Existing owners wanting to upgrade to the new Apple iPhone 3G and new buyers have had a nightmare trying to get hold of the popular phone, while stock is in limited supply there are ways to increase your chances of getting one.

First up you should be aware of the confusion that’s happening with the iPhone 3G stock, some Carphone Warehouse stores have been getting 3G iPhones before O2, although O2 have the exclusive rights to the phone.

The chances are, Carphone Warehouse and O2 will have nearly the same stock deliveries and you will have the same chance of getting an iPhone 3G at both stores. The real difference is when we come to Apple shops.

One customer who was upset that his pre-ordered iPhone 3G never came from Carphone Warehouse and they had no stock left, he was then surprised to see people walking out of an Apple store will a 3G iPhone in hand.

It’s believed that Apple will also put there stores first when it comes to 3G stock and then send out iPhones to O2 and Carphone Warehouse.

Where is the nearest Apple Store to you? This is the best place to get an iPhone 3G in our opinion, so if you live in Kent you may want to try the large Apple Store at Bluewater, Dartford.