the phones to itunes until we had taken out our old sim cards and put the new ones in (or it would re-lock to that carrier).

Rounder
Aug 10th, 2010, 05:14 PM
It's all the same stock as far as I know... This is just my theory from the way the activation process went in store but the phone is locked to whatever carrier sim is in it the first time it is connected to iTunes as the apple chick was sure to make sure the sim was in it before connecting to iTunes for activation, anyone buying an unlocked phone might be able to provide more insight but would assume if no sim is in when fist connected it is permanently unlocked.

No the process is done through scanning certain codes. They have codes for Rogers / Fido / Bell / Telus and 1 for unlocked. When they scan this in at sale, it ties your IMEI with whichever one they registered you with. That's how the process is done. I'm 98% sure as I saw it done 5 times (bought 5) and I also asked the Apple Store guy and that's what he said.

HawkEye123
Aug 10th, 2010, 06:44 PM
Well guys, I finally got myself an iPhone 4 today. :D

Here's the story:

Showed up at Fairview (Toronto) at around 8:30 am. A little later an employee comes out saying that they have none in stock at the moment, so we just waited. They got a shipment in at around 10:30-11 am, but no iPhones.

After that they told everyone that they aren't getting anymore shipments for the day and that waiting wouldn't be worth it. Two security guards even came and told everyone that they weren't getting any more shipments. After hearing the bad news, about 30 people left. That put me from around 45th in line, to about 17th give or take. We debated whether to stay or leave, we ended up staying, but we were very close to leaving.

About 15 people stayed and held out in hopes of a shipment. At about 12:00 or so, an employee comes out and says that they received a shipment of both sizes. So after waiting a bit more, she came out and took our names, what we wanted (device only or upgrade), and what size we wanted.

About 3 hours later we finally got inside the store, and were in and out in 15 minutes or so.

All in all, we waited about 7 hours and a bit, from arriving, until leaving with my iPhone 4.

I just got back from BestBuy with a case, I know about the free case program, but I had to get a case for it today because I want to protect it. I'll just order another case, hey it's free! :D

So there you have it, a long winded tale of waiting. Waiting can sometimes pay off, today is proof.

Jabh123
Aug 10th, 2010, 07:51 PM
nice job hawkeye, congrats on finally getting the phone
but anyone know what a good time to go to the apple store square one tomorrow would be? i won't be able to make it until about 11am. if that's too late what would be a good time to go on the thursday? i have all day off from work, and what door should i go to and wait if i have to go before the mall opens?

cutra
Aug 10th, 2010, 08:02 PM
Well guys, I finally got myself an iPhone 4 today. :D

Here's the story:

Showed up at Fairview (Toronto) at around 8:30 am. A little later an employee comes out saying that they have none in stock at the moment, so we just waited. They got a shipment in at around 10:30-11 am, but no iPhones.

After that they told everyone that they aren't getting anymore shipments for the day and that waiting wouldn't be worth it. Two security guards even came and told everyone that they weren't getting any more shipments. After hearing the bad news, about 30 people left. That put me from around 45th in line, to about 17th give or take. We debated whether to stay or leave, we ended up staying, but we were very close to leaving.

About 15 people stayed and held out in hopes of a shipment. At about 12:00 or so, an employee comes out and says that they received a shipment of both sizes. So after waiting a bit more, she came out and took our names, what we wanted (device only or upgrade), and what size we wanted.

About 3 hours later we finally got inside the store, and were in and out in 15 minutes or so.

All in all, we waited about 7 hours and a bit, from arriving, until leaving with my iPhone 4.

I just got back from BestBuy with a case, I know about the free case program, but I had to get a case for it today because I want to protect it. I'll just order another case, hey it's free! :D

So there you have it, a long winded tale of waiting. Waiting can sometimes pay off, today is proof.

Great going buddy....
My brother is dying for one as his phone fell and cracked now he's using some old ghetto phone..lol....

maximusbibicus
Aug 10th, 2010, 09:29 PM
Casually shopping at Vaughan Mills today with the iPhone being the last thing on my mind. Sign in the Rogers store says "iPhone 4 Out Of Stock".....but some guy was walking out with one. Peaked in, no line, asked if they had any and yes, they just got a shipment. Got a 32GB and a 16GB (for the Wifey). In and out in 15 min.

THATS how its done.

:)

cutra
Aug 10th, 2010, 09:35 PM
Well guys, I finally got myself an iPhone 4 today. :D

Here's the story:

Showed up at Fairview (Toronto) at around 8:30 am. A little later an employee comes out saying that they have none in stock at the moment, so we just waited. They got a shipment in at around 10:30-11 am, but no iPhones.

After that they told everyone that they aren't getting anymore shipments for the day and that waiting wouldn't be worth it. Two security guards even came and told everyone that they weren't getting any more shipments. After hearing the bad news, about 30 people left. That put me from around 45th in line, to about 17th give or take. We debated whether to stay or leave, we ended up staying, but we were very close to leaving.

About 15 people stayed and held out in hopes of a shipment. At about 12:00 or so, an employee comes out and says that they received a shipment of both sizes. So after waiting a bit more, she came out and took our names, what we wanted (device only or upgrade), and what size we wanted.

About 3 hours later we finally got inside the store, and were in and out in 15 minutes or so.

All in all, we waited about 7 hours and a bit, from arriving, until leaving with my iPhone 4.

I just got back from BestBuy with a case, I know about the free case program, but I had to get a case for it today because I want to protect it. I'll just order another case, hey it's free! :D

So there you have it, a long winded tale of waiting. Waiting can sometimes pay off, today is proof.

Casually shopping at Vaughan Mills today with the iPhone being the last thing on my mind. Sign in the Rogers store says "iPhone 4 Out Of Stock".....but some guy was walking out with one. Peaked in, no line, asked if they had any and yes, they just got a shipment. Got a 32GB and a 16GB (for the Wifey). In and out in 15 min.

THATS how its done.

:)

nicely done man!
anyone have an experience like that at a Fido store?

Crystal009
Aug 10th, 2010, 09:49 PM
Hawkeye, you are making me want to actually go to an Apple store and line up at 8:30am...But man, I dunno if I can bring myself to do it. Would 9:30am be too late I'm wondering...*sigh* See I wasn't even considering this, I want to avoid this hell until next month but you got lucky (after 7 hours or so, but still). What a dilemma! Does anyone know if the Apple store at Yorkdale (Toronto) gets iPhones on Friday...I don't think anyone knows but it doesn't hurt to ask. UGH! This hurts.

iphoneottawa
Aug 10th, 2010, 10:27 PM
Casually shopping at Vaughan Mills today with the iPhone being the last thing on my mind. Sign in the Rogers store says "iPhone 4 Out Of Stock".....but some guy was walking out with one. Peaked in, no line, asked if they had any and yes, they just got a shipment. Got a 32GB and a 16GB (for the Wifey). In and out in 15 min.

THATS how its done.

:)

Well I think I talk for lots of people here when I say:


I HATE YOU!







Just kidding! I hope that will happen to me also. Enjoy the iP4s!

champcar
Aug 11th, 2010, 08:17 AM
27th in line at Eaton Centre @ 8:16am. We shall see

undauntedmobi
Aug 11th, 2010, 08:19 AM
4th in line at Rideau

phphreak
Aug 11th, 2010, 08:33 AM
Well guys, I finally got myself an iPhone 4 today. :D

Here's the story:

Showed up at Fairview (Toronto) at around 8:30 am. A little later an employee comes out saying that they have none in stock at the moment, so we just waited. They got a shipment in at around 10:30-11 am, but no iPhones.

After that they told everyone that they aren't getting anymore shipments for the day and that waiting wouldn't be worth it. Two security guards even came and told everyone that they weren't getting any more shipments. After hearing the bad news, about 30 people left. That put me from around 45th in line, to about 17th give or take. We debated whether to stay or leave, we ended up staying, but we were very close to leaving.

About 15 people stayed and held out in hopes of a shipment. At about 12:00 or so, an employee comes out and says that they received a shipment of both sizes. So after waiting a bit more, she came out and took our names, what we wanted (device only or upgrade), and what size we wanted.

About 3 hours later we finally got inside the store, and were in and out in 15 minutes or so.

All in all, we waited about 7 hours and a bit, from arriving, until leaving with my iPhone 4.

I just got back from BestBuy with a case, I know about the free case program, but I had to get a case for it today because I want to protect it. I'll just order another case, hey it's free! :D

So there you have it, a long winded tale of waiting. Waiting can sometimes pay off, today is proof.

Good job! I know someone who left that line when they told everyone that they wouldn't get any stock that day. I told them to stay in line and they didn't listen to me.

I stood in line for 4.5 hrs at square one to get my phone. Well worth it.

Jabh123
Aug 11th, 2010, 08:36 AM
phphreak, when you went to square one what time did you end up lining up at? and about how many people were in line?

cutra
Aug 11th, 2010, 08:56 AM
Does anyone know how the supply is at the fido store or can you also just go to the Apple store for a hardware upgrade if someone is on Fido?

snipes
Aug 11th, 2010, 09:05 AM
Does anyone know how the supply is at the fido store or can you also just go to the Apple store for a hardware upgrade if someone is on Fido?

Apple store will do hardware upgrades for FIDO. I did a Rogers HUP there.

jakey
Aug 11th, 2010, 09:11 AM
Does anyone know how the supply is at the fido store or can you also just go to the Apple store for a hardware upgrade if someone is on Fido?

Apple store will do hardware upgrades for FIDO. I did a Rogers HUP there.

This is true, that's what I did.

sir-loin
Aug 11th, 2010, 09:48 AM
4th in line at Rideau

Good Luck! ps. I saw a UPS truck headed towards Rideau center at around 9:25ish... (could be for anything lol) also about 20 people in line around that time (didn't count, just a guess).

Post back if they get any! Thanks!

Artofilm
Aug 11th, 2010, 09:56 AM
Anyone know any news about SquareOne Mississauga?

Deathlok2001
Aug 11th, 2010, 10:07 AM
I can confirm that any day (could even be today) the APPLE stores in Edmonton will get their 3rd shipment of iPhone 4s. So fret not, it will be yours soon!

champcar
Aug 11th, 2010, 10:15 AM
Nothing at Eaton Centre yet 10:15am

Jabh123
Aug 11th, 2010, 10:38 AM
Anyone know any news about SquareOne Mississauga?

At square one now, theres like 15 people waiting, but no iphones, just waiting it out t seems until the next shipment

ericlewis91
Aug 11th, 2010, 10:48 AM
went by my mall at 12 last night (masonville, london ontario)

and there was people waiting for a shipment tommorow.

dmenava
Aug 11th, 2010, 11:02 AM
I live in Surrey BC in the GVRD....I've looked almost everywhere for this bloody thing...Any one have a clue where and when these bastards are coming to my area?

sir-loin
Aug 11th, 2010, 11:03 AM
I live in Surrey BC in the GVRD....I've looked almost everywhere for this bloody thing...Any one have a clue where and when these bastards are coming to my area?

lol why did that make me think of bubbles and the Green Bastard from parts unknown..

I don't think anyone will know for sure when anyone is getting anything... Its all guesswork.

crodrigues
Aug 11th, 2010, 11:09 AM
Any news on the Rideau Store in Ottawa today?

CR

Bzzliteyr
Aug 11th, 2010, 11:12 AM
Posting thus from the Ste Catherine street Apple store.

Can anyone confirm any stock in any Apple stores?!? This is incredibly frustrating!!

kev4pres
Aug 11th, 2010, 11:14 AM
Anything KW area that we know of? I hate harassing the stores with consistant phone calls.

jigamanz
Aug 11th, 2010, 11:31 AM
Does anyone know anything about rogers stores in pickering? or anywhere in durham or scarborough? thanks.

jigamanz
Aug 11th, 2010, 11:33 AM
Anyone know any news about SquareOne Mississauga?

They received a shipment yesterday apparently. Doubt they would get one today.

figo
Aug 11th, 2010, 11:36 AM
Rogers stores in the Mississauga area received ship yesterday. 5- 8 units per store.

Still looking but not in a rush.

morning_bird
Aug 11th, 2010, 11:49 AM
I got mine from customer relations at rogers yesterday and its already on the way to my house!!! ahh i cant believe it im soo happy!!

ScorpioCa
Aug 11th, 2010, 11:56 AM
Rideau update... They've come out and asked to form a single file... But that's it so far

ahollywood
Aug 11th, 2010, 11:56 AM
Sat infront of Rideau store both on Monday and Tuesday from 7:40am until noon. Each day said no Iphones were received in order and would not receive any until end of week. Anyone have any luck today at the Rideau store? I called but we all know they are super helpful there..

crodrigues
Aug 11th, 2010, 12:04 PM
How many people at the Rideau Store now?

CR

dmenava
Aug 11th, 2010, 12:06 PM
I got mine from customer relations at rogers yesterday and its already on the way to my house!!! ahh i cant believe it im soo happy!!

How did you get that to happen?

morning_bird
Aug 11th, 2010, 12:25 PM
well at first i found out that bell actually had iphones available for purchase and you would be shipped it within 14 days. so i thought well, my three year contract with rogers is over within four months, i might as well call rogers and inquire about cancelling my plan so that i could order one from bell and start a new contract there. i basically explained to the customer service rep that i was disappointed rogers didn't have any and was aware they wouldn't really know when they had any in stock. she was really sympathetic and said that she was going to check the stock through customer relations. she said that she just so happened to have a single 16g ip4 and suggested i snatch it up quickly as she's seen other ip4's in stock periodically that get snatched up in seconds. i guess it was just a complete fluke! after she secured the iphone, we talked about plans and i managed to get a really nice deal on top of all of that!

i'm so completely grateful to rogers, i've been a long time customer, so perhaps it has something to do with that, and of course the way you talk to them! being courteous i find always helps of course! this service rep genuinely cared to take over half an hour to see what kind of savings she could get for me and made sure i was completely satisfied!

and the best part is...it's on route to my door as we speak!! :love2:

Kalandino
Aug 11th, 2010, 12:34 PM
Fairview Pointe Claire received 1st batch at 10:30 am (30 phones). 2nd batch came in at 11:30 am (they won't say how many). People are walking in and getting their names put on a list so I guess they still have some.
I've been here since 9 am. Was 10th in line. Have 32gb waiting to be activated. Activation is taking forever. They are plagued with slow network and printer problems.

ahollywood
Aug 11th, 2010, 12:35 PM
Just spoke with Apple Store on Rideau, says they received an order of Iphones and they have 'plenty'........ just a heads up

Kalandino
Aug 11th, 2010, 12:39 PM
Fairview Pointe-Claire received 30 at 10:30 am and another shipment at 11:30 (wouldn't tell us how many).
People are still walking in and getting their names on a list so they might still have.
Been here since 9am and was 10th in line. Have a 32gb waiting to be activated. Having network and printer problems so activation is turning into a nightmare.

Ekasra
Aug 11th, 2010, 12:46 PM
Any news on Rideau? Is it worth it to come now?

mjollymo
Aug 11th, 2010, 12:47 PM
How many people are at rideau?

If the line isn't too bad, I may try to duck out of work early...

undauntedmobi
Aug 11th, 2010, 12:51 PM
Just got my ip4 32gb at rideau. There was about 20 in line. Looks like they have plenty!

crodrigues
Aug 11th, 2010, 01:03 PM
15 people in front of me at the Rideau. Just got 2 32GBs! One hour wait from now due to the upgrade process!
So far they seem to have at least 100 units.

CR

mjollymo
Aug 11th, 2010, 01:03 PM
Just got my ip4 32gb at rideau. There was about 20 in line. Looks like they have plenty!

Before I try to take off half a day of work, can you guestimate what "plenty" is?

Just don't want to take the time off work, and travel time from Kanata to Rideau, just to find out they sold out.

mjollymo
Aug 11th, 2010, 01:04 PM
15 people in front of me at the Rideau. Just got 2 32GBs! One hour wait from now due to the upgrade process!
So far they seem to have at least 100 units.

CR

100! Those are good odds!

Rounder
Aug 11th, 2010, 01:05 PM
Looks like there is hope. Everyone flock to Rideau!

sir-loin
Aug 11th, 2010, 01:09 PM
The line goes all the way to sears

Sent from my Nexus One

mjollymo
Aug 11th, 2010, 01:20 PM
The line goes all the way to sears

Sent from my Nexus One

Well so much for that then.

mjollymo
Aug 11th, 2010, 01:21 PM
Do we know if Rogers got any shipments today?

sir-loin
Aug 11th, 2010, 01:26 PM
Well so much for that then.

But they have not cut off the line yet and they said they got lots. I'm near the back...

Sent from my Nexus One

ahollywood
Aug 11th, 2010, 01:30 PM
Called a couple Rogers stores.. said they are expecting a shipment by the end of the week...nothing today though!

mjollymo
Aug 11th, 2010, 01:30 PM
But they have not cut off the line yet and they said they got lots. I'm near the back...

Sent from my Nexus One

True, but just doing the math in my head, it would take an hour or so to get there from Kanata, by bus. I won't be able to get out of work until 2. Which means, I'm looking at 3:30 or so by the time I get there. If the line went from 15 people to all the way to sears in a matter of 10-15 minutes, well not looking good at all.

ahollywood
Aug 11th, 2010, 01:32 PM
Anyone know what the chances are of Apple on Rideau getting another shipment tomorrow? Like I mentioned earlier I was at Ridea Apple on Monday and Tuesday bright and early and waited until noon both days and nothing. Then of course the one day I decide not to go, is when they get them...

Anyone think that they'll get some tomorrow too?

sir-loin
Aug 11th, 2010, 01:42 PM
Anyone know what the chances are of Apple on Rideau getting another shipment tomorrow? Like I mentioned earlier I was at Ridea Apple on Monday and Tuesday bright and early and waited until noon both days and nothing. Then of course the one day I decide not to go, is when they get them...

Anyone think that they'll get some tomorrow too?

I don't think the stores even know... They seem to have gotten a large shipment.. usually the next day they have a couple from ppl who couldnt get theirs for whatever reason...


Sent from my Nexus One

crodrigues
Aug 11th, 2010, 01:43 PM
Called a couple Rogers stores.. said they are expecting a shipment by the end of the week...nothing today though!

Some stores actually got them today. I called one around 11:00am (Carling or Woodroofe) and they got 10. Sold out in 5 minutes.

CR

ahollywood
Aug 11th, 2010, 01:45 PM
Before I try to take off half a day of work, can you guestimate what "plenty" is?

Just don't want to take the time off work, and travel time from Kanata to Rideau, just to find out they sold out.

Hey Mjolly - I'm in Kanata too, any way you want to pick an extra one up for me ? ;)

sir-loin
Aug 11th, 2010, 01:49 PM
People in the very back are getting maybe's now...

Sent from my Nexus One

mjollymo
Aug 11th, 2010, 01:50 PM
Hey Mjolly - I'm in Kanata too, any way you want to pick an extra one up for me ? ;)

Given how the line just ballooned to sears, they would be sold out by the time I even get there (via bus). Frustration sets in again, and hope for another day.

I should just take a day off work, but with all the uncertainty about whether they will get a shipment, not worth it.

ahollywood
Aug 11th, 2010, 01:55 PM
Given how the line just ballooned to sears, they would be sold out by the time I even get there (via bus). Frustration sets in again, and hope for another day.

I should just take a day off work, but with all the uncertainty about whether they will get a shipment, not worth it.

Yeahhhh don't do it. I took both Monday and Tuesday off and waited from 7:40am - 12pm and both days they did not get a shipment. Very frustrating and incredibly disapointing!!!XX)

andreww
Aug 11th, 2010, 01:58 PM
My buddy just got his at 1:40pm at the Sherway store. He was 15th in line before the store opened, so things seem to be moving slowly. On a side note, if you are not with Rogers check stores like Best Buy. They had stock last night when I was there.

bringonthenite
Aug 11th, 2010, 02:16 PM
Rogers Plus in Halifax had 20 today.

HawkEye123
Aug 11th, 2010, 02:18 PM
Good job! I know someone who left that line when they told everyone that they wouldn't get any stock that day. I told them to stay in line and they didn't listen to me.

I stood in line for 4.5 hrs at square one to get my phone. Well worth it.

Yeah, I felt bad for everyone who left. :( But they didn't know if more iPhones would come so it's hard to decide whether to stay or leave. Only about 2 hours later they came out saying they got a shipment.

It was well worth the 7 hour wait for me! It was kinda fun just sitting outside the Apple Store all day LOL.:D I've never been inside a Canadian Apple Store before either. I got a fancy Apple bag that I will keep forever.:D

crodrigues
Aug 11th, 2010, 03:19 PM
Just activated two iPhones 4 32GB at the Rideau Apple store. Around 3 hours wait but all good and worth. No more waiting in lines for me!!!

CR

vi3taxn
Aug 11th, 2010, 03:31 PM
Are there still "plenty" more at rideau!? i'm almost done work

jenb
Aug 11th, 2010, 03:38 PM
Uh, would anyone know if it would be easier snagging a 16GB in either Calgary or Edmonton this Friday? I'm swinging through one of those towns and was looking to buy an unlocked from the Apple store. Thanks

Crystal009
Aug 11th, 2010, 03:39 PM
From what I'm reading it seems like Apple stores are gradually getting more in stock this week. Maybe I'll try my luck on Friday. In the meantime, if anyone has any news on the Yorkdale or Eaton Centre stores, please post!

ahollywood
Aug 11th, 2010, 03:45 PM
Think any will be left over at the Rideau centre say around 5pm?

ahollywood
Aug 11th, 2010, 03:51 PM
Just called Apple - said they have no more phones in stock, just sold out!

crodrigues
Aug 11th, 2010, 04:39 PM
Given the amount of people at the Rideau Store today and the fact I saw many people getting 2 phones like I did, I can easily guess they got over 100 phones today. Easily. So it seems the shipments are now larger due to the demand I assume. The best bet in Ottawa for sure is to get at the Apple store.
The Rogers ones I called today got anywhere between 5 and 10 units. No more than that.

CR

mixedup
Aug 11th, 2010, 05:03 PM
part of the problem is that EVERYONE buys 2 phones....and the 2nd always ends up on kijiji (or ebay). i'm waiting....will get one when i get one (we're almost a month down....only 11 months to go until the iphone 4S or whatever they'll call it!).

jakey
Aug 11th, 2010, 05:33 PM
Yeah, I felt bad for everyone who left. :( But they didn't know if more iPhones would come so it's hard to decide whether to stay or leave. Only about 2 hours later they came out saying they got a shipment.

It was well worth the 7 hour wait for me! It was kinda fun just sitting outside the Apple Store all day LOL.:D I've never been inside a Canadian Apple Store before either. I got a fancy Apple bag that I will keep forever.:D

It just occurred to me that I didn't get an Apple bag when I bought my iPhone from Yorkdale last week. Wasn't even offered one (for 5¢). Weird.

M.A.
Aug 11th, 2010, 06:00 PM
I ordered a 16gb iPhone 4 from Bell on August 5 (via telephone).
The guy I talked with said it would arrive within 10 to 14 business days.
The charge showed up on my credit card today.
I'm hoping that it arrives early. I'm so psyched to get an iPhone!

Benito
Aug 11th, 2010, 06:01 PM
I don't want a bag, I just want an iPhone 4.:( My 3G is driving my mad. iOS4 is nasty on it lately. There are long pauses (freezes) when doing stuff. After a 30 second wait, it will become responsive again. Maddening it is.

Jabh123
Aug 11th, 2010, 06:07 PM
anyone know what stock will be like for square one tomorrow?

DukeMazer
Aug 11th, 2010, 07:33 PM
Yorkdale or Fairview tomorrow? I want one in the morning. I'm willing to go early at 6am but I can sit there until their 3pm shipment? Where do you line up before these malls open?

Deathlok2001
Aug 11th, 2010, 08:40 PM
Lines are solid at Southgate

mlmichels
Aug 11th, 2010, 08:41 PM
I ordered a 16gb iPhone 4 from Bell on August 5 (via telephone).
The guy I talked with said it would arrive within 10 to 14 business days.
The charge showed up on my credit card today.
I'm hoping that it arrives early. I'm so psyched to get an iPhone!


Anyone know if you can order by phone from Fido yet? I tried when the phone was released (and was charged $40 for the supposed "free calls from outside Canada" - I am on the road in the States so will be complaining about that when I return next week) but they told me you wouldn't be able to order by phone. Now it looks like Bell are letting you do that - can't believe that Fido/Rogers wouldn't do the same.

iphoneottawa
Aug 11th, 2010, 09:03 PM
Passed by Rogers today. Their Waiting for a shipment this Friday. Or at least they hope.

Deathlok2001
Aug 11th, 2010, 09:06 PM
:eek: People are still lining up! :eek:

satchmo
Aug 11th, 2010, 09:10 PM
Is all hope lost in getting an iPhone 4 before the end of the year?

Seems like an exercise in futility by putting one's name on any wait list since it's looking like months before they catch up with others already on a waiting list.

Paul82
Aug 11th, 2010, 09:21 PM
It really doesn't seem like the supply situation is much worse than when the 3G launched in 2008 back then it took about a month before most stores had ample stock on hand... Do remember it's still less than 2 weeks since launch.

resh
Aug 11th, 2010, 09:24 PM
FYI -

if you are with telus and your contract is expired..you can log into your telus account and "upgrade" your phone to an iph4. I did this yesterday and got the phone today !! Yes TODAY !! It was supposed to take 5 wks but i got it in 24hrs !

good luck to everyone !

Benito
Aug 11th, 2010, 09:32 PM
OK I take that back. Since updating to iOS 4.0.2 my 3G is working much better again. I'm not sure why but it is. I still want the iPhone 4 though.

sir-loin
Aug 11th, 2010, 09:35 PM
I decided today would be the day, waited from around 1:15 until 6 (rogers issue since I was on a bb plan still).

Apple store employees are almost eerily helpful and excited lol. But I definitly liked the armosphere of the waiting line.. as weird as it sounds.

Good luck to everyone! You may have a chance early tom0orrow from ppl who didn't pick theirs up today.

Sent from my Nexus One

groovetube
Aug 11th, 2010, 09:46 PM
OK I take that back. Since updating to iOS 4.0.2 my 3G is working much better again. I'm not sure why but it is. I still want the iPhone 4 though.


4.02?

thought it was just 4.01 I'll have to go look

Paul82
Aug 11th, 2010, 11:16 PM
4.02 came out today, it patches the PDF vulnerability that was exploited with the web-based jailbreak a couple weeks ago...

iphoneottawa
Aug 11th, 2010, 11:38 PM
4.02 or 4.01 doesn't matter to me. Just get me an iPhone 4!

iphoneottawa
Aug 12th, 2010, 06:31 AM
Good luck iPhone hunting!
I have to wait 'till tomorrow when Rogers may get a few.

Benito
Aug 12th, 2010, 06:57 AM
I'm going to make a visit to an Apple store tomorrow morning to try to get an iPhone 4 again. In the meantime, I'm eating my words, the iOS 4.0.2 didn't fix my 3G woes. The better performance was temporary.:(

MikeyXX
Aug 12th, 2010, 07:45 AM
Two Apple employees in two seperate stores are surprised that there are still lines. They said that they would have thought it would have worn off already as it's been more than 2 weeks since the release. Oh well, this is what Apple lives for, pushing a product and then not having enough so that there is a hype attached.

ahollywood
Aug 12th, 2010, 08:23 AM
I had to go to work this morning (after taking Monday and Tuesday off to wait in line) but my boyfriend has been at Apple since 7:15 am this morning waiting patiently to get himself and I an Iphone 4.


What are the chances of Rideau Apple Store getting another shipment today?

Any ideas people? :heybaby:

mjollymo
Aug 12th, 2010, 08:38 AM
I think I may try to take tomorrow off. With possible Rogers store shipments expected, and a possible Apple store shipment, I think it's a good chance to finally get my hands on one.

Beerbaron
Aug 12th, 2010, 08:44 AM
I had to go to work this morning (after taking Monday and Tuesday off to wait in line) but my boyfriend has been at Apple since 7:15 am this morning waiting patiently to get himself and I an Iphone 4.


What are the chances of Rideau Apple Store getting another shipment today?

Any ideas people? :heybaby:

I think there's a pretty good chance. Seems they've only gotten 1 shipment so far this week so I would think they would get another today. Good luck!

vi3taxn
Aug 12th, 2010, 09:15 AM
got my ip4 yesterday at rideau! hahaha...the guy in front of me supposedly had the last one, but after commitment and faith, 5/6 other people and me got 32s after waiting 4-5 hours. NO MORE LINES

ahollywood
Aug 12th, 2010, 09:34 AM
I'm really hoping for a shipment of Iphone 4s to the Rideau store today. Like I said, I waited for at least a combined time of 10 hours on Monday and Tuesday but to no avail.

My boyfriend just said that an Apple employee came out and said they have no phones and they don't know what's coming in today's shipment. I guess it's a good sign that they are at least acknowledging that they are going to be getting a shipment of SOMETHING today. Everyone keep your fingers crossed!!!!

bringonthenite
Aug 12th, 2010, 09:53 AM
8 16GB iPhone 4's at Rogers plus Halifax shopping centre.

jigamanz
Aug 12th, 2010, 10:29 AM
Anything in toronto yet???

I wanna go somewhere early tomm morning and stake out for the day. Where do u suggest staking out?

iphoneottawa
Aug 12th, 2010, 10:35 AM
Good luck to all.
Any news from Rideau or Rogers in Ottawa?

ahollywood
Aug 12th, 2010, 10:37 AM
Nothing yet. My boyfriend is currently one of the first five in line at Rideau and they haven't said anything yet other than they are not sure what is coming in their shipment and that they have none left over from yesterday.


I'm really, really keeping my fingers crossed. UPS shipment should be arriving in the next 20 minutes or so....

iphoneottawa
Aug 12th, 2010, 10:45 AM
Good luck!

ahollywood
Aug 12th, 2010, 10:49 AM
Good luck!

Thanks :rolleyes:. I think if there's none today I'm just going to give up and wait until theres plenty of stock in Rogers stores. Tired of the chase and tired of being disapointed.

....also, if I stop being so impatient and wait 'til Rogers stores have them then I can upgrade and not buy it out right which would save me loads of cash-ola!!

ahollywood
Aug 12th, 2010, 10:51 AM
Still no shipment to Rideau store yet.

On Monday and Tuesday the shipments came between 10:50-11:00am but there were no Iphones on board. So any minute now hopefully I'll hear some good news!

Hoping for the best :)

ktann
Aug 12th, 2010, 11:05 AM
how many ppl are in line at rideau? thanks!

ahollywood
Aug 12th, 2010, 11:05 AM
how many ppl are in line at rideau? thanks!

About 30-40 I was told

iphoneottawa
Aug 12th, 2010, 11:19 AM
Thanks for all the updates. I hope you'll get it today!

ahollywood
Aug 12th, 2010, 11:28 AM
No Iphones in this shipment.... BUMMMMER!


I give up! :(

mjollymo
Aug 12th, 2010, 11:36 AM
If I can get tomorrow off, I better not be disappointed too! I keep hearing Rogers is expecting some tomorrow plus apple store may get a shipment. So here's hoping

iphoneottawa
Aug 12th, 2010, 12:06 PM
Do they only receive one shipment a day?

iphoneottawa
Aug 12th, 2010, 12:08 PM
I also heard tomorrow for Rogers and will be very pissed off if they don't get any!
It's been 2 weeks already!

ahollywood
Aug 12th, 2010, 12:10 PM
Yeah.... huge disapointment! Three days this week we were unlucky! Perhaps tomorrow will be better!

ahollywood
Aug 12th, 2010, 12:11 PM
Anyone in the Kanata area right now who's looking for an Iphone 4?