Preordering and payments

[Maccy]

Preordered Halo 3 last week but noticed my account still hasn't been debited yet from the retailer. Do retailers usually do this and not debit until the product is released?

 

[Ghosteh]

Most retailers only seem to take the money when a product is dispatched. Not all do, but most do in my experience.

 

[Maccy]

OK thanks - would post the retailer in question but against forum rules.