Yah, it seems as if we can throw out the time people submitted their order because there doesn't seem to be any rhyme or reason as to the sequence people's orders are getting processed.
I ordered before a lot of people that have posted on the 15th, but mine still says backordered. Even though on the Premier site it says I ordered on the 15th, the regular status page says my order was submitted on the 17th. I could care less other than I hope I get my phone on either the 24th or 25th. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the ride because this is completely out of our control at this point. 😎