NW has the best of all worlds. They take your money, hedge, and use your money without shipment. You cal and call, and all you get is a sob story. This scenario went on even BEFORE the shortage. Since the shortage has ensued, I understand they don't even return your phone calls, and the customer goes months and months without shipment. A model case for using other people's money to pay your way for months and months in advance, without one regard for the customer.