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Originally Posted by Dr Kain

Then yeah, I am not following you at all. Do you have the auction link? Did you already buy it? Ebay specifically states that unless it is a preorder, they cannot sell an item they do not have physically in hand.

This was previously the policy.

eBay now allows sellers to post & sell items that are pre-orders subject to availability of the item within 30 days of the auction. I see many sellers abusing this by stating in the auction description that items are anticipated within "approximately" 30 days.

It is a difficult position for the buyer because the clock starts ticking on deadlines to file PayPal disputes and/or open a case using the eBay Resolution Center on the day the auction ends.

Unless you are getting a spectacular deal from a completely reputable seller, it is probably better to "pre-order" from one of the major retailers directly.

tl;dr - ebay policy has recently changed on the pre-order issue