Not sure if some people are getting priority because they are operators, I have someone wanting to put his WOZ in my arcade who also pre ordered well over 2 years ago and we have let JJ know that it is going to be in a high traffic public place yet we are still told the same things as the above people about how it will be ready soon and soon comes and goes with no word.
I tell you what though, it is extremely frustrating to see people who have several for sale meanwhile people who ordered them 2+ years ago are waiting. Those people could have just waited and bought one from one of these people instead of supporting JJ with early payment (why bother is if there is no benefit to doing so?)