![It took me 3 days to find a store that had these in stock. I got lucky and got the very last one. What's with the shortage? Is the Mini that popular? : It took me 3 days to find a store that had these in stock. I got lucky and got the very last one. What's with the shortage? Is the Mini that popular? :](https://preview.redd.it/xhztzlbh3kk81.jpg?width=640&crop=smart&auto=webp&s=69ab0a06a9f9b941ef81f2d32ddec66803de1159)
It took me 3 days to find a store that had these in stock. I got lucky and got the very last one. What's with the shortage? Is the Mini that popular? :
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iPad delivery estimates remained extended as Apple prioritizes iPhone 13 - iPad Discussions on AppleInsider Forums
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