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I have owned several iPhones but I've never purchased one in store on launch day. This year I've decided to take advantage of Apple's new upgrade program so I've been forced to go to the store, and I have a reservation that says 8:00-8:30. From your experience, do the Apple Stores hold pretty true to these times, or should I expect to be there for a while? I don't mind showing up a little early but I have no desire to wait in line for hours before the store opens.

I have to head to the office straight after picking up my phones so I'm trying to get some sort of gauge as to when that will be. Thanks in advance!