'How do Amazon pre-orders work?': How to pre-order applicable items on Amazon

A pre-ordered item will ship either when it's released or just in advance of its release, and your card will typically not be charged until the item has shipped or a few days beforehand.
The checkout process looks the same as a regular Amazon order, and you'll receive email updates and can check your order's progress at any time.
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Whether you're waiting on a new book release or for a popular item to be restocked, Amazon's pre-order process is easy.

The checkout process looks the same as a regular Amazon order, and you'll receive email updates. Additionally, you can check your order's progress at any time.

Here's a bit more about the process, along with how to pre-order.

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How Amazon pre-orders work

When you pre-order a not-yet-released item on Amazon, you will not be charged immediately instead, the card on file will be charged a few days before the item is released, typically when it ships or a few days prior to its shipping, depending on the item.

Amazon guarantees the lowest price should prices change between placing your order and the release date as long as the item has been labeled with "Pre-order Price Guarantee."

The process to pre-order looks extremely similar to placing a regular order. Additionally, you may receive email updates if the release date changes and if this happens, you'll have the option to manage or cancel your order.

How to pre-order an item on Amazon

1. Open the Amazon website on your Mac or PC , or the mobile app on iPhone or Android .

2. Search for the item you wish to pre-order in the top search bar.

3. If it's a yet-to-be-released item, you'll find it says "Pre-order" in the "Add to Cart" button. You should also see its expected released date written above in green. Click the appropriate button to add the item to your cart.