You're a valiant fellow, Murray, but the turkey I ordered (not pre-ordered!) does in fact exist (unless, of course, Morrisons are a bunch of charlatans out to deceive the populace on the turkey supply front), and I have paid at least some dough upfront for said Xmas victim. Looking at this more broadly, I've noticed a trend for retailers of various ilk to invite us to "pre-order" stuff that isn't actually available as yet. Consider this: they are actually trying to make us feel as though we have some sneaky insight into the future availability which may not last, of course (so buy it now, quick!). Quite often, the goods on sale which can be "pre-ordered" become much cheaper a little while after they hit the market. "Pre-order" is a scam (and I'm being serious now for a minute). Albeit useful for the retailers who employ the term. Shit, did I really just say that??