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James Luckard · 03-19-2021, 08:16 PM

Amazon's preorder system is totally messed up. I preordered the moment it went live, on Feb 9. However, all week this item has showed in stock and available for next-day delivery, yet my estimated delivery date has remained unchanged: Mar 24-Apr 21.

I finally called Amazon today, and the very sweet but poorly informed rep tried to explain the delay with a bunch of gibberish she had clearly been told to repeat by a supervisor.

I finally just asked if she would give me a $4 credit to cover the increased current price, cancel the preorder, and let me place a new order, at the same price I had it preordered for. She agreed, and I now have a new order, set to arrive Sunday.

I hope this doesn't become a regular thing with preorders.

My preorder of News of the World UHD/BD combo has a similarly absurd estimated delivery date: April 2 - May 5, even though it comes out on Tuesday.

Preordering used to mean you were first in the queue to receive an item, I hope Amazon is not redesigning their system to make preorders ship last. The Amazon rep seemed to be suggesting that was the case, though her explanation really didn't make much sense.

03-19-2021, 08:16 PM	#18
James Luckard Blu-ray Count Top contributor Member since:Jan 2011 Location:Los Angeles, CA 4K collection:401 Blu-ray collection:1819 Blu-ray reviews: 34	Amazon's preorder system is totally messed up. I preordered the moment it went live, on Feb 9. However, all week this item has showed in stock and available for next-day delivery, yet my estimated delivery date has remained unchanged: Mar 24-Apr 21. I finally called Amazon today, and the very sweet but poorly informed rep tried to explain the delay with a bunch of gibberish she had clearly been told to repeat by a supervisor. I finally just asked if she would give me a $4 credit to cover the increased current price, cancel the preorder, and let me place a new order, at the same price I had it preordered for. She agreed, and I now have a new order, set to arrive Sunday. I hope this doesn't become a regular thing with preorders. My preorder of News of the World UHD/BD combo has a similarly absurd estimated delivery date: April 2 - May 5, even though it comes out on Tuesday. Preordering used to mean you were first in the queue to receive an item, I hope Amazon is not redesigning their system to make preorders ship last. The Amazon rep seemed to be suggesting that was the case, though her explanation really didn't make much sense. Last edited by James Luckard; 03-20-2021 at 12:01 AM.

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