Reason #1. D1, DX, D2 and the Inc all sold out release day. Even with 3 Verizon stores around me. #2. I work with the government. It takes a good 10 min just to get threw security. So I couldn’t leave on my lunch break. Look, I’m not saying this is going to be a stand in line iPhone. But I rather get it on release day like i did for my Droid than wait almost a month like my wife did for her dx to be delivered.
I got my Droid 1 on the 7th of november without any problems. I could have picked it up an release day but my dad would not come to the store and let me upgrade then. Also i never saw the D2 on back order on line on in my store. It must depend where you live. This phone is going to be HOT so if you want it when it comes out then pick it up release day or pre-order.