Hi Barry. Your story is basically groundhogs day for many people. Unfortunately, many people won't buy from Anovos unless the item is in stock. Me being one of them. I bought a Tie helmet that was in stock about a year or so ago. I received it within 2 weeks. It seems that all preorders have setbacks and the excuses are not really worthy. You will get your item at some point. But be prepared to be frustrated.