Rob,
I pre-ordered the Mansfield Beech color. Axiom did take my credit card # when I placed the pre-order. It took 8 days from the time I placed the pre-order until I had the speakers in my living room. Hope this helps.

Pete

Axiom M60's & QS-8 Surround HSU VTF-2 Sub NHT Center NHT Zeros Rear Surround Yammi 1400