iTunes has pre-orders? :confused;

[fs5]

I don't get it.

 

[randomlinh]

pre-order... order before a release.. what's so hard to understand?

 

[letdown427]

Originally posted by: randomlinh
pre-order... order before a release.. what's so hard to understand?

How will they run out of an mp4 file? (Or whatever format it is)

Get it when it comes out. The reason people pre-order is to guarantee copies as early as possible (and to guarantee a copy if there's going to be big demand). Well, at least, that's why I think people do it

Hence, why pre-order on iTunes?

 

[rivan]

The same reason they sell gift cards. Securing revenue early is the name of the game.

 

[Hossenfeffer]

If I hear about some song/album/etc that I want to buy, I want to buy it right then. If it's not available yet, there's a strong chance I'll forget. This way, I still effectively get the item, albeit with a little wait.

 

[mordantmonkey]

if it's queued won't it start downloading as soon as it's available? beats wating for a store to open in the morning.
but if someone was that commited why would they buy it in mp3?

 

[mrSHEiK124]

Originally posted by: letdown427

Originally posted by: randomlinh
pre-order... order before a release.. what's so hard to understand?

How will they run out of an mp4 file? (Or whatever format it is)

Get it when it comes out. The reason people pre-order is to guarantee copies as early as possible (and to guarantee a copy if there's going to be big demand). Well, at least, that's why I think people do it

Hence, why pre-order on iTunes?

Usually comes with bonus tracks or a video or something; you also get the single immediately after paying for the album, then the rest when it comes out.

 

[randomlinh]

Originally posted by: mrSHEiK124

Originally posted by: letdown427

Originally posted by: randomlinh
pre-order... order before a release.. what's so hard to understand?

How will they run out of an mp4 file? (Or whatever format it is)

Get it when it comes out. The reason people pre-order is to guarantee copies as early as possible (and to guarantee a copy if there's going to be big demand). Well, at least, that's why I think people do it

Hence, why pre-order on iTunes?

Usually comes with bonus tracks or a video or something; you also get the single immediately after paying for the album, then the rest when it comes out.

yes, i was about to do that.

as for movies... some people might just want to queue up something.