I've been considering getting a Librem 5 but I'm just not comfortable with a huge lead time. Ironically if I would have ordered one when I first considered it I

I've been considering getting a Librem 5 but I'm just not comfortable with a huge lead time. Ironically if I would have ordered one when I first considered it I would probably have had it a long time ago. I'm not good at planning... If they are indeed panicing, I'm surprised they managed to end up in that state even as they are unable to keep up with demand. Unless this whole thing with being out of stock permanently is an intentional strategy to reduce risk of unsold inventory?