A:Answer Well, the 250-mile part is just from being unable to be physically picked up in a (relatively) local Best Buy in your area (based on the ZIP code). But what befuddles me is how shipping is not an option either; shouldn't shipping be a basic "plan B" with a slight drawback? (i.e. extra shipping costs, temptation of spending a little extra for a day-one delivery, etc.) Sorry for kinda-sorta answering a question with a question. It's best to just be aware that online preorders at Best Buy are incredibly jank. I am literally on the same boat as you so I'm just going to keep clicking "checkout" until a miracle is bestowed upon me.