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All Quiet on the Oppo front?

Many Oppo fans were talking about getting their pre-ordered UDP-205's a month ago, but no new posts as to current status. I haven't heard a word. I kinda thought there would be a July release, but apparently not.

Anybody receive any news from Oppo in the past month? 
bultaco
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celander
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Ok. So there appears some confusion here. Everyone gets an auto-reply from Oppo email requesting that they verify their email address. Thereafter, months later, some folks get a second email confirming their interest in getting a player? Is that second Oppo email the same as requesting payment, or did Oppo send yet a third email requesting payment?
mcgal
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Below is the email I received on 5/9/18. I had entered my email address on the Oppo website about a month or 2 before saying I was interested in purchasing a 205.

Thank you for your interest in the OPPO UDP-205. As we get closer to availability, we need to verify the e-mail addresses that have been registered. Please click on the link below to validate your e-mail address. We will contact only validated e-mail addresses. If you no longer wish to be on the UDP-205 Interest List, do not click on the link and ignore this e-mail.
Validate your e-mail address
Note: Do not reply to this e-mail.
Best Regards,
Customer Service
OPPO Digital, IncEnter your text ...

On 8/29/18 I received an email from Oppo with a special link to purchase the 205 which I paid for immediately. I received the 205 9/6/18.

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celander
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@mcgal thanks for your follow-up. That’s the same email I got back then. 
bultaco OP
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Yes, interesting. Oppo is using the inititial interest E-mail as the point of establishing the order of a buy offer, not the "verification of E-mail" for a future offer.

I verified my E-mail address on May 9, which seems to have been a date used for mass requests sent by them. 

With Aprox. 5,000 buyers requesting one, I would think Oppo would reconsider manufacturing these things or sell the rights to Cambridge Audio or someone interested in doing so. That's a large market for any high-end manufacturer for any product!
 
ptss
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I agree Bultaco. (Motorcycle reference?).  It’s hard to believe they wouldn’t have made a run/runs to fill all orders. I’m sure many, myself included, would pay in advance.. I registered and confirmed months ago and thought this was a sure thing. However I haven’t heard anything lately and have read posts indicating production is over. ?? 
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