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I'm assuming that pre-ordering on the website tomorrow and then picking up in an Apple Store on the 31st is the fastest way to get the new iPad Pro but wondering if in the past Best Buy or other stores also have them the same day?

This will be my first iPad. Wanted the 12" Pro but too pricey and too big and was going to get an Air but expected/hoped Apple would enable the Pencil for a smaller iPad and they did! But I'd prefer to purchase from Best Buy as the return policy will enable me to return it if I decide that I really don't use the pencil as much as I expect to. But...I don't want to wait : )