But if that is true, it's likely that Avalon is focusing on major customers first, i.e. people who ordered 10 sets are getting priority queue placement over people who ordered just one box - why? Because they'd rather have a 10 box repeat customers then a 1 box repeat customer.
So why Avalon didn't send zefir more than one 10k batch of chips over a week ago, although his first groupbuys were ordered only days apart?
The thing is, Avalon doesn't like dealing with customers, especially whiny customers. This much is pretty much obvious. So, it's possible they're treating their annoying customers badly in hopes they go away, and treating their most understanding and most profitable customers the best.
I agree with Avalon, customers are a nuisance. But still, you cannot just ignore them and think it doesn't hurt your future business. I wonder what company will trust Avalon to deliver their upcoming 2nd generation chips on time.