what is "back order" mean?

[MastaChronic]

i ordered a dread maintenance kit along with some hemp wraps from dreadheadhq.com and i got an email from them saying its on back order, wtf is back order?

[madeline]

It means they are out of stock but have ordered more.

[MastaChronic]

ahh, thanks.

[OniEhtRedrum781]

Yeah, I have a sweet Pink Floyd shirt coming on back order... fuck 2 - 8 weeks :mad:

[MastaChronic]

yeah, and they garaunteed my stuff by new years eve......the damn dirty dreadlocked fiends!!!!lol