Pre-ordered ProductsPre-ordered products are products that are available for purchase, but have not yet been released or shipped. Customers can place an order for a pre-ordered product in advance of its release, and the product will be shipped to them as soon as it becomes available. This allows customers to ensure that they will receive the product as soon as it is released, and allows the seller to gauge demand and better plan for production and distribution. Pre-ordering is common for products in the electronics industry, such as new smartphones or game consoles.