What is a Group Buy?

A Group Buy (GB) is a type of pre-order for a product before it has been manufactured. A GB is usually open for several weeks. At some point after the group buy end date, typically within a week, vendors place the order with the manufacturer.

 

What is a pre-order?

The term "pre-order" is often used when referring to extra product ("Extras") purchased by AlphaKeys to sell after the group buy period has ended. This allows people who missed out on the group buy to have a chance at purchasing the product without being subject to exorbitant aftermarket pricing. To account for the opportunity cost of holding this extra inventory, Extras are typically priced higher than the group buy price.
AlphaKeys also uses the pre-order terminology for items that have already been ordered and are in production or en route to the vendor.

 

Shipping

In the case of group buys, once the group buy period ends, the product order is placed. Then, according to the estimated timeline, the products are manufactured and shipped AlphaKeys. Once we receive the products fulfillment will begin and you will be notified of your order being shipped.

 

Combining Group Buy, Pre-Order, and In-Stock Items

If you purchase multiple group buy, pre-order, and/or in-stock items in the same order, we will ship them together when all items are available. You can pay for shipping separately if AlphaKeys receives an item earlier than another.

 

Disclaimer

The end product may vary in color from either renders or real photos of product prototypes. The estimated date of delivery is subject to change. Delays and setbacks may occur and we will try our best to communicate them. Due to the nature of group buys and pre-orders, we do not offer refunds on any orders containing group buy or pre-order items.

By purchasing a group buy or pre-order product you agree to the terms laid out above.