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I am charged for an unshipped purchase on my Apple Account

Why am I charged $712.94 for a purchase that isn’t even shipped yet???




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Original Title: Question of charge

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If you’re looking at your credit card online, all you’re seeing is an “authorization.”


Basically Apple is checking w/ your card issuer to make sure that “You’re Good for the Amount”


Authorizations generally also put a “hold” on that amount — reducing your available credit — but no payment is due.


You’ll receive an actual charge when the item ships.