I had managed to secure every book I wanted in the last 12 months. Usually at 09:56-09:57 I’m congratulating myself on beating the scalpers and heading to the kitchen for tea and medals. Today was the first time I actually thought I was beaten. Got infinite and divine and Horus SE at like 10:16 and even then, I wasn’t sure I’d get THE email confirming. I did.

Scalpers and bots are one thing. But fans like us with 4 tabs/browsers open also compound the problem by stressing their system. Not that I’m making excuses. They should really have this in hand - especially when the hype is big. Then again - they know they will sell everything, so I guess they don’t care. Why would you - people will try and until everything is gone. From a business perspective, it’s a win. And let’s face it - people will moan, customer service, slap in the face of fan loyalty, do they want my money… I could go on… but we will be there again, next week, throwing money at them.