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iPhone 3G S Now Shipping From Apple

By , Monday, Jun 15, 2009 at 9:59 am
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I woke up this morning to an email from Apple -- my iPhone 3G S has shipped! A quick look at the tracking information via the UPS website shows that it has been shipped from Shenzhen China to arrive at my home by the 19th at the latest.

Something important to remember, if you did order from Apple and will not be home at the time of the delivery - you must fill out a form via Apple's web site for them to leave it at your door if that's what you prefer. If not, you will be waiting until Monday and that would make for a long weekend.

So far we have had no confirmation regarding phones shipping from AT&T. Any AT&T customers receive a shipping notification yet?

Jeremy Sikora

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  1. Paul says:

    I preordered mine through my local AT&T store, I do have a UPS tracking number as of this morning but when I track it at ups.com it doesn't have any tracking info available for it yet.

  2. Zack says:

    To Paul: When did you order for AT&T ? Mine still says "processing"(ordered on the 12th) Thanks

  3. guinness0514 says:

    Mine still shows "Not Yet Shipped" :( But I will def need to have them leave it cause I won't be home. I guess that form is avalible after it ships cause I don't see it on my order confirmation

  4. Anthony says:

    Ordered mine from the att site and mine says still processing!!

  5. kaidez says:

    RE: Paul's status, ditto for me.

  6. Anthony says:

    Funny thing thou they say there still processing it, but yanked the 215 out of my credit card faster then i have seen before!!!!

  7. Zack says:

    Anthony : when did you order ?

  8. Anthony says:

    Thurs 11th

  9. Zack says:

    same here June 11th at around 9:45PM...I called AT&T last night and the cust. serv. agent told me that I will get it on 19th (without checking the status)

  10. Anthony says:

    Man watch them botch this up too! just like mms

  11. cardfan says:

    Waiting to demo it in store.

  12. Chris says:

    What form do I need to fill out to have them leave it at my house? I definitely won't be there to sign for it, but I want it :)

  13. Zack says:

    lol Anthony ..I ordered through ATT premier and I was checking the status on both the regular ATT and the premier: It says "backordered" in the regular att and "processing" in the premier website...kinda confusing

  14. denness544 says:

    ordered from AT&T on June 12 and still in "processing".

  15. Anthony says:

    exactly same here both premier and regular at&t site!!!!

  16. VJ says:

    Pre-Ordered in the store on the 11th. Order status is "in progress" and there is a UPS tracking number associated with a ship date of 6/13. shrug

  17. Jazz says:

    Pre-ordered mine through ATNT website on the 9th and still says processing. Def took that money out of my account asap tho!

  18. Anthony says:

    Man i am telling you AT&T is gonna screw this up!!!

  19. Jazz says:

    I hope not Anthony....I been with tmobile for 7 years and I am finally jumping ship

  20. Anthony says:

    Man jazz i hope not for your sake, hey the rollover is nice!! see theres a positive thing!!!!

  21. Frank says:

    I ordered my iphone through the AT&T store. I will one of those people at my local AT&T store @ 7am. I didn't want shipping to be a factor b/c I wanted to have it as soon as I could on Friday. They did charge my credit card already which is not a surprise. Got to set my alarm for Friday!!!!

  22. Michael says:

    I preordered my iphone through the Apple store last Monday, and it still hasn't shipped yet :/. It still says delivers by June 19 though.

  23. Dyvim says:

    I just ordered a black 32 GB from the Apple site. They're still promising Friday delivery. We'll see...

  24. iPhoneMilk says:

    I'm def going to be filling out the delivary form.

  25. Joe says:

    Mine just changed to Prepared for Shipment - apple store

  26. Zack says:

    Anthony ..I am kinda 50% with you ..I did call ATT yesterday and the guy I talked to assured me that I will get my phone by the 19th even that there is no tracking info

  27. jill says:

    ordered on the 10th through AT&T, in progress, have UPS tracking number, with 6/13 ship date.

  28. Anthony says:

    sorry zack been with ATT for awhile and i am a cynic when it comes to them

  29. Zack says:

    Anthony ...been with them since 2000...from my past experiences when ordering a phone.."backordered" doesn't mean much

  30. Dave says:

    I ordered the at&t premier on the 11th.

    My order status is still showing: Date Ordered: Jun 11, 2009

    We have received your order request, and we expect to begin processing it shortly.

  31. Anthony says:

    Yea but this is different man, its the iphone and we have seen how they botched up the last iphones!!

  32. Dave says:

    ugh, meant to say "through at&t premier" not "the at&t premier"

  33. Zack says:

    Dave+Anhtony+Zack we are in the same boat lol

  34. Anthony says:

    lol i guess we just need to wait and see whats gonna happen

  35. Zack says:

    I have a feeling that it will tomorrow or Wednesday when will get our email...I have read in other forums that people who ordered on the 9th got their email Saturday and then people who ordered on the 10th just got their mails today ...

  36. futurecode says:

    I ordered my black 16gb on the 13'th and am in the "We have received your order request, and we expect to begin processing it shortly." boat also. I called At&t yesterday and was assured of delivery by the 19'th so we'll see.

  37. Anthony says:

    ok good info zack!!! fingers crossed we get ours today or tommorrow!!!

  38. Eric says:

    I ordered mine from apple on June 8. Still says not yet shipped.

  39. Zack says:

    Futurecode that is the same answer I got..hopefully that is not what they are instructed to say to customers calling about preorders at ATT lol

  40. PSM says:

    Vicarious happy-dance for all the pre-orderers! I'm lining up at an Apple Store with a co-worker on release day, but have some friends getting them mailed as well.

    I've felt kind of "meh" about the phone since hearing that tethering would not be available upon release of 3.0, but as the day nears I'm getting more excited!

  41. Jay says:

    I also ordered mine on June 8th from Apple and still say not yet shipped...starting to worry.

  42. Luke says:

    My still say not yet shipped on the apple website

  43. Russ says:

    i ordered mine on the 8th from apple also... and havent gotten a shipping emial..... i will be furious if it is not delivered by friday

  44. zeagus says:

    Ordered mine on the 8th, still in not yet shipped, and though the website says arriving 22nd, they sent me an email saying to ignore it as my order "will deliver on the 19th".

  45. Paul says:

    @Zack: I preordered mine on the 8th.

  46. ethan says:

    I ordered mine yesterday. Nothing as of shipping yet. If I don't get it by at least Monday, I'm gonna be upset. I'm using a Nokia right now, and I wanna throw it across the room.

  47. Wes says:

    Can someone please provide a link to the form we need to fill out if we are not going to be home?

    Thanks

  48. Jeremy, what was your order date?

  49. sfwrtr says:

    Mine has a status of "In Transit". I ordered the 2 day shipping for an extra $10. I wonder if this means I will see it on the 17th? That would be great! Unlike Jeremey's, though, my UPS Quantum view doesn't state an arrival date.

    Well, if it doesn't arrive on the 17th, I call Apple and request a refund...

  50. sfwrtr says:

    Looking back at the Apple notification page, it specifically says 2 day shipping method. Here's the redacted info. BTW, I ordered directly on the Apple site 3 hours after the announcement (it took that much time for the site to stabilize to get the order to take.)

    Shipping Method 2 Day Shipping Options Items will be shipped separately as they become available. Shipped Shipped on: Jun 15, 2009 via UPS Tracking #: 1BLAHBLAHBLAH954021 (Pre-sign for this shipment) Product / Part No. Qty

    IPHONE 3G S WHITE 32GB-USA MB718LL/A 1

    Custom configuration | Show Hide With AT&T Rate Plan

  51. BBYM says:

    I ordered mine on 9th at ATT store. Didnt recieve any email yet status check has a tracking number but still in progress.

  52. BBYM says:

    No charge on my debit either.

  53. Michael says:

    They must have a full 747 full iPhones headed for the US today... I hope it doesn't crash.

  54. im glad im not in any of ur shoes...iLL be nxt yr(LordsWill) when the NEW1 comes out & my contract ends...dis any of you all get an "early" upgrade?!

  55. DubbDee says:

    I wouldn't be surprised it they ship them so they all arrive on Friday, whether expedited shipping was requested or not. When I placed my order, whether I selected standard, two day or next day shipping, it still said it would arrive on Friday, 6/19. My only concern is if it's standard delivery, will there be a guarantee that it will arrive on the 19th.

  56. Big Willie says:

    LOL! This reminds me of being on AT&T's website for Direct Order Fulfillment last year when I was waiting to receive the iPhone 3G. Isn't it so exciting that you feel like a kid awaiting Christmas!?! :)

  57. Cala says:

    Order Date: Jun 8, 2009 at 05:06 PM PDT From apple.com

    Ships: Delivers by June 19th :(

  58. Bre Bre says:

    SO DOES ANYONE KNOW IF YOU ORDERED IT THROUGH AT&T WILL YOU NEED TO BE HOME TO SIGN OFF ON IT OR WILL THEY JUST LEAVE IT SUMWHERE I MEAN I KNOW I SOUND DUMB BUT I JUST LEFT T-MOBILE SO IM KINDA NEW BARE WITH ME LOL

  59. zeagus says:

    I THINK THEY JUST RUN UP ON YOUR PORCH AND YELL AND THEN RUN AWAY LOL

  60. iphonefreak says:

    i just got mine!!! OMG!!!!!

  61. zeagus says:

    Until you posta pic of you with the phone (running an app that's only on the 3G S) with today's newspaper and a sign that says "Why does everyone on TiPB hate me?" no one will believe you.

    p.s. - I ordered mine on the 8th within 15 mins of store coming up and have no shipment notice.

  62. zeagus says:

    OTOH, I think it would be kinda funny if they shipped all of the standard shipping ones right away and the overnights not until the day before. Hope they allocated inventory correctly, otherwise the people who paid extra are gonna be pissed ;) .

  63. Jay says:

    I ordered mine on the 8th and received an order confirmation but it's still hasn't shipped. I noticed it never debited my check account...does it not process the payment until it ships or do I need to call to make sure I get mine by the 19th?

  64. Bre Bre says:

    lol i hope they dont do that @ zeagus .....do you really know though lol

  65. zeagus says:

    Oh, don't get me wrong, I paid the extra shipping penalty to be sure I got it on the 19th :)

  66. simona says:

    i order mine on 9 at store ... at att website it say is shipped...but nothing more. the track number dosent work with ups.. tells me the number is invalid. but i didn't receive yet a email . i cant wait.. yay

  67. simona says:

    iphonefreak - how did u get yours so early and us nothing ?

  68. Michael says:

    Apple had an error/bug on their website allowing users to select a shipping option the first day of iPhone 3GS... this was corrected and up until they sold out you had no shipping options to choose from. Apple is not going to deliver iPhones early, so people who paid extra for fast shipping need to contact Apple for a refund.

    Sorry folks.

  69. Aaron says:

    Mine now says shipped on ATTs website, but tracking number still won't work

  70. simona says:

    Aron ... mine the same.. what that's mean?

  71. zeagus says:

    It means that ATT and Apple have in-house shipping people who can generate tracking numbers for items that haven't physically left the warehouse.

  72. Randy J. Gillingham says:

    I ordered my on 6/09/09 at 4:41pm. Delivers by 6/19/09. When I just check it said not yet shipped, but it also said under shipping method "Priority". So just maybe it will be here Friday!!!!!! I hope so!!!

  73. Randy J. Gillingham says:

    P.S. I order from Apple.com

  74. sean says:

    I ordered mine on monday at 11pm and still has not shipped but people I know have ordered theirs on thursday last week and they have a shipped already. what up with that?

  75. Derek says:

    I called the apple today to get some info on my shipping and the guy I was talking to said that apple was doing mainly overnight shipping, so I probably wouldn't see a shipping notice until wednesday or thursday night. Not sure if that's for everyone or the guy knew what he was talking about, but I thought i'd share.

  76. Frank says:

    Did anyone else order through the AT&T retail store? I paid for the 3GS and checked my credit card & I was charged. I will be going there at 7am to pick-up. I live in a small town and I think I may be the only one there. I will be surprised if there are more than 3 people there. I wonder if you ordered it through the store if you can track it? Anyone know? :) 4 Days to go!!!

  77. Duvi says:

    I preordered on the 9th. It says shipped as of the 12th. Should be in the store by the 17th or 18th. I'm cool with the dude, so hopefully he lets me take it home prior to the 19th.

  78. Duvi says:

    I pre-ordered at the AT&T store near my job.

  79. Anthony says:

    This is too bre bre, usually they bang on your door loud enuf to wake up a dead person and then throw the box at the door! Thats been my experience!

  80. Sheikh says:

    I ordered on the attws website June 9th, 2009. I wonder if they'd leave it at the door. Still get a "We have received your order request, and we expect to begin processing it shortly".

  81. Cory says:

    UPS says that my iPhone will be delivered tomorrow....kinda weird.

    Status: In Transit - On Time Scheduled Delivery: 06/17/2009 Shipped To: NEW YORK, NY, US Shipped/Billed On: 06/16/2009 Product: WORLD EASE Service: EXPRESS Weight: .50 Kg

  82. Anthony says:

    cory is that att or apple?

  83. Damien says:

    DELIVERY ON THE 17th HERE!

  84. vegasboy says:

    Where on the Apple site can you fill out the form to have it left at your door if you are not there? Anyone know?

  85. Jlh says:

    Just checking the status. Still in China but says it will deliver today on the 16th. How can it take one day to get from China to my door near Chicago?

  86. sfwrtr says:

    Delivery is scheduled for June 17th, Wednesday. See below! I'll report if I got it on time...

    Scheduled Delivery: 06/17/2009 Shipped To: LOS ANGELES, CA, US Shipped/Billed On: 06/16/2009 Product: WORLD EASE Service: EXPRESS Weight: .50 Kg

  87. Cory says:

    Yes, Apple

  88. Pete says:

    I pre-ordered mine on June 11th and it says "Shipped" now as it shipped yesterday afternoon!

  89. Pete says:

    I forgot to mention I did pre-order that at my local AT&T store.

  90. justin says:

    i also have a scheduled delivery date of June 17... i'm skeptical that it will ship from china to my door in ohio in 2 days...

  91. Mike says:

    I ordered mine from Apple on the 8th and it still shows it has not shipped! I'm a little worried that I won't receive it on Friday. Did anyone else order theirs on the 8th? Is it shipped?

  92. SteveM says:

    I was happy to see my UPS status showing an estimated delivery day of the 18th - now I'm feeling jealous of those of you who show delivery tomorrow. Really, though, even if mine doesn't show up until Monday, that's fine ... personally, I'm not up for another round of 5 hours in line ...

  93. Jeff says:

    just rec'd my email from Apple showing it has shipped. UPS tracking number shows a delivery of June 17th! i too am skeptical that it will make it from China to Colorado in 2 days, but i prob will have it by this Friday the 19th!

  94. MGT says:

    @Mike: I'm right there with you, or almost. I ordered mine 2:00 pm PST on June 8, and I just received my email telling me that my phone has shipped, but won't show up until the 22nd. I realize that a difference of 3 days isn't going to send the world spinning off its axis, but I'm damned jealous of everyone getting theirs on Friday.

  95. Mike says:

    MGT: That's just not fair. You ordered yours on the 8th well before many of those that are getting theirs on Friday or earlier. Yours is being shipped priority right? I guess those being shipped out today will arrive on Monday.

  96. Russ says:

    i ordered mine on the 8th too and it still says that its not shipped yet... WTF

  97. MGT says:

    @Mike: This is going to be a looooong weekend. At least I'll be nearly blackout drunk for most of it. On second thought, maybe it's a good thing I won't have the 3GS to lose.

  98. Jay says:

    MGT: If it makes you feel any better I ordered mine 2 hours before you and it still hasn't shipped.

  99. BBYM says:

    I have the tracking number since yesterday morning and when i track it no results? Its pissing me off. Either way I'll be up at ATT store at 6:30 am and be at work at 9:45 to sell the damn phone ... :D Hope I can get there on time or there might be some pissed of iPhone people... LOL

  100. Mike says:

    Has everyone's card been charged for the full amount yet? When I initally put the order in using my debit/credit card, the transaction showed up as pending in my bank account and then a day later it disappeared and has not shown up since. I wonder if they are going to re-charge the amount before it ships.

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