I ordered a small pebble grain drawstring crossbody in caramel that is listed as a preorder. It was on sale on the DOONEY website and a coupon on top of that.
Are they usually reliable about filling preorders?
It can go either way. A preorder indicates they plan to have the handbag
available to ship. But the lead time can vary, and manufacturing and overseas
shipment schedules often change. So if you have patience, you might get the
handbag, but it could be weeks or months. Or they could eventurally cancel
the preorder.
On the plus side, you locked in a good price and you have lead time to cancel the order if you get tired of waiting or find a better price or something you prefer.
I don't know if they bill your credit card when you place the preorder, as they do
for items in stock. So keep your eye on your credit card.... you may be paying for the item months before you get it. If a preorder is cancelled, the charges are credited. Dooney is a reputable company, although sometimes the admin and customer service aren't the best, in my experience. So you need to keep on top of your orders, etc.
I hope this helps.