The ocean blue 512 on Verizon website is backordered into mid October now. RIP if you wanted that version and didn't pre order lol
I just finally got in touch with a reliable source I know that has worked at Verizon for years and has been right every time I've asked for info. Take it however you like.
As I said above, I needed to have my devices before the week after the 24th, as I'll be away after that. I saw on the site that the Blue 512gb showed an estimated date of Oct. 12th. The Lavender 512 GB showed Aug. 24th. I pre-ordered the Blue (and a 128 GB in purple for my wife). Reps on phone and chat say the Blue 512 GB is in fact back ordered until October but that can change after the official release. My friend (the source I mentioned) says the same thing regarding the Blue 512 GB. He says as it stands right now, it will be delayed. Purple 512 GB doesn't appear to be. He also added that depending on inventory moves this coming week, the status of the blue 512 could change.
Either way, I just went ahead and canceled. I'll try again around holiday time.
Good luck to all of you and, those of you that get what you want when you want, enjoy!