The pickup field guide
Apple Metrocentre: the pickup desk
R423 · Gateshead
Open now · closes 19:00 · today 09:00–19:00 · Mon–Fri 09:00–21:00 · Sat 09:00–19:00 · Sun 11:00–17:00
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A 256GB iPhone Duo is £1,999 in the UK, 20% VAT included: the apple.com price is what you pay at pickup.
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Every configuration at this store
40 configurations tracked
iPhone Duo
0 of 8 in stock- 256GB Night Sky£1,999Currently unavailablelast available 8h 32m ago
- 256GB Star White£1,999Currently unavailablelast available 1d ago
- 512GB Night Sky£2,199Currently unavailablelast available 3d ago
- 512GB Star White£2,199Currently unavailablelast available 2d ago
- 1TB Night Sky£2,599Currently unavailablenever seen in stock here
- 1TB Star White£2,599Currently unavailablenever seen in stock here
- 2TB Night Sky£3,199Currently unavailablenever seen in stock here
- 2TB Star White£3,199Currently unavailablenever seen in stock here
iPhone 18 Pro
16 of 16 in stock- 256GB Black£1,199Available Todaysince 1d ago
- 256GB Burgundy£1,199Available Todaysince 1d ago
- 256GB Glacier£1,199Available Todaysince 1d ago
- 256GB Silver£1,199Available Tomorrowsince 5d ago
- 512GB Black£1,399Available Tomorrowsince 5d ago
- 512GB Burgundy£1,399Available Tomorrowsince 5d ago
- 512GB Glacier£1,399Available Todaysince 1d ago
- 512GB Silver£1,399Available Todaysince 1d ago
- 1TB Black£1,799Available Todaysince 1d ago
- 1TB Burgundy£1,799Available Todaysince 4d ago
- 1TB Glacier£1,799Available Todaysince 4d ago
- 1TB Silver£1,799Available Todaysince 4d ago
- 2TB Black£2,399Available Todaysince 3d ago
- 2TB Burgundy£2,399Available Todaysince 3d ago
- 2TB Glacier£2,399Available Todaysince 3d ago
- 2TB Silver£2,399Available Tomorrowsince 4d ago
iPhone 18 Pro Max
13 of 16 in stock- 256GB Black£1,299Available Tomorrowsince 4h 27m ago
- 256GB Burgundy£1,299Available Tomorrowsince 1d ago
- 256GB Glacier£1,299Currently unavailablelast available 3h 15m ago
- 256GB Silver£1,299Currently unavailablelast available 4h 33m ago
- 512GB Black£1,499Available Tomorrowsince 4h 27m ago
- 512GB Burgundy£1,499Available Tomorrowsince 1d ago
- 512GB Glacier£1,499Available Tomorrowsince 4h 27m ago
- 512GB Silver£1,499Currently unavailablelast available 2d ago
- 1TB Black£1,899Available Todaysince 4h 27m ago
- 1TB Burgundy£1,899Available Todaysince 3d ago
- 1TB Glacier£1,899Available Tomorrowsince 4h 27m ago
- 1TB Silver£1,899Available Tomorrowsince 22h 56m ago
- 2TB Black£2,499Available Tomorrowsince 2d ago
- 2TB Burgundy£2,499Available Tomorrowsince 5d ago
- 2TB Glacier£2,499Available Tomorrowsince 3d ago
- 2TB Silver£2,499Available Tomorrowsince 5d ago
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What changed over time
iPhone Duo restocks at Apple Metrocentre in the last 24 hours
as of Nov 7, 4:47 PM local timeIn the last 24 hours the iPhone Duo restocked 6 times at Apple Metrocentre; the latest: 256GB Night Sky, Nov 7, 8:13 AM local time.
| Configuration | Restocks | Last restock (local time) | In stock now |
|---|---|---|---|
| 256GB Night Sky | 6 | Nov 7, 8:13 AM | no |
| 256GB Star White | 0 | none in 24 h | no |
| 512GB Night Sky | 0 | none in 24 h | no |
| 512GB Star White | 0 | none in 24 h | no |
| 1TB Night Sky | 0 | none in 24 h | no |
| 1TB Star White | 0 | none in 24 h | no |
| 2TB Night Sky | 0 | none in 24 h | no |
| 2TB Star White | 0 | none in 24 h | no |
How restocks are counted
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- Most recorded returns
- 256GB Night Sky
- 6 confirmed returns · 100% of recorded returns
- Configurations that returned
- 1 / 8
- Stores with a return
- 1 / 1
6 confirmed returns
One return is one store × configuration becoming available again. Frequent returns do not predict your chance of buying; an order is only confirmed by Apple.
30d
When does Metrocentre restock?
90 restocks here in the last 30 days. Most arrive around 12 PM local time.
How fast do restocks sell out at Metrocentre?
A typical iPhone Duo restock here sold out in about 60–80 seconds.
| iPhone | Sold out | Half gone within | ≤ 30 s | ≤ 1 min | Fastest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iPhone Duo | 16 | 75 s | 0% | 31% | 30 s |
| iPhone 18 Pro | 8 | 32 min 30 s | 0% | 38% | 30 s |
| iPhone 18 Pro Max | 42 | 259 min 11 s | 0% | 0% | 3 min 44 s |
Restock by restock
bar = seconds listed · full at 180 s- Nov 7, 12:20 PM · 18 Pro Max 1TB Glacierstill listed · 267 min 09 s
- Nov 7, 12:20 PM · 18 Pro Max 512GB Blackstill listed · 267 min 09 s
- Nov 7, 12:20 PM · 18 Pro Max 512GB Glacierstill listed · 267 min 09 s
- Nov 7, 12:20 PM · 18 Pro Max 1TB Blackstill listed · 267 min 09 s
- Nov 7, 12:20 PM · 18 Pro Max 256GB Glacier71 min 35 s – 71 min 54 s
- Nov 7, 12:20 PM · 18 Pro Max 256GB Blackstill listed · 267 min 09 s
- Nov 7, 12:05 PM · 18 Pro Max 256GB Silver8 min 23 s – 8 min 39 s
- Nov 7, 10:01 AM · 18 Pro Max 512GB Black7 min 14 s – 7 min 31 s
- Nov 7, 9:34 AM · 18 Pro Max 256GB Glacier3 min 28 s – 3 min 44 s
- Nov 7, 8:13 AM · Duo 256GB Night Sky79–95 s
How this is measured
Last 30 days, day by day
90 restocks and 80 sell-outs here over the last 30 days, on 5 different days. The busiest day was 11/3 with 22.
Restocks by configuration
Which configurations came back here in the last 30 days, most often first.
- Alert me18 Pro Max 512GB Black9×
- Alert me18 Pro Max 256GB Glacier8×
- Alert meDuo 256GB Night Sky6×
- Alert me18 Pro Max 256GB Black6×
- Alert meDuo 512GB Star White6×
- Alert me18 Pro Max 512GB Burgundy6×
- Alert me18 Pro 1TB Black4×
- Alert me18 Pro Max 512GB Glacier4×
- Alert me18 Pro Max 1TB Black4×
- Alert me18 Pro Max 256GB Silver3×
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Apple Metrocentre FAQ
What does this guide cover at Apple Metrocentre?
The comparison covers one Apple Store. Each availability observation belongs to an exact model, storage and color at a specific store. A total across locations does not mean the nearest store has your choice, and an unavailable data connection is not evidence of a sell-out.
How should I compare pickup options for iPhone at Apple Metrocentre?
Open the exact configuration at this store, read its observation time, then check nearby alternatives you could reach. Complete the order with Apple before making the trip; a listing here does not hold the device for you.
Does a recorded return mean a new shipment arrived at Apple Metrocentre?
No. A return means one store–configuration pair changed from unavailable to available in the recorded pickup observations. Cancellations or other stock changes can also reopen a listing. The record does not identify shipments or count physical phones.
What will an alert watch at Apple Metrocentre?
One alert watches one store and one exact configuration. A matching confirmed return can trigger delivery while your plan covers that rule. Source checks, synchronization and notification delivery add delay, so an alert is not a reservation or a promise that stock will remain available.
Does the apple.com price in the UK include VAT?
Yes. £1,999 for the 256GB iPhone Duo includes 20% VAT; nothing is added when you collect it in store.
Does ShelfSpring reserve an iPhone?
ShelfSpring helps you spot a pickup window. Apple accepts the order, confirms the collection time and holds the phone.
Around Apple Metrocentre
Availability as shown on apple.com for in-store pickup, as of the last check. Prices in GBP; distances in miles. Not a area or retailer site.