Apple made a decent amount of money Friday. Stores all over the country finally opened their doors for the first time with the new iPhone 5 in tow, and as expected there were plenty of Apple fanatics camping out well prior to the store’s opening. Greater Boston was no exception.
The huge Apple store on Boylston St. was an obvious hot spot for iPhone 5 buyers. The line began with campers marking their territories as early as 8:37 in the morning…On Thursday.
hey #boston news crews: there are already some crazies lined up in front of the apple store on boylston for the #iphone5. you're welcome.
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Ashley (@ashleyaruda) September 20, 2012And of course that line would grow throughout the day:
Already a line at the Boston Apple store on Boylston for the #iphone5 http://t.co/13pPVB8r
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Caroline Burns (@cburns724) September 20, 2012Occupy Apple store. http://t.co/ykIWjzlN
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Meggie Quack (@meggiequack) September 20, 2012The line even inspired this guy, who apparently makes his own apps…Although we question how fun or useful a line app would be!
This afternoon I'll be heading to the Apple Boylston store to wait in line for the iPhone 5 and make an app about waiting in lines.
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Ben Johnson (@scoober) September 20, 2012And you wouldn’t be camping outside a store if you didn’t bring a sleeping bag!
Sleeping bags out at the apple store in Boston right now http://t.co/LttsLQFS
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Kevin Leahy (@KvnLhy) September 21, 2012Good thing all the outdoor sleepers survived…
#hardcore RT @vblockon7: I survived the night at the Apple store http://t.co/vnKLV6fC
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Steve Klamkin (@NewsProvidence) September 21, 2012Camping on the pavement in front of the Apple store. http://t.co/3lmIBMp3 - @KarenWBZradio
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WBZ NewsRadio (@wbznewsradio) September 21, 2012And Apple showed its human side as well, bringing hot coffee to those who waited all that time outside:
#apple store employees have coffee and enthusiasm for people in line for #iPhone http://t.co/ir8rXzxY
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Doug Stewart (@stewartdoug) September 21, 2012The lines weren’t only ridiculous on Boylston St. Apple also had a circus at their locations in Natick…
@mashableapple @mashablehq line is 300+ deep at Natick Apple Store. #iPhone5 http://t.co/OCcUrBmu
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Christopher Nugent (@ChrisANugent) September 21, 2012…And Salem.
Apple store in the Salem mall #madness http://t.co/XQTWE1aO
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Kelli Halcisak (@khalcisak) September 21, 2012The lines finally died down a bit around 1:00PM Friday afternoon, but there were still people waiting…
The line over at the Apple store really isn't that bad. http://t.co/KNCQvG7J
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Rob Miller (@RobMgrPruCPK) September 21, 2012Were you part of the craziness of camping out waiting for the iPhone 5? Share your experiences in the comments!
