A few days ago
Anonymous

What does backordering mean?

What does backordering mean?

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A few days ago
Sunidaze

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The item you are wanting to order is not available at this time, when more of that item arrives, you’ll be shipped that item (or you’ll be informed that you can pick it up). I find this to happen too frequently with college text books.
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A few days ago
KUJayhawksfan*
When a customers order is placed for an item that is not currently instock, but is on order from vendor and will be delivered when available, the customers order is concidered backordered and the order will be filled when your shipment arrives.
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A few days ago
Miss Shoes
When you will order a product that is currently out of stock (i.e. school books,) to be fulfilled when new stock arrives. This product you would normally have in stock, but the order has been delayed for a number of reasons.
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A few days ago
picador
It means ordering something that you usually keep in stock but have run out. When I”ve heard the expression it usually means that there is some delay in getting the order filled.
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