I ordered 2 iPhone 3G S phones online last week. I thought I’d give O2 a call today to see where they were and I was disappointed to learn that the iPhone 3G S was out of stock. I was told to call back tomorrow as they might have some news on stock. Carphone Warehouse also don’t have any iPhone 3G S phones in stock, and are displaying the following statement on their website:
The iPhone 3GS is currently out of stock: Due to the phenomenal demand for the new iPhone 3GS, we’ve temporarily run out of stock online, over the phone and in our retail stores.”
I’m never sure if it’s a deliberate ploy by companies like Apple to limit supply at launch to make a product more desirable. If not, then why can they never ensure there’s enough stock to meet initial demand. Luckily I haven’t put my Sony Ericsson for sale on eBay yet, so at least I’ve still got a phone to use.
