Im sure you can get it anywhere 
The procedure that Blizz has in place is pretty cool
Perhaps, though when ya mentioned Gamestop, just got some nostalgia is all. Met some good lads and lasses there when I went often many years ago. Times have changed though.
When it credits my Bnet guess I wont need to pay for a sub for a while. Wish they refunded your card but it is what it is
Here is how I look at it. If I am currently playing WoW and plan on playing the new expansion as well then I pre-order the game every time (Collectors Edition and before digital copy too since they didn’t used to send digital keys when it shipped). I have 0 reason to not pre-order it. I have enjoyed all the expansions except I hated Cata once that was all said and done.
People today are wayyyy to judgy on everything. If I was like those people, I would barely have any movies I enjoy, food I eat, games I play, etc. For example, I loved BfA. People can hate on it all they want. Their OPINIONS about that expansion are not facts and not law in the sense if they hate it then therefore it IS a horrible expansion no matter what and if you think otherwise then something is wrong with you because their likes are the almighty.
SLs isn’t in my tops for fav expansions but I still enjoyed it and I KNOW I will enjoy the next expansion too. If I ever get tired of WoW then I will just move on and not pre-order anymore. However, I have been here since day 1 of Vanilla launch and have yet to take a break. I may have taken a couple raiding breaks after finishing normal but still would log on at times and still play at least a few times a week.
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Yep you do you and dont worry about what others do or judge them for it. Just let them be them
Dont be a 
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Because I wanted the CE.
Nothing stopping that
Updated my Op with a blue post about it 
Thank you baby.
I think it’s a great deal personally.
If I were to buy How to train your DragonFlight, I would only purchase the basic version $49.99. I do not see any benefit to a pre order at this time. Shadowlands is basically dead and this latest patch between the “social contract” and only benefiting alliance players who now can do keys and raid for the first time. The state of the game is pretty dismal. Now on the other hand if there was some kind of pre release content or able to try out the new class in the current game, I would consider. But to be completely honest and transparent about my feelings. 9.2.5 has brought out all the Chads and Karens, making this game unplayable. Some will return for season 4, but only for a couple weeks and make a decision AFTER the next expansion has launched.
I bought it on day one announcement my friend. 
I like Dragons, they’re magical, beautiful creatures and I would like to ride one, a real BIG one! 
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I respect the fact you can make an easy personal decision, based on the fact most likely you will want to play this no matter what. But to those who share the same sentiment, please realize when you pre-order a title before actual information is shared about it or finished you are allowing the developers more opportunity to push out unfinished unrefined product that by all accounts this will be the least tested before launch as well. Kinda like an economic value that your power is where you invest your funds.
If literally no one bought the preorder? It would does the same thing. Preorders give companies funds to finish development. This is just basic economics. All we can do is hope they use the money for that instead of pocket it.
Its a roll of the dice either way 
I dont believe Shadowlands is a bad expansion. I had a blast on the dungeons that I did. That’s enough for me to pre-order CE for Dragonflight. But not yet right now. I am waiting for more options where to purchase it.
The same thing on BFA and Legion… they are not bad expansions although early seasons were a bit boring when you dont have your borrowed power abilities. But I had a blast on its dungeons and raids, that’s why I have CE too on them.
Actually, I have all the CE of all WoW Expansions. Just becoz I love dungeons and raids.
And I believe WoW is arguably still the best MMO right now after being the best for the last 18 years. Their dungeons and raids are the best. To me, I love to have all the Collector’s Edition.
To others, I dont know why would you buy CE if you are not enjoying WoW. Hypocrite?
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I did not and will not until the Dracthyr are available to play early. Heck they are the only reason I am going to give the expac a chance, that and the talent trees. I guess I will either be pleasantly surprised or my very low expectations will be met.
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You are talking about a company worth over 25 billion, I don’t think they need more money to make a game that’s hopefully more than 50% complete… now on the other hand less preorders would maybe light a fire under the development team to get this one RIGHT! Also maybe less interest would also more opportunity for players who actually play the game for pure enjoyment rather than give it to streamers and high profile profiteers so they can market a game for you.
Its odd us boh having a red flag behind us now shreds. This is scary I dont like it I think the cube earth merged with the round
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I say to each their own. Create my own gaming experience instead jumping on the bandwagon of rushing through or to end game. Sure it can get monotonous or tedious like work.
I’m in your boat of expansions and I liked most of the expansions except WOD which I took a break ( in the middle of MOP) so, I cannot really comment on that. I returned when Legion dropped.
I was gifted ( birthday gift) CE of Cataclysm. I just enjoy the game, lore, art and interaction even tho I’m a lone wolf.
I quit doing PUGs since most was a negative experience and raids I did enjoy it for a bit till drama got involved.
I am looking forward for the next expansion! 
I am always going to try the next expansion, no matter what. If i quit, it’ll be mid-expansion, but never right before an expansion launch.
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That’s why.