At first people weren't happy with VMP always being late with announcements.
Now people aren't happy with VMP because of early announcements - and of course for several other reasons that are up to discussions elsewhere.
For what it's worth October is happening in about three months already.
Not a fan of long pre-sales, especially when you pay ahead. Just me, I suppose. Others may not care.
3.5 months to beginning of October by my calendar - any chance it will arrive on the 1st? Probably best to figure 4 months, or more... could ship 10/31 for all we know, then the 10+ days wait...
Carry on, then!