I think if I remember correctly the whole reason they do it thay way is because they sell so many products that they often sell out of items so they dont want to charge yolu for items they may not have. Basically they will send you the items that are in stock and only bill you for those items. Still not the most convient for the customers since it more like a game- a months later you get to see what item you have puchased will actually come. BUt they really do have cheap prices. When I order from there I always mentally add $5 to the item(more if its furniture or large) I am interested in and then ask myself if I want it for that price becuase there is the chance it will ship seperate and cost me at least $5 more. Plus I never get my hopes up about the item actually coming.