Apple Screwing International Customers On Free Cases? [Apple's Shipping Policies May Deny Some Non-US Customers Their Free Bumper Cases]

Unless you’re a complete Apple fanatic, you were left less-than-satisfied by their Antennagate press conference. Regardless, the issue seems to have mostly died down. Now though, some international (non-US) customers may be getting screwed on the free bumper solution due to Apple’s shipping policies.

The shipping polices for the free bumpers clearly states:

[We] do not ship to international, freight forwarder, APO, FPO, or P.O. Box addresses.

Again, really hoping this is something of a mistake by Apple’s part and some left over boiler plate. The idea that the Antennagate issue is “mostly an American phenomena” was patently proven false by our own Chris Smith, who was able to recreate the ‘Death Grip’ in the new Apple Store in Paris.

According to some websites, people in Pureto Rico are seeing their free iPhone bumper orders canceled by Apple. The Antennagate press conference made it sound like it was an offer for all iPhone 4 customers (not just Americans) – so this sounds like a mix up to us.

If Apple really is not giving international customers, and this is the way they’re coming out with it – then shame on them.

We’ll keep you updated as we learn more.