Pre-order. What does it mean?

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  1. kestyke

    kestyke Well-Known Member

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    From the web;
    Directory > Words > Webster 1913 Pre·or·der
    v. t.
    To order to arrange beforehand; to foreordain. Sir W. Hamilton.

    Just been on a internet store and seen a pre-order item. I don't know what pre-order means or understand the above definition.

    Pre-order. Is it something like "to pay for in advance of it being available" or "reserve by a deposit of the full value of the item"?
     
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  2. Gue

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    The company haven't got the goods, therefore you pre-order, and they then order.
     
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    Usually means pay for something now that hasn't been released and you'll get it on the day of release. Usually for CD's, Games and Consoles etc.
     
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    Ta very much
     
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    Usually means put a deposit down or pay in full and therefore be assured of the item when it becomes available for sale.
     
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    I thin pre-order is an Americanism
     
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    i think this is one of Eastander's specialist subjects.

    :eek:
     
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    It is

    Mind you I havent understood the difference between ordering something and pre-ordrering.

    The way its always used it means the same thing, ie place an order for something which will be supplied at a later date
     
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    I think EastStander might have something to say about this one!
     
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    Don't even get me started on that!

    They mean a "pre-release order", i.e. ordering the item before it is available.

    Order is something that is done in advance, as is book, so there is no need to have pre in front as it adds nothing to the meaning!

    Misuse of "pre" is a particular pet hate of mine.
     
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    Pre-recorded?
     
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  12. Gue

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    Nintendo Wii

    Pre-ordered mine for the kids ages ago and it arrived today.</p>

    Or did I order it?</p>

    Or did I order it before I actually ordered it, all in the same ordering proceedure?</p>

    Did I ever order it in the first place?</p>
     
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