[Behshad]

around 11.30


In my kitchen

[Smlk]

Briarwood Mall in Ann Arbor, MI

My very first iPhone. I did a reservation. Called the store and confirmed and they assured me it will be there all day waiting for me. Wasn't able to pre-order thanks to at&t.

I'm not sure what time I should go. I probably won't be able to sleep the night before, so I'm thinking about going in bright and early. I could do the responsible thing and actually go to work and just pick it up later in the day, but that's no fun.

Welcome to the iPhone fun! Warning- it's addictive!

[Entertainment72]

Coconut Point Estero Florida

Awesome, will be there with my wife .

[GeorgeD]

Typically, what are the regulations for waiting overnight at an Apple Store located in a mall? Are you allowed inside at most malls? Any insight would be appreciated.

[ghostface147]

People have to wait outside. When the time comes, that's when they allow you inside. The way the malls do it here is have some wait directly wait outside, about 25 people max, and the rest wait around the corner. I'm sure the rest do it similarly.

[GeorgeD]

Wonder where you wait since the store in my mall doesn't have an outside storefront. I guess maybe the entrance closest to the store. Wonder if I should go to the local ATT since it will be easier to see when people start lining up and it will be obvious where to line up. Thoughts?

[Sm00velikebutta]

I've actually been digging to find out. Apparently the entrance between Elephant Bar and Barnes & Noble. Gonna call on Monday to get that confirmed by mall security.

I'll probably have on a Chicago Bears shirt. :-)

Wow if you find out please post the guy at the apple store said he had no idea.

[Allyson Kazmucha]

Typically, what are the regulations for waiting overnight at an Apple Store located in a mall? Are you allowed inside at most malls? Any insight would be appreciated.

Depends on the mall. Our Apple store is located inside woodfield mall. We wait outside at a specific entrance, they have an area that's normally specified for iPhone launches, and I'm sure, other product launches. In the past, they never complained about people lining up, the security guards came out around 4am and gave the people waiting numbered wristbands so when hoards of people came, no one that waited all night got cut by some jerk. Around 5:30-6am they open the mall doors and let us wait outside the apple store. they took us in about 15 at a time and the rest waited outside. Eventually the line went all the way from the Apple store outside the mall doors. Woodfield is pretty lax as long as people don't get rowdy but that probably varies from mall to mall. We all waited in one line outside woodfield, security was really cool and apple employees popped in and out all throughout the night, took pics with us and talked with us. It's a fun time, that's why we do it there every year. All the people in line are awesome as well as the mall and apple employees.

[GeorgeD]

Depends on the mall. Our Apple store is located inside woodfield mall. We wait outside at a specific entrance, they have an area that's normally specified for iPhone launches, and I'm sure, other product launches. In the past, they never complained about people lining up, the security guards came out around 4am and gave the people waiting numbered wristbands so when hoards of people came, no one that waited all night got cut by some jerk. Around 5:30-6am they open the mall doors and let us wait outside the apple store. they took us in about 15 at a time and the rest waited outside. Eventually the line went all the way from the Apple store outside the mall doors. Woodfield is pretty lax as long as people don't get rowdy but that probably varies from mall to mall. We all waited in one line outside woodfield, security was really cool and apple employees popped in and out all throughout the night, took pics with us and talked with us. It's a fun time, that's why we do it there every year. All the people in line are awesome as well as the mall and apple employees.

Thanks. I will take a testtrip to the store tomorrow. Appreciate the heads up about what I can expect.

[frogstofall]

Depends on the mall. Our Apple store is located inside woodfield mall. We wait outside at a specific entrance, they have an area that's normally specified for iPhone launches, and I'm sure, other product launches. In the past, they never complained about people lining up, the security guards came out around 4am and gave the people waiting numbered wristbands so when hoards of people came, no one that waited all night got cut by some jerk. Around 5:30-6am they open the mall doors and let us wait outside the apple store. they took us in about 15 at a time and the rest waited outside. Eventually the line went all the way from the Apple store outside the mall doors. Woodfield is pretty lax as long as people don't get rowdy but that probably varies from mall to mall. We all waited in one line outside woodfield, security was really cool and apple employees popped in and out all throughout the night, took pics with us and talked with us. It's a fun time, that's why we do it there every year. All the people in line are awesome as well as the mall and apple employees.

I love Woodfield. Used to go there all the time when I lived in Lake County. Wish I were there actually.

[kberry66]

I'll be at North Point Mall In Alpharetta, GA. I was hoping to get there early but it will be about 8:30 before I can. I did check with one mall here and they said the mall would open at 6:00 am.

[anon(27512)]

Depends on the mall. Our Apple store is located inside woodfield mall. We wait outside at a specific entrance, they have an area that's normally specified for iPhone launches, and I'm sure, other product launches. In the past, they never complained about people lining up, the security guards came out around 4am and gave the people waiting numbered wristbands so when hoards of people came, no one that waited all night got cut by some jerk. Around 5:30-6am they open the mall doors and let us wait outside the apple store. they took us in about 15 at a time and the rest waited outside. Eventually the line went all the way from the Apple store outside the mall doors. Woodfield is pretty lax as long as people don't get rowdy but that probably varies from mall to mall. We all waited in one line outside woodfield, security was really cool and apple employees popped in and out all throughout the night, took pics with us and talked with us. It's a fun time, that's why we do it there every year. All the people in line are awesome as well as the mall and apple employees.

I live about an hour or so away from woodfield. I didn't think I would even see anyone that close to me on this forum.

[patcom8]

manhasset NY apple store... prob gonna get there around 5 and hope for the best

[stvnnumb25]

Garden State Mall in NJ and then Willowbrook Mall in NJ.

Dude, did you reserve the iphone or pickup or are you just going as a walkin? This is my first time buying an iphone, let alone on launch day, and I'm going as a walk-in. I just wanted to know what time you think I should show up at Garden State Mall in order to be one of the first handled at 7 a.m? Also, do you know what time the doors open up?

[moody6635]

toledo ohio going to att at about 9:45pm night before hope theres not line im not sure though

[Allyson Kazmucha]

I live about an hour or so away from woodfield. I didn't think I would even see anyone that close to me on this forum.

There's quite a few chicago natives around these parts

[Telelax]

AHH! I almost chose Park Meadows this time but went with Cherry Creek!

I'm going to cherry creek! already asked the apple store if you can camp and you cant be in the mall... so its going to be a mad dash when they open the doors at 5am

[Leanna Lofte]

I'm going to cherry creek! already asked the apple store if you can camp and you cant be in the mall... so its going to be a mad dash when they open the doors at 5am

Awesome! Come find me! I'm hoping to get there around 4:30a. I know they said we can't wait in the parking lot, but I'm going to try. haha. What are they going to do, have a line of cars waiting to get into the parking garage?? That'd be interesting.

[iVenom]

no apple store near me i have to hang at a att store. My girl ordered me one for fathers day!

[metsgiantsfan234]

Could not reserve at Apple Store

Best Buy: Westbury, NY

[fubaracing7374]

Awesome, will be there with my wife .

Yeah plan on being there with mine too...its funny I thought I reserved it but she actually did for fathers day so might have the whole fam with us too!!

[Supes2000]

Anyone gonna be at the AT&T store in Crestwood, IL on the 24th??

[ghostface147]

It seems like you will.

[Hack-My-i]

@Duvi:
i would meet u at the Willowbrook Mall in NJ but i got mines coming thru the mail

[yadibuckety]

I'm going to the mall in Century City, CA.