We're ramping up production as fast as we can. We're offering only the number of systems we're absolutely sure we'll be able to deliver. April batch was medium side. May and August (SP30) are much larger.
Taking pre-orders allow the customer to secure place in the shipping queue while allow us to optimize the supply line for long lead time parts (e.g. transport mechanical parts via sea vs air).
Both sides wins. Indeed it's not as straightforward deal as ordering existing product for 2-3 weeks delivery, but the upside can be much higher.
existing product for 2-3 weeks delivery
just for the record... bitmain does 2-3 days!!! not 2-3 weeks.... if bitmain can have miners in stock ready to sell, so can any other company.
bitmain opened the S1 for sale again on monday.. free shipping.. UPS already has my miners showing being delivered Friday.. all the way from china... so, from ordering to mining in 4 days... This is the model that will prevail.
Stop pre-ordering people..
edit: I believe you have a good product.. and I am excited to purchase some.. when I know they will be delivered within a week!!