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AYANEO Misses Its September Shipping Target for the KONKR Pocket Advance
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If you were counting down the days until your KONKR Pocket Advance arrived this month, you might want to grab a snack and settle in for a long wait.
AYANEO just dropped a bit of a bombshell: they aren’t going to meet their September shipping target. Instead of the full rollout promised, the company now expects to fulfill only about 50-60% of pre-orders this month.
The culprit? A combination of the Mid-Autumn Festival and the upcoming National Day holiday in China. While those are valid reasons for a production hiccup, the real sting for fans is the lack of transparency. AYANEO had been telling enthusiasts as recently as mid-September that they expected to ship the “majority” of orders, only to backtrack now.
Here is the reality check for those waiting on specific gear:
- The “Soon” Crowd: If you ordered Navy, Coral, or Grey, you might see movement soon, as some batches are already moving.
- The “Wait” Crowd: If you’re eyeing the Peach or Onyx Ice colors, don’t hold your breath. Since those are slated for production after the initial wave, you might be waiting a long time.
Expect delays to stretch well past the October 7 holiday break. Patience is a virtue, but in this case, it’s a requirement.