The article implies there some limited amount of promotional copies that would go out early.

But what I dont want to happen is to make a Pre-order and then not get one of the 'early' copies, yet still be charged for a pre-order that comes much much later.

Wakrob

I also want to make absolutely sure that i get the hardcover limited ed rulebook. Would love some more info on this, my local stores expect to get some but know about as much as we do