Apple Watch retail appointments called ‘overkill’

By | April 6, 2015

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Apple (AAPL) plans to control its limited initial supply of the Apple Watch by restricting in-store purchases to people who make reservations. Walk-in customers won’t be able to buy the new smartwatch when it becomes available on April 24. They’ll need to make an appointment first. Apple decided to take the new retail approach to provide more one-on-one instruction for Apple Watch buyers and to manage supply of the new product category, according to news reports. Apple will sell the Apple Watch by reservation-only for the foreseeable future. “Until Apple changes its mind — which it might not — all Apple Watch purchases will require you to make an online reservation if you plan to pick up the device at an Apple Store,” PCMag reported . Customers, however, can still have the Apple Watch shipped to their homes, PCMag said. Online presales begin Friday. Unlike the annual iPhone… Scalper1 News

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