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02-07-2008, 02:33 PM
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Originally Posted by simplynick
Just go to an area where nobody will buy an iphone, because they are too expensive. Same works for new games.
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Like my Telstra Store...i went in yesteday to reserve one, and the girl said i was the only person (other than their 5 workers) to reserve one! |
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02-07-2008, 02:43 PM
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Location: Not Where You Are
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Originally Posted by grippon
So how do I determine which are "Optus Company" stores?
Do you mean go to any store that is branded as Optus rather than say a Telechoice or similar?
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My understanding is the Yes Optus stores are Company stores.
I will find out and report back.
I am off to the Yes Shop closest to me - even as we speak!
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02-07-2008, 02:56 PM
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I'm crackin' skulls
Group: Forum Leaders
Location: Melbourne
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Technically there are only three "company stores" directly owned by Optus - one each in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane. But the rep MizuInOz spoke with was probably referring to Optus World/yes Shop locations, rather than Telechoice etc.
I will be very interested to see how this goes, but I suspect it won't work.
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02-07-2008, 02:58 PM
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Location: Gold Coast
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don't forget stratfield is getting the iphone and they are certainly not a cmpany store, just a reseller
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02-07-2008, 02:59 PM
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Location: melbourne
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Originally Posted by abure
Like my Telstra Store...i went in yesteday to reserve one, and the girl said i was the only person (other than their 5 workers) to reserve one!
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goodluck on getting it on july 11th.
any bets that these small stores you talk of are going to get it on launch day.. try back 3 weeks after july 11 and ull have one.
Trust me I work at one of these small Telstra dealers,.. we aint getting iphone stock till early august. |
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02-07-2008, 03:02 PM
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Location: Brisbane, Australia
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Originally Posted by Cialis
don't forget stratfield is getting the iphone and they are certainly not a cmpany store, just a reseller
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This is where things get a little shakey. I've spoken to 3 different Strathfield people this week. All will accept a fully refundable $50 deposit, none will guarantee a iPhone on release day and all are unsure as to how many they are getting in on the day.
One guy told me if he gets more than 10 requests for deposits to notify his Head Office so "they can buy more". Oh, and they won't be opening early like the Optus World stores.
hmmmm..... |
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02-07-2008, 03:15 PM
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Clinically addicted to Macs
Group: Regulars
Location: Sydney, Australia
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You might have to look at which Telstra stores are company stores and which are franchises. In the Sydney City, the T[Life] store and the store in World Square. In the upper north shore, the Macquarie Centre store is a company store, but the Hornsby store is a franchise. The company stores have employees that know much more as they are trained better.
Last edited by matthew858; 02-07-2008 at 04:02 PM.
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02-07-2008, 03:18 PM
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Originally Posted by currystyle
goodluck on getting it on july 11th.
any bets that these small stores you talk of are going to get it on launch day.. try back 3 weeks after july 11 and ull have one.
Trust me I work at one of these small Telstra dealers,.. we aint getting iphone stock till early august.
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I never said it was small, just not in a very apple minded populated area. Our store is owned by several bigger stores. |
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02-07-2008, 03:34 PM
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Location: Not Where You Are
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Returning from scouting operation, Kimosabe...
OK...
Went to local Yes Optus store - only "COMPANY" store is the one in the CBD. All others are franchises.
The "Yes" store employees for Brisbane had an iPhone training session today and were told that the people with reservations (deposits) are to be admitted ahead of the cue - stores open at 9AM but some may have extended closing hours.
Just because you are #1 in the cue does not mean you will get a phone! There is no guarantee that all of the "franchise" stores will have iPhones; and if they do, there is no guarantee that you will get the iPhone (16 Gb White / Black) that you want. No one in the store (including the mgr.) knew anything about allocation or plan or pricing.
What I was told tho is that you can buy the iPhone outright - no plan. Hmmmm. Interesting. BUT (and a big but it was) I think we are re-entering the rumour mill again.
I will go to the Brissie CBD and check it out tomorrow and let ch'yall know!
Keep breathing!
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02-07-2008, 03:55 PM
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Location: An Airport, Somewhere
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Originally Posted by MizuInOz
ONLY Optus Company stores will be selling the iPhone on opening day.
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Optus have *three* company owned stores. Count 'em. three. One in Melbourne, One in Sydney, One in Brisbane.
The Call Centre obviously still doesn't know what's going on, cause no one's told them either. They do have franchised Optus World stores though. If these are included, the spread will be bigger, but still limited (ed no Allphones or the like)
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oops damn you tcn. you're too quick off the mark
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02-07-2008, 04:01 PM
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Originally Posted by drewbles
Optus have *three* company owned stores. Count 'em. three. One in Melbourne, One in Sydney, One in Brisbane.
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Where the heck are these? I can't find them on the Optus web site.
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02-07-2008, 04:03 PM
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Location: Melbourne
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I heard Crazy Johns is also selling the iPhone. Apparently you can buy it from this Friday, and the handsets will be delivered once they arrive in Australia. I know where Im going to be at 9am. I cant wait.  |
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02-07-2008, 04:07 PM
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Location: Sydney, Australia
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As in Friday 4th July?
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02-07-2008, 04:12 PM
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Location: Adelaide, SA
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deposits matthew.. can't be outright purchases..
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02-07-2008, 04:13 PM
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Location: Not Where You Are
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Company Stores - OPTUS
This may be the locations..
BUT I am only guessing:
https://personal.optus.com.au/web/oc...&site=personal
It does give three primary stores that offer help to foreigners who have difficulties... no replaced plane tickets but some nice things just the same...
And it confirms previous comments...
And has been said, all of this can be taken with a:
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