"I was holding a place in line for a friend," said Nye, who was paid a few hundred dollars to camp out at the store overnight. "He's very superstitious. He feels good knowing he got the first one from the store."
After months of rumors and speculation, Apple's latest smartphone — which features a larger screen and thinner body — was announced on Sept. 12. The phone ranges in price from $199.99 to $399.99, depending on the model.
AT&T director of sales Robert Williams said he's been at the Summerlin store for each iPhone launch over the last six years. Every year, there has been a line, he said, and every year the store has sold out of its initial inventory on the first day.
The Summerlin AT&T store had 30 employees on hand for today's 8 a.m. launch, and many of the staff members seemed just as excited as the customers as they anxiously checked their watches and prepared for the rush of people.
Anne-Marie Raskin arrived about 7:45 a.m. to claim her spot in line. She said she'd done some reconnaissance at the store the night before, including buying a phone case and talking with the manager about what kind of turnout was expected.
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