http://www.techradar.com/news/not-got-an-iphone-x-yet-try-visiting-an-apple-store

If you've not yet picked up an iPhone X but you're eager to get your hands on Apple's latest and greatest handset, then your best option might be seeing what stock is like at your local Apple Store rather than going through the ordering process on the Apple website.

9to5Mac reports that the phone is widely available for same day in-store pick up at many Apple Stores, at least in the US. The situation might not be the same in your part of the world - and may not last for long - but we'd say it's definitely worth checking.