Apple Directs Retail Staff to Turn Away Walk-In Customers: iPhone Duo Nearly Unavailable on Launch Day
Apple retail staff have been instructed to advise customers not to visit stores directly on October 23, the launch day for the iPhone Duo, as stock is unlikely to be available. The official website suggests checking store pickup availability on October 24 instead. Supply for the iPhone Duo remains tight; within minutes of pre-orders opening, shipping was delayed until January of next year, with prices starting at $1,999.
Apple retail employees have been instructed to advise customers against visiting stores directly on October 23, the release day for the iPhone Duo, as there will likely be no stock available. The official website suggests customers check store pickup availability starting October 24.
Supply for the iPhone Duo remains tight; within minutes of pre-orders opening, shipping was delayed until January of next year. Apple stated that demand is "extraordinary." The device starts at $1,999.
Source: MacRumors
