<p>so again, what does “back-ordered” mean, exactly?</p>
<p>doesnt mean that some guy is returning it, and im getting a used thing, does it?? better not be!! (its a $2k laptop, better get to me as new)</p>
<p>no, it just means the store doesn’t currently have any in stock and is waiting for a shipment from the supplier.</p>
<p>Back ordered refers to items that aren’t currently in stock, but the retailer expects to get them in. By ordering one of these items, you ensure that as sure as it comes into stock, it is sent straight to you.</p>
<p>ok whew… thanks guys</p>