I don't see why people are preordering this. Can't you just wait? It's not like a Sideshow item where it sells out and you get put on a wait or backorder list.
This will be distributed through Hot Toys, Sideshow, online shops etc. It's also a LFL officially licensed product, a DX and Hot Toys' first Indiana Jones figure. It's not going anywhere and I bet they make a ton of them.
History has shown that once the figure begins to ship for a few weeks the price generally comes down and dips a bit. Afterwards, sure, it will shoot back up. But there's a very good, noticeable time frame to get a fantastic deal on one under the MSRP.
Don't be so anxious, wait for more information or improvement shots. Vote with your hard earned cash. If they see that people aren't pre ordering they'll be more inclined to fix the issues with this figure.
You won't lose your chance if you wait, in fact it would be the exact opposite, you might actually save money and get a better figure.
Eh, but who wants to do that? GOTTA HAVE IT, GOTTA HAVE IT NOW.
I agree with alot of your post. I decided to skip the figure unless HT makes massive revisions (maybe even then). However, why worry about people's reason for pre-ordering whether they like it or hope for HT revisions. Their money their choice....