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My order status says the same thing, in stock, processing but not yet charged. This is definately good news as I was beginning to come to terms with having to wait another 3 weeks or more. I ordered mine on Oct 2nd.

That was posted on Nov 1.

This is now on BLT.

California, Southern -43 87 11-23-2010
Pennsylvania -8 60 11-23-2010
Total In Stock: Total Back Ordered: Total Incoming:
0 51 147


So, apparently, folx in the east coast are getting in from Pennsylvania warehouse, and California got nothing (the -1 on wait queue was probably b/c Kylania cancelled).

So, most likely their California warehouse isn't getting any.

That is very likely a case of distribution problem. It's looking more and more like TM/Gullimot f'd up the launch.

Just checked BLT to see what the availability is on them and as of the time stamp in the message below this is what they show.


This is the current real-time availability of item #BDE6442 as of Thursday, November 04, 2010 3:32:00 PM Eastern Time.
You may order this product, regardless of availability:
Warehouse [?] In Stock [?] Incoming [?] ETA [?]
California, Southern -43 87 11-23-2010
Pennsylvania -8 60 11-23-2010
Total In Stock: Total Back Ordered: Total Incoming:
0 51 147

After I placed my order I emailed to ask if it mattered which warehouse had the Warthogs as far as your position in line for shipment. I asked because it looked like at the time that the PA warehouse had the least units and I might be pushed into the second wave. I was told "Backorders are filled in the order they were received."

Apparently, either that statement from BLT wasn't true or the numbers on their inventory system wasn't true.

Most likely, their system would just try to dispatch from different warehouses according to the mailing addresses, or somebody at BLT made a mistake against the previous statement/policy. Because I am apparently in front of Cubby in queue if warehouse is not a consideration, but Cubby is getting it, but I am not.


Anybody clearly in the West Coast getting it? WA, OR, CA?

I am on the east coast, and according to the real-time update on my order date (10 Oct), I was the last one in line to claim one for the first batch from the PA warehouse. But I am still pushed back to 23 Nov.



. . .the saga continues

Yes, I just checked again too and got the same as your info Reschke.

But my order shows:

Item(s) You Ordered
BLT Item
Number| Description| Mfg.Number| InStock| ETA
BDE6442| HOTAS WARTHOG FLIGHT STICK| 2960720| No| 11/9/2010

AND I got this email on 11/4, 1:43pm:

"We have been informed that the ordered product has an updated ETA into our
warehouse of 11/9. We sincerely appreciate your patience and will be
shipping your order as soon as is possible."

Sometimes I get the impression that this info is not synchronized very well on BLT's website.

Hi All,

I was number 13 on the BLT pre-order list and just received email that mine will ship today for the $405 price tag.

Jeff

p.s. HIYA RESCHKE!!!!

Caddy, I haven't got mine yet...... nor a firm shipping date. I don't believe ETA's anymore! It seems one hand doesn't know what the other is doing. But a least some are shipping. Hopefully things will get sorted out soon.

You lucky sucker! Sure do miss ya flying with us in AH my friend! Right now I am using some Saitek X52 Pro gear that I bought CHEAP and its working well enough but still not what it should compared to what I have heard about the Warthog.

Anyway; drop me a PM with your email bud!

Just received this:



As I said before, I ordered on 10/2 and it is shipping to Texas. They are charging my original price of $407 so no worries about bait and switch. I feel very lucky right now. Hope everybody else gets theirs soon!

Whaaaaaaa.....freeekin......Hooooooo

BLT email:
We have processed this item for an estimated ship date of Friday, November
05, 2010.
Order Total: $407.76


BLT is coming through like a champ!

Now if they would only take the bullet from my wife when she sees my new hotas or at least distract her long enough for me to get the box to the basement.....

I got my BLT email today too! Woot!

And ya...now I'm trying to figure out how to explain the mystery 30lb package that needs to be run upstairs immediately followed by my disappearance for many hours.

Good thing it's the holiday season. Easier to explain these things away. :-)

I believe I was #17 on the East Coast, estimated shipping date of today ... card has been charged.

I am beginning to have a very bad taste in the mouth for BLT.

I am going to go buy another one at higher price that is in stock. But I am gonna hold on to the BLT's order to make sure they honor the $407 price and they don't make that extra $100+. I am gonna need two WHs anyway and I don't think I have a shot at wining that WH.

I say, this is the worst product launch I have ever seen in my 30 years of video game history. This one tops the f' ups EIDOS did with TombRaider games, where pre-order not necessarily get you a copy at launch day, but at least you get it within a week. When am I gonna get my pre-order? Don't know.



TM/Guillemot, you #%&*$# up.

Caddy,

I'm no veteran of BLT but they honored my price so I'm sure they will also for later orders.

Music to my order Confirmation:
- Status: Completed
Your order has shipped and is completed.

I did this totally on a lark with some found money,,,,,,, I'm not worthy........Rock on!

Just got this email today 11/4, 6:00pm from BLT. This does shead some light on the ETA dates, that is whats shown on your order (if you have one) and when you click on the BLT item number to check for the current real-time availability estimates.

"Thanks for your email. Your ETA is 11/9 [as shown on my Order]. The ETA displayed on the website's
online inventory [current real-time availability estimates] is the ETA for new orders. We are anticipating several
different incoming shipments of this product. Your original purchase price
will be honored.

Please don't hesitate to contact us should you have any additional
questions or concerns. Thank you for your business!

Sam S.

Bottom Line Telecommunications"

I think I may suggest to BLT that they spell out the difference between these two ETA's. It could prevent confusion for their customers, especially when wanted items are having supply problems.

Also, according to the previous post it looks like BLT will honor the $407 price for those who placed an order at the price. That, at least, makes me fell better about BLT. If TM can't meet their delivery promises it is not BLT's fault.

I just ordered one from Amazon now that they carry it on this side of the pond. I hope it's worth the money.

Glad to see the sticks are finally shifting out of the warehouses over the pond; I guess this forum will be 'getting mighty quiet real soon' as they start to crash onto people's door mats...

Email from BLT today!

"The Hog has left their building!"

Enroute!

Swwweeeeeettttt!