I don't think "the company's hands are often tied either way". Right now, when we place a retail order and already has a "preferred" dealer, we are stuck with that preferred dealer. Ford can simply "ease" their system and let people change his/her "preferred" dealership, then maybe just charge...
Anyone here who ordered from Gaudin Ford Las Vegas that haven’t received any build date still? I ordered (and confirmed) an EB XLT on June 24 and still no build date 😞