Hey guys!
Today I got an email from Trenz Electronic regarding the status of my order. I think the provided information is interesting for all of you who have ordered one.
Dear MEGA65 customer,
You certainly have many unanswered questions, less patience and ultimately doubts, but please allow us to present the status quo:
We are aware of the delay and the frustration that comes with it, but we believe in this product, in its success and also that once you turn it on, you will forget about the current problems! Further details follow below, but we would like to point out in advance that there is the possibility of cancellation and refund without discussion. However, if you order again (hopefully out of envy), the waiting list position will expire.
Now the facts:
In a digital world we have an analogue bottleneck: the cardboard packaging causes the last delay!
The manufacturer finally committed to delivering the packaging for mid/late April, shortly after Easter.
MEGA65s are assembled, tested and already in their case awaiting shipment!
As soon as the packaging arrives at Trenz Electronic, shipping of MEGA65s from the first batch can begin immediately.
Overall it came as quite a shock to us after dodging and solving almost all electronic supply chain issues last year only to be held up by a “simple” thing called cardboard.
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