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Freaks, geeks, and tekkies unite! Friday evening, after months of speculation and hype, the hottest invention since the electric toothbrush finally went on sale, and chaos ensued! Hundreds gathered at the Apple Store Fifth Avenue to get a piece of the action. If the iPhone, which retails for up to $600, were a rockstar Prince would be its name! Investigative reporters Pierce Jackson and Erin Morris were on the scene to capture all the glory. Here's who they met.

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Who: Imran

How Long He's Been Waiting: (Since) Yesterday at 5 p.m.

Are you Keeping the Phone: No. I'm selling it for $5000.

What's Your highest bid: $4500, but I'm not compromising.

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Who: Lev & Charles

How Long They've Been Waiting: 14 hours.

Are You Keeping the Phone: Yes, definitely. We are not here for the resale value.

Why the iPhone: I need a new ipod and a new phone, so this haveeverything!

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Who: Dave

How Long He's Been Waiting: Since 8 a.m.

Why the iPhone: The visual voicemail.

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Who: Trey

How Long He's Been Waiting: Since 1:15 p.m.

Why the iPhone: The connectivity of music and phone.

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Who: Sarah

How Long She's Been Waiting: Since 5 p.m. yesterday.

Favorite Part of this Whole Experience: Being here overnight. All the bonding and the camaraderie. Oh, and the FOX news fight.

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Who: Andrew & Andrew

How Long They've Been Waiting: 24 hours.

Favorite Part of this Whole Experience: Experiencing the spectacle of the crowd.

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