Do they only receive one shipment a day?

Rogers would receive only 1 shipment a day.... but Apple store could receive up to 2 shipments a day and did last week

Our Rogers Plus got some 16GBs when I was in line this morning. Looking for a 32 so I had to skip like I did on launch day. Hopefully they get some tomorrow.

Our Rogers Plus got some 16GBs when I was in line this morning. Looking for a 32 so I had to skip like I did on launch day. Hopefully they get some tomorrow.

Which Rogers plus is that?

Anyone in the Kanata area right now who's looking for an Iphone 4?

I work in Kanata, but live up near Algonquin College.

Rogers Authorized Dealer - Wireless Express
300 Eagleson Road, Unit 40A
Kanata, ON K2M 1C9
(613) 271-1153


has one 32gb left.. first come first serve.... just called store, still there....someone go grab it !!

Which Rogers plus is that?
Probably not in your neighborhood. Moncton, NB

Oh that's just salt on the wound! I wonder if they just got that in today, cause I was going to stop there last night on my way back, but thought it would be pointless.

Times like this, I wish I had a car!

Annnnd... it's gone!!

That rogers location is pretty quiet, and yet iPhones still get snatched up in the blink of an eye.

Anyone with experience at the Sherway Apple Store? I'll be their next week and just wondered what the stock situation has been like for them.

What's the Eaton Centre like today? I'm sure there is a line up now.

Oh well. Doesn't look like I will be able to get tomorrow off. The waiting continues...

Looks like the Rideau Apple store got some more in today. a few 32 (all gone) and a bunch of 16s.

Any guestimate on the number of 16gb's?

She wasn't allowed to say. but she said there was enough for the people in line (at the time 20'ish) at 12:45 an hour later... I don't know.

The Rogers stores usually have horrible customer service. I wonder if that is still true?

Looks like the Rideau Apple store got some more in today. a few 32 (all gone) and a bunch of 16s.

I just called Apple on Rideau and 'Holly' said that they did not receive a shipment of Iphones today....

I just called Apple on Rideau and 'Holly' said that they did not receive a shipment of Iphones today....

Like I've said before, last week I called and they told me @ 11am they didn't have any. Got there at 4pm by chance, and they said they got a shipment @ 9am. She couldn't explain why the person told me they had none.

Don't believe everything you hear!

Alright well I officially give up.

Any news in the Montreal area?

I don't think you should give up. Just don't waste a day off or something to get the phone without any assurance that you'll actually get one. Take a couple of hours off work (doctors appointment) and try your luck someday. I got mine at Rideau by total chance, I was just going for a haircut originally, plus I already had mine, but I was able to stand in line and an hour later had a new iPhone 4 for my girlfriend.

From what I've been reading, it's almost as if the 12:30 pm mark would be the time I would go, or around noon. Don't give up on it, you'll get one eventually, patience is a virtue and will be rewarded.

I just called Apple on Rideau and 'Holly' said that they did not receive a shipment of Iphones today....

I was there in line with my friend while they brought her in to get a 16... she was just at the cut off for 32s, but she didn't want a 32. I got my 32 yesterday.

Can someone explain to me how the whole process of getting an 'unlocked' Iphone from Apple works?

If I buy an unlocked Iphone 4 from Apple, how do I activate it? I am currently with Rogers but do not want to be tied to Rogers once my plan is over. Once I buy the unlocked phone from Apple, don't I need to bring it to Rogers to activate it? And then won't I be tied to them?

Not sure if it matters, but I've never had an Iphone before, I am currently using a different smartphone.

I don't think you should give up. Just don't waste a day off or something to get the phone without any assurance that you'll actually get one. Take a couple of hours off work (doctors appointment) and try your luck someday. I got mine at Rideau by total chance, I was just going for a haircut originally, plus I already had mine, but I was able to stand in line and an hour later had a new iPhone 4 for my girlfriend.

From what I've been reading, it's almost as if the 12:30 pm mark would be the time I would go, or around noon. Don't give up on it, you'll get one eventually, patience is a virtue and will be rewarded.

Problem with this is that I live and work in Kanata and do not have a car. I am incredibly frustrated with the Rideau Apple store because my boyfriend waited in line from 7:15am until noon and was told no shipment today. Then I just read here on this site that they did in fact get a shipment, and if they hadn't lied to him at the store, we'd both have Iphones. Also, as soon as I read the posting here that Apple got some in, I called and was told directly that they did NOT receive any Iphones today. It's all a load of *****.

Then after calling all of the Rogers stores, I found one store close by to me that had 1 32gb left in stock, so I had a coworker drive me over there on our lunch and I actually was the first one to get there. Then I was completely shocked to find out that I would have to buy the phone out from Rogers because I do not qualify for an upgrade discount, even though I called last week to confirm that I was eligible for a $250 credit towards the price of the phone. I spoke to three different customer serice reps through Rogers call centre and each person said they did not have record of me calling (even tho when I called last week, the person said they would put a 'note' on my account stating that I was eligible for the $250 discount) and they could not offer me a better price. I told them that I have had a cellphone through Rogers since 2001 and have both internet and cable through them. This apparently did not matter. I then threatned to cancel my few months left and go to a different carrier and start a new three year plan (which would have been cheaper then getting the phone through Rogers) and they told me, and I quote "go ahead...". I am not about to pay full price for a phone through Rogers and then be stuck with them. This is why I'm inquiring about buying a phone outright at an Apple store.....

Thanks for letting me vent, everyone! :mad:

Can someone explain to me how the whole process of getting an 'unlocked' Iphone from Apple works?

If I buy an unlocked Iphone 4 from Apple, how do I activate it? I am currently with Rogers but do not want to be tied to Rogers once my plan is over. Once I buy the unlocked phone from Apple, don't I need to bring it to Rogers to activate it? And then won't I be tied to them?

Not sure if it matters, but I've never had an Iphone before, I am currently using a different smartphone.

Can someone explain to me how the whole process of getting an 'unlocked' Iphone from Apple works?

If I buy an unlocked Iphone 4 from Apple, how do I activate it? I am currently with Rogers but do not want to be tied to Rogers once my plan is over. Once I buy the unlocked phone from Apple, don't I need to bring it to Rogers to activate it? And then won't I be tied to them?

Not sure if it matters, but I've never had an Iphone before, I am currently using a different smartphone.

They will activate it in store for you on a new Micro-Sim. No need to go to Rogers, they only way you'll have to contact Rogers is if there's something on your current plan that is not compatible.

You can even do the sim transfer yourself on Rogers or fido's website under my account.

Does anyone think that Apple Rideau will have some tomorrow ?

See... and I just called Apple again and the woman told me that she doesn't know whether or not they received a shipment of Iphones, this is ridiculous.

Does anyone think that Apple Rideau will have some tomorrow ?

I don't think anyone can give a definitive answer on that. It's anyone's guess!

I don't think anyone can give a definitive answer on that. It's anyone's guess!

Well Monday and Tuesday I waited.... and nothing. Then Wednesday there was a huge shipment, which I missed out on. And now today my boyfriend waited, he was told nothing was coming, then people on here are saying they got a shipment, but Apple says they did not get a shipment.

Wonder what my chances are tomorrow!?!XX)

We just picked up 2 32GB iPhones here in Halifax. Wohoo!!!

Redboard:
UPDATE (August 12, 2010, 12:25 PM) We have more news for you on iPhone 4 availability. We regret to say that Rogers retail outlets have sold out of iPhone 4s. The good news is that we expect more stock to start appearing in stores later this week, most being on shelves by Saturday.

As before, inventory remains limited so we recommend you contact your local store to confirm units are available. In the meantime, Apple retail stores may have iPhone 4s in stock.

Rogers remains committed to getting an iPhone 4 into the hands of every customer who wants one. We’re reading each and every of your comments on this post and will respond with whatever information we can.

Have faith Mac evangelists. The iPhone 4 will be yours soon!

Remember, its always darkest before the dawn!:)

I'll be going to Rideau after work just for shits and giggles, if anyone wants an unlocked model and the lineup isn't too big, let me know and I'll grab you one if you can pay cash after :)

Lol right Rogers red board saying they will have stock Saturday...where have I heard this before??

I'll be going to Rideau after work just for shits and giggles, if anyone wants an unlocked model and the lineup isn't too big, let me know and I'll grab you one if you can pay cash after :)

Posting from the Apple store currently, they have nothing.

lol right rogers red board saying they will have stock saturday...where have i heard this before??

lol

Problem with this is that I live and work in Kanata and do not have a car. I am incredibly frustrated with the Rideau Apple store because my boyfriend waited in line from 7:15am until noon and was told no shipment today. Then I just read here on this site that they did in fact get a shipment, and if they hadn't lied to him at the store, we'd both have Iphones. Also, as soon as I read the posting here that Apple got some in, I called and was told directly that they did NOT receive any Iphones today. It's all a load of *****.

Then after calling all of the Rogers stores, I found one store close by to me that had 1 32gb left in stock, so I had a coworker drive me over there on our lunch and I actually was the first one to get there. Then I was completely shocked to find out that I would have to buy the phone out from Rogers because I do not qualify for an upgrade discount, even though I called last week to confirm that I was eligible for a $250 credit towards the price of the phone. I spoke to three different customer serice reps through Rogers call centre and each person said they did not have record of me calling (even tho when I called last week, the person said they would put a 'note' on my account stating that I was eligible for the $250 discount) and they could not offer me a better price. I told them that I have had a cellphone through Rogers since 2001 and have both internet and cable through them. This apparently did not matter. I then threatned to cancel my few months left and go to a different carrier and start a new three year plan (which would have been cheaper then getting the phone through Rogers) and they told me, and I quote "go ahead...". I am not about to pay full price for a phone through Rogers and then be stuck with them. This is why I'm inquiring about buying a phone outright at an Apple store.....

Thanks for letting me vent, everyone! :mad:

Can someone explain to me how the whole process of getting an 'unlocked' Iphone from Apple works?

If I buy an unlocked Iphone 4 from Apple, how do I activate it? I am currently with Rogers but do not want to be tied to Rogers once my plan is over. Once I buy the unlocked phone from Apple, don't I need to bring it to Rogers to activate it? And then won't I be tied to them?

Not sure if it matters, but I've never had an Iphone before, I am currently using a different smartphone.

Couldn't agree more.
Very frustrating launch.
I saw an iPhone 4 today and just thought "is it really worth all this?"

I believe I'll be stopping by Rideau tomorrow morning, I'm not going to hold my breath tho. I'm sure with my luck, yet again I'll be unsuccessful. :(

Couldn't agree more.
Very frustrating launch.
I saw an iPhone 4 today and just thought "is it really worth all this?"

Short answer... No! I would not wait hours for one... I got lucky and happened to be in the right place at the right time... (total of about 45 min from getting in the relatively short line to walkibg out of the store, about half that time in the line the other half in store activating etc...) It helps that I live less than a 10 minute walk from the mall so I am there fairly regularily anyways... If you need to go out of you way or wait for hours in line I would not get one yet wait a couple more weeks as the stock situation WILL get better.

Stock will eventually get better, the big question is when. I read an article today that reported half of the Apple Stores in the US are sold out of iPhone 4's, nearly two months after launch.

I would rather spend a few hours in line now, then still without an iPhone 4 in October.

Anyone believe the Apple website when it says that it would take 3 weeks for the Iphone to be delivered if you buy it online?

I called today to see if Bell could tell me the status of my iP4 order and was told that my credit card was processed on Tuesday so it will be here either tomorrow (Friday) or Monday or Tuesday. She indicated 3 to 5 days after cc processing is when they get delivered.

At least if you order your phone online, you're in the queue.

Anyone believe the Apple website when it says that it would take 3 weeks for the Iphone to be delivered if you buy it online?

Don't think it says delivered, I believe it says "ships in three weeks". That would put it closer to 4 weeks or up to 8 weeks.

I'll be going to Rideau after work just for shits and giggles, if anyone wants an unlocked model and the lineup isn't too big, let me know and I'll grab you one if you can pay cash after :)

well.. let us know what you find out. I'm dying to know whether or not they actually got some in today.

Don't think it says delivered, I believe it says "ships in three weeks". That would put it closer to 4 weeks or up to 8 weeks.

In my experience once it actually ships (and you have a tracking number) ups and/or fedex are pretty quick to deliver, I've been truly amazed at how fast stuff makes it from china on more than one occasion... Apple is also usually fairly conservative about estimated ship dates... If anything I'd expect it to ship early... I know that's what happened with a printer I recently got... Estimate was 2 months due to the rebate if you buy a new Mac it shipped in less than a week...

well.. let us know what you find out. I'm dying to know whether or not they actually got some in today.

Stopped in, they didn't have any, and just said we don't know when we're getting more :confused:. Very useful information! ... NOT! :clap:

In Montreal, there was a line-up in front of the Apple Store on Ste-Catherine. I have gone to Rogers Plus around 1 pm, which is located at 5 minutes from the Apple Store. I waited for about 10 minutes, then I left with an iPhone 4. They received many iPhone today. I also learned that this is the biggest Rogers store in Canada, so maybe this is why they received more iPhones than other stores. For people in Montreal, that could be a good place to go, instead of the Apple Store.

I'm thinking of going to the Eaton Centre tomorrow. Does anyone know what the Apple Store has been like there this week? Any idea about stock and line ups? I'd love to know, thanks.

My plan to take tomorrow off and get an iphone has been spoiled. Hopefully, that rogers red board update proves true, this time.

This is frustrating, I sold my iPhone yesterday and I'm on days for the next two weeks so I don't have the option of standing in line. I walked into my rogers plus store and they said they have only received one shipment since the release and it was for 5 phones, what a joke. Does anyone have any ideas as to where I can get one around where I live which is Markham or should I just wait it out?

I was at Rideau today shopping for some other things, so I thought i'd stop by the Apple store to see if they got any in. A really friendly girl told me they had people lining up around 8am, and they received some iPhones sometime during the morning, but obviously sold out quickly. She mentioned they hate telling people over the phone they have some in stock, only to have the person rush over to find out they are sold out.

We all have to remember that it is nearly impossible for any Rogers or Apple Store clerk to tell us when their next shipment is. These things are coming from UPS or FedEx, and sure they can be tracked, but even still, that isn't always accurate. Furthermore, the store may not even have the ability to track the order, as it isn't something they have ordered directly, it is something being distributed to them. Rather than getting frustrated with the Rogers and Apple Store clerks, maybe vent a little higher up, to the people that could be/should be passing that sort of info off to their sales teams.

Just a thought, i mean no offense!

I was just in Rogers when my father got his iPhone 4, the Rogers in Fairview Mall in Toronto is where we got it. The Rogers guy said, they are told when to expect shipments, and it seems to be Mondays or Tuesdays. We waited until Tuesday two days ago, called in, and they reserved one for us because my dad was with Telus before and was signing a new 3 year contract with a new number and everything. The Rogers in Fairview only received 3 or 4 iPhone 4's and they were all 16GB they haven't gotten any 32GB yet from what ive heard. Also, the same day we went in on Tuesday, the Apple Store two spots away in the mall received somewhere between 150-200 iPhone 4s. There was a HUGE line of people waiting to get the phone. So I would say Tuesday would be the day to go to Fairview Mall if you live anywhere near there in Toronto.

Tomorrow will be the day!
Best of luck to all the iPhone hunters!

Anyone know for sure whether or not the Apple Rideau store got Iphone 4s in today?

Anyone know for sure whether or not the Apple Rideau store got Iphone 4s in today?

Not sure why or if it matters. The problem right now is simple. Whatever they get in a day is sold out almost certainly on the same day. That is why if you do need an iPhone 4 now and unlocked, you either show up there every single day in the morning and line up, praying for the UPS people to have any on their shipment or you order online and wait three weeks.
If you are close to Rideau you can simply show up every day at lunch and if you see a line, get into it. That is how I was able to buy two 32GBs on Wednesday.
As you do not qualify for the upgrade I would simply buy it online.

CR

Rogers Plus (Halifax Shopping Centre) is expecting a shipment today.

Rogers Plus (Halifax Shopping Centre) is expecting a shipment today.

Go Rogers! I hope my Corp store will get them also.

I think I will duck out on my lunch and try a couple of rogers stores. It seems shipments come in around noon, so I just might luck out.

I hate this waiting game.
But no choice, eh.

Any updates this morning for Rogers and/or Apple Rideau?

There are about 80 to 90 in line now at the Eaton Centre.

They have run out of phones. Now the wait to see if they get a shipment soon.

at this rate, maybe I'll get one by the iphone5.

Rogers Plus (Halifax Shopping Centre) is expecting a shipment today.

any more word?

Any updates this morning for Rogers and/or Apple Rideau?

any at rideau yet?

any more word?

No one answers today. Yesterday, Purolator came to Rogers (HSC) around 11 a.m. No 32's so we went to AML and were lucky there.

FYI for London'ers

The Forest City just got it's first shipment (@ Fido, Rogers, BB and FS) since launch yesterday. Grabbed myself a new 16 GB, which is the only one they had left. Complete fluke that I was there! While I was activating it, 4 people came in looking for an iPhone 4 and 3 people called.

Madness, Good luck!

To those that might have it already, any issues with dropped calls with your IP4's?

Or has this issue been resolved?

Got my 32GB this morning! Our Rogers Plus (Moncton, NB) did get a shipment as predicted of 7 32GB models. I had the morning off so waited in front of the store until the Purolator guy came by and sure enough, he had some. I was the first to get one in this shipment. I finally don't have to keep calling every day. That alone is enough to make me happy.

Best of luck to everyone else.

To those that might have it already, any issues with dropped calls with your IP4's?

Or has this issue been resolved?

I heard from a few that it cancels calls when it touches your face!

Ok, here's my story....

I went into the AML/Rogers store 2 weeks ago. They had a waiting list - an actual piece of paper waiting list. They took my name and number and said they would call when some came in. Guess what? No call.
A friend and myself walked into the store yesterday just to see if any came in. There were some there! However, a guy in front of us got the last one. This guy was a new Rogers customer while we were established customers.

We were pissed.

So, we both call Rogers Complaints Dept. No good to talk to anyone else because they don't give a **** - I tried that last night and this morning and got the runaround. So, finally, I hit the option for complaints.
I told them about the store having a wait list - which is strictly forbidden, apparently.

I told them that I was done with Rogers, that I was going to sell the remaining 2 years on my contract and move to either Telus or Bell, and that I was going to file a complaint with Apple against this particular outlet.
Bingo! They don't like to hear that kind of stuff.

So, he offers me an iPhone 4 at the $159 upgrade price (I only qualified for the $399 upgrade). On top of that, he gave me a $5 monthly credit for the duration of the contract, which equals to savings of $180!
The phone is being shipped today and i should have it early next week!

I'd also like to point out that I didn't yell, scream or swear at this gentlemen....

If anyone has had a similar experience in your quest for the elusive iPhone 4 then you may want to consider this option!

I was planning on going out on my lunch break to see about getting an iPhone in Kanata.

I called Rogers Wireles at Hazeldean Mall, Futureshop, Best Buy, and Rogers at the centrum. Only place to have stock was the Hazeldean Rogers. However, they only had 3x16GB in stock, and a long lineup.

This is extremely frustrating. I will try tomorrow, but after the fiasco from last Saturday, not expecting much.

I told them that I was done with Rogers, that I was going to sell the remaining 2 years on my contract and move to either Telus or Bell, and that I was going to file a complaint with Apple against this particular outlet.
Bingo! They don't like to hear that kind of stuff.

So, he offers me an iPhone 4 at the $159 upgrade price (I only qualified for the $399 upgrade). On top of that, he gave me a $5 monthly credit for the duration of the contract, which equals to savings of $180!
The phone is being shipped today and i should have it early next week!

I'd also like to point out that I didn't yell, scream or swear at this gentlemen....

If anyone has had a similar experience in your quest for the elusive iPhone 4 then you may want to consider this option!

Amazing...I called Rogers today about "ordering" one and was told to call their retail outlets as they don't have any. Go figure....

Finally got Rogers to order my phone through retention. Life can return to normal again.

Finally got Rogers to order my phone through retention. Life can return to normal again.

how did you manage that? every time I call in they tell me that they're not doing orders through the phone or online... only in store. And yes, I was talking with retentions.

how did you manage that? every time I call in they tell me that they're not doing orders through the phone or online... only in store. And yes, I was talking with retentions.

same here. they're really dropping the ball on this one. as a long time rogers customer, i'm definitely not happy!!!

yup, same here.

how did you manage that? every time I call in they tell me that they're not doing orders through the phone or online... only in store. And yes, I was talking with retentions.

I told them didn't accept their explanation of no stock and no way to order. I explained what the reality of the situation was and I wanted to be treated the same as other customer or wanted a manager to explain why my business was so much less valuable. I also told them Bell was prepared to cover almost half my cancellation fees in credits.

That being said I've called like 10 times in the last three days.

To keep you smiling while waiting:
Rogers iPhone 4:
YouTube - My iPhone 4 Purchase with Rogers (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5fLeaSUrviI)

They have cut off the line now saying that they won't be able to process anymore than are already in line now before close. I'm about 18th now but it is slow.

They have cut off the line now saying that they won't be able to process anymore than are already in line now before close. I'm about 18th now but it is slow.

Is that just for HUPs? What about unlocked??

To keep you smiling while waiting:
Rogers iPhone 4:
YouTube - My iPhone 4 Purchase with Rogers (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5fLeaSUrviI)

LOL! Good video!

Finally home, arrive around 930 am and done around 445 pm. What a slow moving line. The process once in the store takes some time. Even though I was a simple hardware upgrade, it still took about 20 mins. But after this very long day, I finally have my iPhone 4, it is syncing now. Hopefully I'll love it.:) Earlier in the day, they assessed the line, and cut it off telling people that they wouldn't be able to process more before the store closes. I don't know for sure, but I had the impression that they would still have some phones left over. If I didn't have a phone, I would consider getting up early to be one of the first in line to get those few phones tomorrow morning when they opened up.

Random Rogers locations have iphone 4's...try giving em a call if still looking


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Congrats on the new phone!

Thanks for the heads up!

Kanata is sold out. Billings bridge had some but were sold out by 4pm.

Guess I'll find out tomorrow whether that Rogers redboard update was another load of bs

I was planning on going out on my lunch break to see about getting an iPhone in Kanata.

I called Rogers Wireles at Hazeldean Mall, Futureshop, Best Buy, and Rogers at the centrum. Only place to have stock was the Hazeldean Rogers. However, they only had 3x16GB in stock, and a long lineup.

This is extremely frustrating. I will try tomorrow, but after the fiasco from last Saturday, not expecting much.

I walked in with a friend to the Rogers in Stittsville around 1PM today looking for a Blu Ray box set of something. The guy Rogers happened to recognize me from the Monday after the iPhone 4 launch when he put me on their waiting list and told me he didn't have iPhone 4's in, but Kanata Centrum had at least 11 on hand. I drove over there right away, left with an iPhone 4 by 2:15PM.

I should add Kanata Centrum sold out of their phones while I was in line. What they would do is ask each person in line which size they would like, then hold it behind the counter until they were ready to process your upgrade or whatever. They turned away at last 25 people who walked into the store and at least a dozen callers.

Wonder if they still have some. I'm on my way home and don't want to go back into kanata for nothing

Lol nevermind then

I was at Yorkdale at 4:30 am this morning, but by noon, the people in the store were saying chances are it's not going to happen, so I started to calling fido stores. Found out that Fido in promenade mall had a whole bunch and then me and the guy behind me didn't even wait to hear them finish the to bad we aren't getting any speech and we bolted. We each got a 32GB at Promenade. The best part is that this store has a promotion that if you buy a phone there the give you an iphone 4 accessory of up to $50 value for free. So I got a case that came with a screen protector. It has nothing to do with the apple free case program this was just something they are doing at this store. If you're looking for a phone keep this store in mind. They had about 20 phones today and they get good stock when it's released.

What are peoples thoughts on Rogers getting some iphones tomorrow. I know shipments don't normally occur on the weekend, but i really can't see rogers red board posting that a second week in a row without knowing for sure.

I hope that it's true and they will get some. My Rogers Corp store didn't get any today ( or this week!)

Finally got my iPhone 4 today!!!!

I got my phone! Called Rogers Plus kiosk in Markville today at 2:00pm. Guy answering said that there were 16 or so, 5 people in line. I asked him if he could put one aside for me as I'd be there in 10 minutes, so he did.

Got there and waited for 15 minutes, and finally, FINALLY got to the counter. Asked for the phone, dude tried to HUP my account. Epic fail for some reason, the upgrade wouldn't register. He had to call SalesCentral and waited for 25 aggravating minutes until they answered his queue. Turns out, my EPP plan didn't have a code attached to it for some reason and "wasn't allowed in the system". As he was talking to her to try add a code, his phone died (...) and I was about to lose all hope.

However, he was nice enough to tell me that he'd keep it put aside for me while I called Rogers and figured that out. I did and waited another 20 minutes until I got a nice CSR on the phone who was willing to make the changes necessary to get it working and even waited while the guy tried his computer and made sure everything went through ok. Everything was looking great!

I thanked her, hung up and turned to him. He didn't look happy as now, although the price went through and everything else was fine, as he was about to finalize the HUP, the system gave him another error saying he had to call SalesCentral. Now, any other rep I've ever dealt with would have turned to me and said "Sorry, can't do this, other customers are waiting to buy this phone", but he didn't. He called SalesCentral back and we waited for another 58 minutes before his call was answered, at which point they just did the upgrade over the phone for me. Finally, nearly 4 hours after I came into the kiosk, I walked away with my brand new iPhone. :D

Big, big props to Rogers Kiosk across from the Bay in Markville, especially to Luis who sat there patiently making sure I got my phone. There's rarely ever any stories about good experiences with CSR's in an otherwise bad situation, so here it is. The only people I blame in this fiasco are the Rogers corporate schmucks who made this process 1000000X more difficult than it needed to be.

Loving my new phone! :D

I got my phone! Called Rogers Plus kiosk in Markville today at 2:00pm. Guy answering said that there were 16 or so, 5 people in line. I asked him if he could put one aside for me as I'd be there in 10 minutes, so he did.

Got there and waited for 15 minutes, and finally, FINALLY got to the counter. Asked for the phone, dude tried to HUP my account. Epic fail for some reason, the upgrade wouldn't register. He had to call SalesCentral and waited for 25 aggravating minutes until they answered his queue. Turns out, my EPP plan didn't have a code attached to it for some reason and "wasn't allowed in the system". As he was talking to her to try add a code, his phone died (...) and I was about to lose all hope.

However, he was nice enough to tell me that he'd keep it put aside for me while I called Rogers and figured that out. I did and waited another 20 minutes until I got a nice CSR on the phone who was willing to make the changes necessary to get it working and even waited while the guy tried his computer and made sure everything went through ok. Everything was looking great!

I thanked her, hung up and turned to him. He didn't look happy as now, although the price went through and everything else was fine, as he was about to finalize the HUP, the system gave him another error saying he had to call SalesCentral. Now, any other rep I've ever dealt with would have turned to me and said "Sorry, can't do this, other customers are waiting to buy this phone", but he didn't. He called SalesCentral back and we waited for another 58 minutes before his call was answered, at which point they just did the upgrade over the phone for me. Finally, nearly 4 hours after I came into the kiosk, I walked away with my brand new iPhone. :D

Big, big props to Rogers Kiosk across from the Bay in Markville, especially to Luis who sat there patiently making sure I got my phone. There's rarely ever any stories about good experiences with CSR's in an otherwise bad situation, so here it is. The only people I blame in this fiasco are the Rogers corporate schmucks who made this process 1000000X more difficult than it needed to be.

Loving my new phone! :D

Your story almost resembles the YouTube video on the previous page. Lol :D

Congrats on getting the new iPhone!


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Your story almost resembles the YouTube video on the previous page. Lol :D

Congrats on getting the new iPhone!


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

LOL! so true!
Props to the Rogers guy & Congrats on the new phone!

Your story almost resembles the YouTube video on the previous page. Lol :D

Congrats on getting the new iPhone!


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Nice, I hadn't even seen that video!

P.S. I'm copying the apple logo from your sig if you don't mind! :o

Nice, I hadn't even seen that video!

P.S. I'm copying the apple logo from your sig if you don't mind! :o

Haha no problem man! On a Mac it's Option/Shift/k to do it. ;) So how are you liking the iPhone 4 so far?

Did Rideau get any today?

Got one today from the Rogers in the Exchange Tower in downtown TO. They get shipments at around 3pm. Stopped by on the way for my afternoon coffee. 15-20 in line when I got there, when I was 8th in-line, they announced there were only 3-32G and 4-16G left. Thought I'd wasted 30 minutes and was ready to leave but waited it out and it turns out they lied...can't figure out why...but I got a 16 and at least 2-3 people after me. All set by about 4:10.
Sorry to the guy a few spots behind me who left after I told them what they said about the number of phones left.

I can't say for certain, but I don't think Rideau got any. Hard to say, it was extremely quiet around here, like everyone stopped trying.

I am debating whether it's worth waking up early tomorrow morning to go iPhone hunting.

Tuesdays and fridays everywhere it looks like!!!

I found iPhones in stock at two Rogers stores, at one she said new activations only and I thought that was odd but it was a kiosk in the mall so maybe that's how they roll there...I then went to a Rogers store down the street...

The lady in that store said it's only for people who are on their list...I'm on the list and she said if I didn't get called then I don't get one. I was told by that store and others it's first come first serve when the phones come in...she asked if I'm a new customer or upgrading. I said upgrading and then she said she definitely can't help me. I cried foul on that B.S. and she asked me to step aside so she could help the next person in line...

I was pretty steamed so I called Rogers to complain. Rogers told me that the stores are independently run and they can't reprimand. I said "what, so these stores with your logo on them in giant letters are run like the wild west? That's insane!" and finally someone caved and offered me an iPhone to ship over. I wanted a 32 but all they have are 16GBs so I might get it, sell and upgrade. (these iPhones arrive unlocked until the SIM gets put in, right?)

It wasn't about the phone though, it's about the lack of consistency in the stores. I'll never step foot in a Rogers store again if I can help it.

I wanted a 32 but all they have are 16GBs so I might get it, sell and upgrade. (these iPhones arrive unlocked until the SIM gets put in, right?)

I know you're pissed at Rogers, and you have every right to be, but please don't do stuff like that. Plus, pretty sure that they lock IMEI before they send it to you anyways.

Turns out Friday the 13th wasn't so unlucky after all. I was on vacation with my family last week and I just KNEW that I'd be getting calls from the two Rogers waiting lists I was on and wouldn't be able to go in to get a phone. Sure enough I got calls on Friday morning that the phones were in. Great - I was only 4 hours from home so it was a lost cause. Right when I got home I called the Rogers stores. Sure enough, the first store was sold out. I called the second and they had 2 phones left but they were both 16GB and I wanted a 32GB. I was tired of playing this game and I'm a 25 minute drive out so I was going to settle for the 16. I went for it and arrived to literally see a man walk out with the last phone as I walked in. AUGGHHHHHH!!! I went home frustrated and cursing Friday the 13th. About an hour later I decided to call the only remaining Rogers store to see if just maybe they had one in stock that I could try for the next morning. Well they had 1 phone left, and it was a 32GB! I asked the salesperson if she could hold it for me. She agreed to hold it for 35 minutes (it was 6:25, she'd hold it until 7). I jumped in the car and made it with 10 minutes to spare and now have a shiny new iPhone 4!

I'm glad that's over!

K

Well today is the day we find out whether Rogers was telling the truth, or blowing more smoke.

Anyone else going to go iPhone hunting today?

It sounds like Friday the 13th was good for a few of us. Are you guys loving your new iP4 as much as I love mine? The display is truly amazing, I can't wait to try Face Time, but no one I know has an iP4.

I have had one hiccup though. A couple of times yesterday, while trying to fill out username and then passwords, the keyboard wouldn't work. It would pop up, but not type anything either window. It was very weird, I had to reboot in order to get it to work.

The speed of boot up is much faster than the 3G and the processing power of this phone is leaps and bounds ahead of the 3G as well.

Ok, here's my story....

I went into the AML/Rogers store 2 weeks ago. They had a waiting list - an actual piece of paper waiting list. They took my name and number and said they would call when some came in. Guess what? No call.
A friend and myself walked into the store yesterday just to see if any came in. There were some there! However, a guy in front of us got the last one. This guy was a new Rogers customer while we were established customers.

We were pissed.

So, we both call Rogers Complaints Dept. No good to talk to anyone else because they don't give a **** - I tried that last night and this morning and got the runaround. So, finally, I hit the option for complaints.
I told them about the store having a wait list - which is strictly forbidden, apparently.

I told them that I was done with Rogers, that I was going to sell the remaining 2 years on my contract and move to either Telus or Bell, and that I was going to file a complaint with Apple against this particular outlet.
Bingo! They don't like to hear that kind of stuff.

So, he offers me an iPhone 4 at the $159 upgrade price (I only qualified for the $399 upgrade). On top of that, he gave me a $5 monthly credit for the duration of the contract, which equals to savings of $180!
The phone is being shipped today and i should have it early next week!

I'd also like to point out that I didn't yell, scream or swear at this gentlemen....

If anyone has had a similar experience in your quest for the elusive iPhone 4 then you may want to consider this option!

Got my UPS tracking number and it shows that it was shipped yesterday to my home address and should arrive by Wednesday!
Now I have a new 3GS (it was replaced 3 weeks ago because it was defective) to sell on Kijiji or eBay!

Got my UPS tracking number and it shows that it was shipped yesterday to my home address and should arrive by Wednesday!
Now I have a new 3GS (it was replaced 3 weeks ago because it was defective) to sell on Kijiji or eBay!

Good job GuitaWolf! You will enjoy it.

I'm also hoping Rogers will get some today.
Had enough of waiting.
I saw a friends iP4 yesterday and frankly couldn't care less. All this wait has taken the magic away. I was like yeah looks cool but my 3GS does almost the same stuff.

Good job GuitaWolf! You will enjoy it.

Thanks!!
It took a bit of effort and cajoling but I finally got it!

Wow, switched from original iPhone 2g 8G ( payasyougo ) to iPhone4 16G w/6Gig Data Fido !!

Whoo hooo so happy! Was at Costco last night .... took a chance to inquire (wireless inc) if any iPhones in stock. Expecting a NO and receiving one the salesperson asks if I wanted to be on their waitlist - no thanks. Ready to walk away, they ask me if I'm upgrading or new plan... I let them know new plan with Fido. To my amazement they proceed to say come back in 5mins. I might have a phone available. Expecting a let down I ask is it 16 or 32G ... It's a 16, perfect !

They are placing a call to a customer that was supposed to be in to pick it up but never showed. So in a very calm and contolled manner I walk a few rows, trying not to get too excited as this can't be happening, the salesperson motions for me to come back and gives me a thumbs up. What, oh my goodness this cant be true!!

Within 15mins I'm leaving with a new iPhone4 and 6G data plan!! Wow, right place at the right time .... and Fri. 13th to boot!

I'm also hoping Rogers will get some today.
Had enough of waiting.
I saw a friends iP4 yesterday and frankly couldn't care less. All this wait has taken the magic away. I was like yeah looks cool but my 3GS does almost the same stuff.

If I had a 3GS I wouldn't have upgraded. I would wait until the next upgrade to the phone. It was because I had a 3G and it was driving my nuts with the freezing since upgraded to iOS 4 that I really wanted to upgrade.

If I had a 3GS I wouldn't have upgraded. I would wait until the next upgrade to the phone. It was because I had a 3G and it was driving my nuts with the freezing since upgraded to iOS 4 that I really wanted to upgrade.

Same boat with me on the 3G issues. Although I was having those exact same issues in 3.2.1 or whatever the last version of OS 3 was. I've tried multiple restore from backups, complete wipe and set up as new, nothing seems to work. Has me thinking I might be having hardware issues.

Makes this struggle to get an iPhone 4 that much more frustrating.

I am at the point where I am considering just cancelling with Rogers and going to Bell or Telus. In my calling arounds, I've been able to find bell and telus iPhones easily enough. Just not keen on the termination fee I'd have to pay.

There seem to be plenty of iP4 in Bell and Telus outlets, just not Rogers and Fido phones.

If I had a 3GS I wouldn't have upgraded. I would wait until the next upgrade to the phone. It was because I had a 3G and it was driving my nuts with the freezing since upgraded to iOS 4 that I really wanted to upgrade.

I would have stayed with my 3GS but my wife has my old 3G and is looking forward to my 3GS.
She is not on a data plan and not into technology at all, so don't want a ip4, but doesn't mind a better iPhone! :)

Well I've called a few rogers stores, and best buy/futureshop in my area. Nothing as of yet.

Starting to look like red board is just trying to **** people off even more then they are already.

Another 1000 negative comments on their post to follow!
I don't understand why Red board always says Saturday when most stores say they never receive shipment on W-e!

If I had a 3GS I wouldn't have upgraded. I would wait until the next upgrade to the phone. It was because I had a 3G and it was driving my nuts with the freezing since upgraded to iOS 4 that I really wanted to upgrade.

Doing a full restore on the 3G fixed the problem for me.

Any news from Rideau?

Just called Rideau. I might head down there. Was given the scripted maybe/maybe not can't confirm anything, if we do it's first come first serve.

I read that Square One Apple store in toronto got stock today, so might luck out.

Thanks for the update. I may be there for lunch today. May drop by.

I've decided I'm not gonna bother going to rideau. I've been playing this game for two weeks now. I'm taking the weekend off!

I continue the search on Monday.

I won't be going there neither.

Well, as we don't have any updates I'm guessing most EhMacers have got their iP4s.
Which is good as this means probably most hardcore fans have got their gadget.
So hopefully in the next few weeks there will be some iPhone 4 stock available and no more crazy lines!

I don't have mine yet. I ordered online from Apple though so it should ship by Friday. Reading this thread has been fun though, sorta like watching a slow moving car wreck - can't turn away :-)

I don't have mine yet. I ordered online from Apple though so it should ship by Friday. Reading this thread has been fun though, sorta like watching a slow moving car wreck - can't turn away :-)

I did the online order too. I've been following the thread though, figured if demand had died down I'd pop in and grab one in person then cancel the online order -- though by the looks of it, it's more likely I'll get the one I ordered online before all the lineups have settled down at the stores!

ordering online is only for unlocked correct?

ordering online is only for unlocked correct?


You can order online through the carriers -- I ordered my iP4 16GB from Bell on August 6, it will arrive on Monday or Tuesday next week.:clap:

ordering online is only for unlocked correct?

I ordered an iP4 16GB on Aug 5 from Bell.ca - have been advised it will arrive on Monday or Tuesday. :clap:

My replies are going into the either on this board? Just responded twice and it didn't show up. Hmmm.

Maybe they just disappear when "quote"ing someone else's comment?

I ordered my iP4 16GB from Bell.ca on Aug 5 was advised on Friday that I can call on Monday morning for my tracking number and will probably have it in hand on Tuesday.

Fingers crossed.

(have been calling local stores and there are none available from any of the carriers so I'm glad that I ordered it).

I finally found one at the Mapleview Fido kiosk this morning, they only had 3 32gb phones left so I took one, the two others were quickly taken after me.

I finally found one at the Mapleview Fido kiosk this morning, they only had 3 32gb phones left so I took one, the two others were quickly taken after me.

16 gb is not big enough in my opinion.

ordering online is only for unlocked correct?

Yes I believe that is the case. I don't recall seeing any options for carriers or contracts on the apple store.ca when I ordered mine.

Well, so much for me hopping the lines will be shorter soon:
http://news.cnet.com/8301-17938_105-20013593-1.html

Redboard:
UPDATE (August 14, 2010, 3:00 PM) The latest round of iPhone 4 stock at Rogers stores is once again sold out. We’re receiving regular shipments from Apple, so we’ll update this post again once more stock is available. Until then, you may want to check Apple retail stores to see if iPhone 4s are in stock.

Well, so much for me hopping the lines will be shorter soon:
Weeks later, iPhone 4 lines still huge | Crave - CNET (http://news.cnet.com/8301-17938_105-20013593-1.html)

Yup. I read a report that half of the US apple stores are still sold out. The rest have a limited stock. So it doesn't look good.

Ive thought about it more today, and I am starting to seriously consider paying the early termination fee with Rogers and jumping to bell or telus. $400 is a tough pill to swallow, however, rogers has handled this launch so badly. It's their third iphone launch, and they are still screwing it up. This is bell and telus' second iPhone, but their first real launch I believe. Im not hearing the kind of horror stories that we are getting from Rogers.

Maybe it's just the frustration talking...

Yup. I read a report that half of the US apple stores are still sold out. The rest have a limited stock. So it doesn't look good.

Ive thought about it more today, and I am starting to seriously consider paying the early termination fee with Rogers and jumping to bell or telus. $400 is a tough pill to swallow, however, rogers has handled this launch so badly. It's their third iphone launch, and they are still screwing it up. This is bell and telus' second iPhone, but their first real launch I believe. Im not hearing the kind of horror stories that we are getting from Rogers.

Maybe it's just the frustration talking...

I'm considering ordering online from Apple.

I'm considering ordering online from Apple.

That's another option, but it means waiting 3 or more weeks still. In my various callings over the past two weeks, at places like best buy and futureshop, it's no Rogers, but we have bell or we have telus

ordering online is only for unlocked correct?

Yes that is correct.

while buying my new macbook pro 13 last night (fri aug. 13) a customer brought back a 32gig iphone 4, so i snatched it up : ) got quite lucky i must say

http://img138.imageshack.us/img138/7423/photoon20100814at2328.jpg

I know you're pissed at Rogers, and you have every right to be, but please don't do stuff like that. Plus, pretty sure that they lock IMEI before they send it to you anyways.

I could sell the thing even with IMEI locked and sell for something reasonable, then just wait a few weeks for an unlocked 32GB from Apple. I'm not looking to rip anyone off but rather help them get set up with a 16GB if that's what they want.

I have it on order but I might just call and cancel as I don't feel like 16 is enough room, I'm on a 32 right now and it's jammed, I still feel tight on it.

Has anyone received their iP4 online order from Apple yet?

Has anyone received their iP4 online order from Apple yet?

I ordered mine on July 30th and it still says 'ships on Aug 20th', so I figure they are going to stick to that 3-week estimate.

Though that doesn't stop me from checking 2 or 3 times a day to see if the order status has changed. ;)

Thanks for the update. I may order one online also as the store stock is still Zero.

Yup. I read a report that half of the US apple stores are still sold out. The rest have a limited stock. So it doesn't look good.

Ive thought about it more today, and I am starting to seriously consider paying the early termination fee with Rogers and jumping to bell or telus. $400 is a tough pill to swallow, however, rogers has handled this launch so badly. It's their third iphone launch, and they are still screwing it up. This is bell and telus' second iPhone, but their first real launch I believe. Im not hearing the kind of horror stories that we are getting from Rogers.

Maybe it's just the frustration talking...

I don't know the specifics, but I've heard several posters on the boards mention that Telus is giving up to $200 to new customers having to break contracts... you may want to look into it...

I don't know the specifics, but I've heard several posters on the boards mention that Telus is giving up to $200 to new customers having to break contracts... you may want to look into it...

Thanks for the tip, i may look into that.

Nokia, RIM, and several others sell a lot more smartphones than Apple does. How is it, you figure, that they have no trouble keeping stock and avoiding the lineups?

Nokia, RIM, and several others sell a lot more smartphones than Apple does. How is it, you figure, that they have no trouble keeping stock and avoiding the lineups?

Easy. All those companies sell multiple versions of handsets, not just one like apple. Also, they sell more over a year, where apple has highest sales just after launch.

Not really that complicated to figure out.

For example, the latest droid 2 and blackberry torch phones just released. No line ups, and stores had plenty of stock. These phones will no doubt do well for the companies, but they aren't selling over a million in 2 days.

Another week and no iP4.
I hope the stores will have more this week.

Another week and no iP4.
I hope the stores will have more this week.Same. I'm on the "call list" for a Rogers store near where I work. If they call me to tell me that they got a shipment I can be there in under 10 minutes. Since lots of Rogers stores seemed to get shipments on Friday I decided to walk by after work. Apparently they had gotten a shipment at 2:30pm but sold out in an hour. This was frustrating because if they called me (they didn't) I would have an iPhone right now. When I asked, the employee said that they call "the majority" of the people on the call list when they get a shipment. :mad:

Same. I'm on the "call list" for a Rogers store near where I work. If they call me to tell me that they got a shipment I can be there in under 10 minutes. Since lots of Rogers stores seemed to get shipments on Friday I decided to walk by after work. Apparently they had gotten a shipment at 2:30pm but sold out in an hour. This was frustrating because if they called me (they didn't) I would have an iPhone right now. When I asked, the employee said that they call "the majority" of the people on the call list when they get a shipment. :mad:

They're not allowed to have those wait lists. Read my story below and then decide if you want to follow my course of action. Mine will be arrive at my house, via UPS, by Wednesday.

Ok, here's my story....

I went into the AML/Rogers store 2 weeks ago. They had a waiting list - an actual piece of paper waiting list. They took my name and number and said they would call when some came in. Guess what? No call.
A friend and myself walked into the store yesterday just to see if any came in. There were some there! However, a guy in front of us got the last one. This guy was a new Rogers customer while we were established customers.

We were pissed.

So, we both call Rogers Complaints Dept. No good to talk to anyone else because they don't give a **** - I tried that last night and this morning and got the runaround. So, finally, I hit the option for complaints.
I told them about the store having a wait list - which is strictly forbidden, apparently.

I told them that I was done with Rogers, that I was going to sell the remaining 2 years on my contract and move to either Telus or Bell, and that I was going to file a complaint with Apple against this particular outlet.
Bingo! They don't like to hear that kind of stuff.

So, he offers me an iPhone 4 at the $159 upgrade price (I only qualified for the $399 upgrade). On top of that, he gave me a $5 monthly credit for the duration of the contract, which equals to savings of $180!
The phone is being shipped today and i should have it early next week!

I'd also like to point out that I didn't yell, scream or swear at this gentlemen....

If anyone has had a similar experience in your quest for the elusive iPhone 4 then you may want to consider this option!

Yup, another week of this cat and mouse game. I am going to try and take Wednesday off I think. Last Wednesday the Apple store got a large shipment, so who knows.

i got my iphone 4 on thursday, was so happy, and completely pro at life, went to square one at a little after 5, walked into the apple store, and asked if anyone was in to do upgrades, and they said yes, ended up walking out of the store with my iphone 4 32gb at 5.30 fully activated and got free apple care because while checking out, one of the employees hit me by accident with one of the imac's, anyways the square one apple store and plenty of stock left in the back after i got my upgrade done

They're not allowed to have those wait lists. Read my story below and then decide if you want to follow my course of action. Mine will be arrive at my house, via UPS, by Wednesday.I thought that wait lists/hold lists weren't allowed but I assumed that a "we'll call you when we get a shipment" was okay because they aren't necessarily holding the iPhone for anyone. On that note though, all they should need is your name and phone number (and possibly if you want a 16 or 32 iPhone). However they also asked me if I was a new customer, if it is an upgrade, and if I already have a data plan. I told them the truth (upgrade and I already have data) but now I wish that I told them I was a new customer because I suspect that could have something to do with why they didn't bother to call me.

Maybe I'll call retentions this week...

Nokia, RIM, and several others sell a lot more smartphones than Apple does. How is it, you figure, that they have no trouble keeping stock and avoiding the lineups?

They make many different models and I'm pretty sure that more goes in to making an iPhone than a BlackBerry bold.

If RIM sold 1 type of phone, there might be a shortage of it as well after launch.

According to Twitter - there's 30+ people again waiting outside Eaton Centre Apple Store this AM.

They make many different models and I'm pretty sure that more goes in to making an iPhone than a BlackBerry bold.

.

like what.

Easy. All those companies sell multiple versions of handsets, not just one like apple.

If they have multiple models in production, that would make producing stock in volume more difficult. The beauty of one model is that you simplify production and should be able to produce more of them.

I think Apple spends more time and effort on R&D and refinement then other handset manufacturers. Obviously the antenna issues with the iP4 are noted, but you can see Apple is actually trying things out and innovating. The retinal display is something nobody really thought of until Apple delivered it. RIM tends to do things in an evolutionary manner, where it just uses the building blocks of what already works, then adds to a successful formula instead of going out on a limb and revolutionizing things.

I think Apple spends more time and effort on R&D and refinement then other handset manufacturers. Obviously the antenna issues with the iP4 are noted, but you can see Apple is actually trying things out and innovating. The retinal display is something nobody really thought of until Apple delivered it. RIM tends to do things in an evolutionary manner, where it just uses the building blocks of what already works, then adds to a successful formula instead of going out on a limb and revolutionizing things.

it seems to me RIM already did revolutionized things before apple got in.

How soon we forget...

it seems to me RIM already did revolutionized things before apple got in.

How soon we forget...

modsuperstar has a good point though. RIM did revolutionize the concept of a smartphone, but they also did it very incrementally. It wasn't an overnight change like when the original iPhone launched.

I worked at RIM as a co-op student in my early university years (which wasn't THAT long ago now come to think of it, but it feels like forever!) and the devices then were definitely incremental upgrades. Each new device didn't have anything massively innovative, but as a package, the Blackberry got more and more interesting with each release.

Any updates on possible iPhone shipments in Ottawa? Rideau/Rogers receiving any?

Yeah, Toronto too? I've been holding off as I don't have time to just wait and see if a shipment shows up.

Anyone at Yorkdale recently? Apparently they're still handing out vouchers and started limiting to 1 iphone per person. Seems like chances could be getting better this week. I'm also following the Redflagdeals forum as I'm sure many people are.

Toronto iPhone 4 lineups: Anyone? - Page 187 - RedFlagDeals.com Forums (http://forums.redflagdeals.com/toronto-iphone-4-lineups-anyone-918350/187/)

Has anyone managed to buy an iPhone 4 in Vancouver? Where are the best places to get one--32GB that is?

I've said it before, and I'll say it again... ;) Check twitter, people.

Lots of people posting about stores, and @iphoneincanada RT's a lot of people who post about stock. You don't even need an account, just go to twitter.com and search for your desired Apple Store (they get the most stock)...

Nothing on Twitter about Ottawa neither.
No shipments to Rogers today.

I read on another forum that rideau got a shipment of 16gb iPhones, as the person posting got one today.

I'm trying to decide which day i should take off this week. I really don't want to take a day off only to come up empty handed.

Fido retentions has them in stock. Just ordered a 16gb black. Pretty hassle free (finally)!

Went to the futureshop by my house on friday and they had one iPhone....it was for Telus and I'm with rogers. WTF this is getting stupid now, what can a guy that works 5 days a week from 6:00 am until 4:30 pm do to get an iPhone. I can't take any weekdays off to wait in line and they're are zero left by the end of the day when I'm off work and nobody get deliveries on weekends plus I sometimes work saturdays. Anyone have any ideas I'm starting to run out. Please Help:(

Fido retentions has them in stock. Just ordered a 16gb black. Pretty hassle free (finally)!

So what do you have to say to get them to agree to this?

I simply do not have time to wait hours/ days in lines and my 3G is dying - laggy and hopeless after software upgrade. I was told by Fido today (another department but still) that no department would be able to handle this over the phone. What time does that phone line open and close? There's a 20 minute wait right now and am rather jetlagged might fall asleep!

Any tips/ tricks?

So what do you have to say to get them to agree to this?

I simply do not have time to wait hours/ days in lines and my 3G is dying - laggy and hopeless after software upgrade. I was told by Fido today (another department but still) that no department would be able to handle this over the phone. What time does that phone line open and close? There's a 20 minute wait right now and am rather jetlagged might fall asleep!

Any tips/ tricks?

I called last week and told them Bell had stock and were willing to pay my ECF (not true). They told me they'd give me a deal on my plan if I waited. They then told me I wasn't even eligible for a HUP (I am) but I persisted and the rep ended up ending my contract for free pending a signing of a new contract with an iPhone 4 and giving me the iPhone value pack for free. Not the best deal but whatever.

I just called today and explained the situation, said I heard they have stock and he said they did so I gave him my information and he did the rest.

I'd recommend just being polite and persistent. Know your stuff before you call so you don't seem like you're taking advantage of the line.

I called last week and told them Bell had stock and were willing to pay my ECF (not true). They told me they'd give me a deal on my plan if I waited. They then told me I wasn't even eligible for a HUP (I am) but I persisted and the rep ended up ending my contract for free pending a signing of a new contract with an iPhone 4 and giving me the iPhone value pack for free. Not the best deal but whatever.

I just called today and explained the situation, said I heard they have stock and he said they did so I gave him my information and he did the rest.

I'd recommend just being polite and persistent. Know your stuff before you call so you don't seem like you're taking advantage of the line.

Cheers - you just confirmed what I thought. I am eligible and I know I can get a phone from Bell/Telus and I know they would prob pay the ECF (I inquired a while ago). Will be on the phone tomorrow at 8am! Thanks for the advice and I agree, polite and persistant is best tack!

Wow - just called Fido retentions and was on the phone for no more than 10 minutes. Ordered a 32 gig model and it will be delivered by no later than the 27th.

Thank you thank you thank you - not one to wait in line - this was so much easier.

Wow - just called Fido retentions and was on the phone for no more than 10 minutes. Ordered a 32 gig model and it will be delivered by no later than the 27th.

Thank you thank you thank you - not one to wait in line - this was so much easier.

How did you get onto them late last night? I also called and was told that the number was only for emergencies after 9pm...

I agree that trying to get an iPhone 4 is extremely frustrating if you happen to be working... (can anyone else afford them?!) Anyway, I actually took a day off work and waited on launch day (I know, I know) but could only get a 16GB model (I wanted a 32). Now that I've used it a bit, and ran out of memory once, I really do want to get the 32GB model instead - but I'm not willing to stand in line again. Ugh.

I went the Fido phone order route before for my 3G and was really happy with that experience. If you are ok with a contract, that's a great way to go. Unfortunately, I'm not willing to sign another contract...

It looks like one of the best methods is just to try and win one (http://bit.ly/321contest). LOL

I decided to stop looking and wait for the call from our Corp Rogers store.
He told me end of the month and I'm on the top of his list. I wasn't before but few people canceled.
Have enough of cat & mouse chase. After seeing many iP4s here at work, it's too similar to 3GS, that I have, and not worth all the effort.

I guess I just got lucky. The woman was extremely nice and she did mention to me after the order went through that I shouldn't be calling the retention department directly.

Good luck.

How did you get onto them late last night? I also called and was told that the number was only for emergencies after 9pm...

heads up! fido retentions has iPhone 4s 16 and 32 gigs.




Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I guess I just got lucky. The woman was extremely nice and she did mention to me after the order went through that I shouldn't be calling the retention department directly.

Good luck.

Just off the phone to Retentions! 18 minutes on the phone only. Phone will arrive no later than 28th.

I did have to get around the Customer Service people who asked all sorts of questions and basically told me that I should have no problem getting a phone as all Fido stores were replenished today. I just politely insisted that I wanted to talk to Retentions and could not stand in a queue for hours (the guy told me that was incorrect, even as I was looking at the redflagdeals board where people were posting the amount of ppl lining up).

The retentions guy told me the same thing and I just continued to ask him what he could do for me. Finally he checked the stock and came up with one (16g which is more than enough - I was wanting the 32 but at the last minute decided that I didn't want to pay the extra - my Fido $ covered the complete cost of this phone).

Fingers crossed it goes through. Won't trust it until I see it in my hands!!!

One more thing - the contract is added on to the existing one - I need to phone back and check that out because I am not sure that's correct - thought I read somewhere that it wasn't, it just started again.

They stacked my contract as well :(

Blah. Looks like I'm gonna be **** out of luck this week as well. Wanted to take a day off, but found out my boss is off the rest of the week.

New gadgets are like crack for me, and right now I'm going thru serious withdrawals!

Maybe Rogers will allow online ordering soon.

No iPhone here neither. Still waiting for the call from Rogers.

No iPhone here neither. Still waiting for the call from Rogers.That's pretty much what I've decided to do. If we get another day where it seems a lot of Rogers stores are getting shipments (like last Friday) I might pop over to the Rogers Plus up the block, but otherwise I'm just going to wait. I've waited this long for my first iPhone, I can wait a couple more weeks.

I just got a call from one of the Rogers stores where I had my name on a list (#2 on the list) saying that they got a shipment in. My mom answered and just told them that we already got one from the Apple Store and that we are going to get it exchanged for a new one due to a dead pixel.

So they took our name off I assume and will just sell it. I think they would have sold it anyway if we didn't go there.

No news from my Rogers list.
The rep was saying the list is becoming shorter and shorter everyday as people get it from Apple stores.

Went to fairview mall apple store today after work and the guy said they had some delivered today but there was a line up and they were gone soon after so the morale of the story don't bother going to get a phone at an apple store unless you get there before they open and wait for a shipment. So I phoned rogers, the girl(who was very nice and had sympathy for me) said they had none and my best bet was phoning stores and the usual song and dance blah blah blah.:( Luckily I'm on afternoons next week and I will begin camping out on monday morning. Anyone know what's the best way to get into the mall before they open the stores? Good luck in your quest for an iPhone everyone

Went to fairview mall apple store today after work and the guy said they had some delivered today but there was a line up and they were gone soon after so the morale of the story don't bother going to get a phone at an apple store unless you get there before they open and wait for a shipment. So I phoned rogers, the girl(who was very nice and had sympathy for me) said they had none and my best bet was phoning stores and the usual song and dance blah blah blah.:( Luckily I'm on afternoons next week and I will begin camping out on monday morning. Anyone know what's the best way to get into the mall before they open the stores? Good luck in your quest for an iPhone everyone

They usually let mall-walkers in before they actually open stores. Just follow that crowd.

How many people are usually in line before the Apple store opens?
I mean in Ottawa :)

I leave tomorrow for the US. Won't be back until next June. My hopes of getting an unlocked iPhone 4 are dashed. Maybe a kind family member will bring me one for Christmas; if they are in stock by then;)

Frankly it is one of the worst experiences I had with buying a phone also. I wonder how many clients Rogers has lost over this. It's crazy that you have to call and threaten to leave them to be able to get a phone.

I may go to Rideau today for some other business. I'll drop by Apple to see what's happening. Not at all interested in paying the full price for an iPhone anymore, but will update here if I go there.

I think I'll try calling a few places in Kanata to see if they got some stock in today. Maybe head out on my lunch.

I spent 6hrs in line at the Eatons Centre yesterday (Tuesday) from 8am, till about 4pm when they told us they hadn't received any shipments that day - and the only ones they sold were left overs from the night before, that they had processed in the morning before opening.

It really is a gamble, and yes, if you're in the front of the line, you're more likely to get one.

If you HAVE to get one, wake up at 4am, get in line, and be at the front of the line (Store opens at 10am) - if you're lucky, they'll have some to sell in the morning.

Well, my is "Out For Delivery" this morning with UPS! If you want to know how I got it so quickly then just re-read my earlier posts.

I'm telling you, Rogers/AML outlets are NOT allowed to have lists. I confirmed it by calling Rogers.

If they are keeping lists then call Rogers' complaint dept and let them know. That's what I did and less than a week later I have an iPhone 4 being delivered to my house.

Just sayin'.....

Keep us posted if you find about a shipment today at the Rideau AS.

I may go to Rideau today for some other business. I'll drop by Apple to see what's happening. Not at all interested in paying the full price for an iPhone anymore, but will update here if I go there.

Well, my is "Out For Delivery" this morning with UPS! If you want to know how I got it so quickly then just re-read my earlier posts.

I'm telling you, Rogers/AML outlets are NOT allowed to have lists. I confirmed it by calling Rogers.

If they are keeping lists then call Rogers' complaint dept and let them know. That's what I did and less than a week later I have an iPhone 4 being delivered to my house.

Just sayin'.....

They don't keep lists, they just keep the iPhones in back! :D I was in 2 stores with stock and signs were up saying no iPhones!

Hope the truck gets there soon.

Warning: a friend of mine bought an unlocked iPhone 4 16gb from a store called Gadgets(@) Fairview Mall Toronto. He was told that not only was he ineligible for the subsidized price but had to pay $799 + tax for an unlocked phone to use with Rogers. On top of this crap deal, it was final sale! I wish he would have talked to me before he did it, but at least I'm warning everyone here.

I walked by the Ottawa Apple store at 8:05 this morning. One guy sitting on the floor and 2 guys on the bench. The guy sitting on the floor told me it was his second day trying.

Was that anyone here? :)

There is a line 75 deep and no word about a shipment coming in. Good luck to everyone looking today.

I'm off to stock the UPS guy up the street.

The guy vrom inventory just said that they will not recieve any iphones today... And other guys from apple are saying that they can not know for sure till the shipment..

Ottawa's Apple store.

This just in from Twitter regarding Ottawa Apple Store stock. Cannot comment on validity of the post. I just came across it.

"NO iPhone 4's available at Apple store in Ottawa today (as per inventory control mgr who came out to the line)."

Twitter / versature: NO iPhone 4's available at ... (http://twitter.com/versature/status/21491665882)

AFAIK, they haven't received any shipments at all this week.

i heard exactly the opposite.....i complained because i had been calling various stores and NOT ONE offered to put me on a list (never got the offer until i went to another kiosk on sunday afternoon). i was told by a rogers employee there that they are all supposed to offer to put your name on a list. grrrrrrrrrr.

This just in from Twitter regarding Ottawa Apple Store stock. Cannot comment on validity of the post. I just came across it.

"NO iPhone 4's available at Apple store in Ottawa today (as per inventory control mgr who came out to the line)."

Twitter / versature: NO iPhone 4's available at ... (http://twitter.com/versature/status/21491665882)

AFAIK, they haven't received any shipments at all this week.

Rideau usually says before noon that they won't get any. Then people leave and at noon they get some in. This is what happened a few times last week.

Rideau usually says before noon that they won't get any. Then people leave and at noon they get some in. This is what happened a few times last week.
I kinda figured that was happening. I've tried there twice in the past week. Came up empty each time.

Warning: a friend of mine bought an unlocked iPhone 4 16gb from a store called Gadgets(@) Fairview Mall Toronto. He was told that not only was he ineligible for the subsidized price but had to pay $799 + tax for an unlocked phone to use with Rogers. On top of this crap deal, it was final sale! I wish he would have talked to me before he did it, but at least I'm warning everyone here.

I also read a few posts were people are paying crazy $ to get one.
I qualify for a $200 one so I'll wait 'till I get one from Rogers.
First week I would have gotten one unlocked at full price but thankfully didn't find one. Now that I've seen it up-closeI'm not willing to pay full price.

I'm surprised to still read that people are still waiting in line these days with no guarantee that a shipment even comes in! Kinda glad now that I lined up on launch day, even though it was a grueling 9 hours of waiting in line, at least I knew that my waiting would pay off as they plenty of stock that first day.

I really hope that you guys are able to get yours soon!

I don't know if you guys check Craigslist / Kijiji every now and then, but some people are asking ridiculous amounts for a LOCKED phone! Crazyness I say. that's a pretty big profit if someone actually buys it.

No shipments to rogers stores in T.O! Anyone know what happen at apple stores?

Can anyone give me an update on line ups at Market mall apple store in Calgary? Are the line ups there still ridiculous or has it calmed down a bit? Are people still lining up early in the morning before the store opens?

Received mine just then courtesy of Puralator! It's really quite nice!!
Just restoring from a backup now...can't wait to use it!
Good luck on your hunt everyone!

Nothing in Ottawa today.

Not a good week for Ottawa. It seems no one got any.

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs397.snc4/46071_453889459047_636679047_6336076_1732234_n.jpg


There's the box it came in today! The phone seems smaller yet more substantial - heavier and more durable, maybe? It definitely feels different than the previous iterations. Either way, it's pretty damn awesome!

Anyone else have any luck today?

Anyone else have any luck today?

Congratulations guitarwolf. Did you go the retentions route?

I am still luckless and not sure when I will be luckful if I don't feel like being in line for 5+ hours any time soon.

I'm waiting for my dingus iPhone to ship!
I ordered it from retentions at like 8:45 on monday, got my order confirmation at 12:30am and haven't heard anything since. My agreement changed from 'no agreement" to a 3 year agreement today so I'm hoping that's good news. Still, frustrating seeing so many people who ordered them yesterday get them today and I am still empty handed.

Congratulations guitarwolf. Did you go the retentions route?

I am still luckless and not sure when I will be luckful if I don't feel like being in line for 5+ hours any time soon.

Thanks!
Just click my profile and read one of my earlier posts (there's not many) where I tell my story. It was all worth though!

Congratulations!
I'm still waiting for a call from Rogers.

I ordered my phone through fido retentions on Monday night - they said it would be delivered no later than the 27th. They also said I could track it through ups with my phone number - is this true?? When I type my number in a I get a message saying there is no package that exists.

One last question - for people who ordered from retentions - how long did it take to receive the phone??

hi everyone,

i'm looking to order an iphone 4, everyone seems to be ordering it from a place called "retentions". can someone explain to me how this works? i'm looking to order through rogers. Thanks in advance! :)

One of the best places to go to learn about "Retentions" is here (at least for Fido):RedFlagDeals.com Forums - View Single Post - Elect Fido - Retention Plans (http://forums.redflagdeals.com/10969156-post7288/)

I ordered my phone through fido retentions on Monday night - they said it would be delivered no later than the 27th. They also said I could track it through ups with my phone number - is this true?? When I type my number in a I get a message saying there is no package that exists.

One last question - for people who ordered from retentions - how long did it take to receive the phone??

I ordered from retentions at 10am Tuesday - they told me I would have it at latest Aug 28th. Today, I saw a bunch of people receiving theirs and i have not even received my shipment notice so I went onto Fido live chat where the rep was useless and told me it would now arrive around Aug 31. He was of no help at all. Last time, my 3G arrived without even me receiving a shipment email and I was never able to track it on UPS so fingers crossed that this might happen again!

Well it looks like I am to join the ranks of those waiting for an iPhone 4 again, seeing as I am returning mine for a full refund after getting 3 with defects/problems.

Oh well, it will eventually be worth it. Here's to hoping that whenever I get one, it won't have dust under the screen or any other problems.

Well I just received my confirmation email from fido stating my iphone has shipped out. Wow that was fast - I assume I will receive it by Friday at the latest :)

Well I just received my confirmation email from fido stating my iphone has shipped out. Wow that was fast - I assume I will receive it by Friday at the latest :)

Well there's hope for me yet that I will receive it before I leave for the States next Thursday!

I also received confirmation, finally.
I ordered mine Monday around 8:45pm.
Seeing as they've been coming from within Ontario, it should be here tomorrow or Friday.

I also received confirmation, finally.
I ordered mine Monday around 8:45pm.
Seeing as they've been coming from within Ontario, it should be here tomorrow or Friday.


did u order yours from fido?

Waited 5 painful hours at the Apple store at Sherway to get my new 32GB iphone. Too add to the injury, when I tried to activate the phone, Rogers made me pay $499 for the upgrade after telling me on two different occasions that I was eligible for the $269 upgrade cost.
Rogers employees really have to stop wasting our time with misinformation. Anyway, bought the phones and I'm waiting for a call from a manager to resolve the situation.

Waited 5 painful hours at the Apple store at Sherway to get my new 32GB iphone. Too add to the injury, when I tried to activate the phone, Rogers made me pay $499 for the upgrade after telling me on two different occasions that I was eligible for the $269 upgrade cost.
Rogers employees really have to stop wasting our time with misinformation. Anyway, bought the phones and I'm waiting for a call from a manager to resolve the situation.

Do you fit the qualifications listed on Rogers Redboard?

did u order yours from fido?

I did.
On monday.

Rogers employees really have to stop wasting our time with misinformation.
could not agree more. Just read the comments on Redboard.

Here's also an interesting story from redboard:

"Enough says:
August 14, 2010 at 8:13 am
I have been an Apple guy for a longtime. I switched to Rogers from Bell because of the Iphone. In my experience the two have done a great job of competing to see who could provide worse customer service. I’ve declared it a tie. My 3G hasn’t worked properly for some time and I have anxiously been awaiting the arrival of the iphone 4. So much so, that I lined up at 6AM for the phone on July 30. I was 2nd in line at Best Buy Mobile but couldn’t seal the deal because i didn’t have photo id with me so I went home empty handed and disappointed. Since then I have read the Redboard daily, and have called and attended numerous Rogers / Best Buy / Telephone Booth / Future Shop locations. The employees at these other stores are no less rude than the people at Rogers. This past Tuesday, after being in line for 2 hours with about 20 other people waiting for the UPS guy, I actually had one of these phones in my hand, but once again couldn’t seal the deal because I did not know the pin # to my account. I assured the guy that I had never set up a pin # or heard of a pin # associated with my account but to no avail. Once again I left the store empty handed and disappointed. After calling and attending at numerous locations Wednesday thru Friday, a woman at Best Buy told me that they had 5 Rogers phones. I ran out of my office, hoped in a cab and ran into the store, only to see the person in front of me purchase the last Rogers phone. After spending $35 in cabs I returned to my office empty handed, disappointed and without my keys! I must have lost them in my mad dash in downtown Toronto. $100 for the FOB to my office, $200 to replace my car key. The problem is not with Apple or Rogers, the problem was with me. My behaviour was worse than theirs. Enough is enough. I am renouncing my NEED for an iphone and I am taking back control of myself and this process."

From Toronto Sun:

The great iPhone 4 hunt
Jesse Michaels
The photo above is of a demo iPhone at an Apple Store – of course it is not for sale and even if it was, you’d probably still have trouble finding one for purchase in Canada.

Unfortunately, I remain one of the unwashed masses who has yet to secure the mythical device.

The calendar is coming up on three weeks since the iPhone launched in Canada and still it remains an elusive item, in hand of the lucky few.

How did these folks manage to get one?

Some of them lined up at Apple Stores on launch day and have been lining up each day thereafter for hours in order to secure a phone. Being a working stiff, this is not an option for me, so I tried the next best thing: going to stores run by my provider (Rogers), hoping upon hope that they might have them in stock.

Silly me.

Depending on which of the 5+ stores I have tried over the past three weeks, my question about upgrading to the iPhone 4 has been greeted with derision, snickers or just blank stares. In other words, these stores have nada in stock and have no idea when the next batch will be coming in. These also did not appear to have waiting lists.

So I tried another option: calling the customer relations department at Rogers and politely explaining my dilemma with the hope that they might be able to ship an iPhone to me, as they have done for others.

Silly me.

The best I got out of them was an “exclusion reference number” – which according to the rep I received it from, could potentially get me an iPhone from them but I would have to call in regularly and they would have to have stock at the time I called. So far, this avenue has been a complete waste of time. One fellow insisted that the iPhone 4 will not be in stock in for 2-3 months and another woman suggested that I go and line up at an Apple Store.

Rogers is also not offering the devices for order online.

So the retail, customer relations and online routes have eluded me. I have just one question: is Rogers actually selling these phones or are they just a figment of my rather large imagination?

On the flipside, I’d like to know how Bell & Telus have handled their respective iPhone 4 launches. Do they currently have the devices in stock for walk-in customers or over the phone/online?

As for me, I’m just going to sit in my blogger’s chair and sulk about Rogers’ awful handling of the iPhone 4 launch. They have so many avenues to communicate with their customers. So far, they’ve done a fairly awful job on all fronts.

And one last one form Star:

Want an iPhone 4? Better line up

August 17, 2010 00:08:00
Emily Mathieu
BUSINESS REPORTER
Apple fans seeking immediate gratification – at least when it comes to the iPhone 4 – could be temporarily out of luck.

Demand appears to be outpacing supply for the device across Canada. Apple is still selling the phone in limited quantities to customers willing to line up outside stores. Wireless companies are sold out or have limited quantities.

Ashok Kumar, a senior technology analyst with U.S. investment bank, Rodman & Renshaw, said the shortage could be related to a defect in the original iPhone 4 that caused signal strength issues.

Apple has promised customers who buy a phone before Sept. 30 a free rubber bumper that will override a signal issue known as the “death grip.” Kumar said the company is likely holding back on shipping out mass quantities until the problem is fixed.

“Reading between the lines... they will have a hardware fix in place for product shipping beyond” September, he said.

Rogers Communications, Bell Canada and Telus are advising customers to call for more information or go to company websites.

On Tuesday Rogers was sold out and sending updates on Twitter and on their company blog, where complaints about the shortage of iPhone 4s are piling up. Bell Canada has limited if any stock and is taking $50 deposits. Telus has limited quantities.

Questions posed to Apple’s media relations department were responded to in typically cryptic fashion: no explanation, just suggestions that customers should call local stores and more stock would be coming soon.

During a July conference call with analysts, Apple chief operating officer Tim Cook said Apple ships products based on supply and does not hold back to build up buzz, according to blog Appleinsider.com.

On Tuesday, a staff member at Apple’s Eaton Centre explained they had a limited number of phones and those were being given to some of the up to100 people lined up outside the store.

Kumar said potential signal issues and long waits are unlikely to dissuade buyers.

“In terms of user experience it sets the industry yardstick.”

I was at the Yorkdale Apple store last night and its seemed like people were able to walk in and buy them without difficulty. I saw one guy buy two of them. This was around 8:30 pm!

And one last one form Star:
Ashok Kumar, a senior technology analyst with U.S. investment bank, Rodman & Renshaw, said the shortage could be related to a defect in the original iPhone 4 that caused signal strength issues.

Apple has promised customers who buy a phone before Sept. 30 a free rubber bumper that will override a signal issue known as the “death grip.” Kumar said the company is likely holding back on shipping out mass quantities until the problem is fixed.

“Reading between the lines... they will have a hardware fix in place for product shipping beyond” September, he said.


I've suspected the same as this analyst -- if they don't need to give you a free bumper after Sept 30th then there won't be a problem with the product after Sept 30th. But notice the September 30th no-more-free-bumper perfectly coincides with the September 30th no-more-$30-6-Gig? :mad:

I was at the Yorkdale Apple store last night and its seemed like people were able to walk in and buy them without difficulty. I saw one guy buy two of them. This was around 8:30 pm!

Wow, if that is true, I should have waited until this week to buy instead of waiting at the Eaton Centre for about 8 hours.

I've suspected the same as this analyst -- if they don't need to give you a free bumper after Sept 30th then there won't be a problem with the product after Sept 30th. But notice the September 30th no-more-free-bumper perfectly coincides with the September 30th no-more-$30-6-Gig? :mad:

Well if that really is the case (and I dont get my iphone 4 order processed in the next couple weeks) then Apple loses another costumer to droid.

Anyone got the scoop on potential shipment today for Ottawa's Apple Store at the Rideau Centre? Trying to decide if I should be making the trip.

s.

No phones today at Rideau Apple Store in Ottawa.

Ordered at 10.15 through retentions on Tuesday 17th. Never received shipping notice and this morning was told it had not shipped yet. Just arrived and thankfully my cleaner was here to sign for it! Hooray!

Based on the info I've dug up, it's another no shipment day for Apple Rideau.

If true, I think that means there hasn't been a single shipment all week. Very strange, as I keep reading about apple stores in other cities getting shipments in, so it doesn't make sense on why Rideau would be getting the shaft.

Ordering my phone through fido retentions was the best decision I ever made. Ordered this past Monday (the 16th at 11:30 at night) and was on the phone for literally 10 minutes. Phone was just delivered today!!

Glad I didn't have to wait in line and chase these ridiculous shipments.

Good luck to everyone.

No iphones in Rideau but almost each Rogers Plus in Ottawa got few, already sold out... :/

Based on the info I've dug up, it's another no shipment day for Apple Rideau.

If true, I think that means there hasn't been a single shipment all week. Very strange, as I keep reading about apple stores in other cities getting shipments in, so it doesn't make sense on why Rideau would be getting the shaft.

I don't know what's going on. Based on here, Twitter, and RedFlag, there's been no mention of *any* Ottawa retailers getting iPhones for a while now. We're in some sort of technology black hole.

From Rogers' Redboard:
UPDATE (August 19, 2010, 11:45 AM) A limited number of iPhone 4s have started to arrive at Rogers retail locations. Considering the limited inventory, we recommend you contact your local store to confirm units are available. In addition, Apple retail locations may have stock.Unfortunately, I'm working from home today so I hope the Rogers near my office doesn't call me to say they got them in stock. Maybe I'll try calling the Rogers near my house this afternoon to see if they got a shipment.

Thanks for the update from Rogers.
I'm hoping my store got at least one 32GB.