Since last Thursday (8th of March, 2012) Apple launched the new iPad on official Apple website in Hong Kong, people were asking us many questions about How to Purchase The New iPad, such as whether they can get the new iPad in Hong Kong, how they can purchase the new iPad? etc.
How to Purchase The New iPad
Although from 8th to 15th of March you are supposed to be able to preorder the new iPad from Apple website, as we know, within 10 min, the online ordering has been closed and showed “Currently unavailable” due to out of stock. This situation also happened when Apple first launched iPhone 4 and iPad2 in Hong Kong years ago.
Tomorrow (16th of March, 2012) will be the first day that Apple sells the new iPad in store. Today we already can see lots of Apple fans and buyers queuing up outside the Apple Flagship store in IFC. Interestingly, along the way from MTR to Apple Flagship store or outside the store, you easily can find lots of notices posting on the wall or pillars saying:
Please do not queue here. The new iPad will not be available on a first come first served basis. Please refer to the Apple website for details on how to buy your iPad.
A Notice posted by Apple Store
A Notice posted by Apple Store
More Notice posted by Apple Store on the Way
However, it seems like nothing can stop those people and Apple fans and nobody listen to it at all.
People Still Lining Up and Ignoring the Notices
How to Purchase The New iPad by Reservation:
In our article “Where to buy Apple products, such as iPhone, iPad, MacBook and accessories in Hong Kong” we have mentioned that Apple Hong Kong have changed the purchasing policy. Right now, they will not sell any iPhone4s to walk-in customers anymore. Apple implemented a lottery-like system to prevent and fighting the practices of scalpers. This policy and regulation also applies to the New iPad. (for details please refer to our article: “The New iPad Launch in Hong Kong”)
The New iPad Online Reservation
If you really want one, you need to keep a close eye on the news. We will update the news for you ASAP. Good Luck!
Hi I am coming over to Hong Kong and I was told that the Wanchai superstore is great place to buy. Will I find the New ipad there?
Thanks
Vickie
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What superstore do you mean? The Wanchai computer center or the shopping malls in Wan Chai area?
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Nowadays Apple changed the regulation of buying iphone and New iPad. You need to have a local Hong Kong address and HKID to register online for lottery. Other stores such as Broadway and Fortress also sell the New iPad. But the stock is limited and you need a little bit luck.
Since you stay only 7 hours in Hong Kong, I suppose that you will not have chance to go to downtown area. Hong Kong airport has fortress store too. You may take a look but don’t expect too much.
Maritime Square shopping mall is not too far away from airport, you can try the luck there too.
https://www.nextstophongkong.com/maritime-square/
Another choice is to buy from parallel traders. The most famous is Sin Tat Plaza in Mongkok. But the price will be higher than original price.
Next Stop Hong Kong team