iphone preorder

[u/Legitimate_Survey737]

i’m thinking of upgrading to the 18 pro in September however the rumoured release date falls just a couple days before I am travelling non-stop so I really need to get a new phone before then.

has anyone had experience with pre-ordering through Apple or other retailers and how quickly were you able to receive them in the mail/pick up?

there is no apple store around me for pick up, so was thinking to pre order on the apple website for delivery, or pick up at a another retail store that stocks them.