make vs order

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I make a reservation for a IPhone 6 Plus. When can I pick up?

I order a IPhone 6 Plus through the Internet. When can I pick up?


Which is more popular to say?
 

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I make a reservation for an iPhone 6 Plus. When can I pick it up?

I order an iPhone 6 Plus through the Internet. When can I pick it up?


Which is more popular to say?

As amended, the two are equal.
 

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Both sentences seem to need the past tense.

I made a reservation...
I ordered an iPhone 6 Plus...
 

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MikeNewYork,
I'm doing it now,not just finished at the moment.
Is it ok?
 

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I think you should use the present continuous if you are doing it now, but I am not a teacher.
 

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Polyester, if you are in the process, then I agree with Matthew; use the present continuous.
 

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Note the correct way to write "iPhone" (lower case "i", upper case "P"). It is an official, copyright product name and must be written correctly.
 

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I make a reservation for a IPhone 6 Plus. When can I pick up?

I order a IPhone 6 Plus through the Internet. When can I pick up?


Which is more popular to say?


You are asking a hypothetical question of a group of English grammar teachers. That's why your usage is correct.
 
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Probus, I don't understand your last post. :-?
 

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probus,
I don't understand what you mean either.:-|
 
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