I wanted to pre-order a couple things that just went up yesterday but the pre-order window already ended. This isn't the first time.
I'm noticing a pattern that the longer I wait for a pre-order to go up, the more likely I won't get a chance to order it.
I'm noticing a pattern that the longer I wait for a pre-order to go up, the more likely I won't get a chance to order it.
Ineviolet ( 323 )
@DMSPL oh wow, you're right, I was literally looking at a much bigger list of items that were available to pre-order right before i made another order and went to bed, and this morning, there's only 1 thing left on the pre-order list.
Hmm. something that just shows how much time is left before pre-order ends would be so much better.
Also adds urgency so people can order more.
Hmm. something that just shows how much time is left before pre-order ends would be so much better.
Also adds urgency so people can order more.
**ToyDemon** ( 9568 )
@Ineviolet Pre-order system is automated and items are removed when certain variables are met (i.e. all quantities coming on the shipment is bought out) A deadline time is actually not a variable for the system so there's no way to have an accurate timer on the available time left since it can end unexpectedly. It depends on many factors.
If you do see something you want to pre-order, we really do recommend getting it as soon as possible. It's also why we ship pre-order items free with extra discounts and points.
If you do see something you want to pre-order, we really do recommend getting it as soon as possible. It's also why we ship pre-order items free with extra discounts and points.
**ToyDemon** ( 9568 )
@Ineviolet Unfortunately that would work if the system based it only on remaining quantities. There are more variables the system uses than available quantities so the preorder can still end before all available quantities are gone.
We completely understand that many people don't like to pre-order and wants to wait for reviews to come in on an item before purchasing. However from a pre-order point of view, we really can't stress enough that if you want a particular pre-order, it's best to get it as soon as possible if you do not want to miss it.
Production speed still isn't back to what it was. There are new releases where their next restock or production is months later. If the initial pre-order shipment is bought out by others, the wait can be long on the first restock. It's the unfortunate reality of how things are right now.
We completely understand that many people don't like to pre-order and wants to wait for reviews to come in on an item before purchasing. However from a pre-order point of view, we really can't stress enough that if you want a particular pre-order, it's best to get it as soon as possible if you do not want to miss it.
Production speed still isn't back to what it was. There are new releases where their next restock or production is months later. If the initial pre-order shipment is bought out by others, the wait can be long on the first restock. It's the unfortunate reality of how things are right now.
Loquacious ( 130 )
@DMSPL I mean it's pre-order for a reason, at least they present the option in the first place!