New lock down bar or start button

That's not exactly the correct interpretation of the information provided. They are only taking preorders for the LE right now (well in the very near future). They aren't on the non limited variants (whatever those might be). Why nobody posted the actual email instead of making statements and letting speculation run wild is a little confusing to me so here is the exact email.

CCR LE LIST INFO:

Wanted to take a moment to thank everyone that asked to be on our list. We are still waiting on details, like pricing so please stand by for that. If you have ordered your game with us before it should be very similar. I know everyone wants to know their spot in line, but it is too early to know as some people on my list will probably back out due to various reasons and the list will change so please be patient for final spots in line. You will have a chance to put your deposit in if you are on this list, and that in return will set your spot we go off to notify when your game is ready.

if you got this message you are on my list and below are some random pieces of information that might be helpful about how our ordering process will go:

• “you are on the list” what this means is, as long as CGC makes CCR you will have the chance to buy the LE, this list is only for the LE model. We are not taking orders for any other models at this time. We never over sell spots. If we took your name we have a spot for you.

• “deposits” We take deposits by check, CC, PayPal. Deposits and spots in line can be canceled and refunded at any time before you make your final payment.

• “final payments” only to be paid by check, direct deposit, or wire transfer no exceptions. After the final payment is made no refunds can be given. Final payments are only collected when your game is ready. If you know this will be an issue for payment we will need to remove you from the list. We have never taken CC’s or PayPal for game sales, only for the deposit which will be deducted from your final balance when your game is ready. Right now we are still months out so there is time to plan if needed. We can skip over people as well if you want to be last.

• “number match” I know everyone wants the same numbers and that is up to CGC and always has been so please standby for that update from them.

• “shipping” we do curbside only w/ insurance and we use FEDEX or R&L we never use economy shippers and we cap at $300. That is always on top of the game price. Shipping is always paid for by the customer. The customer can arrange their own shipping which requires a BOL sent to us. NO PICKUPS AT CGC W/O BOL.

• If I were to guess a time a frame, I would say 2-3 months until LE’s start to roll out (key word is guess).

• We generally ship 5-20 games per batch when they start shipping and batches can sometimes be every 2 weeks so it can go by fast when the time comes.

Right now there is nothing to do but wait. I know most people want more info on the actual game and what it will offer so please keep waiting. If you decide the game is not for you, we can remove you from the list no problem. When I get an official CGC update I will send it out. Thank you!

Super stoked, Mr. Sheats has an impressive resume of games I enjoy playing. It also puts to bed any lingering questions about "if". Now it's just about what it's going to look like.

JJ at GEX sells CGC remakes.

If you are on the guaranteed list don't email PPS, I'm sure they're blowing up as it is:

From Sara:

CCR LE update:

The game has just been announced at Chicago Expo. If you got this message, you have the chance to buy the CCR LE from us.

We (PPS) need the weekend to get the proper information ready to send out (pricing, features, how to order, etc.), so please be patient and have peace of mind that you are on our “guaranteed to buy” list.

Our next email to you should be early next week (Tues/Wed), at that time you can read about the game details and make your deposit (you may already have some info if you attended Expo).

Deposits will be the usual $1,000 to hold your spot until your game is ready. If you got this message then you will have plenty of time to put your deposit in. Please do not ask what spot in line you are at this time.

If you are not going to order from us (PPS) please reply back at any time and ask to be removed from this list.

Thank you again!

[email protected]

Love it! Would definitely consider some of that stuff for mine if it were available.

Saturation is definitely not the answer. I have multiple examples just in previous hobbies that I have had personally where average edition sizes went from 500/1000 (some even as low as 50) to 5000/9500 and it absolutely tanked the market. The manufacturers ended up with loads of back stock and took a bath on all of their excess product. Oddly enough, learning from that misstep about 15 years ago, all of their newer product is pretty limited again and it drives a feeding frenzy and heightened brand recognition/exclusivity. There is definitely a sweet spot which you want to exist in.

Yes

It'll be interesting to see if they ship in invoice number order. I.e. does that reflect your position in line.

There are literally huge gaping holes in the PF at the doors. I'm not sure such a rough Whitewood is a very good indicator of what a tested and polished mech would need to be installed retroactively.

It's the exact same image simply in a mirrored glsss version. At least that's my understanding. I'm pretty sure it was already shown in this thread from before the product page was taken down. Even which parts were mirrored were called out by a pinsider.

The best solution is to buy a large lot of keyed alike double bitted locks from Terry at PBL. I bought 20 of them like 15 years ago and just swap the lock cylinders on all my games when I get them. The same key opens all of my pins and the nicer locks operate much smoother. When I go to sell, I just swap a stock lock cylinder back in before it leaves.

I highly recommend JJ at GEX or going directly through PPS to try and jump the line with their larger allocation.

This please. Curious what protectors come stock from CGC and which I'll need to order to have ready for the game's arrival.

We need an early delivery game owner to reach out to Cliff to be his test fit champion. Who's going to sign up for that and reach out to him?

Thanks bud!

I just received the tracking number for my CCR LE!

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100%, should be here Wednesday. If it lands I'll probably go grab it from the terminal if they try and sit on it for a few days.

It's subtle but I think it's cool looking. You'll probably be the only one who ever notices it so it's up to you if it's worth it or not. When I look at it, I don't regret it.