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(, Sun 1 Apr 2001, 1:00)
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the phrase 'preorder'. It drives me mental.

(, Mon 18 Feb 2013, 14:50, 2 replies, latest was 13 years ago)
More of a word than a phrase.

(, Mon 18 Feb 2013, 14:51, Reply)
unputdownable
can fuck right off, too
(, Mon 18 Feb 2013, 14:52, Reply)
And strictly prohibited.

(, Mon 18 Feb 2013, 14:54, Reply)
yeah, word.
Still drives me mental.
(, Mon 18 Feb 2013, 14:54, Reply)
Try it with a hyphen instead.

(, Mon 18 Feb 2013, 14:54, Reply)
whatevs
If one orders goods, they are requesting delivery in the future. If one preorders goods, they are requesting delivery in the future.
(, Mon 18 Feb 2013, 14:56, Reply)
I think the distinction is that a pre-order is for something not yet available.
I really don't think it is worth upsetting yourself over though.
(, Mon 18 Feb 2013, 15:00, Reply)
regardless of availability they mean the same thing.
I wouldn't use it in copy, just sayin'.
(, Mon 18 Feb 2013, 15:03, Reply)

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