I don't know how it is today, but it used to be in this industry, the supplier/manufacturer, would show a product, take back-order's, and even pre-payment. When the order's were sufficient enough to pay for all tooling, etc., they would offer a ship date. That way, they are not stuck with a new product, all paid for, usually up front.

I am sure that is not the case with Horizon, to me, they are top notch in the industry, especially taking care of the customer. I have had the new YS115S on order with Central for about a year, supposed to be here last May, 2010. Still waiting. The new P-7, supposed to be here, 8/15/2010.
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