Regardless of what I wrote the other day about it not being the end of the world if I didn’t get an iPhone, I expected a fair chance. If I queue at 6.30am, I’m second in the queue and then the store manager gets an iPhone 3G out and places it on the desk in front of me, then I expect to be able to walk out of there with it.

I’ve passed the credit check, I’m a reputable member of society and yet Carphone Warehouse’s computers reckon my card is a ’security risk’. No explanation, except that it takes 31 days for my security flag to clear. I tried phoning to complain, but after ten minutes of waiting to speak to someone I decided to try again later.

By the time I get out of work (round 4pm) all stock will undoubtedly be sold from all Apple and O2 stores. Talk about a kick in the teeth!

I’ve captured the highs and lows of the day on the following Qik videos. Settle down and enjoy a tale of hope, cameraderie and misery.