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With Christmas fast approaching, many of us are still scrambling to finish our gift shopping, and if you’re planning on buying an Apple product for someone, it’s not too late. Here, we provide you with the order deadlines for Mac, iPad, iPhone, and iPod so that you can get them before December 25th.
If you’re looking to order an iPhone, iPad, iPod, or a standard Mac, Apple is offering free next day delivery for all orders over £50. Order before 5pm GMT for delivery the next day. However, if you order after 5 pm, your delivery will come 2 days later. Also, if you want your order to be engraved, you need to place an order by 3 pm the following day.
It’s important to note that these delivery rules do not apply to out-of-stock items, as Apple cannot guarantee delivery in time for Christmas. You should also keep in mind that it will take longer if you’re ordering a made-to-order Mac, which usually takes around 5 to 7 business days to deliver.
If you’re unable to be at home to sign for the delivery, you can have it delivered to a local pick-up point, which can vary depending on your location, or have it delivered to your workplace. The pick-up points are usually in a kiosk or one of many local grocery stores.
Other options to get an Apple product in time for Christmas include going to an Apple Store in person or buying from a third-party Apple reseller such as John Lewis, Tesco, Three, Vodafone, EE, O2, Carphone Warehouse, Selfridges/Square Group, Argos or PC World. Some of these resellers offer next-day delivery options for last-minute purchases. Apple’s website has a section for Apple Premium Resellers where you can find a dealer nearest to you. However, Apple is not likely to give away free apps, music, movies, and other products during its 12 Days of Christmas promotion.
Below are the Apple products that are currently out-of-stock and are unlikely to be delivered before Christmas:
- iMac with Retina 5K display
- iPhone 6, Silver, 128GB
- iPhone 6, Gold, 128GB
- iPhone 6, Space Gray, 128GB
- All iPhone 6 Plus models, except the iPhone 6 Plus Space Grey 16GB and 64GB
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Frequently Asked Questions
1. Can I still order an Apple product after the order deadline?
Yes, you can still order an Apple product after the order deadline, but you won’t be guaranteed delivery before Christmas, especially if the item is out-of-stock or made-to-order.
2. Can I return an Apple product if I change my mind?
If you’re not satisfied with your Apple product, you can return it within 14 days of receiving it for a refund or exchange. The item must be in its original condition and packaging.