Investment is also required in pre-delivery inspection facilities, parts and training centers.

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Sure, they could've pre-ordered for delivery and stayed dry, but what's the fun in that?

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Cellular versions of the iPad mini in both black and white are available to pre-order with delivery stated to be mid November.

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As of the time of writing all the black versions of the iPad mini Wi-Fi (16GB, 32GB, 64GB) are available for pre-order with delivery slated for November 2, while the white versions are set to ship in two weeks.

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Feel free to pre-order now for a June delivery -- just in time for the summer breeze.

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According to a handful of tips we've received this morning, Best Buy has been sending out emails to users who pre-ordered the new tablet for delivery this week, informing them that shipments have been "back-ordered, " and delayed by one to two weeks.

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Pre-order now and get FREE shipping, for delivery in January.

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China had no pre-existing mail-order industry, so customers were not accustomed to paying for delivery, let alone before receiving their goods.

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