So I have access to the R1S Shop... ordered & configuration confirmed

[Dark-Fx]

Now if you got them to put a max pack into production, I would be impressed.

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[Bee]

Now if you got them to put a max pack into production, I would be impressed.

Sure I'll do exactly what I did before which was nothing special beyond anything anyone else would do here potentially in the normal course of ordering an R1.

I really think I just got lucky with a Rivian mistake. Super stoked though and nervous that they'll catch me somehow hah.

 

[AdamsFan1983]

My wife had a May ‘21 R1S reservation and I managed to get her R1S upgraded to a LE and take delivery last month; in spite of her having a second half of 23 delivery window and not having a guide.

Without going into details, I worked through my R1T guide. They have more leeway to make things happen than is generally known as long as there is unallocated inventory and you’re flexible. I had to fly cross country and drive it back.

That said, don’t be dicks. Be exceptionally nice to people at all times and don’t harass anyone and maybe you’ll get lucky like we did.

 

[Donald Stanfield]

My wife had a May ‘21 R1S reservation and I managed to get her R1S upgraded to a LE and take delivery last month; in spite of her having a second half of 23 delivery window and not having a guide.

Without going into details, I worked through my R1T guide. They have more leeway to make things happen than is generally known as long as there is unallocated inventory and you’re flexible. I had to fly cross country and drive it back.

That said, don’t be dicks. Be exceptionally nice to people at all times and don’t harass anyone and maybe you’ll get lucky like we did.

Already having the R1T probably helped. I’ve also gotten some pretty great service from Rivian and continue to do so because of being nice. I think they for sure remember the people who are nice to them and are willing to go above and beyond for them.

 

[AdamsFan1983]

Already having the R1T probably helped. I’ve also gotten some pretty great service from Rivian and continue to do so because of being nice. I think they for sure remember the people who are nice to them and are willing to go above and beyond for them.

Absolutely. You will get nowhere trying to Karen Rivian. Tip your guides folks when they do you a solid.

 

[Mygrain]

Notwithstanding whatever the OP did or didn't do, isn't it time for the R1 shop to begin offering R1Ss?

Look back at the R1T timeline and Rivian's methods for moving cancelled/excess/unallocated vehicles. First we had guides contacting seemingly random R1Tpreorder holders. Then came the R1 shop.

How is Rivian currently moving their "unallocated" R1Ss?

Would I sacrifice my membership in the 4-year-wait club if Rivian offered something s00ner??? I dunno .....

 

[superdavePA]

OP...

 

[Bee]

My wife had a May ‘21 R1S reservation and I managed to get her R1S upgraded to a LE and take delivery last month; in spite of her having a second half of 23 delivery window and not having a guide.

Without going into details, I worked through my R1T guide. They have more leeway to make things happen than is generally known as long as there is unallocated inventory and you’re flexible. I had to fly cross country and drive it back.

That said, don’t be dicks. Be exceptionally nice to people at all times and don’t harass anyone and maybe you’ll get lucky like we did.

It's entirely plausible based on my conversation this dude, he went ahead and did something nice for me. I'll text on Monday and get more info. Perhaps they're making exceptions for us people getting 1 of each? Discretion of the guides? Who knows.

Like I said, it's not going to be everyone who is going to be able to bump up like this. It takes both timing and circumstance and then doing a specific thing in my case + whatever magic on the other side I can't account for.

If it is something like, "You're getting 2 so we're acknowledging your repeat business" then bravo on the turnaround going from random people getting in front + press people to a system that actually makes sense.

 

[the long way downunder]

I must have accidentally annotated my 2018 ("day one") and 2021 (pre-IPO) R1S orders with "make mine last."

 

[Rally1]

Every post you make reduces your chance (earned or not) to get the R1S early.

I’d say by now your chances are slim, which Is better than none, but not as good as yesterday morning before you posted.

 

[moosehead]

Every post you make reduces your chance (earned or not) to get the R1S early.

I’d say by now your chances are slim, which Is better than none, but not as good as yesterday morning before you posted.

 

[Bee]

Every post you make reduces your chance (earned or not) to get the R1S early.

I’d say by now your chances are slim, which Is better than none, but not as good as yesterday morning before you posted.

Honestly man, whatever. I cannot overstate I never intended to cut a line. I'm not going to get my emotions all tied in a knot over something I'm not entitled to to begin with. I never intended to come on here and brag about anything.

Literally this whole thread when I started it I thought it was a bug I was just the first person experience. I don't consider any of it shame on me.

Frankly I'd think said Rivian employee (if they're even reading this, which I doubt) is probably appreciative I'm being respectful of their role and identity and not looking air out what happened or them publicly.

On the off chance you are reading this, Michael (kidding, kidding) thanks for looking at my personal situation and making the adjustment. Much appreciated. If it was a mistake, I promise not to tell your boss, either

Here's to seeing what happen!

 

[PappaBolt]

Rivian frequents online forums. This isn’t a private conversation.

 

[tk21]

1/22? WTF Rivian?

No shit…

 

[RivianNowPlz]

How do you see if you have access to the store? I haven’t been keeping up with it.

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