The strangeness has begun for the iPhone debut on Friday: two persons have formed a line at the Fifth Avenue (NYC) store, according to the Vicariousmusic Web site, and a flickr photo shows one of the men holding up a sign asking for donations. However, a brief video interview with Greg raises suspicions about his motives. When asked what he first do with the iPhone, Greg replied, “See how it works.” He admits to not owning a Mac or iPod. No other lines have been reported across the country. The photo of the Fifth Avenue store shows 10 to 12 sections of bicycle fencing stored on the sidewalk, intended to regulate any line that forms for the iPhone.
Update: According to Wikipedia, Greg Packer is a first-in-line hobbyist who has been frequently quoted by the media. He apparently has not appeared in line for any Apple store grand opening, including Fifth Avenue. He has his own blog about his iPhone first-in-line experience, with lots of interesting comments being added by visitors. The third person in line, David Clayman, says he’ll donate his iPhone to a charity, and is also keeping a blog. Cnet has all the details.
Johnny Vulcan was in line at the SoHo store Tuesday morning, and says he’ll be selling his iPhone and donating the money to the Keep a Child Alive program.
Additional photos of the “first-in-line” guy are here.
A flickr pool has been formed by TidBits for iPhone lines here.
AppleInsider reports that about 25 iPhone accessories will be available in Apple stores when the device debuts this Friday.
A Craigslist want ad has appeared for waiting line substitutes.
As usual, The Onion has a humorous perspective on the iPhone.
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