I really don't think that how soon the order was placed is the issue here. I had mine ordered on May7th (not sure when they became available for pre-order but I know it wasn't too far before that) and I called them yesterday and couldn't even get an answer when they would have any in stock other than "late June" which the guy just read on the product description. I think what he's upset about, and I'm upset about it myself, is the fact that regardless of how soon you pre-ordered it there are numerous other shops and online sites that have already got these in stock and shipped them to their customers..... Tower has not I agree, probably the last time I order something like this from Tower.