How to buy
Preorders: how they work and when to book
A preorder lets you book a product before it comes out, at a set price. With the preorders we see every day, here is how early they open, what happens to the price at release and which shops usually open first.
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When they open
Live data
The first preorder opens
9 days before
release, on average
Live data
The shop that usually opens first
Canary Pop
the one that most often opens the first preorder
Release dates and open preorders for every expansion are in Launches and in the Calendar.
Does the price go up or down at release?
Live data
From preorder to release week
Up 14 %
on average
In very popular expansions the price usually goes up at release and booking pays off. In the rest it often goes down and you can wait.
Before you book
- Check whether the shop charges when you book or when it ships.
- Check whether you can cancel the booking and until when.
- Compare prices between shops: preorder prices vary a lot.
Frequently asked questions
What does a preorder guarantee?
The price you book at. The shipping date depends on when the shop gets the product and can slip.
Can I cancel a preorder?
It depends on the shop: check its terms before booking.
How do I find out when a preorder opens?
Follow the expansion in Launches and we'll tell you on Telegram about every preorder that opens.