Yes to both. It just means you haven't been assigned a piece yet until it hits the next stage which is "order in prep" then shipped. I've never had an order not validated though.I want to check with experienced of tpf about my order status.
“Pending Order Validation” ->
1) Does it mean my order might be cancel if they cannot find enough pieces?
2) They are waiting for my piece to be made.
This is the first time they send an email telling me that they received my order deposit and not order confirmation.
I’m not high-spender who buys limited stuff regularly, so never had such experience.