I think its fair and clever that the order is non-binding and the deposit fully refundable. But requiring the deposit to place an order prevents or at least red

I think its fair and clever that the order is non-binding and the deposit fully refundable. But requiring the deposit to place an order prevents or at least reduces any "fun" ordering or ordering for resale on ebay. Anyone seriously wanting to buy a Model3 should have little problem with the deposit.