First South Carolina Apple Store to open Saturday
The last time that we looked into the Charleston, South Carolina Apple Store, they were only in the construction/hiring process. Well, the time has finally come: some South Carolinians will rejoice, while others (like me) will want more. Apple has announced that the first South Carolina store will open this Saturday, July 26, 2008 at 10:00 a.m. The King Street Apple Store is located at 301 King Street in the downtown district.What do you think about the first Apple retail store coming to South Carolina? Do you support their (belated) efforts? Will you be attending the grand opening? Do you have pictures of the store?
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 2)
Ryan Gonzalez said 9:18AM on 7-24-2008
What we really need is an Apple Store in the upstate, namely in Greenville. That would be great.
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JoshK said 9:38AM on 7-24-2008
Amen, the Best Buy is not cutting my Apple craving.
Galley said 9:20AM on 7-24-2008
The first store was supposed to be in Greenville, but they couldn't find a suitable space in the state's largest mall. There's a new development going up that it will go in, but that has been delayed for more than a year due to the economy.
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Nicholas Mercer said 9:39AM on 7-24-2008
Living in Myrtle Beach and working in Georgetown, it's not to far of a drive down the road to visit this Apple Store. Would much rather have one at the beach, but it's still closer than NC.
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flipmo said 9:52AM on 7-24-2008
iPlace is moving downtown Greenville soon. Meanwhile they beefed up their inventory big time! Best buy has also started to sell macs. Although it would still be nice for Apple to place a to place a store here. Charleston is too far away. Charlotte is even closer than that!
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Coard Miller said 9:38AM on 7-24-2008
Please, an Apple Store in Columbia.
But I'm glad we're getting one finally.
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MIchael Carnell said 9:38AM on 7-24-2008
I am fully supportive as I have been waiting a long time for this. And yes, I will be there early for the opening. Actually delaying a vacation for it. Can't wait.
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Pat said 9:53AM on 7-24-2008
I heard that the first SC store was going to be at Clemson University. Someone said that it actually is open but that the grand opening will be in August (when school starts back I suppose). It may not be an actual "official" Apple Store as I heard they won't be carrying the iPhone. So it looks like Charleston is going to beat them to the grand opening punch.
I totally agree on the upstate! I live in Greenville and while having Best Buy carrying Macs is great, it's just not the same. And don't even get me started on iPlace!
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Gewalt said 10:04AM on 7-24-2008
This is the first I've heard, so I'm all excited now. I just moved here from 20 minutes away from the Norfolk store. I was quite bummed that this area did not have an Apple store. Lo and behold, I'm barely here two weeks and Apple is opening one. Apparently they were waiting for me, so I will be sure to be there for the grand opening.
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geoff said 10:18AM on 7-24-2008
This will be great for Chuckleston. And right next to the College of Charleston. Very glad it's happening. Though the biz crowd is pretty conservative in town, I predict very strong sales from the college kids, the creative folks in the area, and the tourists.
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Chase said 10:22AM on 7-24-2008
it's hard to fathom the thought that there hasn't been an Apple Store in Charleston, SC... one of the wealthiest and uppity towns in the country.
If any place in SC is the right fit, it's definitely Charleston. Great town.
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Bobby said 11:31AM on 7-24-2008
I plan on being there Saturday morning. I hope there isn't some crazy amount of people. I was hoping this news wouldn't be posted but, oh well. Glad it's finally opening.
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L. Monahan said 4:53PM on 7-24-2008
Would love to have one in the Midlands. Sandhills would be the ideal location.
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Warren said 11:21AM on 7-24-2008
Dont forget - new Apple store in West Phoenix at Arrowhead mall also opens up this Sat.
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René said 11:24AM on 7-24-2008
GERMANY!!!
I want a store in Cologne. So hard…
All we get is one in Munich…
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Chris said 11:36AM on 7-24-2008
Is Miss Teen South Carolina going to be there to cut the ribbon? ;)
http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=lj3iNxZ8Dww
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david said 9:47PM on 7-25-2008
they don't let her play with sharp tools
david said 9:53PM on 7-25-2008
they won't let her play with scissors or other sharp objects.
Brett said 12:02PM on 7-24-2008
Greenville? Just go up to Charlotte. We need one here in Columbia Bad. I think I could support the store by myself. My Apple addiction is bad.
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Aaron said 12:37PM on 7-24-2008
Charlotte? Columbia is closer to Charlotte than Greenville is...
Charleston is a good location for an Apple store; seems to cater to the Apple type.