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javabeans · Apr 15, 2003, 05:44 PM

Hi,

I'm just curious as to how often Apple processes orders. I've placed my order for the 17" on Saturday (04/12) and I checked just now...it still says 'open'

parsec_kadets · Apr 15, 2003, 06:09 PM

At the screen where you actually click "Check Out" it says that Apple is currently taking 3-5 weeks to ship the 17". Your order will probably be open until just before they get ready to ship it.

Mohammed Al-Sabah · Apr 15, 2003, 06:58 PM

hmmm just cancel your order i am sure there is someone local that has them in stock.. or better look around first then cancel it

javabeans · Apr 15, 2003, 07:30 PM

Originally posted by Mohammed Al-Sabah:
hmmm just cancel your order i am sure there is someone local that has them in stock.. or better look around first then cancel it

Since I ordered via a once-a-life-time 20% ADC discount, I have no other choices! I don't mind the wait though...

wedgewood · Apr 15, 2003, 07:39 PM

Priority of a discount order is usually lower than ordinary order. That's only reason I have in mind. I ordered on Febraray 4th and I am still waiting. My OOB was postponed from Apr. 2th to May 7th. I have contacted ADC by email and by phone several times. They insist to explaining a good reason to delay the shipping.

You may wait for more than one month from now on.

AssassyN · Apr 15, 2003, 08:57 PM

It'll say "Open" 'til the moment it ships out. I'd count on it shipping approx. a week earlier than the date that it gives you, possibly earlier now that more & more orders are getting filled daily...hope it comes soon for you!

AssassyN · Apr 15, 2003, 08:58 PM

Originally posted by wedgewood:
Priority of a discount order is usually lower than ordinary order. That's only reason I have in mind. I ordered on Febraray 4th and I am still waiting. My OOB was postponed from Apr. 2th to May 7th. I have contacted ADC by email and by phone several times. They insist to explaining a good reason to delay the shipping.

You may wait for more than one month from now on.

In most cases, yes. In Apple's case, not really. Apple shows no rhyme nor reason to the order in which they ship their products out. I got my ADC Discounted 17" PB before some FULL PRICE praying customers that ordered the afternoon of Jan. 7th, 2003.

javabeans · Apr 15, 2003, 09:00 PM

Thanks all! This is my first mac ever and now I know what the wait is like!

AssassyN · Apr 15, 2003, 09:55 PM

Originally posted by javabeans:
Thanks all! This is my first mac ever and now I know what the wait is like!

Noooo kidding! I waited for a good bit over a month and it seemed like an eternity!!! The moment your PB ships your life completely stops & revolves around that tracking number, trust me. And when it arrives get ready to cancel all plans including eating, sleeping, and talking.

hsvgoku · Apr 15, 2003, 10:00 PM

Originally posted by AssassyN:
Noooo kidding! I waited for a good bit over a month and it seemed like an eternity!!! The moment your PB ships your life completely stops & revolves around that tracking number, trust me. And when it arrives get ready to cancel all plans including eating, sleeping, and talking.

Hehe...yeah. Its a new toy for all of US

Thats what happened to me yesterday when i received my Ti 1Ghz PB. I was with it whole day for 12 hours with no appetite to eat, sleep, shower, TV, go out etc.

javabeans · Apr 16, 2003, 07:29 AM

Originally posted by hsvgoku:
Hehe...yeah. Its a new toy for all of US Thats what happened to me yesterday when i received my Ti 1Ghz PB. I was with it whole day for 12 hours with no appetite to eat, sleep, shower, TV, go out etc.

Oh...my...My g/f will probably leave me...

AssassyN · Apr 16, 2003, 07:53 AM

Hehe, nah she won't, but I *did* forget to mention she was my only exception.

javabeans · Apr 16, 2003, 08:55 PM

Originally posted by AssassyN:
Hehe, nah she won't, but I *did* forget to mention she was my only exception.

My g/f also wants a 12" PB...hopefully she won't forget me once she gets it

swsteckly · Apr 16, 2003, 09:48 PM

Good luck with the wait. From my experience, it will say open until it ships. Open doesn't mean Unprocessed. Although I think Apple recently revamped it's ordering/customer fulfillment system, so my information may not be accurate.

AssassyN · Apr 16, 2003, 09:57 PM

Originally posted by javabeans:
My g/f also wants a 12" PB...hopefully she won't forget me once she gets it

Whoa, nice!!!

I'd loveee to be able to get my g/f such a gift one day...hmm, you've got my gears turning now!