GoKawiilApple caps iPhone Duo pre-orders at two per customer worldwide
Apple has imposed a two-unit purchase limit on iPhone Duo orders across its online stores in the US, UK, Japan and Spain, with checkout attempts over that limit triggering a warning message. The restriction's start date is unclear, as some Reddit users report placing larger orders when pre-orders began on October 16. Apple Store shipping estimates now show January 22, while Best Buy lists earlier November and December dates for pick-up or shipping.
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The cap suggests Apple is trying to manage what it has called 'extraordinary' demand and limit resale by scalpers, though it remains unclear whether the policy can stop people from using multiple accounts or payment methods to bypass it. The shifting shipping windows and gap between Apple's own timelines and retailers like Best Buy could push holiday shoppers toward third-party sellers.
- Apple now limits iPhone Duo pre-orders to two units per customer across multiple countries.
- It's unclear when the restriction began, as some early buyers reportedly ordered more than two.
- Apple Store shipping estimates sit at January 22, while Best Buy offers earlier November/December dates.
Source: engadget.com — Mariella Moon, 2026-10-20
Published there as: “The Apple Store will only let you check out two iPhone Duos”
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