In-store pickup has once more returned in the online Apple Store for the iPhone 5s. Be forewarned that availability is still quite limited, and the gold model is probably completely out of the question.
The option allows customers to purchase a phone online and collect in a store. However, supplies remain extremely constrained with many stores already reporting that devices are “unavailable for pickup”, including Fifth Avenue.
Since the fastest Apple can deliver one to your home looks to be October, in-store pickup could prove to be the best route for buyers who want to get their hot little hands on the latest model of iPhones flagship handset.
While it is currently unknown how often Apple plans to replenish iPhone 5s stock in its physical stores, your best bet is to periodically check the online store for pickup availability in your local area.