never had apple charge my card (or the practice's card) until the hardware was on the truck. i wouldnt think it would be any different for the G5. sandor On Wednesday, July 30, 2003, at 03:25 PM, M Hood wrote: > > I definitely could have found a better place for that $15k for the two > to > three month wait. To those who have ordered, are they charging your > cards > already, or do they charge them when they ship? > > mark >