[quote][b]Posted by:[/b] Ashes2Ashes I have had my pre-order paid off since March 14th of 2003 on my birthday. So my copy is also paid for and ready for me when it releases. Some of the stores I have talked with are worried about all the preorders they have actually being filled. That would piss me off just a bit to have a pre-order paid off for more then a year and then not get it on release day...lol Once it goes gold please pump out enough copies. Extras I don't care about just as long as there is enough to cover all the pre-orders. Ever since Marathon Bungie has developed great games. (exception maybe ONI) Keep up the great work. gamertag: Ashes2Ashes clan: XBLBrothers on Gamebattles[/quote] the store i reserved mine at says they are going by date. I reserved mine november 2002 and am the first on the list there fore i am going to get mine opening day EVEN IF I HAVE TO KILL FOR IT.