Where Did All the iPhone Duos Go? Mostly to Apple's Stores
Apple allocated roughly 80% of its initial iPhone Duo inventory to its retail stores, with locations holding as few as 50 units each, according to Bloomberg 's Mark Gurman. Speaking on the latest episode of his Power On podcast , Gurman, citing people very close to the device's logistics, said most customers who bought a Duo in store on day one got one by waiting in line . Flagship stores were…
Apple assigned around 80% of its initial allocation for the iPhone Duo to its retail outlets, with individual stores stocking as few as 50 units, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. Speaking on his Power On podcast, Gurman, citing individuals well-informed about the device's logistics, explained that most customers who purchased a Duo on the first day typically had to wait in line to secure one.
Flagship stores reportedly received up to 250 units, while Fifth Avenue experienced particularly high demand due to the presence of Apple executives during the launch. Apple's inventory allocation accounts for the swift pre-order cancellations within minutes of the October 16 launch, while the majority of individuals who queued on the day of the launch were able to walk away with a new phone.
Apple described the demand for the iPhone Duo as "nothing short of extraordinary" and emphasized its efforts to accommodate customer demand as swiftly as possible.
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