New Ytest
Sign out
Bimmerpost
Login
BMW E39 5-Series Forum | 5Post.com
BMW Garage BMW Meets Register Today's Posts  
Go Back   BMW E39 5-Series Forum | 5Post.com > BIMMERPOST Universal Forums > Off-Topic Discussions Board

Post Reply
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread
      10-27-2017, 07:02 AM   #199
jdr78569
Lieutenant
jdr78569's Avatar
183
Rep
467
Posts

 
Drives: F31 328d sport wag
Join Date: Dec 2016
Location: GA

iTrader: (0)

How many of you fortunate souls got the phone? I checked not and seems to be out of stock most of the places already.
Appreciate 0
      10-27-2017, 07:06 AM   #200
DSB335d
Captain
1318
Rep
700
Posts

 
Drives: '11 335d DSB/oyster&black/navi
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: West palm beach

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by jdr78569 View Post
Quote:
Originally Posted by ASAP View Post
Can anyone explain why the store would ask anything related to carrier information if you want to buy a full price unlocked phone? This pretty much messed up everything for me.
same here. I tried for a solid 40 mins trying to figure it out but no luck. Just went back to bed
Not sure why they do that even if you are paying in full upfront. Why not just go through with whatever carrier you use and pay it off sooner than whatever plan your carrier is promoting. You might've been able to get a phone still.
Appreciate 0
      10-27-2017, 07:34 AM   #201
rad doc
Lieutenant
250
Rep
513
Posts

 
Drives: 1M AW loaded
Join Date: May 2011
Location: texas

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by jdr78569 View Post
How many of you fortunate souls got the phone? I checked not and seems to be out of stock most of the places already.
Opened app at 205 central, finished preorder and got the 256gb for launch day. Took a whole 2 min!
Appreciate 0
      10-27-2017, 07:37 AM   #202
ASAP
Major General
ASAP's Avatar
10808
Rep
9,002
Posts

 
Drives: '23 X3 M40i
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: FL

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by DSB335d View Post
Quote:
Originally Posted by jdr78569 View Post
Quote:
Originally Posted by ASAP View Post
Can anyone explain why the store would ask anything related to carrier information if you want to buy a full price unlocked phone? This pretty much messed up everything for me.
same here. I tried for a solid 40 mins trying to figure it out but no luck. Just went back to bed
Not sure why they do that even if you are paying in full upfront. Why not just go through with whatever carrier you use and pay it off sooner than whatever plan your carrier is promoting. You might've been able to get a phone still.
it creates issues with unlocking the phone... at&t has always been a pain the ass about it and i think u need to keep it for 90 days minimum before an unlock can be requested
__________________
2 x N54 -> 1 x N55 -> 1 x S55-> 1 x B58
Appreciate 0
      10-27-2017, 07:46 AM   #203
jdr78569
Lieutenant
jdr78569's Avatar
183
Rep
467
Posts

 
Drives: F31 328d sport wag
Join Date: Dec 2016
Location: GA

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by rad doc View Post
Opened app at 205 central, finished preorder and got the 256gb for launch day. Took a whole 2 min!
yeah when it kicked off, im talking about now; everything is done. It took a while for the system to start up
Appreciate 0
      10-27-2017, 07:47 AM   #204
jdr78569
Lieutenant
jdr78569's Avatar
183
Rep
467
Posts

 
Drives: F31 328d sport wag
Join Date: Dec 2016
Location: GA

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by ASAP View Post
it creates issues with unlocking the phone... at&t has always been a pain the ass about it and i think u need to keep it for 90 days minimum before an unlock can be requested
They already come unlocked, even when you check out it says unlocked iphone with ___ sim (att,verizon, sprint etc)

I think since the iphone 6 they all come factory unlocked if im not mistaken
Appreciate 0
      10-27-2017, 07:49 AM   #205
ASAP
Major General
ASAP's Avatar
10808
Rep
9,002
Posts

 
Drives: '23 X3 M40i
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: FL

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by jdr78569 View Post
Quote:
Originally Posted by ASAP View Post
it creates issues with unlocking the phone... at&t has always been a pain the ass about it and i think u need to keep it for 90 days minimum before an unlock can be requested
They already come unlocked, even when you check out it says unlocked iphone with ___ sim (att,verizon, sprint etc)

I think since the iphone 6 they all come factory unlocked if im not mistaken
you are mistaken
__________________
2 x N54 -> 1 x N55 -> 1 x S55-> 1 x B58
Appreciate 0
      10-27-2017, 08:18 AM   #206
tdott
Brigadier General
4052
Rep
4,088
Posts

 
Drives: M3
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: South FL / 6ix

iTrader: (4)

Quote:
Originally Posted by ASAP View Post
Can anyone explain why the store would ask anything related to carrier information if you want to buy a full price unlocked phone? This pretty much messed up everything for me.
I believe it is so that it can include a sim for you. The phone itself is unlocked.
Appreciate 0
      10-27-2017, 08:22 AM   #207
ASAP
Major General
ASAP's Avatar
10808
Rep
9,002
Posts

 
Drives: '23 X3 M40i
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: FL

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by tdott View Post
Quote:
Originally Posted by ASAP View Post
Can anyone explain why the store would ask anything related to carrier information if you want to buy a full price unlocked phone? This pretty much messed up everything for me.
I believe it is so that it can include a sim for you. The phone itself is unlocked.
right if u pay full price, it just makes the process more of a haggle
__________________
2 x N54 -> 1 x N55 -> 1 x S55-> 1 x B58
Appreciate 0
      10-27-2017, 08:26 AM   #208
jpdchicago
Major
jpdchicago's Avatar
United_States
1371
Rep
1,399
Posts

 
Drives: M4 CSL, X3MC
Join Date: Feb 2016
Location: Chicago area

iTrader: (0)

Got one at 2:04 or 2:05 central time. Delivered 11/3.
Had done all the Pre-order stuff a week before.
Appreciate 0
      10-27-2017, 08:27 AM   #209
qba335i
First Lieutenant
410
Rep
329
Posts

 
Drives: 335i
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Chicago

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by tdott View Post
Quote:
Originally Posted by ASAP View Post
Can anyone explain why the store would ask anything related to carrier information if you want to buy a full price unlocked phone? This pretty much messed up everything for me.
I believe it is so that it can include a sim for you. The phone itself is unlocked.
For some weird reason they asked account (carrier) specific info to process the order for full priced iPhone with att/verizon sim. This was not an issue for T-Mobile and you could complete the transaction without any details.

I tried ordering 4 phones as Christmas presents and had the same issue.
Appreciate 0
      10-27-2017, 08:36 AM   #210
danniexi
Brigadier General
danniexi's Avatar
No_Country
3244
Rep
4,441
Posts

 
Drives: 2022 F97 X3M Comp LCI
Join Date: May 2008
Location: NJ/NY

iTrader: (15)

Garage List
Quote:
Originally Posted by ASAP View Post
Can anyone explain why the store would ask anything related to carrier information if you want to buy a full price unlocked phone? This pretty much messed up everything for me.
Quote:
Originally Posted by qba335i View Post
For some weird reason they asked account (carrier) specific info to process the order for full priced iPhone with att/verizon sim. This was not an issue for T-Mobile and you could complete the transaction without any details.

I tried ordering 4 phones as Christmas presents and had the same issue.
Apple implemented carrier specific options to prevent scalpers... you must have an account with ATT, VZW, or Sprint to purchase the phone, even if you pay full price. If you do pay full price, the phone ship unlocked from the factory. T-Mobile's billing/accounting system is so archaic that it doesn't support this, therefore can be purchased without an account. Of course, these accounts must be for consumer lines only. Business accounts cannot be ordered through the Apple website. Sim-Free models weren't available since supplies were so low.

That being said, I was up at 3AM to preorder. The App didn't update so I ordered through the website. I have TMobile and the delivery dates were Nov 10-17 from the start. Ordered two immediately with confirmation from Apple. I had more than enough time to check the delivery dates of ATT/VZW and they were all Nov. 3. Dates were pushed by back to 5-6 weeks within 30-45 minutes. Pretty crazy.
__________________
BMW MY22 F97 X3MC LCI - CURRENT BUILD THREAD| Instagram: @danniexi
BMW MY16 F80 M3 - GONE
BMW MY08 E92 335XI - GONE
BMW MY06 E46 325XI - GONE
Appreciate 0
      10-27-2017, 08:42 AM   #211
ASAP
Major General
ASAP's Avatar
10808
Rep
9,002
Posts

 
Drives: '23 X3 M40i
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: FL

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by danniexi View Post
Quote:
Originally Posted by ASAP View Post
Can anyone explain why the store would ask anything related to carrier information if you want to buy a full price unlocked phone? This pretty much messed up everything for me.
Quote:
Originally Posted by qba335i View Post
For some weird reason they asked account (carrier) specific info to process the order for full priced iPhone with att/verizon sim. This was not an issue for T-Mobile and you could complete the transaction without any details.

I tried ordering 4 phones as Christmas presents and had the same issue.
Apple implemented carrier specific options to prevent scalpers... you must have an account with ATT, VZW, or Sprint to purchase the phone, even if you pay full price. If you do pay full price, the phone ship unlocked from the factory. T-Mobile's billing/accounting system is so archaic that it doesn't support this, therefore can be purchased without an account. Of course, these accounts must be for consumer lines only. Business accounts cannot be ordered through the Apple website. Sim-Free models weren't available since supplies were so low.

That being said, I was up at 3AM to preorder. The App didn't update so I ordered through the website. I have TMobile and the delivery dates were Nov 10-17 from the start. Ordered two immediately with confirmation from Apple. I had more than enough time to check the delivery dates of ATT/VZW and they were all Nov. 3. Dates were pushed by back to 5-6 weeks within 30-45 minutes. Pretty crazy.
load of shit if u ask me, the at&t check errored out for me and by that time it was 4-6 weeks
__________________
2 x N54 -> 1 x N55 -> 1 x S55-> 1 x B58
Appreciate 0
      10-27-2017, 08:44 AM   #212
danniexi
Brigadier General
danniexi's Avatar
No_Country
3244
Rep
4,441
Posts

 
Drives: 2022 F97 X3M Comp LCI
Join Date: May 2008
Location: NJ/NY

iTrader: (15)

Garage List
Quote:
Originally Posted by ASAP View Post
load of shit if u ask me, the at&t check errored out for me and by that time it was 4-6 weeks
weird. ive read a lot of people had issues with the whole ATT server check but was still kept in queue even after the 30+ minute wait. so long as you passed the check you held your place in line and got the nov. 3 delivery date. did you have a connection issue? in any case, that sucks.
__________________
BMW MY22 F97 X3MC LCI - CURRENT BUILD THREAD| Instagram: @danniexi
BMW MY16 F80 M3 - GONE
BMW MY08 E92 335XI - GONE
BMW MY06 E46 325XI - GONE
Appreciate 0
      10-27-2017, 09:03 AM   #213
Trusnow
Private
Trusnow's Avatar
United_States
137
Rep
68
Posts

 
Drives: 2014 740li xdrive
Join Date: Oct 2014
Location: Flushing, NY

iTrader: (0)

Garage List
i just preordered.... hopefully wont have any major issues
__________________
- BMW 740LI XDrive Alpine White l Gloss Black Kidney grill l White LED Interior l BMW Logo Puddle Lights l Key & Car Coded l 30% Tints
- BMW X6 l 22" Vertini Magic l White LED Interior l BMW Logo Puddle Lights l Key & Car Coded l Carbon Fiber Eyelids l Lux Angel Eyes l Black Kidney Grill l 20% Tints
Appreciate 0
      10-27-2017, 09:24 AM   #214
qba335i
First Lieutenant
410
Rep
329
Posts

 
Drives: 335i
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Chicago

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by danniexi View Post
Quote:
Originally Posted by ASAP View Post
load of shit if u ask me, the at&t check errored out for me and by that time it was 4-6 weeks
weird. ive read a lot of people had issues with the whole ATT server check but was still kept in queue even after the 30+ minute wait. so long as you passed the check you held your place in line and got the nov. 3 delivery date. did you have a connection issue? in any case, that sucks.
I ended up getting 4 phones:
- 2 from Apple - T-Mobile sim => delivery 2-3 weeks
- 2 from Best Buy - GSM/no specific carrier => delivery 11/10

Should have went with B/B from the beginning. They didn't ask any carrier info if paying full price.
Appreciate 0
      10-27-2017, 09:42 AM   #215
PKumarM3
Air India
India
147
Rep
1,834
Posts

 
Drives: 2018 Dodge Durango
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: NJ

iTrader: (8)

woke up at 2:45am EST. checked the verizon app and my upgrade was not visible. shortly thereafter, the my vz app froze. i then got out of bed signed onto the vzw website and i showed an upgrade.

by 3:13am i had pre-ordered a iphone x in silver with 256GB for Nov 3 shipping date. received an initial order submitted email, followed by an official order confirmation.

was surprised at how easy it was this time around. hopefully no delays.

excited to finally have the phone on launch day. this hasn't been the situation since the iphone 2g

__________________
PKumarM3

Appreciate 0
      10-27-2017, 10:15 AM   #216
bimmer456
Major General
3064
Rep
6,089
Posts

 
Drives: 340i
Join Date: Nov 2016
Location: Pasadena, CA

iTrader: (0)

You should have brought Apple stock yesterday. It's trading up from yesterday's close.
Appreciate 0
      10-27-2017, 10:31 AM   #217
Haywood
I know a thing or 2 about a thing or 2...
Haywood's Avatar
3112
Rep
3,483
Posts

 
Drives: E36 M3 Coupe, e39 M5
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: LI, NY

iTrader: (11)

Garage List
2003 BMW e39 M5  [0.00]
1997 BMW e36 M3  [0.00]
Had to go through my company's site since they pay my bill. Ordered the X and have a 5-6 week wait. No big deal. Early Christmas present to myself!
__________________
2025 i4 eDrive40 Tanzanite Blue (on order)
2003 Le Mans Blue e39 M5 Dinan S1
1997 Alpine White e36 M3 (the old gal)
2013 Mineral White e92 M3 (sold )
2014 Carbon Black 650i M-sport (sold)
Appreciate 0
      10-27-2017, 10:38 AM   #218
bimmer456
Major General
3064
Rep
6,089
Posts

 
Drives: 340i
Join Date: Nov 2016
Location: Pasadena, CA

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by qba335i View Post
I ended up getting 4 phones:
- 2 from Apple - T-Mobile sim => delivery 2-3 weeks
- 2 from Best Buy - GSM/no specific carrier => delivery 11/10

Should have went with B/B from the beginning. They didn't ask any carrier info if paying full price.
Is this for your family or you're planning to re-sell them? You might be better off buying apple stock for $3000, you will probably make more money that way and give others a chance to get the iphone X.
Appreciate 0
      10-27-2017, 10:43 AM   #219
bimmer456
Major General
3064
Rep
6,089
Posts

 
Drives: 340i
Join Date: Nov 2016
Location: Pasadena, CA

iTrader: (0)

FYI I brought my iphone X with delivery 11/3 and already made my money back multiple times with apple shares being up this morning!
Appreciate 0
      10-27-2017, 12:09 PM   #220
jmg
Lieutenant General
jmg's Avatar
19248
Rep
14,239
Posts

 
Drives: G82 M4C X-Drive
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: Orange County, CA

iTrader: (1)

Garage List
Quote:
Originally Posted by PKumarM3 View Post
woke up at 2:45am EST. checked the verizon app and my upgrade was not visible. shortly thereafter, the my vz app froze. i then got out of bed signed onto the vzw website and i showed an upgrade.

by 3:13am i had pre-ordered a iphone x in silver with 256GB for Nov 3 shipping date. received an initial order submitted email, followed by an official order confirmation.

was surprised at how easy it was this time around. hopefully no delays.

excited to finally have the phone on launch day. this hasn't been the situation since the iphone 2g

What do you mean "upgrade". Was this a Verizon subsidy or apple upgrade plan?
__________________

2022 G82///M4 Competition X-Drive - KW-HAS, Millway Race Camber Plates, Cup2 Connect*, PSI High Flow Midpipe, Lightweight Front Lip, M Perf Flow Through Wing
Previous • 2018 F80 ///M3 CS • 2016 F80 ///M3
Ordered • 2025 ///M2
Appreciate 0
Post Reply

Bookmarks


Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 05:51 PM.




5post
Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.11
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions Inc.
1Addicts.com, BIMMERPOST.com, E90Post.com, F30Post.com, M3Post.com, ZPost.com, 5Post.com, 6Post.com, 7Post.com, XBimmers.com logo and trademark are properties of BIMMERPOST