What really is pre-ordering?

Question

I pre-ordered a copy of Breaking Dawn at two different places because I was told that it was like reserving a copy ad I wanted to make sure I got Breaking Dawn when it came out. Well my mother is on vacation in Hawaii while I'm staying with a friend in our hometown and tonight well...yesterday was the release of it and they never called my cell, which is the number I put down that they said they would call when they got it. I'm really pissed right now and I HAVE to have this book. so if I go into the shop tomorrow and say that I pre-ordered the book will they give it to me? Basically is it like reserving a copy or not? If not I'm screwed -.-

Answer 1

Yes, when you pre-ordered a copy, they will reserve it for you, so it should have been available on the release date for you to pick up , call them and ask why they didn't let you know it was in..